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{{short description|American baseball player}}
{{Short description|American baseball player (1984–2022)}}
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| name = Anthony Varvaro
| name = Anthony Varvaro
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| caption = Varvaro with the Atlanta Braves
| caption = Varvaro with the Atlanta Braves in 2014
| position = [[Pitcher]]
| position = [[Pitcher]]
| birth_date = {{Birth date|1984|10|31}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date|1984|10|31}}
| birth_place = [[Staten Island, New York]]
| birth_place = [[Staten Island, New York]], U.S.
| death_date = {{death date and age|2022|9|11|1984|10|31}}
| death_date = {{death date and age|2022|9|11|1984|10|31}}
| death_place = [[Jersey City, New Jersey]]
| death_place = [[Jersey City, New Jersey]], U.S.
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'''Anthony Michael Varvaro''' (October 31, 1984 – September 11, 2022) was an American professional [[baseball]] [[pitcher]]. He played in [[Major League Baseball]] (MLB) for the [[Seattle Mariners]], [[Atlanta Braves]], and [[Boston Red Sox]] from 2010 to 2015. After his baseball career, he became a police officer with the [[Port Authority of New York and New Jersey]].
'''Anthony Michael Varvaro''' (October 31, 1984 – September 11, 2022) was an American professional [[baseball]] [[pitcher]]. He played in [[Major League Baseball]] (MLB) for the [[Seattle Mariners]], [[Atlanta Braves]], and [[Boston Red Sox]] from 2010 to 2015. After Varvaro's baseball career, he became a police officer with the [[Port Authority of New York and New Jersey]].


==Amateur career==
==Amateur career==
Varvaro was from the [[West New Brighton, Staten Island|West Brighton]] neighborhood of [[Staten Island]], a [[borough of New York City]], and played in [[Little League Baseball]] in [[West Shore, Staten Island|West Shore]].<ref name=journey>{{cite web|url=https://www.silive.com/sports/g66l-2019/05/f18df913217393/islanders-who-made-it-to-the-pros-anthony-varvaros-journey-from-west-brighton-to-the-big-leagues.html|title=Islanders Who Made It To The Pros: Anthony Varvaro's journey from West Brighton to the Big Leagues|first=Nick|last=Regina|work=Staten Island Advance|date=May 19, 2019|accessdate=September 11, 2022|archive-date=November 8, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201108003443/https://www.silive.com/sports/g66l-2019/05/f18df913217393/islanders-who-made-it-to-the-pros-anthony-varvaros-journey-from-west-brighton-to-the-big-leagues.html|url-status=live}}</ref> He attended [[Curtis High School]] in Staten Island and played for the school's baseball team.<ref>{{cite web |last=Martin |first=Dan |url=https://nypost.com/2001/05/31/varvaro-gem-puts-curtis-in-the-semis/ |title=Varvaro Gem Puts Curtis In The Semis |publisher=Nypost.com |date=May 31, 2001 |accessdate=September 11, 2022 |archive-date=September 12, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220912112713/https://nypost.com/2001/05/31/varvaro-gem-puts-curtis-in-the-semis/ |url-status=live }}</ref> He graduated in June 2002.<ref name=journey/>
Varvaro attended [[Curtis High School]] in [[Staten Island]], New York, and played for the school's baseball team.<ref>{{cite web|last=Martin |first=Dan |url=https://nypost.com/2001/05/31/varvaro-gem-puts-curtis-in-the-semis/ |title=Varvaro Gem Puts Curtis In The Semis |publisher=Nypost.com |date=2001-05-31 |accessdate=2022-09-11}}</ref> He graduated in June 2002. He attended [[St. John's University (New York City)|St. John's University]], where he played [[college baseball]] for the [[St. John's Red Storm baseball|St. John's Red Storm]]. In 2004, he played [[collegiate summer baseball]] with the [[Harwich Mariners]] of the [[Cape Cod Baseball League]]. Varvaro graduated with a bachelor's degree in criminal justice.<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://capecodbaseball.org.ismmedia.com/ISM3/std-content/repos/Top/2012website/archives/Current%20Year/All_Time_MLB_CCBL_Alumni.pdf |title=Major League Baseball Players From the Cape Cod League |publisher=capecodbaseball.org |date= |access-date=September 25, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thebaseballcube.com/college/summer/stats.asp?Y=2004&T=Harwich_Mariners |title=2004 Harwich Mariners |publisher=thebaseballcube.com |accessdate=September 23, 2021}}</ref>

