Alex Robinson
| IP | 89 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 4.045 |
| WHIP | 1.36 |
| BB/9 | 5.157 |
| SO/9 | 12.438 |
- Full name Alexander Peter Robinson
- Born 08/11/1994 in Queens, NY
- Profile Ht.: 6'3" / Wt.: 217 / Bats: L / Throws: L
- School Maryland
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Drafted in the 5th round (140th overall) by the Minnesota Twins in 2015 (signed for $382,700).
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A native of Long Island, Alex Robinson has been on scouts' radar for quite some time. Throwing from a low arm slot, the lefthanded Robinson showed strong velocity out of high school while fighting his command due to a raw delivery. His projectability was obvious, but his commitment to Maryland made him a tough sign, and he ended up on campus. During his time at College Park, Robinson has grown into a physically imposing southpaw with an elite fastball. He battled command issues as an underclassman, but emerged in the New England Collegiate League last summer, showing mid-90s velocity and a sharp breaking ball. His command has been a little better this spring, but he has walked more than six batters per nine. When he's on, however, Robinson is among the toughest pitchers to hit in the country, worked 92-94 and touching as high as 96 or 97 with bat-breaking life on his fastball. His breaking ball is a short, late-breaking slider that shows the ability to compete in the strike zone. He will have to cut down his walks and be more consistent in the strike zone, but Robinson has late-inning potential at the highest level and could move quickly if he harnesses more control.
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A native of Long Island, Alex Robinson has been on scouts' radar for quite some time. Throwing from a low arm slot, the lefthanded Robinson showed strong velocity out of high school while fighting his command due to a raw delivery. His projectability was obvious, but his commitment to Maryland made him a tough sign, and he ended up on campus. During his time at College Park, Robinson has grown into a physically imposing southpaw with an elite fastball. He battled command issues as an underclassman, but emerged in the New England Collegiate League last summer, showing mid-90s velocity and a sharp breaking ball. His command has been a little better this spring, but he has walked more than six batters per nine. When he's on, however, Robinson is among the toughest pitchers to hit in the country, worked 92-94 and touching as high as 96 or 97 with bat-breaking life on his fastball. His breaking ball is a short, late-breaking slider that shows the ability to compete in the strike zone. He will have to cut down his walks and be more consistent in the strike zone, but Robinson has late-inning potential at the highest level and could move quickly if he harnesses more control. -
Scouts are wary of drafting high schools arms that would go straight to the bullpen in pro ball, but it seems they might make an exception for Robinson if his price is right. He's a safe bet to have a role in the big leagues he could be a lefty specialist at worst. He has a herky-jerky delivery, hides the ball well with a high leg kick and throws from a low arm slot. His command has been inconsistent, but his fastball gets up to 93-94. He also throws a high-70s slider and low-80s changeup with sink. He's 6-foot-3, 210 pounds and committed to Maryland.
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Scouts are wary of drafting high schools arms that would go straight to the bullpen in pro ball, but it seems they might make an exception for Robinson if his price is right. He's a safe bet to have a role in the big leagues he could be a lefty specialist at worst. He has a herky-jerky delivery, hides the ball well with a high leg kick and throws from a low arm slot. His command has been inconsistent, but his fastball gets up to 93-94. He also throws a high-70s slider and low-80s changeup with sink. He's 6-foot-3, 210 pounds and committed to Maryland.
