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Ron Diorio

Ron Diorio is a former professional baseball player from the United States. Born on July 30, 1945, in Waterbury, Connecticut, Diorio was a right-handed pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB).

Amateur and Minor League Career:

Before joining the MLB, Diorio played baseball at Wilby High School in Waterbury, Connecticut. Following his high school career, he played at Parsons College in Fairfield, Iowa. In 1964, Diorio was signed by the Philadelphia Phillies as an amateur free agent.

Diorio spent several years in the Phillies' minor league system, honing his skills as a pitcher. During this time, he played for various teams, including the Huron Phillies, Bakersfield Bears, and Reading Phillies.

Major League Career:

Ron Diorio made his MLB debut with the Philadelphia Phillies on April 11, 1973. He played in the MLB for two seasons (1973 and 1974) as a relief pitcher. In his MLB career, Diorio appeared in 33 games, pitching a total of 56 innings. He recorded a win-loss record of 1-2, with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.70 and 36 strikeouts.

Post-Baseball Career:
Information about Ron Diorio's life and career after his retirement from professional baseball is limited. However, his contributions as a pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies during the 1970s remain a part of the team's history.

Although Ron Diorio's MLB career was relatively brief, he is remembered as a talented pitcher who made it to the highest level of professional baseball.

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