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{{short description|American baseball player (born 1984)}}
{{Infobox MLB player
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{{Infobox baseball biography
| name = Robert Andino
| name = Robert Andino
| image = Robert Andino 2009.jpg
| image = Robert Andino on April 7, 2016.jpg
| caption =
| image_size = 250
| caption = Andino with the [[New Orleans Zephyrs]] in 2016
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| team = Baltimore Orioles
| number = 11
| team =
| position = Shortstop
| number =
| position = [[Infielder]]
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1984|4|25}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1984|4|25}}
| birth_place = [[Miami, Florida]]
| birth_place = [[Miami, Florida]], U.S.
| bats = Right
| bats = Right
| throws = Right
| throws = Right
| debutleague = MLB
| debutdate = September 4
| debutdate = September 4
| debutyear = 2005
| debutyear = 2005
| debutteam = Florida Marlins
| debutteam = Florida Marlins
| statyear = 2011
| finalleague = MLB
| finaldate = September 10
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| stat1label = [[Batting average]]
| stat1value = .245
| finalyear = 2016
| finalteam = Miami Marlins
| statleague = MLB
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| stat1label = [[Batting average (baseball)|Batting average]]
| stat1value = .233
| stat2label = [[Home run]]s
| stat2label = [[Home run]]s
| stat2value = 11
| stat2value = 18
| stat3label = [[Run batted in|Runs batted in]]
| stat3label = [[Run batted in|Runs batted in]]
| stat3value = 64
| stat3value = 97
| teams = <nowiki></nowiki>
| teams =
*[[Florida Marlins]] ({{By|2005}}-{{By|2008}})
* [[Florida Marlins]] ({{mlby|2005}}–{{mlby|2008}})
*[[Baltimore Orioles]] ({{By|2009}}–present)
* [[Baltimore Orioles]] ({{mlby|2009}}–{{mlby|2012}})
* [[Seattle Mariners]] ({{mlby|2013}})
* [[Miami Marlins]] ({{mlby|2016}})
}}
}}
'''Robert Lazaro Andino''' (born April 25, 1984 in [[Miami, Florida]]) is a [[Major League Baseball|Major League Baseball (MLB)]] [[infielder]] for the [[Baltimore Orioles]]. Prior to joining the Orioles in [[2009 Baltimore Orioles season|2009]], he spent parts of four seasons with the [[Florida Marlins]] from [[2005 Florida Marlins season|2005]] through [[2008 Florida Marlins season|2008]]. He is of Puerto Rican and Cuban descent.
'''Robert Lazaro Andino''' (born April 25, 1984) is a [[Cuban-American]] former [[professional baseball]] [[infielder]]. He played in [[Major League Baseball]] (MLB) for the [[Baltimore Orioles]], [[Miami Marlins|Florida/Miami Marlins]], and [[Seattle Mariners]].


==Baseball career==
==Baseball career==
===Florida Marlins (2002-2008)===
===Florida Marlins===
Andino was selected in the second round (52nd overall) of the [[2002 Major League Baseball Draft|2002 MLB Draft]] by the hometown [[Florida Marlins]] out of [[Miami Southridge High School]].<ref>[http://prosportstransactions.com/baseball/DraftTrades/2002-1-10.htm 2002 Major League Baseball Draft, Rounds 1&ndash;10 &ndash; Pro Sports Transactions.]</ref><ref name="jcrodriguezss">[http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2005-09-03/news/0509020921_1_jeremy-hermida-robert-andino-marlins Rodriguez, Juan C. "Marlins Call Up Andino From Double-A," ''Sun Sentinel'' (Fort Lauderdale, FL), Saturday, September 3, 2005.]</ref>
Andino was selected in the second round (52nd overall) of the [[2002 Major League Baseball draft|2002 MLB draft]] by the [[Florida Marlins]] out of [[Miami Southridge High School]].<ref>[http://prosportstransactions.com/baseball/DraftTrades/2002-1-10.htm 2002 Major League Baseball draft, Rounds 1&ndash;10 &ndash; Pro Sports Transactions.]</ref><ref name="jcrodriguezss">Rodriguez, Juan C. [https://archive.today/20130203074843/http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2005-09-03/news/0509020921_1_jeremy-hermida-robert-andino-marlins "Marlins Call Up Andino From Double-A"], ''Sun Sentinel'' (Fort Lauderdale, Florida), Saturday, September 3, 2005</ref>


