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Anthony Varvaro Killed In Car Accident

By Mark Polishuk | September 11, 2022 at 4:16pm CDT

Former big league reliever Anthony Varvaro died in a car accident this morning, according to multiple media reports.  The 37-year-old Varvaro became a New York/New Jersey Port Authority police officer after retiring from baseball, and the car accident took place while he was heading for duty at the September 11th memorial service today in downtown New York City.

A Staten Island native, Varvaro’s pro baseball career began when the Mariners selected him in the 12th round of the 2005 draft.  Varvaro made his big league debut with the Mariners in 2010, and then spent the next four seasons pitching with the Braves before tossing 11 innings with the Red Sox in 2015, his final MLB season.

Varvaro had some very solid numbers in the majors, posting a 3.23 ERA over 183 2/3 career innings.  He emerged as a workhorse in Atlanta’s bullpen in 2013-14, with 123 appearances and 128 innings over those two seasons (with an impressive 2.74 ERA).  The Red Sox acquired him during the 2014-15 offseason, though his work in 2015 and a would-be trade to the Cubs were both cut short by flexor tendon surgery.  After pitching with Boston’s Triple-A affiliate in 2016, Varvaro then decided to retire at age 31, and pursue a new career in law enforcement.

A GoFundMe has been established for Varvaro’s family. We at MLB Trade Rumors send our condolences to Varvaro’s family, friends, and colleagues.

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39 Comments

  1. matt41265

    3 years ago

    Wow, awful.

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    • Dorothy_Mantooth

      3 years ago

      Very sad…his poor family must be devastated.

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    • BmoreBallistics

      3 years ago

      It’s always the good ones that go too early… scum always manages to survive like cockroaches.
      Rip Varvaro

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  2. Milwaukee-2208

    3 years ago

    Killed driving to attend a 911 ceremony.

    Man life isn’t fair

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    • Curly Was The Smart Stooge

      3 years ago

      What a horrible scenario, irony at it’s worst.

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  3. sadmarinersfan

    3 years ago

    RIP

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  4. Lefty_Orioles_Fan

    3 years ago

    Good Lord, this is not supposed to happen May Anthony Varvaro Rest in Peace

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  5. DarkSide830

    3 years ago

    Killed by someone driving the wrong way on the NJ Turnpike. Unbelievable. RIP.

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    • Curly Was The Smart Stooge

      3 years ago

      Seriously? Driving the wrong way? Were they drunk?
      Harry Chapin was killed on the NJ Turnpike.

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      • psychotic goldfish

        3 years ago

        Harry Chapin was on the Long island Expressway.

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        • Curly Was The Smart Stooge

          3 years ago

          You’re correct, I got a ticket on the NJ turnpike, I’m dazed & confused

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    • phillyphilly4133

      3 years ago

      You have to be a moron to drive the wrong way on the turnpike. It’s nearly impossible.

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  6. AverageCommenter

    3 years ago

    This shouldn’t have happened to such a great person on his way to remember a tragedy

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  7. mikevm3

    3 years ago

    That’s just so sad man. RIP Anthony

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  8. Braves Butt-Head

    3 years ago

    He was a good pitcher

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  9. jorge78

    3 years ago

    RIP Anthony

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  10. Mi Casas es tu Casas

    3 years ago

    Good Americans still losing their lives because “some people did something”.

    RIP Tony.

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  11. miggywrld

    3 years ago

    That is incredibly sad. RIP Anthony.

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  12. Poster formerly known as . . .

    3 years ago

    Can we just pay our respects to a fine pitcher who died too young, offer condolences to those who mourn his death, and dispense with the incessant political crap? This country has turned into a collective third grade with the teacher out of the room.

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    • .

      3 years ago

      If they close comments on the juicer and domestic violence threads they should have closed them on this one too Fink. As to avoid the very thing you speak of. Some people have not one iota of decency.

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      • BmoreBallistics

        3 years ago

        Nah. Comments section should never be closed. Let everyone speak. Know where Everyone stands… good, bad, indifferent

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        • .

          3 years ago

          Some people should be careful what they say though. They could peeve someone off something terrible and get doxxed.

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        • BmoreBallistics

          3 years ago

          Well if your takes are civil n proper you have nothing to worry about with doxxing. And if you act out well doxxing is a form of policing.
          It’s the internet kinda the Wild West good or bad. And with doxxing most people willing give up their privacy with all the posting oin other media websites posting their entire lives starving to get likes and noticed.

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        • .

          3 years ago

          I would be referring to the people that are not civil and proper. They seem to be under the impression they can say things on here with absolute impunity. Just not the case. Some people just won’t stand for it. A lot of good people post on this site.

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        • BmoreBallistics

          3 years ago

          Again then if your good person posting oin this site regardless of topic you shouldn’t have to worry. Again it is the internet so nothing is ever 100 percent proof. The world we live in now.

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        • 14thor

          3 years ago

          Any proponent of censorship is a real piece of work.

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        • .

          3 years ago

          Look at you with your dirty potty mouth. Shame on you.

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        • .

          3 years ago

          14thor o’l sport, I know you were probably replying to my comment in a haste so I wanted to clarify..When you mention “censorship,” do you think the F word should be spouted on EVERY tv channel for kids to see? Or how about having naughty mags displayed front row center in every grocery store? Is that OK to you? Or are you talking about “other” forms of “censorship?” I won’t hold my breath for a reply…Nothing stops people from saying and doing whatever their little hearts desire EXCEPT one thing…..consequences…Actions surely have consequences friend.

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        • .

          3 years ago

          14Thor: Comments are closed on this site on occasion for certain threads. You would consider that “censorship” so you should probably just boycott the site. Stick to your guns ya know? Don’t be a hypocrite afterall. We will understand.

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        • 14thor

          3 years ago

          Are you done crying?

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        • .

          3 years ago

          3 days later? Get lost.

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  13. braves95 2

    3 years ago

    Always heard he was a great guy during his time in Atlanta. RIP

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  14. RobM

    3 years ago

    I remember being surprised when he retired since he still seemed to be effective, even post the surgery, but had forgotten about him until this unfortunate story. A local kid from Staten Island who went to St. John’s, he clearly had a calling to serve his local community, meaning the greater NY area, as an officer.

    RIP.

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  15. chrisjaybecker

    3 years ago

    RIP Tony, from a Mariners fan. You were always a good guy. I didn’t know you became a police officer when baseball ended for you. What an inspiration. One which sadly, some of us are only learning because of your tragic death.

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  16. Edp007

    3 years ago

    Such a shame

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  17. all in the suit that you wear

    3 years ago

    RIP

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  18. sambino

    3 years ago

    This is awful news. RIP.

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  19. CrikesAlready

    3 years ago

    Awful and sad. I also wonder if he might have intentionally taken action to stop the wrong way driver, if that’s what was happening.

    MLB should recognize that. I know of another ex-ballplayer who went on to law enforcement to a horrible end, Dan Walters.

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  20. farscott

    3 years ago

    RIP. My condolences to his family and friends.

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