The son of former major league catcher Rich Rowland, Robby could have gone to
Oregon on a baseball scholarship or pursued a basketball offer, but instead
he signed with the Diamondbacks for $395000 after being taken in the third
round. His older brother Richie joined him on the Missoula roster as a
nondrafted free agent catcher. Rowland has a tall, strong body with room to
fill out. He carries himself with confidence and has an outgoing personality.
His 87-91 mph fastball has late run, and he offers projection with possibility
of an increase in velocity as he fills out. His curveball, which he throws at
69-75 mph, has good spin and has 12-to-6 potential. His slider is slightly
better than the curve, and he also throws a forkball, his swing and miss pitch,
in the low 80s with diving action. He has a clean, over-the-top delivery and
commands all of his pitchs. Rowland projects as a back-of-the-rotation starter
at present, but he could become more than that if the fastball becomes a plus
pitch. He could move up to low Class A to start the 2011 season, but more
likely will stay in extended spring training before reporting to Yakima in
June.
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