Missouri State

Robbie Robinson moves into the role of graduate manager for the 2013 season after working with the Bears' staff as a student assistant during the fall campaign.

Robinson will assist with the day-to-day operations of the Bears' program, relying on his experience as a standout Division I player at Valparaiso. An All-Horizon League performer as a two-year letterwinner for the Crusaders, the Brea, Calif., native batted .309 over 99 career games with VU. Robinson, who competed his first two collegiate seasons at Irvine (Calif.) Valley College, earned a spot on the Horizon League All-Newcomer team, as well as all-tourney recognition at the conference championship in 2010. He was also named a Northwoods League All-Star in the summer of 2010, then wrapped up his career with a second-team all-league citation the following spring.

Robinson graduated with his bachelor's degree in communications from Valpo in 2011, and is currently working toward a master's degree in sports management at MSU. In addition to his role with the Bears, Robinson serves as bullpen catcher for the Double-A Springfield Cardinals.