Anthony Varvaro
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2010-2015)
Anthony Varvaro was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2010 to 2015 for the Seattle Mariners, the Atlanta Braves, and the Boston Red Sox, a span of 6 seasons. Across 166 career appearances, he went 7-9 with a 3.23 ERA and 150 strikeouts. His career Pitcher PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of pitching impact — is 1511.2.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 190 lb
- Died
- 9/11/2022 in Jersey City, NJ, USA
- MLB Debut
- 2010-09-24
- Last Game
- 2015-04-28
Full name: Anthony Michael Varvaro
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| 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%) | -99.8 |
| 2012 | ATL | NL | 1 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.2 | 16 | 10 | 9 | 21 | 5.40 | 4.01 (-35%) | -41.7 |
| 2013 | ATL | NL | 3 | 1 | 62 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 73.1 | 68 | 23 | 25 | 43 | 2.82 | 3.87 (+27%) | 734.9 |
| 2014 | ATL | NL | 3 | 3 | 61 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 54.2 | 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 · 6 seasons | 7 | 9 | 166 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 183.2 | 165 | 66 | 70 | 150 | 3.23 | — | 1,511 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
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 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 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 .000 vs. league average .718 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| 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 | .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 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 166 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (332 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 88 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 78 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 88 | 101.0 | 84 | 31 | 37 | 82 | 2.76 |
| Away | 78 | 82.2 | 81 | 35 | 33 | 68 | 3.81 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-04-28 | BOS | TOR | — | 1.1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2015-04-26 | BOS | BAL | — | 1.2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015-04-23 | BOS | TBR | L | 0.1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015-04-22 | BOS | TBR | — | 1.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015-04-18 | BOS | BAL | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015-04-15 | BOS | WAS | — | 2.2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015-04-12 | BOS | NYY | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015-04-11 | BOS | NYY | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015-04-10 | BOS | NYY | — | 1.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-09-28 | ATL | PHI | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 166 |
Salary History
Anthony Varvaro's recorded salaries total $2,062,750 over 4 seasons, 2012 to 2015. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Varvaro's career ran from 2010 to 2015. No salary is recorded for 2010 and 2011.
| 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 recorded salary (partial) | $2,062,750 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. John's University | Queens | NY | 2003, 2004, 2005 |
Anthony Varvaro: the record in brief
According to the bio, Anthony Varvaro debuted on September 24, 2010 and played a final game on April 28, 2015. Club by club, the record runs the Seattle Mariners (2010), the Atlanta Braves (2011 to 2014), and the Boston Red Sox (2015). At 6-foot-0 and 190 pounds, Varvaro is listed as a pitcher. Varvaro both batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is October 31, 1984, in Staten Island, NY, USA. The bio records the death on September 11, 2022, in Jersey City, NJ, USA. Varvaro's full given name, per the bio, is Anthony Michael Varvaro.
Varvaro pitched in 166 games, starting 0, and finished with a 7-9 record and 3.23 ERA. The same table counts 150 strikeouts. That 3.23 ERA compares with a 3.93 league average across the same seasons, 17.8% better. Varvaro struck out 50 batters in 2014, a career high. In 2014, one of the busiest seasons, Varvaro posted a 2.63 ERA; the league figure that year was 3.74.
Frequently Asked Questions about Anthony Varvaro
- What years did Anthony Varvaro play?
- Anthony Varvaro played in Major League Baseball from 2010 to 2015.
- Was Anthony Varvaro a pitcher?
- Yes. Anthony Varvaro pitched in the major leagues, recording 7 wins and 150 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Anthony Varvaro hit?
- Anthony Varvaro hit 0 career home runs.
- What teams did Anthony Varvaro play for?
- Anthony Varvaro played for 3 teams: the Seattle Mariners (2010), the Atlanta Braves (2011–2014), and the Boston Red Sox (2015).
- What were Anthony Varvaro's career stats?
- In 166 games, Anthony Varvaro went 7-9 with a 3.23 ERA, 150 strikeouts, 183.2 innings pitched, and 1 saves.
- How much did Anthony Varvaro earn in his career?
- Anthony Varvaro's recorded salaries total $2,062,750 over 4 seasons, 2012 to 2015. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Varvaro's career ran from 2010 to 2015. No salary is recorded for 2010 and 2011.
- What was Anthony Varvaro's salary?
- Anthony Varvaro's last recorded salary was $576,500, in 2015. His highest recorded salary was $576,500, in 2015, and his lowest was $481,250, in 2012. The Salary History table lists each season from 2012 to 2015.
- What position did Anthony Varvaro play?
- Anthony Varvaro played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Anthony Varvaro and how much did he weigh?
- Anthony Varvaro was listed at 6 feet and 190 pounds.
- What was Anthony Varvaro's career ERA?
- Anthony Varvaro finished with a 3.23 career ERA, going 7-9 with 150 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Anthony Varvaro have?
- Anthony Varvaro recorded 150 career strikeouts.
- Is Anthony Varvaro in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Anthony Varvaro has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.