He was promoted to the Marlins for the first time on September 2, 2005.<ref>[http://florida.marlins.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20050902&content_id=1193886&vkey=pr_fla&fext=.jsp&c_id=fla "Marlins reinstate Josh Willingham from DL; Select Robert Andino," Florida Marlins press release, Friday, September 2, 2005.]</ref> He made his major-league debut two days later on September 4 when he replaced [[Álex González (shortstop, born 1977)|Álex González]] at [[shortstop]] in the eighth [[innings|inning]] of a 7&ndash;1 loss to the [[New York Mets]] at [[Sun Life Stadium|Dolphins Stadium]]. His only [[at bat]] was a groundout to shortstop [[José Reyes (shortstop)|José Reyes]] to end the game.<ref>[http://florida.marlins.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20050904&content_id=1196630&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=fla Mack, Charlie. "Marlins fall short of sweep," MLB.com, Sunday, September 4, 2005.]</ref> His first [[hit (baseball)|hit]] in the majors was a [[ground rule double|ground-rule double]] off [[Vicente Padilla]] in the fourth inning of a 10&ndash;2 defeat at home to the [[Philadelphia Phillies]] on September 17.<ref>[http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/gl.cgi?id=andinro01&t=b&year=2005 Robert Andino (2005 batting gamelogs) &ndash; Baseball-Reference.com.]</ref>
He was promoted to the Marlins for the first time on September 2, 2005.<ref>[http://florida.marlins.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20050902&content_id=1193886&vkey=pr_fla&fext=.jsp&c_id=fla "Marlins reinstate Josh Willingham from DL; Select Robert Andino"]{{dead link|date=October 2024|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}, Florida Marlins press release, Friday, September 2, 2005</ref> He made his major-league debut two days later, when he replaced [[Álex González (shortstop, born 1977)|Álex González]] at [[shortstop]] in the eighth [[inning]] of a 7&ndash;1 loss to the [[New York Mets]] at [[Dolphins Stadium]]. His only [[at bat]] was a groundout to shortstop [[José Reyes (shortstop)|José Reyes]] to end the game.<ref>Mack, Charlie. [http://florida.marlins.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20050904&content_id=1196630&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=fla "Marlins fall short of sweep"]{{dead link|date=October 2024|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}, MLB.com, Sunday, September 4, 2005</ref> His first [[hit (baseball)|hit]] in the majors was a [[ground rule double|ground-rule double]] off [[Vicente Padilla]] in the fourth inning of a 10&ndash;2 defeat at home to the [[Philadelphia Phillies]] on September 17.<ref>[https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/gl.cgi?id=andinro01&t=b&year=2005 Robert Andino (2005 batting gamelogs)] Baseball-Reference.com</ref> The Marlins initially saw him as their "shortstop of the future", but other players, including [[Hanley Ramírez]], knocked him out of that role.


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On April 1, {{mlby|2008}}, Andino hit a [[walk-off home run]] in the 10th inning off [[New York Mets]] [[Relief pitcher|reliever]] [[Matt Wise]] for his first career [[home run]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20080406011517/http://florida.marlins.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080401&content_id=2478701&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=fla Andino delivers walk-off win]</ref>
The Marlins initially saw him as their "shortstop of the future." Other players, including [[Hanley Ramírez]], knocked him out of that role.


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===Baltimore Orioles===
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On April 1, {{mlby|2008}}, Andino hit a [[walk-off home run]] in the 10th inning off [[New York Mets]] [[Relief pitcher|reliever]] [[Matt Wise]] for his first career [[home run]].<ref>[http://florida.marlins.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080401&content_id=2478701&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=fla Andino delivers walk-off win]</ref>
[[File:Robert Andino.jpg|220px|thumb|Andino batting for the [[Baltimore Orioles]] in 2011]]
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In an exchange of players out of [[Major League Baseball transactions|minor league options]], Andino was traded to the [[Baltimore Orioles]] for [[Hayden Penn]] on April 1, 2009.<ref>Manuel, John. [http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/majors/trade-central/2009/267869.html "Marlins, Orioles Swap Option-less Players,"] ''Baseball America'', Wednesday, April 1, 2009.</ref> He made his first appearance for the Orioles on April 9, {{mlby|2009}}, pinch-hitting for [[César Izturis]].


