Originally a 6th round pick in the 2006 MLB draft out Montclair, California, Fish is a big 6'3" 225 lb reliever that will remind Royals fans somewhat of Sean O'Sullivan with his build. Fish was 5-5 last season with a 6.79 ERA in A and AA last season for the Halos. Fish featured a 11.9 strikeout-to-walk ratio with a 1.75 WHIP. Though the numbers don't look good, he was much better in A ball than he was in AA.
To make room for Fish on the 40-man roster, the Royals have moved Henry Barrera to the 60-day Disabled List. The Rule V regulations will apply to the Royals in that if he doesn't make the Royals Opening Day roster he must be offered back to Los Angeles for $25,000 or a trade must be agreed upon to allow Fish to join one of the Royals minor league affiliates.
Royals Claim Robert Fish Off Waivers
Per MLBTradeRumors the Kansas City Royals have claimed left-handed relief pitcher Robert Fish off waivers from the New York Yankees. The 23 year-old Fish was selected by the Yankees from the Los Angeles Angels this winter in the Rule V draft. As you may recall, Royals closer Joakim Soria was a former Rule V pick from the San Diego Padres in 2006.
Originally a 6th round pick in the 2006 MLB draft out Montclair, California, Fish is a big 6'3" 225 lb reliever that will remind Royals fans somewhat of Sean O'Sullivan with his build. Fish was 5-5 last season with a 6.79 ERA in A and AA last season for the Halos. Fish featured a 11.9 strikeout-to-walk ratio with a 1.75 WHIP. Though the numbers don't look good, he was much better in A ball than he was in AA.
To make room for Fish on the 40-man roster, the Royals have moved Henry Barrera to the 60-day Disabled List. The Rule V regulations will apply to the Royals in that if he doesn't make the Royals Opening Day roster he must be offered back to Los Angeles for $25,000 or a trade must be agreed upon to allow Fish to join one of the Royals minor league affiliates.
You can view a video of Fish pitching here.
Mar 13 2:04p by Matthew Hays