Michael Ryan Mariot (born October 20, 1988) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Kansas City Royals, Philadelphia Phillies, and Cincinnati Reds, and in the Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL) for the CTBC Brothers.

Michael Mariot
Mariot with the Louisville Bats in 2021
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1988-10-20) October 20, 1988 (age 36)
West Hills, California, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Professional debut
MLB: April 11, 2014, for the Kansas City Royals
CPBL: August 21, 2022, for the CTBC Brothers
MLB statistics
(through 2023 season)
Win–loss record2–0
Earned run average5.85
Strikeouts47
CPBL statistics
(through 2022 season)
Win–loss record1-3
Earned run average2.95
Strikeouts11
Stats at Baseball Reference Edit this at Wikidata
Teams

Career

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Kansas City Royals

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Mariot with the Omaha Storm Chasers in 2014

Mariot was drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the eighth round of the 2010 Major League Baseball Draft out of the University of Nebraska.[1] was added to the 40-man roster on November 20, 2013.[2] He was called up to the majors for the first time on April 7, 2014.[3] He was not a part of the Royals postseason roster, but earned his first World Series ring.

Philadelphia Phillies

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On November 30, 2015, the Philadelphia Phillies claimed Mariot off waivers.[4] He was called up the Phillies on August 3, 2016, when Jeanmar Gómez was granted paternity leave for the birth of his son.[5]

On December 6, 2016, Mariot was designated for assignment following the signing of Joaquín Benoit.[6] He spent the 2017 season with the Triple–A Lehigh Valley IronPigs. In 45 appearances out of the bullpen, he registered a 7–2 record and 4.42 ERA with 63 strikeouts and 2 saves in 57.0 innings of work. Mariot elected free agency following the season on November 6, 2017.[7]

San Diego Padres

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On November 21, 2017, Mariot signed a minor league contract with the San Diego Padres.[8] Mariot was invited to Major League spring training that year as a non-roster invitee.[9] In 10 appearances for the Triple–A El Paso Chihuahuas, he struggled to a 12.15 ERA with 14 strikeouts across 13+13 innings pitched. Mariot was released by the Padres organization on May 11, 2018.[10]

Kansas City Royals (second stint)

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On May 18, 2018, Mariot signed a minor league deal with the Kansas City Royals. He spent the remainder of the season split between the Double–A Northwest Arkansas Naturals (0.96 ERA in 7 games) and Triple–A Omaha Storm Chasers (3.81 ERA in 18 games). Mariot was released by the Royals organization on August 8.

Sugar Land Skeeters

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On August 24, 2018, Mariot signed with the Sugar Land Skeeters of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He re-signed with the team for the 2019 season.

Toros de Tijuana

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On June 5, 2019, Mariot's contract was purchased by the Toros de Tijuana of the Mexican League. He was released on July 29, 2019.

Tecolotes de los Dos Laredos

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On July 29, 2019, Mariot signed with the Tecolotes de los Dos Laredos of the Mexican League. He became a free agent following the season.

Cleburne Railroaders

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On March 29, 2021, Mariot signed with the Cleburne Railroaders of the American Association of Professional Baseball.[11] Mariot recorded a 2–0 record and 1.00 ERA across 3 appearances for Cleburne.

Cincinnati Reds

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On June 6, 2021, Mariot's contract was purchased by the Cincinnati Reds organization.[12] Mariot made 19 appearances (18 of them starts) with the Triple-A Louisville Bats, working to a 6–5 record and 4.02 ERA with 83 strikeouts in 103.0 innings of work. He elected free agency following the season on November 7.[13]

Philadelphia Phillies (second stint)

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On March 16, 2022, Mariot signed a minor league contract with the Washington Nationals.[14] He was released on March 23. On March 30, Mariot signed a minor league contract with the Philadelphia Phillies organization.[15] In 11 starts for the Triple–A Lehigh Valley IronPigs, he registered a 4–1 record and 4.64 ERA with 36 strikeouts across 52+13 innings of work.

Detroit Tigers

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On June 15, 2022, Mariot was traded to the Detroit Tigers in exchange for cash considerations.[16] In 7 games (4 starts) for the Triple–A Toledo Mud Hens, Mariot posted a 3–1 record and 5.40 ERA with 20 strikeouts across 26+23 innings pitched.

CTBC Brothers

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On July 24, 2022, Mariot's contract was purchased by the CTBC Brothers of the Chinese Professional Baseball League.[17] Mariot made 5 appearances (3 starts) for the Brothers, posting a 1–3 record and 2.95 ERA with 11 strikeouts in 18.1 innings pitched. He was released by the team on September 19.

Cleburne Railroaders (second stint)

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On May 2, 2023, Mariot signed with the Cleburne Railroaders of the American Association of Professional Baseball.[18] In 5 starts for the Railroaders, Mariot registered a 1–1 record and 5.06 ERA with 29 strikeouts in 26+23 innings pitched.