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He made a barehanded catch of a [[Justin Morneau]] pop fly in foul territory during the sixth inning of a 6&ndash;1 win over the [[Minnesota Twins]] at [[Target Field]] on August 24, 2011. He had slightly overrun the ball while approaching the [[tarpaulin]] roll parked against the fence on the third-base side.<ref>Schelling, Jordan. [http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20110825&content_id=23723834&c_id=mlb "Andino's hands-on grab highlights victory"], MLB.com, Thursday, August 25, 2011</ref>
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===Baltimore Orioles (2009–present)===
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In an exchange of players out of [[Major League Baseball transactions|options]], Andino was traded to the [[Baltimore Orioles]] for [[Hayden Penn]] on April 1, 2009.<ref>[http://baltimore.orioles.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090401&content_id=4101054&vkey=news_bal&fext=.jsp&c_id=bal Fordin, Spencer. "O's send Penn to Marlins for Andino," MLB.com, Wednesday, April 1, 2009.]</ref> He made his first appearance for the Orioles on April 9, {{mlby|2009}}, pinch-hitting for [[César Izturis]]. Now, Andino is playing most days due to the injury to Brian Roberts. Andino, in his stint as an Oriole, is known for his fielding abilities, and his abilities to make good defensive plays. With the Orioles, he has hit 6 home runs and 28 RBI.


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During the last two weeks of the [[2011 Major League Baseball season|2011 campaign]], Andino had three clutch hits that helped prevent the [[Boston Red Sox]] from clinching the [[List of American League Wild Card winners|American League Wild Card]]. The first was a two-[[out (baseball)|out]] bases-clearing [[double (baseball)|double]] down the right-field line off [[Jonathan Papelbon]] in the eighth inning of a 7&ndash;5 win at [[Fenway Park]] on September 20.<ref>Connolly, Dan. [https://www.baltimoresun.com/2011/09/21/andino-lifts-orioles-to-7-5-win-over-red-sox/ "Andino lifts Orioles to 7-5 win over Red Sox,"] ''The Baltimore Sun'', Wednesday, September 21, 2011.</ref> Six nights later, on September 26, he became the first Oriole to achieve an [[inside-the-park home run]] at [[Oriole Park at Camden Yards|Camden Yards]] with a three-[[run (baseball)|run]] shot off [[Josh Beckett]] in the sixth inning of a 6&ndash;3 triumph. With runners on second and third and two outs, he sent the ball to deep straightaway center field where it initially landed in [[Jacoby Ellsbury]]'s [[baseball glove|glove]]. It was jarred loose when Ellsbury collided with the fence. Andino was able to score standing up when the relay throw skipped past Red Sox [[catcher]] [[Jarrod Saltalamacchia]].<ref>Kubatko, Roch. [http://www.masnsports.com/school-of-roch/2011/09/andino-with-inside-the-park-home-run.html "Andino with inside-the-park home run,"] School of Roch (Mid-Atlantic Sports Network Orioles blog), Monday, September 26, 2011.</ref> The feat was witnessed by his father, Robert Sr., who was attending a professional game involving his son for the first time.<ref>Palmer, Matt. [http://www.csnbaltimore.com/09/27/11/Showalter-is-a-managers-manager/landing.html?blockID=568214&feedID=9671 "Showalter is a manager's manager"], CSNBaltimore.com, Tuesday, September 27, 2011</ref> Andino struck against Papelbon again with a two-out game-winning [[single (baseball)|single]] to left field in the ninth inning of the regular-season-ending 4&ndash;3 victory at home on September 28.<ref>Connolly, Dan. [https://web.archive.org/web/20130614213923/http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2011-09-29/sports/bs-sp-orioles-red-sox-0929-20110928_1_orioles-manager-buck-showalter-worst-september-collapse-rays-edge-yankees "Orioles complete Red Sox's collapse with walk-off win in season finale,"] ''The Baltimore Sun'', Thursday, September 29, 2011.</ref> This walk-off hit ultimately resulted in the Red Sox losing a spot in the playoffs, as mere minutes later the [[Tampa Bay Rays]] won on a walk-off home run by [[Evan Longoria]] against the [[New York Yankees]], to clinch the playoff spot the Red Sox previously held. His clutch performances were dubbed by the Boston sports media as '''"The Curse of the Andino"''', an obvious [[pun]] on the [[Curse of the Bambino]].<ref>Ghiroli, Brittany. [https://web.archive.org/web/20120404122650/http://baltimore.orioles.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120402&content_id=27842850&vkey=news_bal&c_id=bal "Talent helps Andino rise past tough history"], MLB.com, Tuesday, April 3, 2012</ref>
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He made a barehanded catch of a [[Justin Morneau]] pop fly in foul territory during the sixth inning of a 6&ndash;1 win over the [[Minnesota Twins]] at [[Target Field]] on August 24, 2011. He had slightly overran the ball while approaching the [[tarpaulin]] roll parked against the fence on the third-base side.<ref>[http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20110825&content_id=23723834&c_id=mlb Schelling, Jordan. "Andino's hands-on grab highlights victory," MLB.com, Thursday, August 25, 2011.]</ref>


