John Manuel
Encyclopedia
John C. Manuel is co-editor-in-chief of the Durham, N.C.,-based magazine Baseball America
and its website BaseballAmerica.com. He also contributes to BA books such as the Prospect Handbook and Almanac and co-hosts BA Podcasts. Manuel is an expert on college baseball, minor league prospects and the draft, leading to radio and television appearances on ESPN
and as a color analyst for USA Baseball
and the Durham Bulls
.
Prior to joining Baseball America, Manuel worked at the Hickory Daily Record,the Greensboro News and Observer and the High Point Enterprise. He is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
, where he worked at the Daily Tar Heel. He is a first generation Greek-American, and the son of Rev. Chrysostom Manuel. His uncle is the Rev. Demetrios Constantelos
.
Baseball America
Baseball America is a magazine which covers baseball at every level, with a particular focus on up-and-coming players in high school, college, Japan, and the minor leagues. It is currently published in the form of a bi-weekly newspaper, five annual reference book titles, a weekly podcast, and a...
and its website BaseballAmerica.com. He also contributes to BA books such as the Prospect Handbook and Almanac and co-hosts BA Podcasts. Manuel is an expert on college baseball, minor league prospects and the draft, leading to radio and television appearances on ESPN
ESPN
Entertainment and Sports Programming Network, commonly known as ESPN, is an American global cable television network focusing on sports-related programming including live and pre-taped event telecasts, sports talk shows, and other original programming....
and as a color analyst for USA Baseball
USA Baseball
USA Baseball was founded in , and is the governing body for amateur baseball in the United States of America. It is a member of the United States Olympic Committee and organizes the United States national baseball team...
and the Durham Bulls
Durham Bulls
The Durham Bulls are a minor league baseball team that currently plays in the International League. The Bulls play their home games at Durham Bulls Athletic Park located in the downtown area of Durham, North Carolina. Durham Bulls Athletic Park is often called the "DBAP" or "D-Bap". The Bulls are...
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Prior to joining Baseball America, Manuel worked at the Hickory Daily Record,the Greensboro News and Observer and the High Point Enterprise. He is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a public research university located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States...
, where he worked at the Daily Tar Heel. He is a first generation Greek-American, and the son of Rev. Chrysostom Manuel. His uncle is the Rev. Demetrios Constantelos
Demetrios Constantelos
Demetrios J. Constantelos is a researcher in Byzantology and a professor emeritus of history and religious studies at Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, Pomona, NJ. He was born in Spilia, Messenia, Greece...
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