Mauricio Robles

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.

Mauricio Robles
Pitcher
Born: (1989-03-05) March 5, 1989
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 record0–0
Earned run average1.93
Strikeouts6
Teams

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

See also

References
  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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