On September 7, 2012, Andino hit his career-high seventh home run of the season against [[New York Yankees]] pitcher [[Cody Eppley]].
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During the last two weeks of the [[2011 Major League Baseball season|2011 campaign]], Andino made three clutch hits that helped prevent the [[Boston Red Sox]] from clinching the [[List of American League Wild Card winners|American League Wild Card]]. The first was a two-[[out (baseball)|out]] bases-clearing [[double (baseball)|double]] down the right-field line off [[Jonathan Papelbon]] in the eighth inning of a 7&ndash;5 win at [[Fenway Park]] on September 20.<ref>[http://baltimore.orioles.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2011_09_20_balmlb_bosmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=bal Ghiroli, Brittany. "Andino's clutch double propels O's past Sox," MLB.com, Wednesday, September 21, 2011.]</ref> Six nights later on September 26, he became the first Oriole to achieve an [[inside-the-park home run]] at [[Oriole Park at Camden Yards|Camden Yards]] with a three-[[run (baseball)|run]] shot off [[Josh Beckett]] in the sixth inning of a 6&ndash;3 triumph. With runners on second and third and two outs, he sent the ball to deep straightaway center field where it initially landed in [[Jacoby Ellsbury]]'s [[baseball glove|glove]]. It was jarred loose when Ellsbury collided with the fence. Andino was able to score standing up when the relay throw skipped past Red Sox [[catcher]] [[Jarrod Saltalamacchia]].<ref>[http://baltimore.orioles.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2011_09_26_bosmlb_balmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=bal#gid=2011_09_26_bosmlb_balmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=bal Seidel, Jeff. "Andino's inside-the-parker lifts O's over Sox," MLB.com, Tuesday, September 27, 2011.]</ref> The feat was witnessed by his [[father]] Robert Sr. who was attending a professional game involving his [[son]] for the first time.<ref>[http://www.csnbaltimore.com/09/27/11/Showalter-is-a-managers-manager/landing.html?blockID=568214&feedID=9671 Palmer, Matt. "Showalter is a manager's manager," CSNBaltimore.com, Tuesday, September 27, 2011.]</ref> Andino struck against Papelbon again with a two-out game-winning [[single (baseball)|single]] to left field in the ninth inning of the regular-season-ending 4&ndash;3 victory at home on September 28.<ref>[http://baltimore.orioles.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2011_09_28_bosmlb_balmlb_1&mode=recap&c_id=bal Ghiroli, Brittany. "Burn notice: O's rally, end Sox's playoff dreams," MLB.com, Thursday, September 29, 2011.]</ref>

[[File:Robert Andino hitting.JPG|thumb|left|280px|Andino ''(right)'' batting for the [[2013 Seattle Mariners season|Seattle Mariners in 2013]]]]

