- Full name Robert Howell
- Born 08/18/1995 in Gainesville, FL
- Profile Ht.: 6'4" / Wt.: 230 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School Central Florida
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Drafted in the 10th round (287th overall) by the Cincinnati Reds in 2017 (signed for $10,000).
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A member of Central Florida's rotation since his sophomore season, Howell excelled this spring as a senior. He went 10-1, 3.32 and was named the American Athletic Conference's co-pitcher of the year. Howell is listed at 6-foot-4, 233 pounds, giving him the appearance of a workhorse starter, and he holds the UCF record for career starts (50). His fastball works at 88-92 and he gets sinking action on the pitch. He also works in a changeup and slider.