Robert Manuel
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2009-2010)
Robert Manuel was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2009 to 2010 for the Cincinnati Reds and the Boston Red Sox, a span of 2 seasons. Across 13 career appearances, he went 1-0 with a 3.18 ERA and 7 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 205 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2009-07-09
- Last Game
- 2010-10-02
Full name: Robert Mehmet Manuel
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | CIN | NL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.00 | — | 0.0 |
| 2010 | BOS | AL | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.2 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 4.26 | 4.08 (-5%) | -1583.1 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17.0 | 15 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 3.18 | — | -1,583 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | CIN | NL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2010 | BOS | AL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (26 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 6 | 8.1 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 5.40 |
| Away | 7 | 8.2 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 1.04 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-10-02 | BOS | NYY | W | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010-09-30 | BOS | CHW | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-09-10 | BOS | OAK | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010-09-07 | BOS | TBR | — | 1.1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2010-09-05 | BOS | CHW | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-07-15 | BOS | TEX | — | 2.2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010-07-09 | BOS | TOR | — | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010-07-07 | BOS | TBR | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010-07-06 | BOS | TBR | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010-07-03 | BOS | BAL | — | 1.0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 13 |
Robert Manuel: the record in brief
Robert Manuel's major league career runs from a debut on July 9, 2009 to a final game on October 2, 2010. By club, Manuel's seasons break down as the Cincinnati Reds (2009) and the Boston Red Sox (2010). Manuel is listed as a pitcher at 205 pounds on a 6-foot-3 frame. Manuel both batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. Manuel was born on July 9, 1983, in Houston, TX, USA. The given name on file is Robert Mehmet Manuel.
Manuel's career pitching line is 1 win, 0 losses and a 3.18 ERA over 13 appearances. Manuel had 7 strikeouts. That 3.18 ERA compares with a 4.20 league average across the same seasons, 24.4% better. In 2010, one of the busiest seasons, Manuel posted a 4.26 ERA; the league figure that year was 4.08.
Retrosheet box scores cover 26 of Manuel's games, and the full game log is linked from the splits section.
The position breakdown shows 13 games, all at pitcher. On the mound, Manuel's fielding totals are 1 putouts, 1 assists and 0 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Robert Manuel
- What years did Robert Manuel play?
- Robert Manuel played in Major League Baseball from 2009 to 2010.
- Was Robert Manuel a pitcher?
- Yes. Robert Manuel pitched in the major leagues, recording 1 wins and 7 strikeouts.
- What was Robert Manuel's career ERA?
- Robert Manuel finished with a 3.18 career ERA, going 1-0 with 7 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Robert Manuel have?
- Robert Manuel recorded 7 career strikeouts.
- Is Robert Manuel in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Robert Manuel has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Robert Manuel play for?
- Robert Manuel played for the Cincinnati Reds and the Boston Red Sox.