===Seattle Mariners===
Andino was traded to the [[Seattle Mariners]] for [[Trayvon Robinson]] on November 20, 2012.<ref>Encina, Eduardo A. [https://www.baltimoresun.com/2012/11/20/orioles-trade-second-baseman-robert-andino-to-mariners-for-outfielder-trayvon-robinson/ "Orioles trade second baseman Robert Andino to Mariners for outfielder Trayvon Robinson,"] ''The Baltimore Sun'', Tuesday, November 20, 2012.</ref> On May 24, 2013, he was designated for assignment to make room for catcher [[Jesús Sucre]]. He was outrighted to the [[Tacoma Rainiers]] on May 27.<ref name="Seattle Mariners">{{cite web|url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130731&content_id=55429456&vkey=pr_sea&c_id=sea|title=Mariners trade Triple-A infielder Robert Andino to Pittsburgh Pirates organization for a player to be named later|accessdate=February 28, 2014|date=July 31, 2013|work=Seattle Mariners}}</ref>

===Pittsburgh Pirates===
On July 31, 2013, he was traded to the [[Pittsburgh Pirates]] for a player to be named later or cash.<ref name="Seattle Mariners"/> He was assigned to the Triple-A [[Indianapolis Indians]], where he finished the season.

On January 7, 2014, the Pirates signed Andino to a minor league contract with an invitation to major league spring training.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2014/01/pirates-sign-robert-andino.html|title=Pirates Sign Robert Andino|accessdate=February 28, 2014|date=January 7, 2014|first=Steve|last=Adams|work=MLB Trade Rumors}}</ref> He did not make the team and spent the season with the Triple–A [[Indianapolis Indians]], becoming a free agent at the season's end.

===Somerset Patriots===
On March 31, 2015, Andino signed with the [[Somerset Patriots]] of the [[Atlantic League of Professional Baseball]], where he spent the 2015 season.<ref>{{cite web
| title = Somerset Patriots Add MLB Infielders Mat Gamel And Robert Andino
| url =https://franklinreporter.com/somerset-patriots-add-mlb-infielders-mat-gamel-and-robert-andino/
| website =franklinreporter.com
| date = March 31, 2015
| access-date = November 3, 2020 }}
</ref> In 123 games he hit .248/.302/.339 with 4 home runs, 56 RBIs and 5 stolen bases.

===Miami Marlins===
On December 28, 2015, Andino signed a minor league contract with the [[Miami Marlins]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Minor MLB Transactions: 12/28/15|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2015/12/marlins-sign-axelrod-patton-andino-rockies-castellanos-cardinals-hefner.html|access-date=September 25, 2024|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}}</ref> He had his contract selected by the Marlins on August 14, 2016.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/marlins-robert-andino-called-up-by-the-marlins/|title=Marlins' Robert Andino: Called up by the Marlins|date=14 August 2016|accessdate=27 August 2016|work=[[CBS Sports]]}}</ref> He appeared in 13 games for the Marlins, and amassed a .292 batting average with one RBI. Andino was designated for assignment by Miami following the acquisition of [[Odrisamer Despaigne]] on September 15.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Marlins Designate Robert Andino For Assignment|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2016/09/marlins-designate-robert-andino-for-assignment.html|access-date=October 1, 2024|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}}</ref>

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===Baltimore Orioles (second stint)===
On February 6, 2017, Andino signed a minor league contract with the [[Baltimore Orioles]] organization. On May 31, Andino was suspended for 50 games for testing positive for [[Adderall]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2017/02/orioles-sign-robert-andino-to-minor-league-deal.html|title=Minor MLB Transactions: 2/6/17|last=Adams|first=Steve|work=mlbtraderumors.com|date=February 6, 2017|accessdate=February 6, 2017}}</ref> In 49 games for the Triple–A [[Norfolk Tides]], Andino hit .234/.282/.375 with 6 home runs and 23 RBI. He elected free agency following the season on November 6.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Minor League Free Agents 2017|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/minor-league-free-agents-2017/?amphtml|access-date=June 20, 2023|website=baseballamerica.com|language=en}}</ref>


