Drafted in the 9th round (277th overall) by the Cincinnati Reds in 2010 (signed for $90,000).
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Lefthander Robles sat at 87-91 mph this year with heavy life. His changeup showed flashes of being an average pitch, though sometimes he pushed it and couldn't spot it for strikes. His curveball is better than it was in high school but remains inconsistent. He doesn't show the same athleticism that he had in high school, and scouts don't like his violent mechanics. His delivery is stiff with a lot of effort, and he always seemed prone to the big inning. Robles has a strong frame at 6-foot-2 and 205 pounds. He's competitive, but sometimes shows his emotions too much on the mound.
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