Ron Marinaccio

Ron Marinaccio
Marinaccio with the Somerset Patriots in 2021
Minnesota Twins
Pitcher
Born: (1995-07-01) July 1, 1995
Toms River, New Jersey, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
April 9, 2022, for the New York Yankees
MLB statistics
(through August 16, 2026)
Win–loss record7–5
Earned run average3.98
Strikeouts197
Stats at Baseball Reference 
Teams

Ronald James Marinaccio (/ˌmeɪrəˈnɑːtʃioʊ/; born July 1, 1995) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Minnesota Twins organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Yankees, San Diego Padres, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Cincinnati Reds. He made his MLB debut in 2022.

Amateur career

Marinaccio is from Toms River, New Jersey. He attended Toms River High School North, and played baseball for the school's team.[1] He graduated from high school in 2013.[2] Marinaccio attended the University of Delaware and played college baseball for the Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens. He missed what would have been his freshman season in 2014 when he had reconstructive surgery on his elbow and took a redshirt. After being a starting pitcher in 24 of his first 25 college games, he became a relief pitcher in 2017, his junior year.[3]

Professional career

New York Yankees

The New York Yankees drafted Marinaccio in the 19th round, with the 572nd overall selection, of the 2017 Major League Baseball draft.[4] He made his professional debut with the rookie–level Gulf Coast League Yankees, posting a 2.30 ERA in 13 games. Marinaccio spent 2018 with the rookie–level Pulaski Yankees and Low–A Staten Island Yankees, posting an aggregate 4.76 ERA with 54 strikeouts and 4 saves across 17 relief outings for the two affiliates.[5] Marinaccio spent the 2019 campaign with the Single–A Charleston RiverDogs, compiling a 4.18 ERA with 40 strikeouts and 4 saves across 18 appearances.[6]

Marinaccio did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[7] During the pandemic, Marinaccio worked with Daniel Moskos to improve his pitching.[8] His velocity increased from 90–91 miles per hour (145–146 km/h) to 94–95 miles per hour (151–153 km/h).[2] In 2021, Marinaccio pitched for the Double-A Somerset Patriots, where Moskos was the pitching coach.[8] On August 8, 2021, while pitching for Somerset, Marinaccio pitched in a combined no-hitter started by Luis Severino and also pitched by Shawn Semple.[9] The next day, the Yankees promoted him to the Triple–A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders. He had a 1.82 earned run average (ERA) with 64 strikeouts in 39+2⁄3 innings pitched in 22 games with Somerset and a 2.36 ERA in 18 games for Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.[8]

The Yankees added Marinaccio to their 40-man roster after the 2021 season.[10] He was named to the Yankees Opening Day roster for the 2022 season.[2] He made his major league debut on April 9.[11] He had a 2.05 ERA in 40 games for the Yankees in 2022[12] and a 3.99 ERA in 45 games in 2023.[13] The Yankees demoted Marinaccio to Scranton/Wilkes Barre during the 2023 season, and he allowed 15 earned runs in 15+1⁄3 innings while walking 18 for the RailRiders.[14]

Marinaccio was optioned to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to begin the 2024 season.[15] In 16 appearances for the Yankees, he compiled a 3.86 ERA with 25 strikeouts across 23+1⁄3 innings pitched. Marinaccio was designated for assignment by the Yankees on September 20, 2024.[16]

San Diego Padres

On September 23, 2024, Marinaccio was claimed off waivers by the Chicago White Sox.[17] Marinaccio was designated for assignment by the White Sox on January 21, 2025.[18]

On January 24, 2025, the White Sox traded Marinaccio to the San Diego Padres in exchange for cash considerations.[19] He was optioned to the Triple-A El Paso Chihuahuas to begin the 2025 season.[20] He appeared in seven games for the Padres, recording an 0.84 ERA and 12 strikeouts.[21]

On June 15, 2026, Marinaccio was suspended for two games after intentionally hitting Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson with a pitch.[22] He made 33 appearances for San Diego, compiling a 1–0 record and 4.79 ERA with 38 strikeouts over 47 innings of work. On July 19, Marinaccio was designated for assignment by the Padres.[23]

Pittsburgh Pirates

On July 23, 2026, the Padres traded Marinaccio to the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for international bonus pool considerations.[24] He made four appearances for Pittsburgh, struggling to a 6.75 ERA with four strikeouts across 5+1⁄3 innings pitched. Marinaccio was designated for assignment by the Pirates on August 3.[25]