Varvaro attended [[St. John's University (New York City)|St. John's University]], where he played [[college baseball]] for the [[St. John's Red Storm baseball|St. John's Red Storm]]. In 2004, his junior year, he had a 9–3 [[Win–loss record (pitching)|win–loss record]] and a 2.32 [[earned run average]] (ERA) while recording 115 [[strikeout]]s in 85 [[innings pitched]].<ref name=journey/> He played [[collegiate summer baseball]] with the [[Harwich Mariners]] of the [[Cape Cod Baseball League]] after the season.<ref>{{cite web |author= |url=http://capecodbaseball.org.ismmedia.com/ISM3/std-content/repos/Top/2012website/archives/Current%20Year/All_Time_MLB_CCBL_Alumni.pdf |title=Major League Baseball Players From the Cape Cod League |publisher=capecodbaseball.org |date= |access-date=September 25, 2019 |archive-date=December 7, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121207020925/http://capecodbaseball.org.ismmedia.com/ISM3/std-content/repos/Top/2012website/archives/Current%20Year/All_Time_MLB_CCBL_Alumni.pdf |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thebaseballcube.com/college/summer/stats.asp?Y=2004&T=Harwich_Mariners |title=2004 Harwich Mariners |publisher=thebaseballcube.com |accessdate=September 23, 2021 |archive-date=October 3, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211003130154/http://www.thebaseballcube.com/college/summer/stats.asp?Y=2004&T=Harwich_Mariners |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2015, he underwent [[Tommy John surgery]].<ref name=journey/> Varvaro graduated with a [[bachelor's degree]] in [[criminal justice]].<ref name=apb/>


==Professional baseball career==
==Professional baseball career==


===Seattle Mariners===
===Seattle Mariners===
The [[Seattle Mariners]] selected Varvaro in the 12th round of the [[2005 MLB draft]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.silive.com/sports/advance/gordon/2010/07/seattle_mariners_varvaro_ventu.html |title=Seattle Mariners' Varvaro ventures into new territory in Triple-A |publisher=silive.com |date=2010-07-20 |accessdate=2022-09-11}}</ref> He appeared in five games with the [[Peoria Mariners]] in 2006, his first professional season. In 2007, Varvaro played for the Single-A [[Wisconsin Timber Rattlers]], making 22 appearances, 21 starts. He led Timber Rattlers with 112 [[strikeout]]s.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/team.cgi?id=2226e7db|title=2007 Wisconsin Timber Rattlers Statistics|website=Baseball-Reference.com}}</ref>
The [[Seattle Mariners]] selected Varvaro in the 12th round of the [[2005 MLB draft]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.silive.com/sports/advance/gordon/2010/07/seattle_mariners_varvaro_ventu.html |title=Seattle Mariners' Varvaro ventures into new territory in Triple-A |publisher=silive.com |date=July 20, 2010 |accessdate=September 11, 2022 |archive-date=September 12, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220912112620/https://www.silive.com/sports/advance/gordon/2010/07/seattle_mariners_varvaro_ventu.html |url-status=live }}</ref> He appeared in five games with the [[Peoria Mariners]] in 2006, his first professional season. In 2007, Varvaro played for the Single-A [[Wisconsin Timber Rattlers]], making 22 appearances, and 21 starts. He led the Timber Rattlers with 112 [[strikeout]]s.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/team.cgi?id=2226e7db|title=2007 Wisconsin Timber Rattlers Statistics|website=Baseball-Reference.com|access-date=September 11, 2022|archive-date=January 6, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220106163704/https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/team.cgi?id=2226e7db|url-status=live}}</ref>


Varvaro spent the 2008 season with the Class-A [[High Desert Mavericks]], appearing in 30 games, 24 starts.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/team.cgi?id=fea163d3|title=2008 High Desert Mavericks Statistics|website=Baseball-Reference.com}}</ref> In 2009, Varvaro split the season with the Mavericks and Diamond Jaxx. He made it to the [[Southern League (1964–2020)|Southern League]] All-Star Team. Varvaro participated in the [[Arizona Fall League]] playing for the [[Peoria Javelinas]].<ref>[http://www.tdn.com/articles/2009/08/26/local_sports/doc4a959eb85ab44414635081.txt Mariners prioritize long-term prospects] ''tdn.com''</ref><ref>[http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/thehotstoneleague/2009736547_the_peoria_javelinas_of_the_ar.html The Peoria Javelinas of the Arizona Fall League will be loaded with top M's prospects] ''seattletimes.com''</ref> He was placed on the Mariners' [[40-man roster]] on November 20.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/playerbreakingnews.asp?sport=MLB&id=5438&line=278877&spln=1 |title=Ezequiel Carrera: Mariners add six to 40-man roster |access-date=November 22, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110616123305/http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/playerbreakingnews.asp?sport=MLB&id=5438&line=278877&spln=1 |archive-date=June 16, 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
Varvaro spent the 2008 season with the Class-A [[High Desert Mavericks]], appearing in 30 games, 24 of them starts.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/team.cgi?id=fea163d3|title=2008 High Desert Mavericks Statistics|website=Baseball-Reference.com|access-date=September 11, 2022|archive-date=March 3, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220303064030/https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/team.cgi?id=fea163d3|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2009, Varvaro split the season with the Mavericks and the Double-A [[Jackson Generals|West Tenn Diamond Jaxx]]. He made it to the [[Southern League (1964–2020)|Southern League]] All-Star Team. Varvaro participated in the [[Arizona Fall League]] playing for the [[Peoria Javelinas]].<ref>[http://www.tdn.com/articles/2009/08/26/local_sports/doc4a959eb85ab44414635081.txt Mariners prioritize long-term prospects] ''tdn.com''</ref><ref>[http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/thehotstoneleague/2009736547_the_peoria_javelinas_of_the_ar.html The Peoria Javelinas of the Arizona Fall League will be loaded with top M's prospects] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090828023657/http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/thehotstoneleague/2009736547_the_peoria_javelinas_of_the_ar.html |date=August 28, 2009 }} ''seattletimes.com''</ref> He was placed on the Mariners' [[40-man roster]] on November 20.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/playerbreakingnews.asp?sport=MLB&id=5438&line=278877&spln=1 |title=Ezequiel Carrera: Mariners add six to 40-man roster |access-date=November 22, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110616123305/http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/playerbreakingnews.asp?sport=MLB&id=5438&line=278877&spln=1 |archive-date=June 16, 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


