Steve Lombardozzi Jr.
Steve Lombardozzi | |
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![]() Lombardozzi with the Nashville Sounds in 2018 | |
Free agent | |
Second baseman / Left fielder | |
Born: Edina, Minnesota | September 20, 1988|
Bats: Switch Throws: Right | |
MLB debut | |
September 6, 2011, for the Washington Nationals | |
MLB statistics (through 2017 season) | |
Batting average | .260 |
Home runs | 5 |
Runs batted in | 52 |
Teams | |
Stephen Anthony Paul Lombardozzi Jr. (born September 20, 1988) is an American professional baseball second baseman and left fielder who is a free agent. He previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Washington Nationals, Baltimore Orioles, Pittsburgh Pirates and Miami Marlins.
Career
Washington Nationals
Lombardozzi graduated from Atholton High School in 2007.[1] A player on the school's varsity baseball team, he was named a preseason third-team Rawlings high school All-American in 2005. Lombardozzi was playing with the Holyoke Blue Sox in the New England Collegiate Baseball League (NECBL) when he was selected by the Washington Nationals in the 19th round (571st overall) of the 2008 Major League Baseball Draft out of St. Petersburg College.[2][3]
Lombardozzi spent 2009 with the Class A Hagerstown Suns and recorded a .296 batting average with three home runs, 58 runs batted in (RBIs), and 16 stolen bases in 126 games. Prior to the 2010 season, Lombardozzi was ranked as the Nationals' 15th best prospect.[4] He split the season between the Class-A Advanced Potomac Nationals and Double-A Harrisburg Senators, hitting .293 with six home runs, 49 RBIs, 35 doubles, 11 triples, and 24 stolen bases in 137 games.[5] After reporting back to Harrisburg to start the 2011 season, Lombardozzi earned a promotion to the Triple-A Syracuse Chiefs after hitting .309 in 65 games. He was called up to the majors for the first time on September 6, 2011.[6]
Lombardozzi was granted a spot on the Nationals 25-man roster for the 2012 season after a productive spring.[7] His productivity continued into the regular season with a .333 batting average as a semi-regular through May 20. On June 4, 2013 he hit his first career walk-off, a sacrifice fly in a 3–2 victory over the Mets.[8]
Detroit Tigers
On December 2, 2013, Lombardozzi was traded to the Detroit Tigers, along with pitchers Ian Krol and Robbie Ray, for starting pitcher Doug Fister.[9]
Baltimore Orioles
On March 24, 2014, before playing in a regular-season game with the Tigers, Lombardozzi was traded to the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for Alex Gonzalez.[10] On March 29, 2014 it was announced that Lombardozzi had made the Opening Day roster for the Orioles. He was optioned to the Triple-A Norfolk Tides on May 1 when Manny Machado returned from the disabled list.[11]
Lombardozzi was outrighted off the Orioles roster on December 8, 2014.
Pittsburgh Pirates
Lombardozzi was acquired by the Pittsburgh Pirates on February 3, 2015.
Chicago White Sox
On October 26, 2015, the Chicago White Sox signed Lombardozzi to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training. He was released by the White Sox on March 31, 2016.
Southern Maryland Blue Crabs
On April 17, 2016, Lombardozzi signed with the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.
Second stint with Nationals
On June 6, 2016, the Washington Nationals signed Lombardozzi and optioned him to the Triple-A Syracuse Chiefs. [12]
Miami Marlins
On February 28, 2017, Lombardozzi signed a minor league deal with the Miami Marlins. [13]
Oakland Athletics
On January 8, 2018, Lombardozzi signed a minor league deal with the Oakland Athletics. He elected free agency on November 2, 2018.[14]
Long Island Ducks
On March 28, 2019, Lombardozzi signed a deal with the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[15] He became a free agent following the season, but later re-signed with the Ducks for the 2020 season. Lombardozzi also re-signed with the Ducks for the 2021 season. In 2021, Lombardozzi hit .329 with 83 RBIs, 20 stolen bases, and a league-leading 90 walks. He was named the Atlantic League Player of the Year following the season.[16] He became a free agent following the season.
Kane County Cougars
On May 17, 2022, Lombardozzi signed with the Kane County Cougars of the American Association of Professional Baseball.[17] Lombardozzi appeared in 38 games for the Cougars, during which he hit .301 with 2 home runs and 18 RBIs.[18] On July 4, 2022 Lombardozzi was released by the Cougars.[19]
Personal life
His father, Steve Lombardozzi, played in the majors from 1985 to 1990.[20]
See also
References
- ^ Mills, Keith (September 20, 2011). "Lombardozzi And Clevenger Hit Big Time". PressBox Baltimore.
- ^ "Baseball Players Drafted" (PDF).
- ^ "Nationals pleased with Draft outcome".
- ^ Dewees, Jeff (12 August 2010). "Father and Son: Ex-big leaguer Steve Lombardozzi watches son's first start for Senators". The Patriot News. Retrieved 7 December 2013.
- ^ "Steve Lombardozzi Jr.'s minor league stat page".
- ^ "Nats add Peacock, Lombardozzi to club".
- ^ Kilgore, Adam (April 3, 2012). "Steve Lombardozzi, Brett Carroll reflect on making the Nationals' opening day roster". The Washington Post. Retrieved 21 May 2012.
- ^ "Sac fly caps a Lombar-doozy". MLB. Retrieved 7 December 2013.
- ^ "Tigers send Fister to Nats for three players". MLB.com. December 2, 2013. Archived from the original on December 6, 2013.
- ^ Tigers get shortstop Gonzalez from Orioles MLB.com, March 24, 2014
- ^ Calcaterra, Craig (May 1, 2014). "The Orioles optioned Steve Lombardozzi to make room for Manny Machado". Retrieved May 1, 2014.
- ^ "South Maryland Blue Crabs' infielder Steve Lombardozzi returns to the Nationals". 6 June 2016.
- ^ "Minor MLB Transactions: 2/28/17".
- ^ Eddy, Matt (November 6, 2018). "Minor League Free Agents 2018". Baseball America. Retrieved November 12, 2018.
- ^ "Veteran MLB Outfielder Steve Lombardozzi Joins Flock". Long Island Ducks. March 28, 2019. Retrieved March 28, 2019.
- ^ "Thompson, Lombardozzi Named Atlantic League Pitcher, Player of the Year". AtlanticLeague.com. Atlantic League Professional Baseball. Retrieved January 19, 2022.
- ^ "American Association of Professional Baseball - 2022 Transactions".
- ^ "Steve Lombardozzi Minor, Fall, Winter, and Independent Lg Stats".
- ^ "American Association of Professional Baseball - 2022 Transactions".
- ^ "Nats' Stephen Lombardozzi draws from dad for infielder's insight". The Washington Times.
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