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{{short description|American baseball player (born 1983)}}
{{Infobox MLB player
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{{Infobox baseball biography
| name = Robert Manuel
| name = Robert Manuel
| image = Robert Manuel on July 15, 2010.jpg
| image = Robert Manuel on July 15, 2010.jpg
| width = 300
| width = 300
| caption = Manuel pitching for the [[Boston Red Sox]] in {{Mlby|2010}}.
| caption = Manuel pitching for the [[Boston Red Sox]] in {{Mlby|2010}}
| team = St. Paul Saints
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| number = 45
| position = [[Relief pitcher]]
| position = [[Relief pitcher]]
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1983|7|9}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1983|7|9}}
| birth_place = [[Houston, Texas]]
| birth_place = [[Houston, Texas]]
| bats = Right
| bats = Right
| throws = Right
| throws = Right
|debutleague = MLB
| debutdate = July 9
| debutdate = July 9
| debutyear = 2009
| debutyear = 2009
| debutteam = [[Cincinnati Reds]]
| debutteam = Cincinnati Reds
|finalleague = MLB
| statyear = 2010 season
| finaldate = October 2
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| stat1label = [[Win-loss record (pitching)|Win–loss record]]
| stat1value = 1-0
| finalyear = 2010
| finalteam = Boston Red Sox
|statleague = MLB
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| stat1label = [[Win–loss record (pitching)|Win–loss record]]
| stat1value = 1–0
| stat2label = [[Earned run average]]
| stat2label = [[Earned run average]]
| stat2value = 3.18
| stat2value = 3.18
| stat3label = [[Strikeout]]s
| stat3label = [[Strikeout]]s
| stat3value = 7
| stat3value = 7
| stat4label = [[Walks plus hits per inning pitched|WHIP]]
| teams = <nowiki></nowiki>
| stat4value = 1.353
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| teams =
* [[Cincinnati Reds]] ({{By|2009}})
* [[Cincinnati Reds]] ({{By|2009}})
* [[Boston Red Sox]] ({{By|2010}})
* [[Boston Red Sox]] ({{By|2010}})
}}
}}
'''Robert Mehmet Manuel''' (born July 9, 1983, in [[Houston, Texas]]) is a [[professional baseball]] [[relief pitcher]] who is currently a member of the [[St. Paul Saints]]. He has pitched parts of two seasons in [[Major League Baseball]] for the [[Cincinnati Reds]] and [[Boston Red Sox]].
'''Robert Mehmet Manuel''' (born July 9, 1983) is a former [[professional baseball]] [[relief pitcher]]. He pitched parts of two seasons in [[Major League Baseball]] (MLB) for the [[Cincinnati Reds]] and [[Boston Red Sox]].


==Early years==
After graduating from [[Bellaire High School (Bellaire, Texas)|Bellaire High School]], Manuel attended [[Sam Houston State University]]. He was signed by the [[New York Mets]] as a non-drafted free agent.
After graduating from [[Bellaire High School (Texas)|Bellaire High School]] in [[Greater Houston]], Manuel attended [[Sam Houston State University]]. He was signed by the [[New York Mets]] as a non-drafted free agent in June 2005.


== Reds ==
==Career==
===Cincinnati Reds===
Manuel was acquired by the Reds in a 2006 deal for veteran pitcher [[Dave Williams (2000s pitcher)|Dave Williams]].<ref>{{cite web|author=By&nbsp;Lisa Winston&nbsp;/&nbsp;MLB.com |url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20081028&content_id=3651365&vkey=news_cin&fext=.jsp&c_id=cin |title=Manuel finds role, bridges the gap |publisher=Mlb.mlb.com |date=2008-10-28 |accessdate=2010-09-01}}</ref> In {{By|2008}}, he was named MiLBY for Best Double-A Relief Pitcher.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/minorleagues/awards/y2008/tyib/index.jsp |title=2008 This Year in MiLB Awards |publisher=Mlb.mlb.com |date= |accessdate=2010-09-01}}</ref>
Manuel was acquired by the Reds in a 2006 deal for veteran pitcher [[Dave Williams (2000s pitcher)|Dave Williams]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Lisa Winston |url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20081028&content_id=3651365&vkey=news_cin&fext=.jsp&c_id=cin |title=Manuel finds role, bridges the gap |publisher=Mlb.mlb.com |date=2008-10-28 |accessdate=2010-09-01}}</ref> In 2008, he received a [[MiLBY Awards|MiLBY Award]] for Best [[Double-A (baseball)|Double-A]] Relief Pitcher.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/minorleagues/awards/y2008/tyib/index.jsp |title=2008 This Year in MiLB Awards |publisher=Mlb.mlb.com |date= |accessdate=2010-09-01}}</ref>