Varvaro began the 2010 season with the Diamond Jaxx, and after playing in the Southern League's [[all-star game]], the Mariners promoted him to the [[Tacoma Rainiers]] of the [[Class AAA]] [[Pacific Coast League]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.silive.com/sports/2010/09/anthony_varvaro_curtis_hs_prod.html |title=Anthony Varvaro, Curtis HS product, promoted to the Seattle Mariners |publisher=silive.com |date=2010-09-23 |accessdate=2022-09-11}}</ref> On September 22, 2010, the Mariners promoted Varvaro along with four others following the conclusion of Tacoma's season.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20100922&content_id=14953322&vkey=pr_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea |title=Mariners add four to Major League roster |access-date=September 22, 2010 |archive-date=May 29, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140529202935/http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20100922&content_id=14953322&vkey=pr_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea |url-status=dead }}</ref>
Varvaro began the 2010 season with the Diamond Jaxx, and after playing in the Southern League's [[all-star game]], the Mariners promoted him to the [[Tacoma Rainiers]] of the [[Class AAA]] [[Pacific Coast League]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.silive.com/sports/2010/09/anthony_varvaro_curtis_hs_prod.html |title=Anthony Varvaro, Curtis HS product, promoted to the Seattle Mariners |publisher=silive.com |date=September 23, 2010 |accessdate=September 11, 2022 |archive-date=September 12, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220912112713/https://www.silive.com/sports/2010/09/anthony_varvaro_curtis_hs_prod.html |url-status=live }}</ref> On September 22, 2010, the Mariners promoted Varvaro along with four others following the conclusion of Tacoma's season.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20100922&content_id=14953322&vkey=pr_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea |title=Mariners add four to Major League roster |access-date=September 22, 2010 |archive-date=May 29, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140529202935/http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20100922&content_id=14953322&vkey=pr_sea&fext=.jsp&c_id=sea |url-status=dead }}</ref>


