Mauricio Robles

Mauricio Robles
Mauricio Robles
	Pitcher
	Born: March 5, 1989 (age 35); Valencia, Venezuela
	Batted: Left Threw: Left
MLB debut
	September 3, 2013, for the Philadelphia Phillies
Last appearance
	September 26, 2013, for the Philadelphia Phillies
MLB statistics
Win–loss record	0–0
Earned run average	1.93
Strikeouts	6
Teams
	Philadelphia Phillies (2013);

Mauricio Antonio Robles (born March 5, 1989), is a Venezuelan former professional baseball pitcher, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Philadelphia Phillies. He was signed as a non-drafted free agent by the Detroit Tigers on April 1, 2006. Robles pitched for Venezuela at the 2013 World Baseball Classic.

Robles had a basic fastball, curveball, changeup combination.^[1] He was described as having a good arm with a good fastball and developing secondary pitches.^[2] While Robles’ fastball was clocked as high as 97 mph, his changeup was perhaps his best pitch and was described as a plus offering by peers and coaches.^[3]

Baseball career[edit]

Robles finished fourth among Rookie-level Venezuelan Summer League (VSL) relievers, with 11.25 strikeouts per nine innings pitched (K/9), in 2006.

Robles topped all starting pitchers, with 10.83 K/9, in 2007. He was second in the VSL, with six losses, finished third with 83 strikeouts, and tied for fifth with 14 games started.

Detroit Tigers[edit]

In 2008, Robles went 5-3, with a 2.66 earned run average (ERA), in 23 appearances, including 16 starts, for the Minor League Baseball (MiLB) Class A full-season West Michigan Whitecaps, of the Midwest League. For the month of July, he ranked ninth in the league, with a 1.55 ERA, in five starts.

Seattle Mariners[edit]

After beginning the season by playing at two levels of A Ball for the Tigers, Robles was traded on July 31, 2009, to the Seattle Mariners, along with fellow pitcher Luke French, for veteran pitcher Jarrod Washburn.^[4] For the remainder of that Summer, he pitched for the Class A+ High Desert Mavericks, of the California League.

Philadelphia Phillies[edit]

On December 14, 2012, the Philadelphia Phillies claimed Robles off waivers, from Seattle. After progressing quickly through the Phillies’ Double-A and Triple-A farm teams, they promoted him to the major leagues, on September 3, 2013. Robles was sent outright to the Triple-A International League (IL) Lehigh Valley IronPigs, on October 3, 2013; he then declared his free agency, on November 4, 2013.

Chicago White Sox[edit]

Robles signed a minor league deal with the Chicago White Sox on November 24, 2013, that included an invitation to spring training. He spent the 2014 season with the IL’s Triple-A Charlotte Knights. Robles again became a free agent, following the season.

Bridgeport Bluefish[edit]

On April 5, 2016, Robles signed with the Bridgeport Bluefish of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He became a free agent after the 2016 season.

References[edit]

^ Mauricio Robles Scouting Report scout.com
^ Reviewing the Jarrod Washburn/Luke French/Mauricio Robles Trade lookoutlanding.com Jeff Sullivan July 31, 2009
^ Mariners may have unearthed gem in pitcher Mauricio Robles seattletimes.nwsource.com
^ "Tigers acquire Washburn from Mariners". MLB.com. Major League Baseball. Retrieved January 27, 2013.

External links[edit]

Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet
Mauricio Robles at Pura Pelota (Venezuelan Professional Baseball League)

[1] Mauricio Robles Scouting Report scout.com

[2] Reviewing the Jarrod Washburn/Luke French/Mauricio Robles Trade lookoutlanding.com Jeff Sullivan July 31, 2009

[3] Mariners may have unearthed gem in pitcher Mauricio Robles seattletimes.nwsource.com

[4] "Tigers acquire Washburn from Mariners". MLB.com. Major League Baseball. Retrieved January 27, 2013.

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