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Latest revision as of 05:48, 3 November 2024

Robert Andino
Andino with the New Orleans Zephyrs in 2016
Infielder
Born: (1984-04-25) April 25, 1984 (age 40)
Miami, Florida, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
September 4, 2005, for the Florida Marlins
Last MLB appearance
September 10, 2016, for the Miami Marlins
MLB statistics
Batting average.233
Home runs18
Runs batted in97
Stats at Baseball Reference Edit this at Wikidata
Teams

Robert Lazaro Andino (born April 25, 1984) is a Cuban-American former professional baseball infielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Baltimore Orioles, Florida/Miami Marlins, and Seattle Mariners.

Baseball career

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Florida Marlins

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Andino was selected in the second round (52nd overall) of the 2002 MLB draft by the Florida Marlins out of Miami Southridge High School.[1][2]

He was promoted to the Marlins for the first time on September 2, 2005.[3] He made his major-league debut two days later, when he replaced Álex González at shortstop in the eighth inning of a 7–1 loss to the New York Mets at Dolphins Stadium. His only at bat was a groundout to shortstop José Reyes to end the game.[4] His first hit in the majors was a ground-rule double off Vicente Padilla in the fourth inning of a 10–2 defeat at home to the Philadelphia Phillies on September 17.[5] The Marlins initially saw him as their "shortstop of the future", but other players, including Hanley Ramírez, knocked him out of that role.

On April 1, 2008, Andino hit a walk-off home run in the 10th inning off New York Mets reliever Matt Wise for his first career home run.[6]

Baltimore Orioles

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Andino batting for the Baltimore Orioles in 2011

In an exchange of players out of minor league options, Andino was traded to the Baltimore Orioles for Hayden Penn on April 1, 2009.[7] He made his first appearance for the Orioles on April 9, 2009, pinch-hitting for César Izturis.

He made a barehanded catch of a Justin Morneau pop fly in foul territory during the sixth inning of a 6–1 win over the Minnesota Twins at Target Field on August 24, 2011. He had slightly overrun the ball while approaching the tarpaulin roll parked against the fence on the third-base side.[8]

During the last two weeks of the 2011 campaign, Andino had three clutch hits that helped prevent the Boston Red Sox from clinching the American League Wild Card. The first was a two-out bases-clearing double down the right-field line off Jonathan Papelbon in the eighth inning of a 7–5 win at Fenway Park on September 20.[9] Six nights later, on September 26, he became the first Oriole to achieve an inside-the-park home run at Camden Yards with a three-run shot off Josh Beckett in the sixth inning of a 6–3 triumph. With runners on second and third and two outs, he sent the ball to deep straightaway center field where it initially landed in Jacoby Ellsbury's glove. It was jarred loose when Ellsbury collided with the fence. Andino was able to score standing up when the relay throw skipped past Red Sox catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia.[10] The feat was witnessed by his father, Robert Sr., who was attending a professional game involving his son for the first time.[11] Andino struck against Papelbon again with a two-out game-winning single to left field in the ninth inning of the regular-season-ending 4–3 victory at home on September 28.[12] This walk-off hit ultimately resulted in the Red Sox losing a spot in the playoffs, as mere minutes later the Tampa Bay Rays won on a walk-off home run by Evan Longoria against the New York Yankees, to clinch the playoff spot the Red Sox previously held. His clutch performances were dubbed by the Boston sports media as "The Curse of the Andino", an obvious pun on the Curse of the Bambino.[13]

On September 7, 2012, Andino hit his career-high seventh home run of the season against New York Yankees pitcher Cody Eppley.

Andino (right) batting for the Seattle Mariners in 2013

Seattle Mariners

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Andino was traded to the Seattle Mariners for Trayvon Robinson on November 20, 2012.[14] On May 24, 2013, he was designated for assignment to make room for catcher Jesús Sucre. He was outrighted to the Tacoma Rainiers on May 27.[15]

Pittsburgh Pirates

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On July 31, 2013, he was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates for a player to be named later or cash.[15] He was assigned to the Triple-A Indianapolis Indians, where he finished the season.

