Robert Fick
| AB | 2373 |
|---|---|
| AVG | .258 |
| OBP | .328 |
| SLG | .405 |
| HR | 69 |
- Full name Robert Charles John Fick
- Born 03/15/1974 in Torrance, CA
- Profile Ht.: 6'1" / Wt.: 200 / Bats: L / Throws: R
- School Cal State Northridge
- Debut 09/19/1998
- Drafted in the 5th round (131st overall) by the Detroit Tigers in 1996.
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Background: Fick was a first-team All-America catcher in 1996 and won the 1997 Midwest League batting title at West Michigan, hitting .341. He played mostly first base that season, but was moved back behind the plate in 1998 and continued to swing the bat well. He had an impressive September callup, homering off Cy Young Award winner Roger Clemens. Fick's brother Chuck is a Cardinals scout. Strengths: There is little doubt Fick is a major league hitter. He is patient at the plate, has power and hits to all fields. Fick is supremely confident and not afraid to express that confidence. Weaknesses: While he's an adequate receiver, Fick doesn't throw consistently well. He needs to improve his footwork while throwing and show consistent arm strength if he's going to be a major league catcher. The Future: If he has a good spring and shows improvement defensively, Fick could start the 1999 season in the major leagues. A lot depends on whether the Tigers acquire a veteran catcher.
