Mauricio Robles

{{Infobox baseball biography

| name = Mauricio Robles

| image =

| caption =

| position = Pitcher

| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1989|03|05}}

| birth_place = Valencia, Venezuela

| bats = Left

| throws = Left

|debutleague = MLB

| debutdate = September 3

| debutyear = 2013

| debutteam = Philadelphia Phillies

| finaldate = September 26

| finalyear = 2013

| finalteam = Philadelphia Phillies

|statleague = MLB

| stat1label = Win–loss record

| stat1value = 0–0

| stat2label = Earned run average

| stat2value = 1.93

| stat3label = Strikeouts

| stat3value = 6

| teams =

Philadelphia Phillies ({{mlby|2013}})

}}

Mauricio Antonio Robles (born March 5, 1989), is a Venezuelan former professional baseball pitcher, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Philadelphia Phillies. He was signed as a non-drafted free agent by the Detroit Tigers on April 1, 2006. Robles pitched for Venezuela at the 2013 World Baseball Classic.

Robles had a basic fastball, curveball, changeup combination.[http://tigers.scout.com/a.z?s=273&p=8&c=1&nid=4409131 Mauricio Robles Scouting Report] scout.com He was described as having a good arm with a good fastball and developing secondary pitches.[https://www.lookoutlanding.com/2009/7/31/970984/reviewing-the-jarrod-washburn-luke Reviewing the Jarrod Washburn/Luke French/Mauricio Robles Trade] lookoutlanding.com Jeff Sullivan July 31, 2009 While Robles’ fastball was clocked as high as 97 mph, his changeup was perhaps his best pitch and was described as a plus offering by peers and coaches.[http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2011220063_mari01.html Mariners may have unearthed gem in pitcher Mauricio Robles] seattletimes.nwsource.com

Baseball career

Robles finished fourth among Rookie-level Venezuelan Summer League (VSL) relievers, with 11.25 strikeouts per nine innings pitched (K/9), in {{by|2006}}.

Robles topped all starting pitchers, with 10.83 K/9, in {{by|2007}}. He was second in the VSL, with six losses, finished third with 83 strikeouts, and tied for fifth with 14 games started.

=Detroit Tigers=

In {{by|2008}}, Robles went 5-3, with a 2.66 earned run average (ERA), in 23 appearances, including 16 starts, for the Minor League Baseball (MiLB) Class A full-season West Michigan Whitecaps, of the Midwest League. For the month of July, he ranked ninth in the league, with a 1.55 ERA, in five starts.

=Seattle Mariners=

After beginning the season by playing at two levels of A Ball for the Tigers, Robles was traded on July 31, 2009, to the Seattle Mariners, along with fellow pitcher Luke French, for veteran pitcher Jarrod Washburn.{{cite web|url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090731&content_id=6163788&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb|title=Tigers acquire Washburn from Mariners|date=|publisher=Major League Baseball|work=MLB.com|accessdate=January 27, 2013}} For the remainder of that Summer, he pitched for the Class A+ High Desert Mavericks, of the California League.

=Philadelphia Phillies=

On December 14, 2012, the Philadelphia Phillies claimed Robles off waivers, from Seattle. After progressing quickly through the Phillies’ Double-A and Triple-A farm teams, they promoted him to the major leagues, on September 3, 2013. Robles was sent outright to the Triple-A International League (IL) Lehigh Valley IronPigs, on October 3, 2013; he then declared his free agency, on November 4, 2013.

=Chicago White Sox=

Robles signed a minor league deal with the Chicago White Sox on November 24, 2013, that included an invitation to spring training. He spent the {{by|2014}} season with the IL’s Triple-A Charlotte Knights. Robles again became a free agent, following the season.

=Bridgeport Bluefish=

On April 5, 2016, Robles signed with the Bridgeport Bluefish of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He became a free agent after the {{by|2016}} season.