

Robert William Poyner (born December 1, 1992) is a former American professional baseball pitcher. He throws and bats left-handed, and is listed at 6 feet 0 inches (1.83 m) and 205 pounds (93 kg). He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for two seasons for the Boston Red Sox.
Early years
Poyner attended Palm Beach Central High School in Wellington, Florida. He played for the school's baseball team, but suffered a torn labrum in 2011, his senior year. He enrolled at the University of Florida and played college baseball for the Florida Gators from 2012 through 2015. While at Florida, he pursued a degree in finance. In 2013 and 2014, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Orleans Firebirds of the Cape Cod Baseball League.
Professional career
The Boston Red Sox selected Poyner in the 14th round, with the 411th overall selection, of the 2015 MLB draft. After he signed, he made his professional debut with the Lowell Spinners of the Low–A New York-Penn League, and spent the whole season there, pitching to a 1–2 record and 2.28 ERA in 17 relief appearances.
Poyner began the 2016 season with the Greenville Drive of the Single–A South Atlantic League, and was promoted in June to the Salem Red Sox of the High–A Carolina League. In 65+2⁄3 innings pitched between the two teams, he compiled a 3–1 record and 3.15 ERA.
In 2017, Poyner started the season with Salem, and was promoted to the Portland Sea Dogs of the Double-A Eastern League. He posted a combined 2–1 record, 1.49 ERA, and 0.93 WHIP with 84 strikeouts in 60+1⁄3 total innings pitched between the two teams. After the regular season, he pitched in the Arizona Fall League.
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