Michael Ryan Mariot (born October 20, 1988) is an American

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who is currently a free agent. He previously played in

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(MLB) for the

Kansas City Royals The Kansas City Royals are an American professional baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. The Royals compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) Central division. The team was founded as an expans ...

and

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Career

Kansas City Royals

Mariot was drafted by the

in the eighth round of the

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out of the

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. was added to the 40-man roster on November 20, 2013. He was called up to the majors for the first time on April 7, 2014. He was not a part of the Royals postseason roster, but earned his first World Series ring.

Philadelphia Phillies

On November 30, 2015, the

claimed Mariot off waivers. He was called up the Phillies on August 3, 2016, when

Jeanmar Gómez Jeanmar Alejandro Gómez (born February 10, 1988) is a Venezuelan former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cleveland Indians, Pittsburgh Pirates, Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago White Sox, and Tex ...

was granted paternity leave for the birth of his son. On December 6, 2016, Mariot was designated for assignment following the signing of

Joaquín Benoit Joaquín Antonio Benoit Peña (born July 26, 1977) is a Dominican former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers, Tampa Bay Rays, Detroit Tigers, San Diego Padres, Seattle Mariners, Toronto ...

. He elected free agency on November 6, 2017.

San Diego Padres

In November 2017, he signed a minor league contract with the

San Diego Padres The San Diego Padres are an American professional baseball team based in San Diego. The Padres compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) West division. Founded in 1969, the club has won two NL penna ...

. Mariot was invited to Major League spring training that year as a non-roster invitee. He was released on May 11, 2018.

Second stint with Royals

On May 18, 2018, Mariot signed a minor league deal with the

. Mariot was released on August 8, 2018.

Sugar Land Skeeters

On August 24, 2018, Mariot signed with the

Sugar Land Skeeters The Sugar Land Space Cowboys are a Minor League Baseball team of the Pacific Coast League (PCL) and the Triple-A affiliate of the Houston Astros Major League Baseball club. They are located in Sugar Land, Texas, part of the Greater Houston metr ...

of the

Atlantic League of Professional Baseball The Atlantic League of Professional Baseball (ALPB) is a professional independent baseball league based in the United States. It is an official MLB Partner League based in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern United States. The Atlantic League's ...

. He re-signed with the team for the 2019 season.

Toros de Tijuana

On June 5, 2019, Mariot's contract was purchased by the

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of the

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. He was released on July 29, 2019.

Tecolotes de los Dos Laredos

On July 29, 2019, Mariot signed with the

Tecolotes de los Dos Laredos The Tecolotes de los Dos Laredos (''Owls of the Two Laredos''), formerly known as the Tecolotes de Nuevo Laredo (''Owls of Nuevo Laredo''), are a Minor League Baseball team based in Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, and Laredo, Texas in the Mexican Leagu ...

of the

. He became a free agent following the season.

Cleburne Railroaders

On March 29, 2021, Mariot signed with the

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of the

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. Mariot recorded a 2-0 record and 1.00 ERA across 3 appearances for Cleburne.

Cincinnati Reds

On June 6, 2021, Mariot’s contract was purchased by the

Cincinnati Reds The Cincinnati Reds are an American professional baseball team based in Cincinnati. They compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) National League Central, Central division and were a charter member of ...

organization. Mariot made 19 appearances (18 of them starts) with the Triple-A

Louisville Bats The Louisville Bats are a Minor League Baseball team of the International League (IL) and the Triple-A (baseball), Triple-A affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds. They are located in Louisville, Kentucky, and are named in dual reference to the bat, win ...

, 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.

Philadelphia Phillies (second stint)

On March 16, 2022, Mariot signed a minor league contract with the

Washington Nationals The Washington Nationals are an American professional baseball team based in Washington, D.C.. They compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member of the National League (NL) East division. From 2005 to 2007, the team played in RFK Stadiu ...

. He was released on March 23. On March 30, Mariot signed a minor league contract with the

organization.

Detroit Tigers

On June 15, 2022, Mariot was traded to the

Detroit Tigers The Detroit Tigers are an American professional baseball team based in Detroit. The Tigers compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member of the American League (AL) Central division. One of the AL's eight charter franchises, the club was f ...

and assigned to the Triple-A

Toledo Mud Hens The Toledo Mud Hens are a Minor League Baseball team of the International League and the Triple-A affiliate of the Detroit Tigers. They are located in Toledo, Ohio, and play their home games at Fifth Third Field. A Mud Hens team has played in ...

CTBC Brothers

On July 24, 2022, Mariot's contract was purchased by the

CTBC Brothers The CTBC Brothers () or simply Brothers are a professional baseball team in Taiwan. The team was originally established as an amateur team in 1984 by the Brother Hotel located in Taipei City, and later joined the Chinese Professional Baseball Leagu ...

of the

Chinese Professional Baseball League The Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL; ) is the top-tier professional baseball league in Taiwan. The league was established in 1989 and played the first season in 1990. CPBL eventually absorbed the competing Taiwan Major League in 20 ...

. He was released on September 19, 2022.

References

External links

Nebraska Cornhuskers bio
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Mariot, Michael 1988 births Living people Baseball players from California Major League Baseball pitchers Kansas City Royals players Philadelphia Phillies players Nebraska Cornhuskers baseball players Idaho Falls Chukars players Wilmington Blue Rocks players Northwest Arkansas Naturals players Omaha Storm Chasers players Tigres del Licey players American expatriate baseball players in the Dominican Republic Clearwater Threshers players Reading Fightin Phils players Lehigh Valley IronPigs players El Paso Chihuahuas players People from West Hills, Los Angeles Gigantes del Cibao players Sugar Land Skeeters players American expatriate baseball players in Mexico Tecolotes de los Dos Laredos players Toros de Tijuana players Cleburne Railroaders players Louisville Bats players Toledo Mud Hens players American expatriate baseball players in Taiwan CTBC Brothers players