===Atlanta Braves===
===Atlanta Braves===
On January 13, 2011, the [[Atlanta Braves]] claimed Varvaro off of [[waivers (baseball)|waivers]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Bowman|first1=Mark|title=Braves claim right-hander Varvaro off waivers|url=http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20110113&content_id=16434190&vkey=news_atl&c_id=atl|access-date=July 27, 2014|work=MLB.com|date=January 13, 2011}}</ref> He began the 2011 season with the [[Gwinnett Braves]] of the Triple-A [[International League]] and was promoted to the major leagues in July 2011 to make a few appearances out of the bullpen before being returned to Gwinnett.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Palladino|first1=Ernie|title=Staten Island pitchers conditioning together for 2012 Major League Baseball season|url=http://www.silive.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/01/staten_island_pitchers_conditi.html|access-date=July 27, 2014|newspaper=Staten Island Advance|date=January 27, 2012}}</ref> He was re-called on September 1, 2011.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Odum|first1=Charles|title=Atlanta Braves: Hudson and homers are winning combo|url=http://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/rome/sports/atlanta-braves-hudson-and-homers-are-winning-combo/article_a80aa4af-1a1a-5a0f-97e8-923675ef486f.html|access-date=July 27, 2014|agency=Associated Press|newspaper=Rome News-Tribune|date=September 1, 2013}}</ref> Varvaro compiled a 2.74 ERA in the 123 appearances he made from 2013–14, as he pitched in varied situations, from [[long relief]] to [[right-handed specialist]] roles.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Bowman|first1=Mark|title=Varvaro's Braves tenure may be at an end|url=http://m.braves.mlb.com/news/article/104167794/anthony-varvaros-braves-tenure-may-be-at-an-end|access-date=December 16, 2014|work=MLB.com|date=December 15, 2014}}</ref> He was designated for assignment on December 15, 2014.<ref>{{cite news|title=Callaspo, Braves finalize 1-year deal|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/wire?section=mlb&id=12034556|access-date=December 16, 2014|agency=Associated Press|work=ESPN.com|date=December 15, 2014}}</ref> In four years for Atlanta, he pitched to a 2.99 ERA.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.torchonline.com/sports/2016/12/08/blasts-from-the-past-former-johnnies-trades-in-his-cleats-for-a-badge/|title=Blasts from the Past: Former Johnnie trades in his cleats for a badge|first=Troy|last=Mauriello}}</ref>
On January 13, 2011, the [[Atlanta Braves]] claimed Varvaro off [[waivers (baseball)|waivers]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Bowman|first1=Mark|title=Braves claim right-hander Varvaro off waivers|url=http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20110113&content_id=16434190&vkey=news_atl&c_id=atl|access-date=July 27, 2014|work=MLB.com|date=January 13, 2011|archive-date=November 10, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131110142549/http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20110113&content_id=16434190&vkey=news_atl&c_id=atl|url-status=dead}}</ref> He began the 2011 season with the [[Gwinnett Braves]] of the Triple-A [[International League]] and was promoted to the major leagues in July 2011 to make a few appearances out of the bullpen before being returned to Gwinnett.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Palladino|first1=Ernie|title=Staten Island pitchers conditioning together for 2012 Major League Baseball season|url=http://www.silive.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/01/staten_island_pitchers_conditi.html|access-date=July 27, 2014|newspaper=Staten Island Advance|date=January 27, 2012|archive-date=August 11, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140811031836/http://www.silive.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/01/staten_island_pitchers_conditi.html|url-status=live}}</ref> He was recalled on September 1, 2011.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Odum|first1=Charles|title=Atlanta Braves: Hudson and homers are winning combo|url=http://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/rome/sports/atlanta-braves-hudson-and-homers-are-winning-combo/article_a80aa4af-1a1a-5a0f-97e8-923675ef486f.html|access-date=July 27, 2014|agency=Associated Press|newspaper=Rome News-Tribune|date=September 1, 2013|archive-date=March 4, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304142005/http://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/rome/sports/atlanta-braves-hudson-and-homers-are-winning-combo/article_a80aa4af-1a1a-5a0f-97e8-923675ef486f.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Varvaro compiled a 2.74 ERA in the 123 appearances he made from 2013–14, as he pitched in varied situations, from [[long relief]] to [[right-handed specialist]] roles.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Bowman|first1=Mark|title=Varvaro's Braves tenure may be at an end|url=http://m.braves.mlb.com/news/article/104167794/anthony-varvaros-braves-tenure-may-be-at-an-end|access-date=December 16, 2014|work=MLB.com|date=December 15, 2014|archive-date=May 1, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150501235055/http://m.braves.mlb.com/news/article/104167794/anthony-varvaros-braves-tenure-may-be-at-an-end|url-status=dead}}</ref> He was designated for assignment on December 15, 2014.<ref>{{cite news|title=Callaspo, Braves finalize 1-year deal|url=https://www.espn.com/espn/wire?section=mlb&id=12034556|access-date=December 16, 2014|agency=Associated Press|work=ESPN.com|date=December 15, 2014|archive-date=September 12, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220912112651/https://www.espn.com/espn/wire?section=mlb&id=12034556|url-status=live}}</ref> In four years for Atlanta, he pitched to a 2.99 ERA.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.torchonline.com/sports/2016/12/08/blasts-from-the-past-former-johnnies-trades-in-his-cleats-for-a-badge/|title=Blasts from the Past: Former Johnnie trades in his cleats for a badge|first=Troy|last=Mauriello|access-date=September 11, 2022|archive-date=August 28, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220828223856/https://www.torchonline.com/sports/2016/12/08/blasts-from-the-past-former-johnnies-trades-in-his-cleats-for-a-badge/|url-status=live}}</ref>

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[[File:Anthony Varvaro (16421750450) (cropped).jpg|thumb|Varvaro with the Red Sox]]


===Boston Red Sox===
===Boston Red Sox===
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[[File:Anthony Varvaro (16421750450) (cropped).jpg|thumb|upright|Varvaro with the Red Sox]]
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On December 17, 2014, Varvaro was traded to the [[Boston Red Sox]] in exchange for minor leaguer Aaron Kurcz.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Calcaterra|first1=Craig|title=The Red Sox acquire Anthony Varvaro from the Braves|url=http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/12/17/the-red-sox-to-acquire-anthony-varvaro-from-the-braves/|access-date=December 17, 2014|publisher=NBC Sports|date=December 17, 2014}}</ref> He allowed five runs in 11 innings for the Red Sox and was [[designated for assignment]] by the Red Sox on April 29, 2015. He then was claimed off waivers by the [[Chicago Cubs]] on May 3.<ref>{{cite news|title=Cubs claim pitcher off waivers|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/wire?section=mlb&id=12812878|access-date=May 3, 2015|agency=Associated Press|work=ESPN.com|date=May 3, 2015}}</ref> However, the Cubs discovered a torn flexor tendon in his pitching arm. As a result, Varvaro was returned to the Red Sox and required season-ending surgery, being subsequently placed on the disabled list on May 24.<ref>{{cite news|title=Island big leaguer Anthony Varvaro going under knife, season over|url=http://www.silive.com/sports/advance/gordon/index.ssf/2015/05/islander_big_leaguer_anthony_v.html|access-date=May 24, 2015|publisher=SIlLIVE.com|date=May 23, 2015}}</ref> He was released after the 2015 season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.silive.com/sports/advance/gordon/2015/11/according_to_gordon_rehabbing.html |title=According to Gordon: Rehabbing Anthony Varvaro OK with free-agent status |publisher=silive.com |date=2015-11-22 |accessdate=2022-09-11}}</ref>


