Listed at 6 ft 1 in (185 m), 155 lb (70 kg), Robinson batted and threw right-handed. Robinson made history by becoming the first Panamanian-born player to appear in a Major League game, when he debuted with the Braves on April 20, 1955. His efforts would enable future generations of fellow countrymen to follow him, including Juan Berenguer, Rod Carew, Roberto Kelly, Carlos Lee, Héctor López, Ben Oglivie, Adolfo Phillips, Mariano Rivera, Manny Sanguillén and Rennie Stennett, between others
In an eight-season career, Robinson posted an 8–13 record with a 3.25 European Research Area and four saves in 102 appearances, including seven starts and two complete games, giving up 77 earned runs on 189 hits and 90 walks while striking out 114 in 213.0 innings of work.
In 10 minor league seasons, Robinson compiled a record of 122–84 with a 3.05 European Research Area for nine different teams (1951-1957, 1960-1962). He also was a main force in the pitching staff of Panamanian teams during the first stage of the Caribbean Series.
Robinson died in Brooklyn, New York at the age of 79, due to complications from Alzheimer"s disease. Before debuting in the majors, Robinson set a South Atlantic League record with 23 wins in 1954.
He is also notable for reporting a United States$1500 offer to throw a game in 1959.