On January 7, 2014, the Pirates signed Andino to a minor league contract with an invitation to major league spring training.[16] He did not make the team and spent the season with the Triple–A Indianapolis Indians, becoming a free agent at the season's end.

Somerset Patriots

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On March 31, 2015, Andino signed with the Somerset Patriots of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, where he spent the 2015 season.[17] In 123 games he hit .248/.302/.339 with 4 home runs, 56 RBIs and 5 stolen bases.

Miami Marlins

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On December 28, 2015, Andino signed a minor league contract with the Miami Marlins.[18] He had his contract selected by the Marlins on August 14, 2016.[19] He appeared in 13 games for the Marlins, and amassed a .292 batting average with one RBI. Andino was designated for assignment by Miami following the acquisition of Odrisamer Despaigne on September 15.[20]

Baltimore Orioles (second stint)

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On February 6, 2017, Andino signed a minor league contract with the Baltimore Orioles organization. On May 31, Andino was suspended for 50 games for testing positive for Adderall.[21] In 49 games for the Triple–A Norfolk Tides, Andino hit .234/.282/.375 with 6 home runs and 23 RBI. He elected free agency following the season on November 6.[22]

References

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  1. ^ 2002 Major League Baseball draft, Rounds 1–10 – Pro Sports Transactions.
  2. ^ Rodriguez, Juan C. "Marlins Call Up Andino From Double-A", Sun Sentinel (Fort Lauderdale, Florida), Saturday, September 3, 2005
  3. ^ "Marlins reinstate Josh Willingham from DL; Select Robert Andino"[dead link‍], Florida Marlins press release, Friday, September 2, 2005
  4. ^ Mack, Charlie. "Marlins fall short of sweep"[dead link‍], MLB.com, Sunday, September 4, 2005
  5. ^ Robert Andino (2005 batting gamelogs) Baseball-Reference.com
  6. ^ Andino delivers walk-off win
  7. ^ Manuel, John. "Marlins, Orioles Swap Option-less Players," Baseball America, Wednesday, April 1, 2009.
  8. ^ Schelling, Jordan. "Andino's hands-on grab highlights victory", MLB.com, Thursday, August 25, 2011
  9. ^ Connolly, Dan. "Andino lifts Orioles to 7-5 win over Red Sox," The Baltimore Sun, Wednesday, September 21, 2011.
  10. ^ Kubatko, Roch. "Andino with inside-the-park home run," School of Roch (Mid-Atlantic Sports Network Orioles blog), Monday, September 26, 2011.
  11. ^ Palmer, Matt. "Showalter is a manager's manager", CSNBaltimore.com, Tuesday, September 27, 2011
  12. ^ Connolly, Dan. "Orioles complete Red Sox's collapse with walk-off win in season finale," The Baltimore Sun, Thursday, September 29, 2011.
  13. ^ Ghiroli, Brittany. "Talent helps Andino rise past tough history", MLB.com, Tuesday, April 3, 2012
  14. ^ Encina, Eduardo A. "Orioles trade second baseman Robert Andino to Mariners for outfielder Trayvon Robinson," The Baltimore Sun, Tuesday, November 20, 2012.
  15. ^ a b "Mariners trade Triple-A infielder Robert Andino to Pittsburgh Pirates organization for a player to be named later". Seattle Mariners. July 31, 2013. Retrieved February 28, 2014.
  16. ^ Adams, Steve (January 7, 2014). "Pirates Sign Robert Andino". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved February 28, 2014.
  17. ^ "Somerset Patriots Add MLB Infielders Mat Gamel And Robert Andino". franklinreporter.com. March 31, 2015. Retrieved November 3, 2020.
  18. ^ "Minor MLB Transactions: 12/28/15". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved September 25, 2024.
  19. ^ "Marlins' Robert Andino: Called up by the Marlins". CBS Sports. August 14, 2016. Retrieved August 27, 2016.
  20. ^ "Marlins Designate Robert Andino For Assignment". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved October 1, 2024.
  21. ^ Adams, Steve (February 6, 2017). "Minor MLB Transactions: 2/6/17". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved February 6, 2017.
  22. ^ "Minor League Free Agents 2017". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved June 20, 2023.
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