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On December 17, 2014, Varvaro was traded to the [[Boston Red Sox]] in exchange for minor leaguer Aaron Kurcz.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Calcaterra|first1=Craig|title=The Red Sox acquire Anthony Varvaro from the Braves|url=http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/12/17/the-red-sox-to-acquire-anthony-varvaro-from-the-braves/|access-date=December 17, 2014|publisher=NBC Sports|date=December 17, 2014|archive-date=December 18, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141218025210/http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/12/17/the-red-sox-to-acquire-anthony-varvaro-from-the-braves/|url-status=live}}</ref> He allowed five runs in 11 innings for the Red Sox and was [[designated for assignment]] by the Red Sox on April 29, 2015. He then was claimed off waivers by the [[Chicago Cubs]] on May 3.<ref>{{cite news|title=Cubs claim pitcher off waivers|url=https://www.espn.com/espn/wire?section=mlb&id=12812878|access-date=May 3, 2015|agency=Associated Press|work=ESPN.com|date=May 3, 2015|archive-date=May 24, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150524220222/http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/wire?section=mlb&id=12812878|url-status=live}}</ref> However, the Cubs discovered a torn [[Common flexor tendon|flexor tendon]] in his pitching arm. As a result, Varvaro was returned to the Red Sox and required season-ending surgery, being subsequently placed on the [[disabled list]] on May 24.<ref>{{cite news|title=Island big leaguer Anthony Varvaro going under knife, season over|url=http://www.silive.com/sports/advance/gordon/index.ssf/2015/05/islander_big_leaguer_anthony_v.html|access-date=May 24, 2015|publisher=SIlLIVE.com|date=May 23, 2015|archive-date=May 24, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150524220215/http://www.silive.com/sports/advance/gordon/index.ssf/2015/05/islander_big_leaguer_anthony_v.html|url-status=live}}</ref> He was released after the 2015 season.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.silive.com/sports/advance/gordon/2015/11/according_to_gordon_rehabbing.html |title=According to Gordon: Rehabbing Anthony Varvaro OK with free-agent status |publisher=silive.com |date=November 22, 2015 |accessdate=September 11, 2022 |archive-date=September 12, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220912112646/https://www.silive.com/sports/advance/gordon/2015/11/according_to_gordon_rehabbing.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
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After recovering, the Red Sox announced they had signed him to a minor league contract on December 15.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Smith|first1=Christopher|title=Boston Red Sox rumors: Anthony Varvaro, Sean O'Sullivan, Chris Dominguez among minor league signings|url=http://www.masslive.com/redsox/index.ssf/2015/12/boston_red_sox_rumors_anthony.html|access-date=February 1, 2016|work=The Republican|date=December 15, 2015}}</ref> In 2016, Varvaro was assigned to Triple A [[Pawtucket Red Sox]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.silive.com/sports/advance/gordon/2016/03/anthony_varvaro_reassigned_to.html |title=Anthony Varvaro reassigned to Triple-A by Red Sox |publisher=silive.com |date=2016-03-29 |accessdate=2022-09-11}}</ref> He posted a 3-2 record with a 2.83 ERA and one save in 18 relief appearances, striking out 31 batters while walking 13 in 28⅔ innings of work.


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After recovering, the Red Sox announced they had signed him to a minor league contract on December 15.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Smith|first1=Christopher|title=Boston Red Sox rumors: Anthony Varvaro, Sean O'Sullivan, Chris Dominguez among minor league signings|url=http://www.masslive.com/redsox/index.ssf/2015/12/boston_red_sox_rumors_anthony.html|access-date=February 1, 2016|work=The Republican|date=December 15, 2015|archive-date=February 1, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160201155330/http://www.masslive.com/redsox/index.ssf/2015/12/boston_red_sox_rumors_anthony.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2016, Varvaro was assigned to Triple-A [[Pawtucket Red Sox]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.silive.com/sports/advance/gordon/2016/03/anthony_varvaro_reassigned_to.html |title=Anthony Varvaro reassigned to Triple-A by Red Sox |publisher=silive.com |date=March 29, 2016 |accessdate=September 11, 2022 |archive-date=September 12, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220912112658/https://www.silive.com/sports/advance/gordon/2016/03/anthony_varvaro_reassigned_to.html |url-status=live }}</ref> He posted a 3–2 record with a 2.83 ERA and one save in 18 relief appearances, striking out 31 batters while walking 13 in {{frac|28|2|3}} innings of work.
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==Police officer==

