Brad Marcelino

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Bradley Marcelino

Bats Left, Throws Left
Height 5' 9", Weight 180 lb.

Schools Occidental College, California Lutheran University

Born February 27, 1982 in Essex England

Brad Marcelino has been a member of the British national team since 1999. He is the son of Oscar Marcelino, a former national team player.

Marcelino was born in Great Britain and lived there until he was 11. At age 8, he made British TV during a visit by Ernie Banks and Bobby Bonds to the country. Brad then moved to California, where he went to high school and college. He made his debut for the British national squad in the 2001 European Championship, hitting .346/.433/.423 with 6 runs in 7 games, earning him a spot on the All-Tournament outfield. In the 2003 European Championship, Brad was 2 for 14 with 2 walks and a double. He spent that season in the Hoofdklasse, playing for Almere.

Marcelino was Britain's worst regular in the 2007 European Championship, going 3 for 20 with 2 walks and a double for the Silver Medal winners; he split center field duties with Darren Heath.

Marcelino went on to play for the Melville Braves in Western Australia. Behind Alex Malihoudis, Marcelino has participated in the most European Championships among active British players.

Marcelino is currently the outfield/hitting coach at La Costa Canyon High School in Carlsbad, CA.