Well folks, the MLB postseason is still going strong, but I see the players wearing extra layers, so it's not too early to fire up the Hot Stove, and for more than interviewing manager and GM candidates. The Giants made their first minor league free agent signing which frankly has become so commonplace, I can't keep up or come close to writing up a profile on each signing.
Before I start, I have to give credit to Bryan Murphy of mccoveychronicles.com for making me take a second look at Drew Robinson. The Next Max Muncy has become something of a holy grail for Giants fans since Farhan Zaidi became the GM or whatever his title is. Up to this point, I think we can all agree that Mike Yastrzemski is the closest we've come, and we don't have anything to apologize for with him. If you are still looking for another Next Max Muncy, Drew Robinson seems like as good a candidate as any.
Robinson was drafted in 2010 Round 4 by the Rangers. He has 5 decent tools with power possibly being his best. He's played every position in the minor leagues except pitcher and catcher. Here's the capsule profile:
DOB: 4/20/1992. B-L, T-R. 6'1", 185 lbs.
Minors(career): .253/362/.449, 13.91 BB%, 27.34 K%. He has produced 28 2B, 8 3B, 18 HR per 600 PA's in the minors. His first full season in AAA was 2016 with a line very close to his minor league career average: .257/.350/.480, 24 2B, 10 3B, 20 HR, 12.24 BB%, 27.46 K%. He's split time in AAA and MLB since. His best MLB season was 2017 with a line of .224/.314/.439, 5 2B, 6 HR, 11.57 BB%, 34.71 K%, 121 PA. He struggled to a .183/.288/.294 line in 2018 and was traded to the Cardinals organization. He got just 7 MBP PA's in 2019 and was released in August.
Here's what got my attention in Bryan Murphy's MCC article, though: The videos! Ooooh! That is one sweet swing he has there! Once that got my attention, here's what stands out to me about Drew Robinson:
1. Extreme 3-true outcomes hitter. Double digit BB's, about 30% K's and power. It's not purely HR power. It's XBH power with a mix of 2B, 3B, HR. Oh, and he steals an occasional base.
2. The triples and occasional SB tell you there is some athleticism and speed.
3. Versatile defensively
4. Sweet swing!
Here are some comments John Sickels made about Drew Robinson in 2017:
....swing is smooth to the eye....
....very selective hitter and draws a lot of walks to the point that scouts think he is TOO selective and could benefit from swinging at hittable pitches early in he count rather than waiting for the perfect pitch.
....very skilled at second base and third base and has looked comfortable at all three outfield spots as well.
...if I were another team, I'd be looking to pick this guy up.
Oh, and be sure to look up the videos and check out that swing!
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