Varvaro retired from baseball in June 2016 to begin police training with the [[Port Authority of New York and New Jersey]]. He became a Port Authority police officer in December 2016.<ref>{{cite news|last1=O'Brien|first1=David|title=Ex-Braves reliever joins men in blue|url=http://www.ajc.com/sports/baseball/braves-reliever-joins-men-blue/dYnoPeMg3Uve3jYClHB6eN/|access-date=December 11, 2016|work=The Atlanta Journal-Constitution|date=December 10, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=D'Angelo|first1=Bob|title=Former MLB pitcher graduates from police academy|url=http://www.statesman.com/news/national/former-mlb-pitcher-graduates-from-police-academy/Br2rWfVbybrcBFui9VA6JI/|access-date=December 11, 2016|work=Austin American Statesman|date=December 10, 2016}}</ref>
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==Police career==
Varvaro retired from baseball in June 2016 to begin police training with the [[Port Authority of New York and New Jersey]]. He became a [[Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Police Department|Port Authority police officer]] in December 2016.<ref>{{cite news|last1=O'Brien|first1=David|title=Ex-Braves reliever joins men in blue|url=http://www.ajc.com/sports/baseball/braves-reliever-joins-men-blue/dYnoPeMg3Uve3jYClHB6eN/|access-date=December 11, 2016|work=The Atlanta Journal-Constitution|date=December 10, 2016|archive-date=December 10, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161210221019/http://www.ajc.com/sports/baseball/braves-reliever-joins-men-blue/dYnoPeMg3Uve3jYClHB6eN/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=D'Angelo|first1=Bob|title=Former MLB pitcher graduates from police academy|url=http://www.statesman.com/news/national/former-mlb-pitcher-graduates-from-police-academy/Br2rWfVbybrcBFui9VA6JI/|access-date=December 11, 2016|work=Austin American Statesman|date=December 10, 2016|archive-date=December 11, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161211082119/http://www.statesman.com/news/national/former-mlb-pitcher-graduates-from-police-academy/Br2rWfVbybrcBFui9VA6JI/|url-status=live}}</ref> He was assigned to the [[World Trade Center (2001–present)|World Trade Center]] Command. After five years, he was transferred to the Port Authority's [[police academy]] to become an instructor.<ref name=apb>{{cite web|url=https://apbweb.com/2022/03/from-the-bullpen/|title=From the bullpen|first=Bobby|last=Egbert|work=American Police Beat|date=March 17, 2022|accessdate=September 11, 2022|archive-date=March 26, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220326171552/https://apbweb.com/2022/03/from-the-bullpen/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Former MLB pitcher Anthony Varvaro dies in car crash on way to 9/11 memorial |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/34573298/former-mlb-pitcher-anthony-varvaro-dies-car-crash-way-9-11-memorial |access-date=September 13, 2022 |agency=Associated Press |work=ESPN.com |date=September 11, 2022}}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Varvaro married Kerry Thomson in 2011.<ref>{{cite news|title=Anthony Varvaro, Kerry Thomson are married|url=http://www.silive.com/weddings/index.ssf/2011/12/anthony_varvaro_kerry_thomson.html|access-date=March 24, 2015|work=Staten Island Advance|date=December 24, 2011}}</ref> They had four children.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Morgan|first1=Joe|title=Varvaro returns from paternity list; Schlosser optioned|url=http://m.braves.mlb.com/news/article/86268102/varvaro-returns-from-paternity-list-schlosser-optioned|access-date=July 27, 2014|work=MLB.com|date=July 27, 2014}}</ref> He was a member of the [[Staten Island Sports Hall of Fame]]'s Class of 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.silive.com/sports/2021/11/after-two-year-pandemic-hiatus-staten-island-sports-hall-of-fame-induction-ceremony-will-be-held-nov-19.html |title=After two-year pandemic hiatus, Staten Island Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be held Nov. 19 |publisher=silive.com |date=2021-11-02 |accessdate=2022-09-11}}</ref>
Varvaro married Kerry Thomson in 2011.<ref>{{cite news|title=Anthony Varvaro, Kerry Thomson are married|url=http://www.silive.com/weddings/index.ssf/2011/12/anthony_varvaro_kerry_thomson.html|access-date=March 24, 2015|work=Staten Island Advance|date=December 24, 2011|archive-date=April 2, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402140417/http://www.silive.com/weddings/index.ssf/2011/12/anthony_varvaro_kerry_thomson.html|url-status=live}}</ref> They had four children.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Morgan|first1=Joe|title=Varvaro returns from paternity list; Schlosser optioned|url=http://m.braves.mlb.com/news/article/86268102/varvaro-returns-from-paternity-list-schlosser-optioned|access-date=July 27, 2014|work=MLB.com|date=July 27, 2014|archive-date=December 17, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141217082745/http://m.braves.mlb.com/news/article/86268102/varvaro-returns-from-paternity-list-schlosser-optioned|url-status=dead}}</ref> He was a member of the [[Staten Island Sports Hall of Fame]]'s Class of 2019.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.silive.com/sports/2021/11/after-two-year-pandemic-hiatus-staten-island-sports-hall-of-fame-induction-ceremony-will-be-held-nov-19.html |title=After two-year pandemic hiatus, Staten Island Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be held Nov. 19 |publisher=silive.com |date=November 2, 2021 |accessdate=September 11, 2022 |archive-date=February 4, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220204102922/https://www.silive.com/sports/2021/11/after-two-year-pandemic-hiatus-staten-island-sports-hall-of-fame-induction-ceremony-will-be-held-nov-19.html |url-status=live }}</ref>


