Robert Manuel (baseball)

Robert Manuel
Robert Manuel
	Manuel pitching for the Boston Red Sox in 2010.
St. Paul Saints – No. 45
	Relief pitcher
	Born: July 9, 1983 (age 41); Houston, Texas
	Bats: Right Throws: Right
debut
	July 9, 2009, for the Cincinnati Reds
Career statistics ; (through 2010 season)
Win–loss record	1-0
Earned run average	3.18
Strikeouts	7
Teams
	Cincinnati Reds (2009); Boston Red Sox (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.

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

Reds

Manuel was acquired by the Reds in a 2006 deal for veteran pitcher Dave Williams.^[1] In 2008, he was named MiLBY 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, 2009 against the Philadelphia Phillies, pitching 11⁄3 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]

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.

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.

ST. PAUL SAINTS (Northern): Signed RHP Robert Manuel for 2011 season

References

^ By Lisa Winston / MLB.com (2008-10-28). "Manuel finds role, bridges the gap". Mlb.mlb.com. Retrieved 2010-09-01.
^ "2008 This Year in MiLB Awards". Mlb.mlb.com. Retrieved 2010-09-01.
^ By Mark Sheldon / MLB.com. "Manuel makes first trip to big leagues". Mlb.mlb.com. Retrieved 2010-09-01.
^ "Boxscore: Cincinnati vs Philadelphia, July 9, 2009". Mlb.mlb.com. 2009-07-09. Retrieved 2010-09-01.
^ By Mark Sheldon / MLB.com. "Manuel provides 'pen depth for Reds". Cincinnati.reds.mlb.com. Retrieved 2010-09-01.

External links

Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
MILB Player

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[1] By Lisa Winston / MLB.com (2008-10-28). "Manuel finds role, bridges the gap". Mlb.mlb.com. Retrieved 2010-09-01.

[2] "2008 This Year in MiLB Awards". Mlb.mlb.com. Retrieved 2010-09-01.

[3] By Mark Sheldon / MLB.com. "Manuel makes first trip to big leagues". Mlb.mlb.com. Retrieved 2010-09-01.

[4] "Boxscore: Cincinnati vs Philadelphia, July 9, 2009". Mlb.mlb.com. 2009-07-09. Retrieved 2010-09-01.

[5] By Mark Sheldon / MLB.com. "Manuel provides 'pen depth for Reds". Cincinnati.reds.mlb.com. Retrieved 2010-09-01.

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