Anthony Varvaro, baseball player, 2010-2015

Anthony Varvaro

Born: 10/31/1984 in Staten Island, NY, USA

Died: 9/11/2022 in Jersey City, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 2010-09-24 | Final Game: 2015-04-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Anthony Michael Varvaro

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Biography

Anthony Varvaro, born in 1984, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2010 to 2015. Over the course of his career, Varvaro established himself as a reliable arm in the bullpen, known for his effective pitching style and ability to manage games in high-pressure situations. He finished his career with a record of 7-9 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 3.23, highlighting his capacity to keep opposing hitters at bay. Varvaro recorded a total of 150 strikeouts and earned one save during his tenure, showcasing his versatility as both a starter and a reliever. Varvaro's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by an increasing emphasis on specialized pitching roles and analytics. His performance on the mound was characterized by a solid mix of pitches, with a focus on command and control that allowed him to navigate through lineups effectively. After retiring from baseball, Varvaro transitioned into a new chapter in his life, different from the competitive environment of the diamond, yet his contributions to the game remain a part of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
7 9 166 0 0 0 1 183.7 165 66 15 70 150 3.23 0

Career ERA 3.23 vs. league average 3.93 across their career seasons — 17.8% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
2010 SEA AL 0 1 4 0 0 0 0 4.0 6 5 6 5 11.25 — 0.0
2011 ATL NL 0 2 18 0 0 0 0 24.0 15 7 11 23 2.62 3.94 (+33%) -100.3
2012 ATL NL 1 1 12 0 0 0 0 16.7 16 10 9 21 5.40 4.01 (-35%) -41.9
2013 ATL NL 3 1 62 0 0 0 1 73.3 68 23 25 43 2.82 3.87 (+27%) 734.9
2014 ATL NL 3 3 61 0 0 0 0 54.7 46 16 13 50 2.63 3.74 (+30%) 739.7
2015 BOS AL 0 1 9 0 0 0 0 11.0 14 5 6 8 4.09 3.96 (-3%) 178.1

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
166 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .399 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.718 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
2010 SEA AL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2011 ATL NL 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2012 ATL NL 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2013 ATL NL 62 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2014 ATL NL 61 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2015 BOS AL 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 166 0 18 18 1 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2010 SEA P 4 0 0 1 0 0
2011 ATL P 18 0 2 2 0 0
2012 ATL P 12 0 0 1 0 0
2013 ATL P 62 0 13 9 1 2
2014 ATL P 61 0 1 4 0 0
2015 BOS P 9 0 2 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 166

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2015 BOS AL $576,500
2014 ATL NL $515,000
2013 ATL NL $490,000
2012 ATL NL $481,250
Total Career Earnings $2,062,750

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
St. John's University Queens NY 2003, 2004, 2005