Sugar Ray Marimón


Sugar Ray Marimón is a Colombian former professional baseball pitcher. He has played for the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball.

Career

Kansas City Royals

Marimón signed with Kansas City Royals' scout Mike Toomey for approximately $25,000 and played in the organization from 2007 to 2014.

Atlanta Braves

Prior to the 2015 season he signed a minor league deal with the Atlanta Braves. Marimón was invited to spring training, but did not make the opening day roster.
Marimón was called up to the majors for the first time on April 13, 2015. He debuted the next day, throwing four innings against the Miami Marlins in relief of Trevor Cahill.

KT Wiz

He signed with the KBO's KT Wiz in November 2015. He was released on July 10, 2016. Marimón represented Colombia at the 2017 World Baseball Classic.

Personal

Marimón is the second cousin of pitcher Julio Teherán. Both played for Atlanta Braves during the 2015 MLB season.