Former MLB pitcher Anthony Varvaro died in a motor vehicle accident, left MLB in 2016 to strengthen PAPD
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Anthony Varvaro
Anthony Varvaro was a 37-years-old PAPD officer who formerly played in the Major League Baseball under Atlanta Braves, Seattle Mariners and Boston Red Sox. The MLB world is deeply saddened by the unfortunate news of his death.
Anthony Varvaro was killed by a wrong-way driver while reporting to a PAPD 9/11 WTC detail. He served the PAPD 6 years with pride and had a wife & 4 children. It was his desire to leave Major League Baseball to switch to law enforcement in the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey in 2016.
The Atlanta Braves revealed their former pitcher Anthony Varvaro’s death in a statement issued on Sunday, “We are deeply saddened on the passing of former Braves pitcher Anthony Varvaro. Anthony, 37, played parts of six seasons in the majors, including four with Atlanta,”
“He voluntarily retired from MLB in 2016 to become a Port Authority police officer. He was en route to serve at the World Trade Center Command in commemoration of September 11, 2001 activities when he was involved in a motor vehicle accident. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and colleagues.” Added the Atlanta Braves.
Anthony Varvaro helped Atlanta Braves in their 2013 National League East Title
Anthony Varvaro was the standout reliever for the Atlanta Braves who made 166 appearances in MLB, including few with Seattle Mariners and Boston Red Sox. Anthony’s pitching helped Atlanta Braves reach their 2013 NL East title with 2.82 E.A. in 62 games. In 2016, Anthony decided that he wanted to join the American Police Department.
Anthony Varvaro averaged 11 strikeouts per innings in his MLB and MiLB career, he even pitched a no-hit striking out 15 in a PSAL playoff game against the then No. 2 seed. His individual accolades included Two-time All Big-East Pitcher at St. John’s, 2005 3rd-Team All-American, Top 5 all-time in wins, strikeouts All-City, 2-time Advance All-Star at Curtis HS.
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