Manuel was called up to the majors on July 7, 2009.<ref>{{cite web|author=By&nbsp;Mark Sheldon&nbsp;/&nbsp;MLB.com |url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090707&content_id=5744928&vkey=news_cin&fext=.jsp&c_id=cin |title=Manuel makes first trip to big leagues |publisher=Mlb.mlb.com |date= |accessdate=2010-09-01}}</ref> Manuel made his major league debut on July 9, 2009 against the [[Philadelphia Phillies]], pitching 1{{frac|1|3}} innings, striking out two, allowing two hits and walking two,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2009_07_09_cinmlb_phimlb_1 |title=Boxscore: Cincinnati vs Philadelphia, July 9, 2009 |publisher=Mlb.mlb.com |date=2009-07-09 |accessdate=2010-09-01}}</ref> the first player he faced was [[Pedro Feliz]] and the first player Manuel struck out was [[Paul Bako]].<ref>{{cite web|author=By&nbsp;Mark Sheldon&nbsp;/&nbsp;MLB.com |url=http://cincinnati.reds.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090710&content_id=5804138&vkey=news_cin&fext=.jsp&c_id=cin |title=Manuel provides 'pen depth for Reds |publisher=Cincinnati.reds.mlb.com |date= |accessdate=2010-09-01}}</ref>
Manuel was called up to the majors on July 7, 2009.<ref>{{cite web|author=Mark Sheldon |url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090707&content_id=5744928&vkey=news_cin&fext=.jsp&c_id=cin |title=Manuel makes first trip to big leagues |publisher=Mlb.mlb.com |date= |accessdate=2010-09-01}}</ref> Manuel made his major league debut on July 9 against the [[Philadelphia Phillies]], pitching {{frac|1|1|3}} innings, striking out two, allowing two hits and walking two;<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2009_07_09_cinmlb_phimlb_1 |title=Boxscore: Cincinnati vs Philadelphia, July 9, 2009 |publisher=Mlb.mlb.com |date=2009-07-09 |accessdate=2010-09-01}}</ref> the first player he faced was [[Pedro Feliz]], and the first player Manuel struck out was [[Paul Bako]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Mark Sheldon |url=http://cincinnati.reds.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090710&content_id=5804138&vkey=news_cin&fext=.jsp&c_id=cin |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090713063744/http://cincinnati.reds.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090710&content_id=5804138&vkey=news_cin&fext=.jsp&c_id=cin |url-status=dead |archive-date=July 13, 2009 |title=Manuel provides 'pen depth for Reds |publisher=Cincinnati.reds.mlb.com |date= |accessdate=2010-09-01}}</ref>


== Mariners ==
;Seattle Mariners
On July 29, 2009, Manuel was traded to the [[Seattle Mariners]] for outfielder [[Wladimir Balentien]]. After finishing the season with their top farm team, the [[Tacoma Rainiers]], Manuel was placed on waivers.
On July 29, 2009, Manuel was traded to the [[Seattle Mariners]] for outfielder [[Wladimir Balentien]]. After finishing the season with their [[Triple-A (baseball)|Triple-A]] [[farm team]], the [[Tacoma Rainiers]], Manuel was placed on waivers.


== Red Sox ==
===Boston Red Sox===
He was claimed on November 20, 2009 by the Boston Red Sox. He was designated for assignment on February 10 and assigned to the [[Pawtucket Red Sox]]. In June, Manuel was added to the 40-man roster, and on July 3 made his first major league appearance of the season. He pitched in five games in July, then was returned to Pawtucket. He was called back up to the majors in September and pitched in five more games. He became a free agent on October 13, 2010, after he refused a minor league assignment.
Manuel was claimed on November 20, 2009, by the Boston Red Sox. He was designated for assignment on February 10 and assigned to the Triple-A [[Pawtucket Red Sox]]. In June 2010, Manuel was added to Boston's 40-man roster, and on July 3 made his first major league appearance of the season. He pitched in five games in July, then was returned to Pawtucket. He was called back up to the majors in September and pitched in five more games. In his final MLB appearance, he recorded his only MLB [[Win–loss record (pitching)|decision]], a win against the [[New York Yankees]] on October 2, when he pitched two innings of scoreless relief.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/2010/B10022BOS2010.htm |title=Boston Red Sox 7, New York Yankees 6 (2) |website=[[Retrosheet]] |date=October 2, 2010 |accessdate=April 19, 2018}}</ref>


;Late career
ST. PAUL SAINTS (Northern): Signed RHP Robert Manuel for 2011 season
Manuel became a free agent on October 13, 2010, after he refused a [[Minor League Baseball|minor league]] assignment. He played in the [[American Association of Independent Professional Baseball]] for the [[Fort Worth Cats]] and [[St. Paul Saints]] in 2011. He last played during the 2011–2012 winter season of the [[Puerto Rico Baseball League]] for the [[Indios de Mayagüez]].

