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Robert Mannino Season 2022

#42
PositionC/OF
Weight195 lbs
Height5-11
YearFreshman
HometownMarlboro, N.J.
B/TR/R
HS Grad Class2021
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