Baseball NSW congratulates right-handed pitcher Lachlan Robinson for his commitment to Weatherford Junior College in Texas, one of the most respected junior college programs in the United States.
Robinson is a national champion who also plays for the Blacktown Workers in the current season of the NSW State League.
Across the junior colleges in the US, Weatherford has built a solid reputation for developing quality pitchers. These pitchers go on to play for elite NCAA Division 1 schools or else go on to play professionally.
At Weatherford, Robinson hopes to improve on his deep arsenal of pitches: a four-seam fastball, cutter, slider, a two-seam fastball, and a curveball.
His deep pitching made him a key contributor to the gold-medal winning New South Wales team at the 2025 U18 National Championships. He also attended the U18 National Team Camp in August 2025.
Speaking to Baseball Australia, Robinson said, “The 2025 U18s AYC was my first taste of national baseball outside of juniors. It was the moment I realized I had a chance at playing baseball overseas.”
“Playing against some of the best talent in Australia boosted my confidence as a pitcher knowing I can compete,” he added.
Moreover, Robinson said that joining the U18 World Cup selection camp helped him with his focus.
“The camp helped me set a clear goal and made me a better, more focused and goal-oriented pitcher,” he said. “Even after getting cut, I was able to get back to work and compete day in and day out.”
The young pitcher has tremendous potential, and he hopes Weatherford would help him realize it to the fullest by building on his pitching strengths.
“My biggest strengths are having a big presence on the mound, my rawness to pitching, and my velocity,” he said.
Player development manager of Baseball Australia Andrew Riddell also said that Lachlan is a strong arm with a high ceiling in the U18 age group.
“It is really exciting to see him commit to a great program with a structured player development approach and continue his hard work to becoming a well-rounded pitcher,” Riddell said.
Additionally, Riddell credits Robinson’s early success to his effort and work ethic that remained consistent despite some setbacks.
“He didn’t make a state team until second-year U18s where he really put himself on the map,” Riddell said. “Even after missing out on the World Cup team at U18 selection camp, he remained positive with how much growth and development he still had to come to reach the higher levels he wants to play in.”
Riddell also added, “He is evidence to all young players that development and maturity happens at different ages and regardless of what club or level you start at. Working hard and continuing to push yourself leads to positive outcomes.”
Among Robinson’s baseball influences are his uncle and former Sydney Blue Sox player James Yates.
“He played on some of the biggest levels in Australia with the Blue Sox and travelled to the US multiple times,” Lachlan said. “He sparked my love for the game early when I watched him play. It made me dream of playing baseball at the highest level. Since then he has helped me develop physically and mentally.”
As a junior, Robinson started his baseball career with McKillop Baseball Club, while also spending time at Greater Western Sydney.
Baseball NSW wishes Lachlan Robinson all the best as he joins one of America’s most competitive junior college conferences!
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