Charlie Manning #56

Graduated from Winter Haven (Fla.) High School and attended University of Tampa...was drafted by MIL in 1997, ARI in 1998, BOS in 1999 and SEA in 2000 but did not sign until 2001 with NYY.

2008

Began his season with the Nationals' Triple-A Columbus team before a recall by Washington on 5/23 where he spent the remainder of the season. ... In 10 April games with Columbus had two saves and a 2.30 ERA and picked up four saves with just a 1.50 ERA in nine May games. ... Made his Major League debut on May 24 vs. MIL. ... In 14 June games with the Nats allowed only 3 ER (12.2 IP) for a 2.13 ERA. ... Allowed just 5 homers in first 49 games (35.2 IP), but allowed 3 homers in his last 8 apps. (6.1 IP) on the season. ... Held opposing lefthanded batters to a .203 batting average (16-79) and had a .183 BA (13-71) with runners on base. ... He allowed eight of 35 (23%) inherited runners to score. ... Earned his first major league "W" with 1-2-3 7th inning in 10-6 win, 8/2 vs. CIN.