==Post-playing career==
After retiring from his professional sports career, Manuel returned to his hometown to become a coach at his former high school, Bellaire. He is now a pitching coach for the Bellaire Cardinals,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.leaguelineup.com/miscinfo.asp?menuid=32&url=bellairecbbc |title=Coaching Staff |website=Cardinal Baseball Booster Club |accessdate=February 18, 2019}}</ref> and is also a [[physical education]] coach.{{cn|date=February 2019}}


==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
{{Baseballstats | mlb=490008 | espn=30182 | br=m/manuero01 | fangraphs=paU05536|cube=robert-manuel|brm=manuel001rob}}
{{Baseballstats| mlb=490008 | espn=30182 | br=m/manuero01 | fangraphs=paU05536 |brm=manuel001rob |retro=M/Pmanur001}}
*[http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?n=Robert%20Manuel&pos=P&sid=milb&t=p_pbp&pid=490008 MILB Player]


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Latest revision as of 00:09, 4 October 2024

Robert Manuel
Manuel pitching for the Boston Red Sox in 2010
Relief pitcher
Born: (1983-07-09) July 9, 1983 (age 41)
Houston, Texas
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
July 9, 2009, for the Cincinnati Reds
Last MLB appearance
October 2, 2010, for the Boston Red Sox
MLB statistics
Win–loss record1–0
Earned run average3.18
Strikeouts7
WHIP1.353
Teams

Robert Mehmet Manuel (born July 9, 1983) is a former professional baseball relief pitcher. He pitched parts of two seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cincinnati Reds and Boston Red Sox.

Early years

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After graduating from Bellaire High School in Greater Houston, Manuel attended Sam Houston State University. He was signed by the New York Mets as a non-drafted free agent in June 2005.

Career

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Cincinnati Reds

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Manuel was acquired by the Reds in a 2006 deal for veteran pitcher Dave Williams.[1] In 2008, he received a MiLBY Award for Best Double-A Relief Pitcher.[2]

Manuel was called up to the majors on July 7, 2009.[3] Manuel made his major league debut on July 9 against the Philadelphia Phillies, pitching 1+1⁄3 innings, striking out two, allowing two hits and walking two;[4] the first player he faced was Pedro Feliz, and the first player Manuel struck out was Paul Bako.[5]

Seattle Mariners

On July 29, 2009, Manuel was traded to the Seattle Mariners for outfielder Wladimir Balentien. After finishing the season with their Triple-A farm team, the Tacoma Rainiers, Manuel was placed on waivers.

Boston Red Sox

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Manuel was claimed on November 20, 2009, by the Boston Red Sox. He was designated for assignment on February 10 and assigned to the Triple-A Pawtucket Red Sox. In June 2010, Manuel was added to Boston's 40-man roster, and on July 3 made his first major league appearance of the season. He pitched in five games in July, then was returned to Pawtucket. He was called back up to the majors in September and pitched in five more games. In his final MLB appearance, he recorded his only MLB decision, a win against the New York Yankees on October 2, when he pitched two innings of scoreless relief.[6]

Late career

Manuel became a free agent on October 13, 2010, after he refused a minor league assignment. He played in the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball for the Fort Worth Cats and St. Paul Saints in 2011. He last played during the 2011–2012 winter season of the Puerto Rico Baseball League for the Indios de Mayagüez.

Post-playing career

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After retiring from his professional sports career, Manuel returned to his hometown to become a coach at his former high school, Bellaire. He is now a pitching coach for the Bellaire Cardinals,[7] and is also a physical education coach.[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ Lisa Winston (October 28, 2008). "Manuel finds role, bridges the gap". Mlb.mlb.com. Retrieved September 1, 2010.
  2. ^ "2008 This Year in MiLB Awards". Mlb.mlb.com. Retrieved September 1, 2010.
  3. ^ Mark Sheldon. "Manuel makes first trip to big leagues". Mlb.mlb.com. Retrieved September 1, 2010.
  4. ^ "Boxscore: Cincinnati vs Philadelphia, July 9, 2009". Mlb.mlb.com. July 9, 2009. Retrieved September 1, 2010.
  5. ^ Mark Sheldon. "Manuel provides 'pen depth for Reds". Cincinnati.reds.mlb.com. Archived from the original on July 13, 2009. Retrieved September 1, 2010.
  6. ^ "Boston Red Sox 7, New York Yankees 6 (2)". Retrosheet. October 2, 2010. Retrieved April 19, 2018.
  7. ^ "Coaching Staff". Cardinal Baseball Booster Club. Retrieved February 18, 2019.
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