Anthony Varvaro, 37, played parts of six seasons in the majors, including four with Atlanta. He also played for the Boston Red Sox and Seattle Mariners.
ATLANTA — A former Atlanta Braves pitcher, who retired to become a police officer, died Sunday in a car accident on his way to a 9/11 event in New York.
Anthony Varvaro graduated from the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey police academy in 2016.
The 37-year-old played parts of six seasons in the majors, including four with Atlanta. He also played for the Boston Red Sox and Seattle Mariners.
“We are deeply saddened on the passing of former Braves pitcher Anthony Varvaro,” the Braves said on social media.
They said he was on his way to serve at the World Trade Center Command in commemoration of September 11, 2001 events when he was involved in an accident.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and colleagues,” the team wrote.
Anthony Varvaro graduated from the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey police academy in 2016.
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