Robert Bono
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| Greeneville Astros — No. 30 | |
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| Born: December 12, 1988 | |
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Robert Lawrence Bono (born December 12, 1988) is an American baseball player Minor League Baseball. He is currently a pitcher for the Greeneville Astros, but during his high school career he was predominantly a catcher.
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[edit] Early years
Born in Waterford, Connecticut, Bono attended grades K-12 at the Waterford Public School system. He has been a staple in the sport in his hometown. In Waterford High School he played on the Varsity baseball team for all four years. He had one state championship under his belt upon graduating. In 2005, the Lancers won the state championship, Bono being the winning pitcher. During his junior year he made a commitment to attend the University of Connecticut where he would have been both a pitcher and a catcher. He was offered a full scholarship to UCONN but upon being drafted he decided to forgo that and play professional baseball. As a senior during Waterford's run for the State Title, Bono was the winning pitcher in every game up to the state final, which he did not start but would make an valient relief appearance where he would give up one hit. Despite this, Waterford would lose.
[edit] Professional career
Drafted by the Houston Astros in the 11th round of the 2007 MLB First Year Player Draft. Decided to sign a professional contract and forgo a baseball scholarship to the University of Connecticut. In 2007 Bono was assigned to the Greeneville Astros where he played his first season of professional baseball and went 0-4 over 11 games with a 7.34 ERA.
[edit] Family
Rob is one of four children to Bob and Doreen Bono. His siblings include older brother Michael and younger twin sisters Jaclyn and Lisa.
[edit] External links
- Bono's Stats at the Greeneville Astros website
