Robinson Lopez Sickels #16 Prospect

by jmorris811 on Nov 3, 2009 10:39 AM EST Comment 13 comments

Full Name: Robinson Lopez Born: 03/02/1991 Birthplace: Moca, Dominican Republic Height: 6' 2" Weight: 190 Bats: R Throws: R
Robinson was 3-1 with 1.29 ERA in the GCL this year. He pitched 48.2 innings giving up only 41 hits with 42 K and 12 BB. He had a Opp AVE of .229. Interestingly, considering he is a RH pitcher, LH batters hit 46 points (.207) lower than RH batters(.253) in the same amount of innings.

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Judging by these pics,,, he kinda looks like a young Jair.

"Hey Fat Kid...the monster is right behind you! RUNNNN!!" -The Host

by bwellnjonesco on Nov 3, 2009 2:10 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Sure does. Let’s hope he pitches like him too. I’m not basing this on anything and maybe it’s just sample size but it seems like a RHP would need a really nice change-up in order to have that kind of success against lefties.

by ajones2522 on Nov 3, 2009 3:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

that was my initial reaction as well

Heyward,Hanson,and Shaffer r ready now!! Why do you think they havent signed the "right handed bat"?

by fatazfoot on Jan 7, 2009 8:59 PM EST

by Swo12bv on Nov 3, 2009 3:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

How many talented young arms under the age of 25...

do we have? Damn. Maybe Jair Jurrjens does project to a back of the rotation starter, with Hanson, Teheran, and others filling the front end.

by Mr. Sanchez on Nov 3, 2009 3:47 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

A season ago, Cole Rohrbough was a “sure thing” to settle into one of those spots. Shows how quickly prospects can come and go…

"Hey Fat Kid...the monster is right behind you! RUNNNN!!" -The Host

by bwellnjonesco on Nov 4, 2009 8:16 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

But is Rohrbough done?...

He had a bad year, but he still fits among that group of talented young arms and could easily vault up the charts if he can cure what ails him.

by Mr. Sanchez on Nov 4, 2009 9:31 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

He certainly can come back...

"Hey Fat Kid...the monster is right behind you! RUNNNN!!" -The Host

by bwellnjonesco on Nov 4, 2009 10:20 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Here's a nice scouting report

For Lopez from Johnny Almaraz:

Robinson Lopez – RHP – Another 18-year-old from the Dominican, Lopez is already 6’1" and weighs in at 185 pounds. He’ll be spending this summer in the Gulf Coast League. “At such a young age, Robinson is kind of similar to (Julio) Teheran in that he commands all of his pitches,” Almaraz explained. “He throws strikes with quality stuff. He’s got a fastball that is 92 to 96 mph. Robinson is pretty advanced, so he’s got the ability to compete at this level (GCL).”

by Jay212033 on Nov 4, 2009 3:13 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

when was this from is this a prediction for 2010 or a 2009?

Heyward,Hanson,and Shaffer r ready now!! Why do you think they havent signed the "right handed bat"?

by fatazfoot on Jan 7, 2009 8:59 PM EST

by Swo12bv on Nov 4, 2009 3:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

This was before this past season

Almaraz made this statement back in March and there have been several reports from scouts that Lopez was sitting 94-96 and touched 98 a few times.

by Jay212033 on Nov 4, 2009 4:15 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

thank you …i was wondering where he projects to start the season in 2010… low A?… short season ball again?

I’m thinking he’s on the same path as Teheran, except one year behind, meanign its Low A for him 2010

Heyward,Hanson,and Shaffer r ready now!! Why do you think they havent signed the "right handed bat"?

by fatazfoot on Jan 7, 2009 8:59 PM EST

by Swo12bv on Nov 4, 2009 4:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

We'll find out soon

I heard Lopez is pitching very well down in instructs so he could very well start in Rome but I think they may take it slow with him and start him in Danville with all the guys possibly moving up to Rome and MB.

by Jay212033 on Nov 4, 2009 4:57 PM EST reply actions 0 recs