Prospect Q&A: RHP Rigell Robinson
November 17, 2017
The Prep Baseball Report Mississippi scouting staff recently sat down with MS All-State Games participant and Pearl River Central High School, RHP Rigell Robinson to discuss his recent commitment to Southwest Community College. Below is a transcript of our question and answer session:
PBR: What were your expectations about the recruiting process?
Robinson: I thought that the recruiting process was going to be hectic and hard, but in the end my decision was fairly clear
PBR: Did location or distance from home play a factor in your decision?
Robinson: For me distance was not a factor because I knew my parents would respect my decision and would drive as far as they had to, to watch me play.
PBR: Where did the college you chose first see you? How did your relationship develop with them?
Robinson: I believe they saw me first play late in my junior season right before the playoffs started.
PBR: Who is the best player you have faced in your state, and why?
Robinson: The best player I have faced in the state would have to be between Hayden Dunhurst and Joe Gray.
PBR: At what point in your career did you realize you were an elite player and became serious about taking your game to the next level?
Robinson: My sophomore year was a historic season for my high school program as we made it to south state game, and I got the ball in game one.
PBR: What were you looking for out of a college program to continue your baseball career at?
Robinson: I prayed that God would show me where I was supposed to be.
PBR: What is your best attribute as a baseball player and how does that transfer onto the field for your team?
Robinson: My best attribute would be my grit. I do not panic when runners get on. I focus more to get out of the situation I am in.
PBR: What part of your game needs the biggest improvement, why, and what will you do to improve it?
Robinson: My biggest improvement needs to be my velocity. I need hitter to respect my fastball more and I will long toss and lift to make it happen.
PBR: What advice would you give to young baseball players striving to get where you are?
Robinson: I would tell them no matter how hard your coach rides you or puts you down, your effort determines how good you will become.
PBR: What do you do in the offseason to keep yourself in baseball shape and prepare for the upcoming season?
Robinson: I lift and run during the offseason along with a long toss program.
PBR: What do you like most about the college you committed to and what were the key factors in making your decision?
Robinson: I felt as though I was lead to go there. Right from the beginning they were so friendly and the pitching coach broke my mechanics down and showed me things I’d never thought of.
PBR: What other schools were on your short list before you made your final decision?
Robinson: Mississippi Delta CC and Mississippi Gulf Coast CC had both shown interest.
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Scouting Report
11/12/17 Southwest Community College signee. Lean 6-foot, 160-pounds with high waist, broad shoulders and room for added strength. Long, loose arm stroke into high-3/4 release, segmented rhythm, drop and drive type delivery, slightly wrapping arm back after hands separate. Works down the mound with level shoulders, landing in-line at front foot strike, finishes falling slightly to first base side. Fastball sat 78-81 mph showing arm side run and control. Breaking ball showed 11/5 shape, near fastball arm speed and depth at 67-70 mph. Changeup was thrown with near fastball arm speed and fading action at 73-75 mph.