Robert Coello (; born November 23, 1984) is an American former

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. He played in

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(MLB) for the

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, and

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, and in the

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for the

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Professional career

Coello attended Lake Region High School in

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and

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. He was drafted by the

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in the 20th round of the 2004 Major League Baseball Draft. He then played for the

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team in 2007.

Boston Red Sox

After playing for Edmonton of the independent

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in 2008, he signed with the

organization for the 2009 season. Coello made his major league debut September 2010 with Boston and had a 4.76 ERA in six relief outings. He was designated for assignment by the Red Sox on February 9, 2011. In three minor league seasons he posted a record of 13–10 with a 2.91 ERA.

Chicago Cubs

On February 15, 2011, the Red Sox traded Coello to the

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for minor league second baseman Tony Thomas. The Cubs designated him for assignment on May 27, 2011.

Toronto Blue Jays

On December 9, 2011, Coello signed a minor league contract with the

. He spent most of 2012 pitching for the Blue Jays' Triple-A affiliate, going 4–1 with a 3.00 ERA in 19 games (three starts). He was placed on the 40-man roster on May 31, 2012. He made six appearances for the Blue Jays in 2012, giving up 12 earned runs in 12 innings. On October 9, the Blue Jays reinstated Coello from the 60-day disabled list, and outrighted him off their 40-man roster. According to the Jays transaction page, Coello refused the assignment and elected free agency.

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim

On January 28, 2013, he was signed a to a Minor League contract with an invitation to big league

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by the

. He was outrighted off the roster on October 8, 2013.

New York Yankees

Coello signed a minor league deal with the

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on January 8, 2014. He opted out of his deal on July 2, 2014.

Baltimore Orioles

On July 11, Coello signed a minor league deal with the

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San Francisco Giants

Coello signed a minor league deal with the

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with an opt out clause by June 1. Coello exercised his opt out clause and became a free agent on June 1. Prior to his release, Coello had been pitching as a starter in AAA, starting 11 games for the River Cats.

Texas Rangers

Coello signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers in August 2015.

Nexen Heroes

Coello signed a one-year $550,000 contract with the

of the

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in December 2015. He was waived on June 16, 2016, when the team signed Scott McGregor.

Minor Leagues

In his six-year

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career, Coello has compiled a 3.33 ERA in 171 games (31 starts), posting a rate of 9.9

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per nine innings, 3.9 walks per nine innings and a 1.23

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Repertoire

Coello developed a

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to go along with his fastball and changeup. He has nicknamed his forkball "The WTF" because of its unusual movement.

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