Chris Manno

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Chris Manno
Pitcher
Born: Christopher Manno
(1988-11-04) 4 November 1988 (age 35)
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Bats: Left
Throws: Left

Christopher Manno (born 4 November 1988) is a former professional baseball player who played as a pitcher. Born in the United States, he represented Spain internationally.

Career[edit]

A native of Brooklyn, New York, Manno attended Xaverian High School and Duke University. While at Duke, Manno played collegiate summer baseball for the Harwich Mariners of the Cape Cod Baseball League, was named a league all-star, and helped lead the team to the league title.[1][2][3] He was selected by the Washington Nationals in the 26th round of the 2010 MLB Draft.

On July 27, 2011, Manno, along with Bill Rhinehart, was traded from the Washington Nationals to the Cincinnati Reds for Jonny Gomes.[4]

The week of May 23–29, 2014, Manno was released by the Cincinnati Reds.[5] The week of May 30–June 4, 2014, Manno was signed by the Washington Nationals.[6] The week of July 25–31, 2014 Manno was released by the Washington Nationals.[7]

International career[edit]

Born in the United States, Manno is of Spanish descent through his grandparents.[8] He played for the Spain national team in the 2013 World Baseball Classic.[9]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "2008 Harwich Mariners". thebaseballcube.com. Retrieved 23 September 2021.
  2. ^ Nate Sandals (1 August 2008). "Cape League notes: Manno sparkles". capecodtimes.com. Retrieved 6 May 2020.
  3. ^ Nate Sandals (15 August 2008). "Harwich takes Cape League crown". capecodtimes.com. Retrieved 6 May 2020.
  4. ^ Reds send Jonny Gomes to Nationals
  5. ^ Minor League Transactions: May 23-29
  6. ^ Minor League Transactions: May 30-June 4
  7. ^ Minor League Transactions: July 25-31
  8. ^ "What Spain Lacks: Spaniards". Archived from the original on 6 March 2013.
  9. ^ 2013 Spain World Baseball Classic roster

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