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Yahoo
02-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Pirates claim infielder off waivers from Miami
PITTSBURGH, Pa. (WKBN) – The Pittsburgh Pirates claimed second-baseman Ronny Simon off waivers from the Miami Marlins on Monday. Simon gained national attention last week in a game against the Padres, committing multiple errors in a three-inning span. He was later seen wiping tears from his eyes and was consoled by teammates. He was designated for assignment by Miami last week. Simon, who was optioned by Triple-A Indianapolis, appeared in 19 games with the Marlins this season, posting a batting average of .234 with a pair of doubles and 5 RBI. In a corresponding roster move, right-handed pitcher Tanner Rainey was designated for assignment by Pittsburgh. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
New York Post
30-05-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
Marlins DFA infielder Ronny Simon days after three-error game
Ronny Simon's tough week just got worse. The Marlins designated the 25-year-old rookie utility player for assignment Friday afternoon. Simon made headlines for all the wrong reasons this week after he tallied three fielding errors in just four innings against the Padres on Tuesday and was spared of a fourth by the scorekeeper. 3 Simon was in tears during his tough game. @js9inningsmedia/X Simon was brought to tears in the middle of the game over his performance and wound up being replaced after the fourth inning — running off the diamond and into the clubhouse. With his emotions clearly running high, Simon received plenty of support — particularly from the Padres players. 'It happens, it's baseball,' San Diego star Fernando Tatis Jr. said after the game. 'Everyone that has won a Platinum or Gold Glove has had one of those nights. I definitely know he's a great player, he has won MVP from Winter League over there in the Dominican and I've seen him play really good baseball. I have no doubt he's going to be a really good baseball player.' Simon also said he received positive messages from Padres stars Manny Machado and Luiz Arraez, as well as Mariners pitcher Luis Castillo and former MLB star Robinson Cano. 'A lot of emotions yesterday,' Simon said the next day. 'I feel bad and sad for that one. Try to keep working hard every day, I try to go to the field and be better every day.' Miami held a 6-0 lead after just an inning against San Diego but the lead quickly dissipated, with Simon's errors majorly contributing. His first error was a throwing error to the plate which allowed a run to score. He then had a chopper go past him to score a run — it was initially ruled an error but was later changed to a hit. 3 Ronny Simon doesn't make the play on a ball hit by the Padres. Denis Poroy-Imagn Images In the fourth inning, he made back-to-back errors with a fielding error and then a throwing error. One batter later, the game was tied. The Marlins would lose the game, 8-6. Simon was just added to Miami's 40-man roster last month after signing a minor-league deal with the team in the offseason. He hit .354/.441/.521 in 15 Triple-A games, which led to his promotion to the majors. 3 Ronny Simon batted 1-for-2 in Tuesday's game with an RBI. Denis Poroy-Imagn Images In 56 plate appearances in the bigs, he slashed .234/.327/.277. He made just one fielding error in 18 games prior to his brutal outing Tuesday. Upon being designated for assignment, Simon can be claimed and added to another team's 40-man roster or he could land back in Miami's minor-league system.
Forbes
29-05-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Compassionate Leadership And The Ronny Simon Story
Positive workforce cultures recognize that we all have 'Ronny Simon' days. Sports vignettes can often provide valuable leadership lessons, whether by actions on the field, in the clubhouse or in the front office. All too often, however, those lessons are inherently negative; e.g., 'palms up' body language from team stars; coaches who lose the respect of their players; impatient owners who make rash termination decisions. Then there's the Ronny Simon story, in which his Miami Marlins teammates and coaches responded to his dreadful on-the-field miscues with a very public demonstration of sympathy, support and camaraderie. It's the most 'feel good' kind of lesson; about how leadership support, understanding and compassion in the face of individual adversity can make a difference not only to the player, but also change the internal dynamic of the team and perhaps how it is considered by its fan base. Business leaders should take note; it's a cost-free lesson. In some ways, it resembles a baseball version of 'It's A Wonderful Life'. Simon is that not ‒ uncommon commodity, the baseball vagabond. Signed at age 18, he has languished in various corners of the lower minor leagues for seven years without ever reaching he majors. The back of his baseball card resembles a road map, compiling 558 games in towns ranging from Hillsboro (where's that?), Visalia (hello, Crash Davis), Mesa, and Bowling Green to Montgomery, Durham and Jacksonville (the 'Jumbo Shrimp'). He isn't a big guy; he certainly isn't a star. He's just a guy who loves playing ball. But miracles do happen, and he was called up by the Miami Marlins on April 20, as a reserve infielder. Finally, he had reached 'The Show'. But the miracle turned into misery on the evening of May 27 in San Diego, before 40,000 Padres fans. For on that evening, second baseman Simon was charged with three errors before the end of the fourth inning (and was briefly charged with a fourth). After the last of the errors, Marlins manager Clayton McCullough humanely called a mound meeting, in which the entire infield surrounded Simon with visible demonstrations of support; backslapping, rear end patting, shoulder rapping. He was mercifully replaced at the end of the inning but left the field in tears. Yet after the game, the compassion continued. Simon was showered with support from teammates, retired Marlins stars and even members of the Padres. His response was warmly typical of an underdog: 'Just keep your head up...[D] And 'the guys' are right ‒ those things are going to happen. And they happen in every occupation, including both sports and business; to all of us. But they are, more often than not, greeted with blame, derision, ridicule and penalization rather than sensitivity, compassion and thoughtfulness. That's the 'big picture' leadership takeaway from Tuesday evening at Petco Park. As the National Association of Corporate Directors has repeatedly noted, a positive workforce culture is an important organizational asset. And 'winning' organizational cultures will often respond compassionately to Ronny Simon moments within their own workforce. Those cultures will recognize that everyone ‒from the executive suite to the probationary employee ‒ will have 'one of those days'. Almost everyone has had nightmares of garish failure when thrust upon the big stage of their own career. But winning cultures will also recognize the value in employees who, like Ronny Simon, 'just keep trying;' they're often the glue within a diverse workforce. They're examples of commitment to the mission; they provide inspirational value to those whose work desire may be lacking. That's not to suggest that individual employees shouldn't eventually be held accountable for their mistakes. There will always be situations in which seemingly harsh employment decisions must be made. Indeed, Ronny Simon's three errors contributed mightily to the Marlins' loss that night in San Diego, and he wasn't in the lineup the next day. His tenure in the majors may prove to be the veritable 'cup of coffee'. But Simon's contribution to the game, and to leadership principles in general, may ultimately read like an All-Star's statistics line. Because the Marlins' reaction sends a message to all board members, executive and managers who may be prone to 'bench' subordinates whose errors cause the company to lose the equivalent of one game in a long season. In those circumstances empathy, not ruthlessness, may sometimes be the best leadership strategy, and in so doing score one for the team.
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Marlins' Ronny Simon responds to 3-error nightmare in loss to Padres
The post Marlins' Ronny Simon responds to 3-error nightmare in loss to Padres appeared first on ClutchPoints. Miami Marlins rookie Ronny Simon endured a night no player wants to experience. In Tuesday's 8-6 loss to the San Diego Padres, the 25-year-old committed three critical errors and was visibly emotional before being pulled from the game. Advertisement Despite the errors, Simon's reaction has emerged as a powerful display of maturity and resilience. Speaking to reporters Wednesday morning after a night to reflect, Simon offered insight into his mindset — one grounded in humility and uplifted by encouragement. As reported by Jason Foster and Christina De Nicola, Simon addressed the emotional moment with clarity and perspective. 'Just keep your head up,' Simon said. 'Doesn't matter what happened, just that's the past, turn the page, and tomorrow is another day.' For a Marlins rookie thrown into the spotlight, his response speaks volumes. Simon emphasized that he's trying to enjoy the game, help his team, and learn from each experience. Teammates quickly rallied around him, offering their full support. Marlins starter Max Meyer, who was on the mound during Simon's rough fourth inning, didn't hesitate to comfort his visibly frustrated teammate. Advertisement 'I said, 'I know you're not trying to do any of that behind me… I'm not going to hold anything behind him.'' Support also came from around the league. Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. acknowledged the difficulty of Simon's night and emphasized that baseball's humbling nature is something every player experiences — and never escapes. 'Everyone who's won a Gold Glove or Platinum Glove has had one of those nights,' Tatis said. 'I definitely know he's a great player.' Manager Clayton McCullough stood behind Simon's character, saying the moment was part of growing in a tough game. That kind of MLB player support — from opponents, teammates, and coaches — is invaluable for a player still adjusting to the big leagues. Simon didn't appear in Wednesday's series finale, but the Marlins still believe in their rookie. How he handles this moment could define his early development — and so far, his attitude shows he's built to respond.
New York Times
28-05-2025
- General
- New York Times
Marlins' Ronny Simon grateful for support after teary, 3-error game: ‘I just try to keep working hard'
SAN DIEGO — Until Tuesday night, Ronny Simon was a relatively anonymous second baseman who had traveled a winding road in professional baseball. He signed with the Chicago Cubs for $10,000 in 2018, was traded twice in the span of a year, signed a minor-league contract in November, and last month, reached the majors with the Miami Marlins. Then, in his 19th big-league game, he attracted widespread attention with a disastrous defensive effort and his response to the disappointment. Advertisement After supplying an RBI single in a six-run first inning for the Marlins, Simon committed three errors over the next three innings, unintentionally helping the San Diego Padres rally to an 8-6 win at Petco Park. In the bottom of the fourth, the rookie shed tears. When the inning ended, Simon jogged off the field, out of the game and into the visiting clubhouse as teammates and coaches tried to console him. On Wednesday, Simon addressed the worst performance of his young career. It prompted a wave of encouragement, including a phone call from eight-time All-Star second baseman Robinson Canó and text messages from Luis Castillo, the most decorated second baseman in Marlins history. 'Right now, I feel really supported from everybody,' Simon, 25, said before the Marlins' series finale against the Padres. 'It's amazing. I know the only thing I can do is the same thing. Work hard. It doesn't matter what happened over there. Just keep your head up. Help my team. And that's going to happen in the game.' Simon's struggles began in the second inning on Tuesday. He dove for a grounder, the ball deflected off his glove for an RBI single, and after he retrieved it, he made an errant throw toward home plate, allowing another run to score. In the top of the third, Simon hit a long fly out to the warning track in center field. His misfortune continued in the bottom of the inning, as Simon whiffed on a ground ball while Padres center fielder Jackson Merrill ran in front of Simon on his way to second base. The misplay was initially ruled as another error, but the official scorer later changed it to an RBI single for Xander Bogaerts. The bottom of the fourth brought more trouble and an outpouring of emotion. Another routine grounder skipped off Simon's glove, resulting in his second error. The next batter sent another ball Simon's way. This time, instead of starting a potential double play, he flipped the ball well over second base. Advertisement Later that inning, after former Marlins infielder Luis Arráez delivered an RBI single to tie the game 6-6, Marlins manager Clayton McCullough went to the mound to chat with Simon, who was crying by then. Javier Sanoja moved from shortstop to second base to replace Simon in the fifth. 'Things just started to kind of snowball a little bit,' McCullough said after the game. 'It was tough. And (we) just thought, for us and him, just in that moment, making the change there was prudent just with kind of how things had transpired.' After a brutal sequence of defensive mistakes, Ronny Simon is out of the game in the bottom of the 5th inning — Fish On First (@FishOnFirst) May 28, 2025 The next morning, Simon expressed gratitude for the support he received from inside and outside his clubhouse. Arráez, Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. and San Diego third baseman Manny Machado had texted him, he said. Tatis publicly supported Simon after Tuesday's game, calling him a 'great player.' The two first met playing winter ball against each other in their native Dominican Republic. 'It happens. It's baseball,' Tatis said. 'Everybody who has won a Gold Glove or Platinum Glove has had one of those nights.' Machado, who has won two Gold Gloves and a Platinum Glove, had one of those nights just last week. For the first time in his career, in a loss to the Toronto Blue Jays, he committed three errors in one inning. 'I know he's the best defender at third base right now,' Simon said. 'If he made three errors, I'm just going to keep working hard, but that's going to happen again. A lot of emotion yesterday because the game is important. … I feel bad and sad for that one, but that's going to happen in the game. I just try to keep working hard every day, just going to the field and trying (to) be better every day. Advertisement 'A lot of people told me … that's in the past. Turn the page, and tomorrow is another day. Just keep shining. I'm always happy. I'm trying to help my team. I'm going to enjoy the game and have fun.' Late Tuesday, Merrill offered a similar scouting report. 'He's a funny dude. Good energy. Smiling always,' said Merrill, who played against Simon in the Arizona Fall League in 2022. 'He smashed that ball to center, too. I think he hit it, like, 106 (mph). Just an unlucky night.'
