Joe Robinson - 32nd Round - C (JC of SN)

[jamesenoch]

32 958 Joe Robinson RHP JC of Southern Nevada Nev.

[QBsILLEST1]

"We’re finally at the last CSN pitcher. Robinson profiled as the best pitching prospect on the team entering the season, and despite turning in routinely excellent starts, Roach and Hanks have lapped him. To Robinson’s credit, he’s continued to go out and do what he does best, which is hit the mitt with a solid pitch mix. If you look at Robinson, he doesn’t look like an elite pitching prospect. His frame is pretty well filled out, and even though he has decent size at 6′2” and 190 pounds, he doesn’t strike the average person as a high-ceiling baseball player. He lacks the big projection that scouts look for, but that doesn’t mean his stuff is weak. Rather, he works with an above-average fastball that can sit in the 91-94 range on good days, touching 95-96 when needed. He commands that pitch very well, and he complements it with a solid-average slider and changeup. He’s always going to have to get by on command, though, as he throws so many strikes that hitters will tend to cheat on his fastball. He profiles as a solid #4 starter in the long run, and even though he has solid draft stock now, he could easily land at Georgia, as he’d immediately step into a starter’s role on a team that has struggled to find consistent starting pitching. On the other hand, Georgia’s struggles could mean Robinson wants to move on to pro ball, so it’s all a matter of personal preference." oriolesprospects.com

Seems like a VERY good pick(considering how far down the draft we are), definitely will be overslot.....Love the pick!

[MatthewW]

I think we picked the wrong catcher from Junior College of Southern Nevada .

[QBsILLEST1]

Hes listed as a catcher?

[MatthewW]

Hes listed as a catcher?

The title of the page has him listed as a catcher. It appears he was exclusively a pitcher at JuCSN. From your previous post, he seems like a very nice pick up at this point.

[waynebug]

Andy Seiler really likes this guy as great value at 32. He did say Robinson may be so offended at being picked this late that he won't sign.

Robinson and Urban sound like our best later picks, if they can be signed.

[bluehens45]

http://www.georgiadogs.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=8800&ATCLID=204835842

Kid looks like a really good find.

Robinson, a 6-2, 190-pound right-hander, is the son of Edward and Katherine Robinson of Henderson, Nevada. Currently a sophomore at the College of Southern Nevada, he helped the Coyotes to a 35-20 mark in 2009. As a freshman for Tim Chambers’ squad, he posted a team-best 1.99 ERA, going 6-2 with one save in 14 appearances including six starts. He had three complete games and registered 53 strikeouts and 20 walks in 54.1 innings pitched. He earned first team All-Conference and All-Region honors. He enjoyed a solid prep career at Green Valley High School for coach Nick Garritano. As a senior for the Gators, he went 7-3 with a 3.33 ERA and 53 strikeouts to earn second team All-State honors.

“Joe emerged as the number one pitcher and All-Conference selection as a freshman at Southern Nevada, the same school as former Bulldog Bryce Massanari,” said Perno. “He is an impact guy with a high ceiling and a potential premium draft pick too.”