Robert Coello (/koʊˈɛjoʊ/; born November 23, 1984) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox, Toronto Blue Jays, and Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, and in the KBO League for the Nexen Heroes.
| Robert Coello | |
|---|---|
 Coello with the Toronto Blue Jays | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: November 23, 1984 Bayonne, New Jersey, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| Professional debut | |
| MLB: September 6, 2010, for the Boston Red Sox | |
| KBO: April 2, 2016, for the Nexen Heroes | |
| Last appearance | |
| MLB: September 28, 2013, for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | |
| KBO: June 12, 2016, for the Nexen Heroes | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 2–3 |
| Earned run average | 5.90 |
| Strikeouts | 39 |
| KBO statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 6–5 |
| Earned run average | 3.77 |
| Strikeouts | 46 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
Professional career
editCoello attended Lake Region High School in Eagle Lake, Florida and Northwest Florida State College. He was drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in the 20th round of the 2004 Major League Baseball Draft. He then played for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Arizona League team in 2007.
Boston Red Sox
editAfter playing for Edmonton of the independent Golden Baseball League in 2008, he signed with the Boston Red Sox organization for the 2009 season. Coello made his major league debut September 2010 with Boston and had a 4.76 ERA in six relief outings.[1] He was designated for assignment by the Red Sox on February 9, 2011. In three minor league seasons he posted a record of 13–10 with a 2.91 ERA.
Chicago Cubs
editOn February 15, 2011, the Red Sox traded Coello to the Chicago Cubs for minor league second baseman Tony Thomas.[2] The Cubs designated him for assignment on May 27, 2011.[3]
Toronto Blue Jays
editOn December 9, 2011, Coello signed a minor league contract with the Toronto Blue Jays. He spent most of 2012 pitching for the Blue Jays' Triple-A affiliate, going 4–1 with a 3.00 ERA in 19 games (three starts). He was placed on the 40-man roster on May 31, 2012.[4] He made six appearances for the Blue Jays in 2012, giving up 12 earned runs in 12 innings. On October 9, the Blue Jays reinstated Coello from the 60-day disabled list, and outrighted him off their 40-man roster.[5] According to the Jays transaction page, Coello refused the assignment and elected free agency.
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
editOn January 28, 2013, he was signed a to a Minor League contract with an invitation to big league Spring Training by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.[6] He was outrighted off the roster on October 8, 2013.
New York Yankees
editCoello signed a minor league deal with the New York Yankees on January 8, 2014. He opted out of his deal on July 2, 2014.
Baltimore Orioles
editOn July 11, Coello signed a minor league deal with the Baltimore Orioles.
San Francisco Giants
editCoello signed a minor league deal with the San Francisco Giants with an opt out clause by June 1. Coello exercised his opt out clause and became a free agent on June 1.[7] Prior to his release, Coello had been pitching as a starter in AAA, starting 11 games for the River Cats.
Texas Rangers
editCoello signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers in August 2015.
Nexen Heroes
editCoello signed a one-year $550,000 contract with the Nexen Heroes of the Korea Baseball Organization in December 2015. He was waived on June 16, 2016, when the team signed Scott McGregor.
Minor Leagues
editIn his six-year Minor League career, Coello has compiled a 3.33 ERA in 171 games (31 starts), posting a rate of 9.9 strikeouts per nine innings, 3.9 walks per nine innings and a 1.23 WHIP.[6][as of?]
Repertoire
editCoello developed a forkball to go along with his fastball and changeup. He has nicknamed his forkball "The WTF" because of its unusual movement.[8]
References
edit- ^ Forde, Craig (September 5, 2010). "Red Sox call up Coello - Extra Bases - Red Sox blog". Boston.com. Archived from the original on November 2, 2012. Retrieved April 1, 2014.
- ^ "Red Sox Send RHP Coello To Cubs For 2B Thomas". CBS Boston. Associated Press. February 15, 2011. Retrieved December 5, 2024.
- ^ Nicholson-Smith, Ben (May 27, 2011). "Cubs Designate Robert Coello For Assignment". MLB Trade Rumors. Archived from the original on September 16, 2018. Retrieved December 5, 2024.
- ^ "Blue Jays take Lind off 40-man roster to make room for Coello". Tsn.ca. Canadian Press. May 31, 2012. Archived from the original on August 18, 2012.
- ^ "Blue Jays outright Coello". MLB.com. October 9, 2012. Retrieved April 1, 2014.[dead link]
- ^ a b "Angels add right-hander Robert Coello on Minor League deal". MLB.com. January 28, 2013. Archived from the original on February 21, 2014.
- ^ "Robert Coello Opts Out of Contract with Giants". June 2015. Archived from the original on June 2, 2015. Retrieved June 1, 2015.
- ^ Passan, Jeff (May 28, 2013). "Angels pitcher Robert Coello's mystery pitch leaves hitters muttering under their breath". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved April 1, 2014.
External links
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- Career statistics from MLB, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet