| Sal Romano | |
|---|---|
.png) Romano with theNew York Yankees in 2021 | |
| Long Island Ducks – No. 37 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: (1993-10-12)October 12, 1993 (age 32) Syosset, New York, U.S. | |
Bats: Left Throws: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 16, 2017, for the Cincinnati Reds | |
| MLB statistics (through 2021 season) | |
| Win–loss record | 15–21 |
| Earned run average | 5.23 |
| Strikeouts | 211 |
Stats atBaseball Reference  | |
| Teams | |
Salvatore J. Romano (born October 12, 1993) is an American professionalbaseballpitcher for theLong Island Ducks of theAtlantic League of Professional Baseball. He has previously played inMajor League Baseball (MLB) for theCincinnati Reds,Milwaukee Brewers, andNew York Yankees.
Romano was born inSyosset, New York, and raised inSouthington, Connecticut.[1] He attendedSouthington High School and played for the school's baseball team. He was the Gatorade State Player of the Year in 2011, his senior year.[2]
TheCincinnati Reds selected Romano in the 23rd round of the2011 Major League Baseball draft. He signed with the Reds rather than playcollege baseball for theUniversity of Tennessee.[3] He had moved toKnoxville, Tennessee, and taken two courses before he signed with the Reds just before the August 17 signing deadline.[4]
After signing, Romano made his professional debut with theBillings Mustangs and he spent the whole season there, going 5–6 with a 5.32 ERA in 15 starts. He spent 2013 with theDayton Dragons where he compiled a 7–11 record and 4.86 ERA in 15 starts, and he returned there in 2014, going 8–11 with a 4.12 ERA in 28 starts.[5][6] He spent 2015 with theDaytona Tortugas andPensacola Blue Wahoos,[7][8] compiling a combined 6–9 record and 4.82 ERA in 26 games (25 starts). After the season, the Reds added him to their 40-man roster. In 2016, Romano returned to Pensacola where he pitched to a 6–11 record with a 3.52 ERA and 1.22 WHIP in 27 starts.
Romano began the 2017 season with theLouisville Bats. He was recalled to the Reds on April 16 and he made his major league debut that same day. Romano was sent back down to Louisville two days later. He was recalled from Louisville multiple times during the season before being recalled for the last time on July 18. In ten starts for Louisville he was 1–4 with a 3.47 ERA, and in 16 starts for Cincinnati, he compiled a 5–8 record and 4.45 ERA.[9]
Romano began 2018 as a member of Cincinnati'sstarting rotation. He ended the season with a record of 8–11 and a 5.31 ERA in 39 games (25 starts).[10] Romano began 2019 as a relief pitcher with Louisville. On July 22, Romano was recalled back to Cincinnati. The next day, Romano would pitch three innings while giving up only three hits and one earned run and recorded two strikeouts en route to recording a save in a win over theMilwaukee Brewers.[11]
Romano was designated for assignment by the Reds on February 5, 2020. On September 13, 2020, Romano was added to the Reds’ active roster.[12] He pitched 1.1 shutout innings in 2020. After recording a 5.23 ERA in 14 appearances, Romano was again designated for assignment on May 14, 2021.[13] On May 17, Romano cleared waivers and elected free agency.[14]
On May 19, 2021, Romano signed a minor league contract with theNew York Yankees organization.[15] Romano recorded a 3.63 ERA in 17 games with the Triple-AScranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders before he was released on July 18.[16] Romano re-signed with the Yankees organization on a new minor league contract the same day.[17] The Yankees selected Romano's contract to the major league roster on July 22.[18] In two appearances for the Yankees, Romano pitched2+1⁄3 scoreless innings with three strikeouts. On July 31, Romano was designated for assignment by the Yankees.[19]
Romano was claimed off waivers by theMilwaukee Brewers on August 3, 2021. In 1 inning pitched for the Brewers, Romano gave up 3 runs. On August 10, 2021, Romano was designated for assignment by the Brewers.[20] On August 13, Romano elected free agency.[21]
On August 14, 2021, Romano signed a minor league contract to return to theNew York Yankees. He was assigned to Triple-A Scranton.[22] The Yankees selected his contract on September 8, and he made 1 appearance, getting 2 outs while giving up 1 run. On September 10, the Yankees designated Romano for assignment.[23] On September 13, Romano cleared waivers, but rejected his outright assignment, making him a free agent.[24] The next day, Romano re-signed a major league contract with the Yankees.[25] Romano once again only made 1 appearance for the Yankees, getting 1 out and giving up 1 run. After being injured and placed on the 10-day IL, the Yankees released Romano on September 20.[26]
On March 22, 2022, Romano signed a minor league contract with theSeattle Mariners.[27] On April 4, Romano retired from professional baseball.[28]
On April 12, 2023, Romano came out of retirement to sign with theGastonia Honey Hunters of theAtlantic League of Professional Baseball.[29] In 28 games (15 starts), he logged a 4.91 ERA with 75 strikeouts across84+1⁄3 innings pitched. Romano became a free agent following the season.
On April 26, 2024, Romano signed a minor league contract with theBoston Red Sox.[30] In 15 games for the Triple–AWorcester Red Sox, he struggled to a 9.24 ERA with 15 strikeouts across25+1⁄3 innings pitched. Romano was released by the Red Sox organization on July 13.[31]
On July 26, 2024, Romano signed with theLong Island Ducks of theAtlantic League of Professional Baseball.[32] In 8 games (6 starts) for Long Island, he compiled a 2–1 record and 4.72 ERA with 25 strikeouts across34+1⁄3 innings pitched. Romano became a free agent following the season.
On March 5, 2025, Romano signed with theGuerreros de Oaxaca of theMexican League.[33] In eight starts for Oaxaca, he struggled to a 1-4 record and 6.89 ERA with 14 strikeouts across31+1⁄3 innings pitched. Romano was released by the Guerreros on July 3.
On July 15, 2025, Romano signed with theLong Island Ducks of theAtlantic League of Professional Baseball.[34]
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