Former Red Sox pitcher, Anthony Varvaro, dies at 37

Anthony Varvaro was an American professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) with 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.

American professional baseball pitcher dies at the age of 37

Anthony Varvaro, a former Major League Baseball pitcher who retired in 2016 to become a police officer in the New York City region, died in a car crash Sunday morning on his way to work at the Sept. 11 memorial service in Manhattan, according to police officials and his previous teams. “We are very grieved by the demise of former Braves pitcher Anthony Varvaro,” the Braves said in a statement. “Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and coworkers.”

The crash happened Sunday morning in New Jersey. Messages seeking details about the crash were left with New Jersey state police. St. John’s baseball coach Mike Hampton stated he was “at a loss for words” over Varvaro’s death. “Not only was he everything you could want out of a ballplayer, but he was also everything you could want in a guy,” said Hampton, who was an assistant coach at St. John’s during all three of Varvaro’s seasons there.

“My heart goes out to his family, friends, coworkers, and fellow police.” Port Authority officials said in a statement that Varvaro “represented the very best of this agency, and will be remembered for his courage and commitment to service.” “On this solemn occasion as the Port Authority mourns the loss of 84 employees in the attacks on the World Trade Center — including 37 members of the Port Authority Police Department — our grief only deepens today with the passing of Officer Varvaro,” said the statement by Port Authority Chairman Kevin O’Toole and executive director Rick Cotton.

Anthony Varvaro Age, Family, Early Life

Anthony Varvaro was born on October 31, 1984(37 years old) in Staten Island, New York. He holds an American nationality and he belongs to white ethnicity. His Zodiac sign is Scorpio.

Anthony Varvaro has prohibited the media from knowing specifics about his family, therefore there are no details available.

Anthony Varvaro Wife, What about his Children?

Varvaro married Kerry Thomson in 2011. They had four children together.

Anthony Varvaro Career, What was his profession?

The Seattle Mariners selected Varvaro in the 12th round of the 2005 MLB draft.  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 Timber Rattlers with 112 strikeouts. Varvaro spent the 2008 season with the Class-A High Desert Mavericks, appearing in 30 games, and 24 starts.  

In 2009, Varvaro divided 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. He was placed on the Mariners’ 40-man roster on November 20. Varvaro began the 2010 season with the Diamond Jaxx, and after appearing in the Southern League’s all-star game, the Mariners advanced him to the Tacoma Rainiers of the Class AAA Pacific Coast League.

On September 22, 2010, the Mariners promoted Varvaro along with four others following the conclusion of Tacoma’s season. On January 13, 2011, the Atlanta Braves claimed Varvaro off waivers. He began the 2011 season with the Gwinnett Braves of the Triple-A International League and was called to the major leagues in July 2011 to make a few appearances out of the bullpen before being returned to Gwinnett. He was recalled on September 1, 2011.

Retired

Varvaro compiled a 2.74 ERA in the 123 appearances he made from 2013–14, as he pitched in diverse scenarios, from extended relief to right-handed specialized assignments. He was designated for assignment on December 15, 2014. In four years for Atlanta, he pitched to a 2.99 ERA. Varvaro retired from baseball in June 2016 to pursue police training with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. He became a Port Authority police officer in December 2016. 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.

How much is Anthony Varvaro Net Worth?

Anthony Varvaro has not made his financial information public. Therefore, determining his net worth is difficult.                                    

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Which school and college did he go to?

Anthony Varvaro attended Curtis High School in Staten Island, New York, and played for the school’s baseball team. He graduated in June 2002.

Varvaro attended St. John’s University, where he played college baseball for the St. John’s Red Storm.

Is he available on any kind of social media platform?

Unfortunately, Anthony Varvaro does not seem to be available on social media.

Physical Appearance of Anthony Varvaro’s Height, Weight

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