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Robles Selected by
Rockies in Major League Baseball Draft |
CARSON, Calif.--Cal State Dominguez Hills junior right-handed pitcher Larry Robles was selected by the Colorado Rockies today in the seventh round of the 2003 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft. Robles, a local product from Mary Star HS and El Camino JC, was Colorado's seventh pick and the 197th player taken overall in the first day of the annual amateur draft. He is believed to be the first-ever player drafted from Mary Star HS. This past season, pro scouts came out in droves to watch the junior phenom who features a 94-mph fastball to go along with a nearly unhittable curve in his repertoire. Now, after just one year in a Toro uniform, Robles is ready to show off his talent at the professional level. "I am just happy to get my pro-career started," says Robles. "I have been preparing for this my entire life and I am ready. This is what I was born to do and I can't wait to get started." In 2003, Robles led the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) in strikeouts (99) while finishing the campaign with a 6-2 record and a 3.61 ERA. Robles led the Toro staff in innings pitched (89.2) and complete games (4) in 12 starts. Being the first player selected from what is considered the strongest NCAA Division II baseball conference in the country did not come as a surprise. "Larry is one of the most talented pitchers we have ever had here at CSUDH," said Head Coach George Wing. "He can dominate every time he goes to the mound and there is no doubt in my mind that he will excel at the next level. We are very proud of him and will certainly miss him next year." Robles is expected to sign his contract later this week and at that time will receive word on where he will report to camp. |
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