Mets Season in Review: Hansel Robles

By Sam Maxwell
Jul 7, 2016; New York City, NY, USA; New York Mets third baseman Jose Reyes (7) pats New York Mets relief pitcher Hansel Robles (47) on the head after the top of the sixth inning against the Washington Nationals at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 7, 2016; New York City, NY, USA; New York Mets third baseman Jose Reyes (7) pats New York Mets relief pitcher Hansel Robles (47) on the head after the top of the sixth inning against the Washington Nationals at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /
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Hansel Robles. He can be so hot right now. But sometimes… He so cannot.

Jul 7, 2016; New York City, NY, USA; New York Mets third baseman
Jul 7, 2016; New York City, NY, USA; New York Mets third baseman /

Before we review the hurler’s 2016, let’s go back to his baseball beginnings.

A native of Bonao, Monsenor Nouel, Dominican Republic, Hansel signed with the Mets eight days after his 18th birthday on August 21, 2008. Since then, he has played at every level in the Mets farm system. He started many games, having started 18 as recently as 2014 for AA Binghamton. Having appeared in 30 games, however, they clearly saw how electric he could potentially be coming out of the bullpen.

Robles made no starts in 2015 for AAA Las Vegas before making his Major League debut on April 24, 2015, getting out of a bases loaded jam with 2 strikeouts against the Yankees.

He had an effective, if still uneven, 1st season in the big leagues, being trusted at many points in pressure situations in both the regular season and the 2015 playoffs. He also threw an indelible quickpitch which gave him a higher profile, as well as a notorious one.

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