2022 / AS A FRESHMAN
• Did not see action during redshirt season
HIGH SCHOOL
• Attended the P27 Academy in Lexington, South Carolina and the Hun School in Princeton, New Jersey
• Reclassified into the class of 2021
• Played for coach Cory Warner
• Ranked as a top five catcher in the state of New Jersey as a senior
• All-state and all-shore team honoree as a junior
• Two-time all-division honoree as an underclassman
• Multi-year Carpenter Cup qualifier, a tri-state event hosted by the Philadelphia Phillies
• Also played travel ball for the East Coast Lumberjacks based on Long Island
• Played summer ball for the Gamblers of the Atlantic Confederation in 2021
• Perfect Game All-Region Team selection
• Four-year honor roll student
• National Honor Society
PERSONAL
• Major: Management / Accounting
• Full name is Robert Lawrence Mannino
• Born in Staten Island, New York
• Traveled aboard to play soccer in Argentina and Spain; opted to decline a pro contract to play soccer in Argentina
• Parents are Robert and Carolann Mannino
• Family also includes siblings Gianna and Christian
Purdue Personal Preferences
Favorite Pro Team: New York Yankees
Traditionally Roots Against (Pro-Rival): Boston Red Sox
Favorite Athlete: Derek Jeter
Had the Biggest Impact on His Athletic Career: Robert and Carolann, Parents
Favorite Marquee Event: New York Yankees most recent World Series
Favorite Pro Stadium: Yankee Stadium
Favorite Field He’s Played at (Besides Alexander): Citizens Bank Park
Toughest Pitcher for Him to Face Among Teammates: Ricky Castro
Current MLB Pitcher He’d Like to Face: Clayton Kershaw
Funniest Teammate: Kyle Wade
Current Teammate with the Best Baseball Instincts: Paul Toetz
Purdue Staff Member He Enjoys Strongest Connection With: Coach Terry Rooney
In His Favorite Playlist: A Boogie wit da Hoodie
Would Love to See Him Play Purdue: Lil Baby
Favorite Multi-Media App: Instagram
Favorite Super-Hero: Batman
Show He Can’t Stop Watching: Peaky Blinders
Favorite Month: July
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Pick One – Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner: Dinner
Favorite Food: Penne al Vodka
Favorite Dessert: Cannoli
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Fishing
Another Sport He Enjoys Playing: Soccer
Favorite Purdue Building: Wilmeth Active Learning Center (WALC)
Favorite Big City: New York City, New York
Unique Travel Locale: Argentina
Country He’d Like to Visit: Greece
Pick One for a Vacation – Beach or Mountains: Beach
Favorite Costume at the Alexander Halloween Bash: Paul Toetz as Eminem
Favorite Thing About Alexander Field: Grass
Top Sports Moment Prior to Purdue: Jupiter, Florida Baseball Tournament
Furry Friend: Harley, Maltese Shih Tzu
• Did not see action during redshirt season
HIGH SCHOOL
• Attended the P27 Academy in Lexington, South Carolina and the Hun School in Princeton, New Jersey
• Reclassified into the class of 2021
• Played for coach Cory Warner
• Ranked as a top five catcher in the state of New Jersey as a senior
• All-state and all-shore team honoree as a junior
• Two-time all-division honoree as an underclassman
• Multi-year Carpenter Cup qualifier, a tri-state event hosted by the Philadelphia Phillies
• Also played travel ball for the East Coast Lumberjacks based on Long Island
• Played summer ball for the Gamblers of the Atlantic Confederation in 2021
• Perfect Game All-Region Team selection
• Four-year honor roll student
• National Honor Society
PERSONAL
• Major: Management / Accounting
• Full name is Robert Lawrence Mannino
• Born in Staten Island, New York
• Traveled aboard to play soccer in Argentina and Spain; opted to decline a pro contract to play soccer in Argentina
• Parents are Robert and Carolann Mannino
• Family also includes siblings Gianna and Christian
Purdue Personal Preferences
Favorite Pro Team: New York Yankees
Traditionally Roots Against (Pro-Rival): Boston Red Sox
Favorite Athlete: Derek Jeter
Had the Biggest Impact on His Athletic Career: Robert and Carolann, Parents
Favorite Marquee Event: New York Yankees most recent World Series
Favorite Pro Stadium: Yankee Stadium
Favorite Field He’s Played at (Besides Alexander): Citizens Bank Park
Toughest Pitcher for Him to Face Among Teammates: Ricky Castro
Current MLB Pitcher He’d Like to Face: Clayton Kershaw
Funniest Teammate: Kyle Wade
Current Teammate with the Best Baseball Instincts: Paul Toetz
Purdue Staff Member He Enjoys Strongest Connection With: Coach Terry Rooney
In His Favorite Playlist: A Boogie wit da Hoodie
Would Love to See Him Play Purdue: Lil Baby
Favorite Multi-Media App: Instagram
Favorite Super-Hero: Batman
Show He Can’t Stop Watching: Peaky Blinders
Favorite Month: July
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Pick One – Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner: Dinner
Favorite Food: Penne al Vodka
Favorite Dessert: Cannoli
Favorite Outdoor Activity: Fishing
Another Sport He Enjoys Playing: Soccer
Favorite Purdue Building: Wilmeth Active Learning Center (WALC)
Favorite Big City: New York City, New York
Unique Travel Locale: Argentina
Country He’d Like to Visit: Greece
Pick One for a Vacation – Beach or Mountains: Beach
Favorite Costume at the Alexander Halloween Bash: Paul Toetz as Eminem
Favorite Thing About Alexander Field: Grass
Top Sports Moment Prior to Purdue: Jupiter, Florida Baseball Tournament
Furry Friend: Harley, Maltese Shih Tzu