Richie Robnett
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Richie Robnett is a left-handed outfielder that was drafted in the first round of the 2004 Amateur Draft, (26th overall) by the Oakland Athletics. The Cubs him acquired via trade on February 3rd, 2009 along with INF Justin Sellers in a trade for Michael Wuertz and he was released in May of 2009.
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[edit] Profile
Bats: Left, Throws: Left
Height: 5'10", Weight: 195 lbs
Born: September 17, 1983 - Santa Monica, CA
High School: Redwood (Visalia, CA)
College: Fresno State University
Acquired: Via trade from the Oakland Athletics along with INF Justin Sellers for RHP Michael Wuertz.
Left Team: Released in May of 2009, caught on with the Yankees, was minor league free agent after 2009 season.
[edit] Prospect Lists
[edit] 2008
24. Scout.com[1]
[edit] 2007
9. Scout.com[2]
[edit] 2006
14. John Sickels[3]
[edit] 2005
7. Baseball America[4]
[edit] Injury History
Had Surgery in early April of 2008 for a benign tumor in his stomach, was back playing by end of May
Broke hamate bone in 2006.
[edit] External Links
"What Wuertz Was Worth" by Steve Holley [5]
"Interview with Stockton OF Richie Robnett" by Daniel Ray [6]
"Oakland A's Prospect Q&A: Richie Robnett" by Melissa Lockard [7]
"Cat's Eye - Richie Robnett"(video) [8]
Baseball Reference Minor League Page [9]
Baseball Cube Page[10]
First Inning Page[11]
