#7. David Robertson, RHP
Position: P Full Name: David Robertson
Born: April 9, 1985 Birmingham, Alabama
Height: 5' 11" Weight: 185 Bats: R Throws: R

David Robertson, a 17th rounder in 2006, continued to impress beyond the University of Alabama (second-team Freshman All-American by Baseball America as a relief pitcher) throwing 84 innings in relief, striking out 113 while walking 32. David held his opposition (primarily A ball) to a .154 overall average giving up just 45 hits.

David is undersized, with a quick arm and clean delivery. Robertson throws both 2-seamer and 4-seamer in the mid-90s. He has a devastating mid-80s plus slider along with an average cutter. He will cut his fastball in any count.

Robertson won't make the Yankees out of spring training, but should get a look or two later in the season. He'll probably start out at AA Trenton (where he finished last season). Robertson's numbers seem to project a closer, however scouts point to his size as a reason not to over emphasize those numbers. We think David will make a nice contribution to the Yankees this season and an be in position in 2009 for a possible setup man for Mariano Rivera.