Cincinnati Reds

On August 6, 2026, Marinaccio was claimed off of waivers by the Cincinnati Reds.[26] He made four appearances for Cincinnati, allowing 10 runs on six hits with six strikeouts across 5+1⁄3 innings pitched. Marinaccio was designated for assignment by the Reds on August 17 and was released on August 19.[27]

Minnesota Twins

On August 22, 2026, Marinaccio signed a minor league contract with the Minnesota Twins.[28]

Personal life

Marinaccio married Gianna Fiore in Fredon Township, New Jersey, on December 2, 2023.[29]

References

  1. ↑ Aitken Jr., Robert (April 9, 2022). "Toms River native Ron Marinaccio pitches scoreless inning for Yankees in MLB debut". The Record. Retrieved April 10, 2022.
  2. 1 2 3 Joyce, Greg (April 6, 2022). "Toms River pitcher Ron Marinaccio realizes his Yankees childhood reams". New York Post. Retrieved April 9, 2022.
  3. ↑ Tresolini, Kevin (February 16, 2017). "Delaware's Marinaccio now making his pitch from the pen". DelawareOnline.com. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
  4. ↑ "Delaware Righty Ron Marinaccio Selected by Yankees in the 19th Round of 2017 MLB Draft". University of Delaware Athletics.
  5. ↑ "Ron Marinaccio Stats & Scouting Report". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved July 25, 2024.
  6. ↑ "Ron Marinaccio - Stats - Pitching". fangraphs.com. Retrieved July 25, 2024.
  7. ↑ "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved July 25, 2024.
  8. 1 2 3 Ashmore, Mike. "'It had never crossed my mind:' How Ron Marinaccio's Yankees dream began in Somerset". Courier News.
  9. ↑ Miller, Zach. "Luis Severino and two NJ natives combine on no-hitter for Somerset Patriots". Courier News.
  10. ↑ "Yankees give up on Clint Frazier in flurry of roster moves". November 20, 2021.
  11. ↑ Caldera, Pete. "In the afterglow of his Yankees debut, Ron Marinaccio feels the pride of Toms River". North Jersey Media Group.
  12. ↑ "How Yankees reliever Ron Marinaccio can be a factor in 2024". North Jersey Media Group.
  13. ↑ "Yankees' Ron Marinaccio better physically than he was a year ago". Newsday. February 18, 2024.
  14. ↑ "How Yankees reliever Ron Marinaccio can be a factor in 2024". Courier News.
  15. ↑ "Yankees' Ron Marinaccio: Sent to Triple-A". cbssports.com. March 25, 2024.
  16. ↑ "Yankees Designate Ron Marinaccio For Assignment". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved September 20, 2024.
  17. ↑ "White Sox Claim Ron Marinaccio". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved September 23, 2024.
  18. ↑ "White Sox Designate Ron Marinaccio For Assignment". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved January 21, 2025.
  19. ↑ "White Sox Trade Ron Marinaccio To Padres". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved January 24, 2025.
  20. ↑ Franco, Anthony (March 24, 2025). "Padres Option Stephen Kolek, Connor Joe". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved November 16, 2025.
  21. ↑ "Ron Marinaccio Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved January 3, 2026.
  22. ↑ "MLB Issues Two-Game Suspension To Ron Marinaccio". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved July 19, 2026.
  23. ↑ "Padres Reinstate Randy Vásquez From IL, Designate Ron Marinaccio". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved July 19, 2026.
  24. ↑ McDonald, Darragh (July 23, 2026). "Pirates Acquire Ron Marinaccio, Designate Dennis Santana For Assignment". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved July 25, 2026.
  25. ↑ "Pirates Designate Ron Marinaccio For Assignment". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved August 6, 2026.
  26. ↑ "Reds Claim Ron Marinaccio, Chase Solesky". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved August 6, 2026.
  27. ↑ "Reds Designate Ron Marinaccio For Assignment". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved August 17, 2026.
  28. ↑ "Twins Sign Ron Marinaccio To Minor League Deal". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved August 23, 2026.
  29. ↑ Lemoncelli, Jenna (December 8, 2023). "Yankees reliever Ron Marinaccio's wedding a wild, fist-pumping scene". New York Post. Retrieved November 6, 2025.
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