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Vinny Rottino
Rottino with the Orix Buffaloes in 2013
Utility player Born: (1980-04-07 ) April 7, 1980 (age 44 ) Racine, Wisconsin , U.S.
Threw: Right
MLB: September 1, 2006, for the Milwaukee BrewersNPB: May 2, 2013, for the Orix BuffaloesKBO: March 29, 2014, for the Nexen HeroesMLB: October 2, 2012, for the Cleveland IndiansNPB: August 31, 2013, for the Orix BuffaloesKBO: October 10, 2014, for the Nexen HeroesBatting average .165 Home runs 3 Runs batted in 11 Batting average .206 Home runs 4 Runs batted in 8 Batting average .306 Home runs 2 Runs batted in 22
Vincent Antonio Rottino (born April 7, 1980) is an American former professional baseball utility player and current television analyst for Bally Sports Wisconsin covering the Milwaukee Brewers . He has played positions including catcher , first base , third base , and the outfield .[1]
He graduated from St. Catherine's High School in Racine, and then went to the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse .[1]
Playing Career [ edit ]
Milwaukee Brewers [ edit ]
Rottino originally signed with the Milwaukee Brewers as an undrafted free agent on February 3, 2003.[2] 2006 .[2] batted .214.[2]
Rottino began the 2007 season in Triple-A with the Nashville Sounds .[3] [4] 2007 , Rottino hit a walk-off single in the bottom of the 11th inning to beat the San Diego Padres 4–3 and clinch the first winning season for the Brewers since 1992 .[5]
He repeated most of his previous season's fashion in 2008, playing most of the season at Triple-A,[3] [6]
Rottino playing for Italy national team on March 3, 2009 , before World Baseball Classic
Rottino was the starting catcher for Team Italy in the 2009 World Baseball Classic .[7]
In 2009, Rottino accepted an assignment to Double-A Huntsville .[3]
Los Angeles Dodgers [ edit ]
On July 31, 2009, he was traded by the Brewers to the Los Angeles Dodgers for Claudio Vargas .[8]
Florida Marlins [ edit ]
He signed a minor league contract with the Florida Marlins in 2010 and made his first appearance in the Majors since 2008.
New York Mets [ edit ]
Rottino playing for the New York Mets in 2012
On November 16, 2011, Rottino signed a minor league contract with the New York Mets .[9] Chris Schwinden was sent down.
On May 26, 2012, Rottino hit his first career home run against the Padres' Clayton Richard . He hit another home run on May 28, 2012, against the Philadelphia Phillies .
On June 25, 2012, Rottino was designated for assignment to make room on the Mets' roster for Justin Hampson .
Cleveland Indians [ edit ]
On June 27, 2012, the Cleveland Indians claimed him off outright waivers. The Indians designated Chris Schwinden to make room on the 40-man roster.[10] Travis Hafner was placed on paternity leave. He was hitting .299 with four HRs and 32 RBIs with the Triple-A Columbus Clippers . Rottino was outrighted to the minor leagues on Oct. 31, 2012, and subsequently elected free agency.
Orix Buffaloes [ edit ]
On November 30, 2012, he signed a one-year $350,000 contract with the Orix Buffaloes of Nippon Professional Baseball .
Nexen Heroes [ edit ]
On December 11, 2013, he signed a one-year $300,000 contract with the Nexen Heroes of the KBO League .
Miami Marlins [ edit ]
On December 24, 2014, Rottino signed a minor league contract with the Miami Marlins .[11]
Chicago White Sox [ edit ]
On February 3, 2016, Rottino signed a minor league deal with the Chicago White Sox . On September 9, it was announced that Rottino had decided to retire from professional baseball.
Post-Playing Career [ edit ]
Rottino currently appears on Bally Sports Wisconsin as an analyst covering the Milwaukee Brewers .[12]
Personal Life [ edit ]
Rottino resides in Racine, Wisconsin with his family.[12]
References [ edit ]
^ a b c "Vinny Rottino Minor League Statistics & History" . Baseball-Reference.com . Retrieved August 19, 2009 .
^ Tom Haudricourt. "Brewers trade for King, call up Rivera" . Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel the original on July 20, 2009. Retrieved August 19, 2009 .
^ "September 29, 2007 San Diego Padres at Milwaukee Brewers Box Score and Play by Play" . Baseball-Reference.com . Retrieved August 13, 2009 .
^ Adam McCalvy (August 22, 2008). "Brewers ponder September callups" . Mlb.com . Retrieved August 19, 2009 .
^ Lisa Winston (February 27, 2009). "Batting Around with Vinny Rottino" . Mlb.com . Retrieved August 19, 2009 .
^ "Dodgers trade RHP Claudio Vargas to Brewers" . Cbs58.com . Associated Press. Retrieved August 19, 2009 .
^ Rubin, Adam. "Rottino, Pascucci on board with Mets" . Espn.com . Retrieved 29 September 2012 .
^ "Indians claim INF/OF Vinny Rottino off outright waivers from the New York Mets" . Mlb.com . Retrieved June 27, 2012 .
^ Polishuk, Mark (December 24, 2014). "Minor Moves: Mijares, Bowden, Runzler" . mlbtraderumors.com . Retrieved December 25, 2014 .
^ a b "Brewers Broadcasters | Milwaukee Brewers" . MLB.com . Retrieved 2024-04-10 .
External links [ edit ]
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