Robbie Glendinning

Australian baseball player (born 1995)

Baseball player
Robbie Glendinning
Bravos de León – No. 18
Infielder
Born: (1995-10-06) 6 October 1995 (age 28)
Perth, Australia
Bats: Right
Throws: Right

Robert Glendinning (born 6 October 1995) is an Australian professional baseball third baseman for the Bravos de León of the Mexican League. He played for the Australian national baseball team in the 2023 World Baseball Classic.

Amateur career

Glendinning is from Scarborough, Western Australia. He enrolled at North Iowa Area Community College and played college baseball there for two seasons. He transferred to the University of Missouri and continued his college baseball career with the Missouri Tigers.[1] In 2016, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Wareham Gatemen of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[2]

Professional career

Pittsburgh Pirates

The Pittsburgh Pirates selected Glendinning in the 21st round, with the 628th overall selection, of the 2017 Major League Baseball draft.[3][4] He made his professional debut with the Low-A West Virginia Black Bears, hitting .198 in 29 games. He spent the 2018 season split between the Black Bears and the Single-A West Virginia Power, slashing .268/.360/.381 with 2 home runs and 29 RBI across 59 cumulative games.[5] In 2019, Glendinning split time between the High-A Bradenton Marauders and Double-A Altoona Curve. In 101 total contests, he batted .298/.368/.488 with career-highs in home runs (13), RBI (57), and stolen bases (8).[6]

He did not play in the United States in 2020 after the season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic,[7] but played for the Perth Heat in the 2020–21 Australian Baseball League season.[8] On 11 February 2021, it was announced that Glendinning would require Tommy John surgery after suffering a complete tear of his ulnar collateral ligament while playing catch during a practice. The procedure caused him to miss the entire 2021 season.[9] On 21 February 2022, Glendinning was released by the Pirates organization.[10]

Kansas City Royals

On 22 February 2022, Glendinning signed a minor league contract with the Kansas City Royals organization.[11] He spent the season with the Double-A Northwest Arkansas Naturals, playing in 118 games and hitting .252/.373/.439 while setting new career-highs in home runs (19), RBI (76), and stolen bases (11).[12]

He began the 2023 season with Double-A Northwest Arkansas.[13] In 26 games for the Naturals, Glendinning batted .242/.373/.363 with 2 home runs and 16 RBI.[14]

Baltimore Orioles

On 18 May 2023, the Royals traded Glendinning to the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for cash considerations, The Orioles subsequently assigned him to the Triple-A Norfolk Tides.[15] In 33 games for Norfolk, he batted .248/.331/.476 with 6 home runs and 16 RBI. Glendinning was released by the Orioles organization on 7 August.[16]

Philadelphia Phillies

On 8 August 2023, Glendinning signed a minor league contract with the Philadelphia Phillies organization.[17] He played in five games for the Double–A Reading Fightin Phils, going 5–for–16 (.313) with no home runs, two RBI, and four walks. Glendinning elected free agency following the season on 6 November.[18]

Olmecas de Tabasco

On 11 April 2024, Glendinning signed with the Olmecas de Tabasco of the Mexican League. In three games for Tabasco, Glendinning went 0–for–6 and struck out twice.

Bravos de León

On 22 April 2024, Glendinning was traded to the Bravos de León of the Mexican League.[19]

International career

Glendinning played for Team Australia in the 2023 World Baseball Classic.[20]

Personal life

Glendinning's brother, Cameron, played college baseball for the University of New Orleans.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b "Glendinning has big shoes to fill with MU baseball team". Columbiatribune.com. 24 December 2016. Retrieved 14 July 2022.
  2. ^ "Robbie Glendinning". pointstreak.com. Retrieved 16 July 2022.
  3. ^ "Robbie Glendinning is off to baseball's big time". The West Australian. 17 June 2017.
  4. ^ "MLB draft sends Aussie baseballer Robbie Glendinning from Perth to Pittsburgh Pirates – ABC News". ABC News. Abc.net.au. 15 June 2017. Retrieved 14 July 2022.
  5. ^ "Robbie Glendinning Stats & Scouting Report". baseballamerica.com. 9 March 2023. Retrieved 4 June 2023.
  6. ^ "Robbie Glendinning Returns Stronger from Tommy John Surgery". piratesprospects.com. 15 February 2022. Retrieved 4 June 2023.
  7. ^ "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved 4 June 2023.
  8. ^ "COVID dents Perth star's MLB dream". Community News. 9 December 2020.
  9. ^ "Robbie Glendinning Needs Tommy John Surgery; Will Miss 2021 Season". pirates.pittsburghbaseball.com. 11 February 2021. Retrieved 4 June 2023.
  10. ^ "Pittsburgh Pirates News: Infield Prospect Released". rumbunter.com. 22 February 2022. Retrieved 4 June 2023.
  11. ^ "Perth Heat ace inks minor-league deal with MLB outfit". The West Australian. 25 February 2022.
  12. ^ "8 blazing bats fire hot KC Royals spring start". kingsofkauffman.com. 4 March 2023. Retrieved 4 June 2023.
  13. ^ "Glendinning hits a pair of homers as Northwest Arkansas plays long ball". Arkansas Online. 18 April 2023.
  14. ^ "Orioles' Robbie Glendinning: Headed to Orioles". cbssports.com. Retrieved 4 June 2023.
  15. ^ "Orioles Roster Move May 18, 2023". MLB.com.
  16. ^ "Robbie Glendinning Stats, Fantasy & News". milb.com. Retrieved 9 August 2023.
  17. ^ "Phillies sign Australian-born infielder to minor league contract". thatballsouttahere.com. Retrieved 9 August 2023.
  18. ^ "2023 MiLB Free Agents". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
  19. ^ "LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 22 de abril de 2024". milb.com. Retrieved 23 April 2024.
  20. ^ "Salvador Perez, Bobby Witt Jr. & Brady Singer headline 2023 World Baseball Classic rosters". MLB.com.

External links

  • Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference (Minors)
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Australia roster – 2019 WBSC Premier12
  • Manager Dave Nilsson
  • Coach Jim Bennett
  • Coach Chris Oxspring
  • Coach Andrew Graham
  • Coach Michael Collins
  • Coach Russell Teichmann
  • Coach Chris Adamson
  • Coach Shayne Watson
  • Coach Bruce Rawson
  • Coach Garry McCoy
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Australia roster – 2023 World Baseball Classic
Manager
14 Dave Nilsson
Coaches
Bench Coach 13 Shayne Watson
Hitting Coach 32 Chris Adamson
Assistant Hitting Coach 3 Will Bradley
Pitching Coach 33 Jim Bennett
First Base Coach 18 Michael Collins
Third Base Coach 19 Andrew Graham
Bullpen Coach 27 Graeme Lloyd