3B Mitch Robinson, 21st round (637th overall) - New York Yankees - Signed - $10,000
With their 21st round (637th overall) pick, the New York Yankees have selected 3B Mitch Robinson.
Name: Mitch Robinson
Hometown: 3B-OF
Bats/Throws: R-R
Height/Weight: 6’ 2” 215 lbs.
Team: Surrey, B.C.
Coach: Chris Pritchett.
Past Teams: Central Arizona College, Florida International, Langley Blaze.
Past coaches: Anthony Gilich, Turtle Thomas, Doug Mathieson, Jamie Bodaly.
Previously drafted: 22nd round, Miami Marlins, 2014.
Twitter Handle: @mitchrobinson44
Scout: Denis Boucher (Lachine, Que.)
2018 season, senior year at UBC: Batted .361 with 16 doubles, two triples, eight homers and 54 RBIs ... 1.016 OPS in 52 games.
Numbers: That makes 23 UBC players to go in the draft.
2017 season, junior year at UBC: Batted .369 with 11 doubles, two triples, four homers and 39 RBIs ... Had a .962 OPS in 41 games.
2016 season, sophmore year at Central Arizona: Led team with a .374 average, plus 12 doubles, two triples, nine homers and 62 RBIs ... 1.017 OPS in 57 games.
2015 season, freshman at Florida International: Batted .220 in 31 games with two doubles, a triple and eight RBIs with a .580 OPS.