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'''Joshua Roberts''' (born 17 July, 1986) is a [[baseball]] and [[rugby league]] player for the [[Brisbane Bandits]] in the [[Australian Baseball League]] and [[Ipswich Jets]] in the [[Queensland Rugby League]]. Josh was signed to the [[Cleveland Indians]] in 2003 and played in their organisation from 2004-2006 reaching A ball with the [[Lake County Captains]] playing [[catcher]], [[first base]], [[outfield]] and even [[pitcher (baseball)|pitcher]].
'''Joshua Roberts''' (born 17 July 1986) is a [[baseball]] and [[rugby league]] player for the [[Brisbane Bandits]] in the [[Australian Baseball League]] and [[Ipswich Jets]] in the [[Queensland Rugby League]]. Josh was signed to the [[Cleveland Indians]] in 2003 and played in their organisation from 2004-2006 reaching A ball with the [[Lake County Captains]] playing [[catcher]], [[first base]], [[outfield]] and even [[pitcher (baseball)|pitcher]].


After being released, Josh played at home in the [[Claxton Shield]] with the [[Queensland Rams]] as well as in the Ipswich Rugby League. On 11 November, 2010 he debuted in right field for the Brisbane Bandits in their first game of the [[Australian Baseball League]]. He hit the first ever home-run for the Bandits on the 26 November, 2010 against the [[Sydney Blue Sox]] and by the end of the season he had hit at a .319/.400/.548 clip, earning MVP honours for the Bandits after leading the club in hits, walks, doubles and home-runs.
After being released, Josh played at home in the [[Claxton Shield]] with the [[Queensland Rams]] as well as in the Ipswich Rugby League. On 11 November 2010 he debuted in right field for the Brisbane Bandits in their first game of the [[Australian Baseball League]]. He hit the first ever home-run for the Bandits on the 26 November 2010 against the [[Sydney Blue Sox]] and by the end of the season he had hit at a .319/.400/.548 clip, earning MVP honours for the Bandits after leading the club in hits, walks, doubles and home-runs.


After a successful [[2010–11 Australian Baseball League season]] for Roberts, he was invited to and unsuccessfully trialled with the [[Fukuoka Softbank Hawks]] of the [[Nippon Professional Baseball|NPB]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Buchnan|first=Jay|title=Roberts not turning Japanese, just yet|url=http://www.qt.com.au/story/2011/03/11/roberts-not-turning-japanese-just-yet-baseball/|publisher=Ipswich Queensland Times|accessdate=15 July 2011|date=11 March, 2011}}</ref>
After a successful [[2010–11 Australian Baseball League season]] for Roberts, he was invited to and unsuccessfully trialled with the [[Fukuoka Softbank Hawks]] of the [[Nippon Professional Baseball|NPB]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Buchnan|first=Jay|title=Roberts not turning Japanese, just yet|url=http://www.qt.com.au/story/2011/03/11/roberts-not-turning-japanese-just-yet-baseball/|publisher=Ipswich Queensland Times|accessdate=15 July 2011|date=11 March 2011}}</ref>

Roberts debuted for the Ipswich Jets in 2011, but has recommitted himself to the Brisbane Bandits and baseball as his priority over rugby league.<ref>{{cite web|last=Buchnan|first=Jay|title=Roberts sticks to baseball|url=http://www.qt.com.au/story/2011/06/28/josh-roberts-sticks-to-baseball-rugby-jets/|publisher=Ipswich Queensland Times|date=28 June 2011}}</ref>


Roberts debuted for the Ipswich Jets in 2011, but has recommitted himself to the Brisbane Bandits and baseball as his priority over rugby league.<ref>{{cite web|last=Buchnan|first=Jay|title=Roberts sticks to baseball|url=http://www.qt.com.au/story/2011/06/28/josh-roberts-sticks-to-baseball-rugby-jets/|publisher=Ipswich Queensland Times|date=28 June 2011}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
*[http://web.theabl.com.au/stats/stats.jsp?pos=&sid=t4065&t=p_pbp&pid=472574 Joshua Roberts - Australian Baseball League Stats] Australian Baseball League
*[http://web.theabl.com.au/stats/stats.jsp?pos=&sid=t4065&t=p_pbp&pid=472574 Joshua Roberts - Australian Baseball League Stats] Australian Baseball League
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Revision as of 02:10, 16 July 2011

Joshua Roberts
Brisbane Bandits – No. 19
Outfield
Born: (1986-07-17)July 17, 1986
Ipswich, Australia
Bats: L
Throws: R
ABL debut
November 11, 2010
ABL statistics
Batting average.319
On-base plus slugging.948
Runs batted in30

Joshua Roberts (born 17 July 1986) is a baseball and rugby league player for the Brisbane Bandits in the Australian Baseball League and Ipswich Jets in the Queensland Rugby League. Josh was signed to the Cleveland Indians in 2003 and played in their organisation from 2004-2006 reaching A ball with the Lake County Captains playing catcher, first base, outfield and even pitcher.

After being released, Josh played at home in the Claxton Shield with the Queensland Rams as well as in the Ipswich Rugby League. On 11 November 2010 he debuted in right field for the Brisbane Bandits in their first game of the Australian Baseball League. He hit the first ever home-run for the Bandits on the 26 November 2010 against the Sydney Blue Sox and by the end of the season he had hit at a .319/.400/.548 clip, earning MVP honours for the Bandits after leading the club in hits, walks, doubles and home-runs.

After a successful 2010–11 Australian Baseball League season for Roberts, he was invited to and unsuccessfully trialled with the Fukuoka Softbank Hawks of the NPB.[1]

Roberts debuted for the Ipswich Jets in 2011, but has recommitted himself to the Brisbane Bandits and baseball as his priority over rugby league.[2]

References

  1. ^ Buchnan, Jay (11 March 2011). "Roberts not turning Japanese, just yet". Ipswich Queensland Times. Retrieved 15 July 2011.
  2. ^ Buchnan, Jay (28 June 2011). "Roberts sticks to baseball". Ipswich Queensland Times.

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