Varvaro died in a head-on collision with a wrong-way driver in [[Jersey City, New Jersey]], a short distance from the [[Holland Tunnel]], early on September 11, 2022.<ref>{{cite news|title=Port Authority Officer Who Pitched In MLB Killed By Wrong-Way Driver On NJ Turnpike|url=https://dailyvoice.com/new-jersey/hudson/police-fire/port-authority-officer-who-pitched-in-mlb-killed-by-wrong-way-driver-on-nj-turnpike/843256/|access-date=September 11, 2022|work=DailyVoice.com|date=September 11, 2022}}</ref> He was on his way to serve at the World Trade Center Command in commemoration of the [[September 11 attacks]] when the accident happened.<ref>{{cite news|title=Former Braves pitcher dies in auto accident|url=https://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/former-braves-pitcher-dies-in-auto-accident/YUCDAB6C6NFIDJPQ2PI5SVSBSU/|access-date=September 11, 2022|work=AJC.com|date=September 11, 2022}}</ref>
Varvaro died in a head-on collision with a wrong-way driver in [[Jersey City, New Jersey]], a short distance from the [[Holland Tunnel]], early on September 11, 2022.<ref>{{cite news|title=Port Authority Officer Who Pitched In MLB Killed By Wrong-Way Driver On NJ Turnpike|url=https://dailyvoice.com/new-jersey/hudson/police-fire/port-authority-officer-who-pitched-in-mlb-killed-by-wrong-way-driver-on-nj-turnpike/843256/|access-date=September 11, 2022|publisher=DailyVoice.com|date=September 11, 2022|archive-date=September 12, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220912112716/https://dailyvoice.com/new-jersey/hudson/police-fire/port-authority-officer-who-pitched-in-mlb-wrong-way-driver-both-killed-in-nj-turnpike-crash/843256/|url-status=live}}</ref> He was on his way to serve at the World Trade Center Command in commemoration of the [[September 11 attacks]] when the accident happened.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Toscano |first=Justin |date=September 11, 2022 |title=Former Braves pitcher dies in auto accident |url=https://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/former-braves-pitcher-dies-in-auto-accident/YUCDAB6C6NFIDJPQ2PI5SVSBSU/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220912112654/https://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/former-braves-pitcher-dies-in-auto-accident/YUCDAB6C6NFIDJPQ2PI5SVSBSU/ |archive-date=September 12, 2022 |access-date=September 11, 2022 |work=The Atlanta Journal-Constitution}}</ref> He was 37.


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Anthony Varvaro
Varvaro with the Atlanta Braves in 2014
Pitcher
Born: (1984-10-31)October 31, 1984
Staten Island, New York, U.S.
Died: September 11, 2022(2022-09-11) (aged 37)
Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
September 24, 2010, for the Seattle Mariners
Last MLB appearance
April 28, 2015, for the Boston Red Sox
MLB statistics
Win–loss record7–9
Earned run average3.23
Strikeouts150
Stats at Baseball Reference Edit this at Wikidata
Teams

Anthony Michael Varvaro (October 31, 1984 – September 11, 2022) was an American professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Seattle Mariners, Atlanta Braves, and Boston Red Sox from 2010 to 2015. After Varvaro's baseball career, he became a police officer with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.

Amateur career

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Varvaro was from the West Brighton neighborhood of Staten Island, a borough of New York City, and played in Little League Baseball in West Shore.[1] He attended Curtis High School in Staten Island and played for the school's baseball team.[2] He graduated in June 2002.[1]

Varvaro attended St. John's University, where he played college baseball for the St. John's Red Storm. In 2004, his junior year, he had a 9–3 win–loss record and a 2.32 earned run average (ERA) while recording 115 strikeouts in 85 innings pitched.[1] He played collegiate summer baseball with the Harwich Mariners of the Cape Cod Baseball League after the season.[3][4] In 2015, he underwent Tommy John surgery.[1] Varvaro graduated with a bachelor's degree in criminal justice.[5]

Professional baseball career

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Seattle Mariners

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The Seattle Mariners selected Varvaro in the 12th round of the 2005 MLB draft.[6] He appeared in five games with the Peoria Mariners in 2006, his first professional season. In 2007, Varvaro played for the Single-A Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, making 22 appearances, and 21 starts. He led the Timber Rattlers with 112 strikeouts.[7]

