Robbie Dickey
| IP | 78 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 4.731 |
| WHIP | 1.551 |
| BB/9 | 5.308 |
| SO/9 | 7.5 |
- Full name Robbie Phillip Dickey
- Born 04/06/1994 in Austin, TX
- Profile Ht.: 6'3" / Wt.: 205 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School Blinn College
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Drafted in the 4th round (124th overall) by the Washington Nationals in 2014 (signed for $400,000).
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Dickey's power arm has gotten plenty of attention from scouts. He has a physical frame and can reach back for 94-96 mph heat, sitting in the low 90s most of the time. He struck out 100 in 85 innings for Blinn (Texas) JC, finishing among the top 15 nationally in the NJCAA in whiffs. Although he has a clean delivery, his arm strength has intrigued as a potential back-of-the-bullpen possibility. He also throws a power breaking ball and a cutter, along with a developing changeup. Dickey is committed to Texas State.
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Dickey struck out 100 batters in 85 innings for Blinn (Texas) JC in 2014, and the Nationals signed him for $400,000 as a fourth-round pick. His stuff was live in the spring, as his fastball sat at 92 mph and often reached 94-96. But fatigue took a toll on him in his pro debut, when his fastball topped out at 92 and his breaking ball was inconsistent. At his best, Dickey flashed a plus curveball with power and depth, though it remains inconsistent. He also has feel for a changeup. He has a drop-and-drive delivery that causes his plane to flatten out a bit and his fastball to stay up in the zone, so the Nationals plan to work with him on staying taller and over the rubber. Dickey has a physical, durable frame and earns plaudits for his work ethic. He has a shot to become a back-end starter if everything comes together for him. He'll likely open 2015 at low Class A Hagerstown, where he made two starts in 2014.
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Dickey's power arm has gotten plenty of attention from scouts. He has a physical frame and can reach back for 94-96 mph heat, sitting in the low 90s most of the time. He struck out 100 in 85 innings for Blinn (Texas) JC, finishing among the top 15 nationally in the NJCAA in whiffs. Although he has a clean delivery, his arm strength has intrigued as a potential back-of-the-bullpen possibility. He also throws a power breaking ball and a cutter, along with a developing changeup. Dickey is committed to Texas State.
