Texas Rangers The
Texas Rangers selected Ross in the second round of the
2008 Major League Baseball draft. In 2011, he had a 10-5
win–loss record with a 2.34 ERA with the Single–A
Myrtle Beach Pelicans and Double-A
Frisco RoughRiders. spring training Ross made the Rangers opening day roster out of
spring training in 2012. He made his major league debut on April 8, 2012, against the
Chicago White Sox. Robbie's first strikeout victim was
Paul Konerko. His first major league victory came April 14, 2012, against the
Minnesota Twins in relief of
Yu Darvish. The very next day, he picked up his second victory, also against the Twins, in relief of
Neftalí Feliz.
Boston Red Sox On January 27, 2015, the Rangers traded Ross to the
Boston Red Sox in exchange for pitcher
Anthony Ranaudo. In his first season with the Red Sox, Ross appeared in 54 games, collecting a 0–2 record, with a 3.86 ERA, striking out 53 batters. In 2015, Ross had a solid season posting a 3.86 ERA in 54 appearances, and even serving as the Red Sox closer for a brief time. He would amass the only 6 saves of his MLB career in 2015. In 2016, Ross was an integral part of the Boston bullpen, appearing in 54 games, racking up innings, to the tune of a 3–2 record and 56 strikeouts. Ross' 2017 season was cut short due to a back injury, he appeared in only 8 games. He was outrighted off the roster after the season and he elected to become a free agent.
Chicago White Sox Ross signed a minor league deal with the
Chicago White Sox on March 4, 2018. He was released on June 9, 2018.
Pittsburgh Pirates On March 4, 2019, Ross signed a minor league deal with the
Pittsburgh Pirates. He was released on March 25, 2019.
Sugar Land Skeeters On June 19, 2019, Ross signed with the
Sugar Land Skeeters of the independent
Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He was released on July 22, 2019.
Sugar Land Lightning Sloths In July 2020, Ross signed on to play for the Sugar Land Lightning Sloths of the
Constellation Energy League (a makeshift 4-team independent league created as a result of the
COVID-19 pandemic) for the 2020 season.
Detroit Tigers On January 16, 2021, Ross signed a minor league contract with the
Detroit Tigers organization. He was assigned to the Triple-A
Toledo Mud Hens to begin the year. Ross appeared in 27 games for Triple-A Toledo, going 2–8 with a 7.03 ERA and 26 strikeouts. On August 6, Ross retired from professional baseball.
Wild Health Genomes On May 3, 2022, Ross came out of retirement to sign with the
Wild Health Genomes of the
Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. In 30 games, Ross registered a 3.40 ERA with 58 strikeouts and 2 saves in 45 innings of work. He became a free agent after the season.
Spire City Ghost Hounds On July 1, 2023, Ross signed with the
Spire City Ghost Hounds of the
Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.
Mumbai Cobras On October 23, 2023, Ross was selected in the second round by the
Mumbai Cobras, with the 12th overall pick, of the 2023 Baseball United inaugural draft. Ross pitched innings for United All-Stars West in the league's inaugural showcase series, surrendering 2 runs (1 earned) on 3 hits and 2 walks. ==References==