Cincinnati Reds (second stint)

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On June 10, 2023, Mariot's contract was purchased by the Cincinnati Reds, marking his second stint with the organization.[19] In 4 starts for the Triple–A Louisville Bats, he registered a 2.59 ERA with 14 strikeouts in 24+13 innings pitched. On July 8, the Reds selected Mariot's contract, adding him to the major league roster.[20] Mariot went unused out of the bullpen and was designated for assignment by the Reds the next day after Ben Lively was activated from the injured list.[21] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple–A Louisville on July 12.[22] On September 4, Mariot was selected back to the major league roster.[23] That day, he made his first MLB appearance since 2016, allowing one run on four hits, two strikeouts, and one walk in 2+23 innings of relief work. The following day, Mariot was designated for assignment following the promotion of Kevin Herget.[24] He cleared waivers and accepted an outright assignment to Louisville on September 7.[25] On October 2, Mariot elected free agency.[26]

Seattle Mariners

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On December 15, 2023, Mariot signed with the Diablos Rojos del México of the Mexican League.[27] However, he was released prior to the LMB season on March 27, 2024.[28] The following day, Mariot signed a minor league contract with the Seattle Mariners.[29] On November 6, he elected free agency.[30]

References

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  1. ^ McKeever, Curt (June 8, 2010). "NU pitcher Mariot taken in 8th round of MLB Draft". Lincoln Journal Star. Retrieved August 29, 2014.
  2. ^ "Sports briefs: Royals set 40-man roster; KU spikers take Iowa St". Topeka Capital-Journal. November 20, 2013. Retrieved August 29, 2014.
  3. ^ Kaegel, Dick (April 7, 2014). "Collins, Bueno placed on 15-day DL". MLB.com. Retrieved August 29, 2014.
  4. ^ "Phillies claim Michael Mariot off waivers from Royals". November 30, 2015.
  5. ^ Webeck, Evan (August 3, 2016). "Gomez placed on paternity list". mlb.phillies.com. MLB Advanced Media. Archived from the original on August 5, 2016. Retrieved August 3, 2016.
  6. ^ "Phillies Designate Michael Mariot for Assignment". December 6, 2016.
  7. ^ "Minor League Free Agents 2017". baseballamerica.com. November 7, 2017. Retrieved October 18, 2023.
  8. ^ Eddy, Matt (November 29, 2017). "MINOR LEAGUE TRANSACTIONS Nov. 21-26". Baseball America. Retrieved November 29, 2017.
  9. ^ "Minor MLB Transactions: 1/18/18". January 18, 2018.
  10. ^ "Minor MLB Transactions: 5/14/18". mlbtraderumors.com. May 14, 2018. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
  11. ^ "American Association of Professional Baseball - 2021 Transactions".
  12. ^ "American Association of Professional Baseball - 2022 Transactions".
  13. ^ "2021-22 Minor League Free Agents for All 30 MLB Teams". November 9, 2021.
  14. ^ "Michael Mariot Stats, Fantasy & News".
  15. ^ "Michael Mariot Stats, Fantasy & News".
  16. ^ "Tigers Acquire Michael Mariot From Phillies For Cash Considerations". mlbtraderumors.com. June 11, 2022. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
  17. ^ "CTBC Brothers Sign Michael Mariot". CPBLStats.com. July 24, 2022. Retrieved September 17, 2022.
  18. ^ "American Association of Professional Baseball - 2023 Transactions".
  19. ^ "American Association of Professional Baseball - 2023 Transactions".
  20. ^ "Reds call up Michael Mariot, option Tony Santillan to Triple-A". redlegnation.com. July 8, 2023. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
  21. ^ "Reds' Michael Mariot: Dropped from 40-man roster". cbssports.com. Retrieved July 9, 2023.
  22. ^ "Reds' Michael Mariot: Stays in organization". cbssports.com. July 12, 2023. Retrieved July 13, 2023.
  23. ^ "Reds' Michael Mariot: Added to roster". cbssports.com. September 4, 2023. Retrieved September 5, 2023.
  24. ^ "Reds' Michael Mariot: Designated for assignment". cbssports.com. September 5, 2023. Retrieved September 5, 2023.
  25. ^ "Reds' Michael Mariot: Outrighted to Triple-A". cbssports.com. Retrieved September 10, 2023.
  26. ^ "Michael Mariot: Elects free agency". cbssports.com. October 3, 2023. Retrieved October 3, 2023.
  27. ^ "LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 15 de diciembre de 2023". milb.com. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
  28. ^ "Michael Mariot Stats, Age, Position, Height, Weight, Fantasy & News". milb.com. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
  29. ^ "Mariners, Michael Mariot Agree To Minor League Deal". mlbtraderumors.com. March 31, 2024. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
  30. ^ Eddy, Matt (November 6, 2024). "Minor League Free Agents 2024". Baseball America. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
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