Varvaro spent the 2008 season with the Class-A High Desert Mavericks, appearing in 30 games, 24 of them starts.[8] In 2009, Varvaro split the season with the Mavericks and the Double-A West Tenn Diamond Jaxx. He made it to the Southern League All-Star Team. Varvaro participated in the Arizona Fall League playing for the Peoria Javelinas.[9][10] He was placed on the Mariners' 40-man roster on November 20.[11]

Varvaro began the 2010 season with the Diamond Jaxx, and after playing in the Southern League's all-star game, the Mariners promoted him to the Tacoma Rainiers of the Class AAA Pacific Coast League.[12] On September 22, 2010, the Mariners promoted Varvaro along with four others following the conclusion of Tacoma's season.[13]

Atlanta Braves

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On January 13, 2011, the Atlanta Braves claimed Varvaro off waivers.[14] He began the 2011 season with the Gwinnett Braves of the Triple-A International League and was promoted to the major leagues in July 2011 to make a few appearances out of the bullpen before being returned to Gwinnett.[15] He was recalled on September 1, 2011.[16] Varvaro compiled a 2.74 ERA in the 123 appearances he made from 2013–14, as he pitched in varied situations, from long relief to right-handed specialist roles.[17] He was designated for assignment on December 15, 2014.[18] In four years for Atlanta, he pitched to a 2.99 ERA.[19]

Boston Red Sox

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Varvaro with the Red Sox

On December 17, 2014, Varvaro was traded to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for minor leaguer Aaron Kurcz.[20] He allowed five runs in 11 innings for the Red Sox and was designated for assignment by the Red Sox on April 29, 2015. He then was claimed off waivers by the Chicago Cubs on May 3.[21] However, the Cubs discovered a torn flexor tendon in his pitching arm. As a result, Varvaro was returned to the Red Sox and required season-ending surgery, being subsequently placed on the disabled list on May 24.[22] He was released after the 2015 season.[23]

After recovering, the Red Sox announced they had signed him to a minor league contract on December 15.[24] In 2016, Varvaro was assigned to Triple-A Pawtucket Red Sox.[25] He posted a 3–2 record with a 2.83 ERA and one save in 18 relief appearances, striking out 31 batters while walking 13 in 28+2⁄3 innings of work.

Police career

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Varvaro retired from baseball in June 2016 to begin police training with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. He became a Port Authority police officer in December 2016.[26][27] He was assigned to the World Trade Center Command. After five years, he was transferred to the Port Authority's police academy to become an instructor.[5][28]

Personal life

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Varvaro married Kerry Thomson in 2011.[29] They had four children.[30] He was a member of the Staten Island Sports Hall of Fame's Class of 2019.[31]

Varvaro died in a head-on collision with a wrong-way driver in Jersey City, New Jersey, a short distance from the Holland Tunnel, early on September 11, 2022.[32] He was on his way to serve at the World Trade Center Command in commemoration of the September 11 attacks when the accident happened.[33] He was 37.

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  20. ^ Calcaterra, Craig (December 17, 2014). "The Red Sox acquire Anthony Varvaro from the Braves". NBC Sports. Archived from the original on December 18, 2014. Retrieved December 17, 2014.
  21. ^ "Cubs claim pitcher off waivers". ESPN.com. Associated Press. May 3, 2015. Archived from the original on May 24, 2015. Retrieved May 3, 2015.
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  23. ^ "According to Gordon: Rehabbing Anthony Varvaro OK with free-agent status". silive.com. November 22, 2015. Archived from the original on September 12, 2022. Retrieved September 11, 2022.
  24. ^ Smith, Christopher (December 15, 2015). "Boston Red Sox rumors: Anthony Varvaro, Sean O'Sullivan, Chris Dominguez among minor league signings". The Republican. Archived from the original on February 1, 2016. Retrieved February 1, 2016.
  25. ^ "Anthony Varvaro reassigned to Triple-A by Red Sox". silive.com. March 29, 2016. Archived from the original on September 12, 2022. Retrieved September 11, 2022.
  26. ^ O'Brien, David (December 10, 2016). "Ex-Braves reliever joins men in blue". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Archived from the original on December 10, 2016. Retrieved December 11, 2016.
  27. ^ D'Angelo, Bob (December 10, 2016). "Former MLB pitcher graduates from police academy". Austin American Statesman. Archived from the original on December 11, 2016. Retrieved December 11, 2016.
  28. ^ "Former MLB pitcher Anthony Varvaro dies in car crash on way to 9/11 memorial". ESPN.com. Associated Press. September 11, 2022. Retrieved September 13, 2022.
  29. ^ "Anthony Varvaro, Kerry Thomson are married". Staten Island Advance. December 24, 2011. Archived from the original on April 2, 2015. Retrieved March 24, 2015.
  30. ^ Morgan, Joe (July 27, 2014). "Varvaro returns from paternity list; Schlosser optioned". MLB.com. Archived from the original on December 17, 2014. Retrieved July 27, 2014.
  31. ^ "After two-year pandemic hiatus, Staten Island Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be held Nov. 19". silive.com. November 2, 2021. Archived from the original on February 4, 2022. Retrieved September 11, 2022.
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