Miami Marlins second baseman Ronny Simón experienced a difficult night on Tuesday, making three errors in the team’s 8-6 defeat to the San Diego Padres. The Padres overturned a 6-0 deficit to secure the win, and Simón’s mistakes contributed significantly to the momentum shift during the game.
Simón became visibly upset and left the field in tears during the fourth inning. He later shared that notable MLB players, including Manny Machado, Fernando Tatís Jr., Luis Arráez, and former stars Robinson Canó and Luis Castillo, reached out to offer their support after the match.
Detailed breakdown of Simón’s field errors
Simón’s first error occurred in the second inning when he attempted to field a ground ball from Tyler Wade but the ball slipped off his glove and rolled into foul territory. This misplay allowed a run to score. His effort to stop a second run included an errant throw to home, which failed to prevent the runner from crossing the plate.
In the fourth inning, Simón mishandled another ground ball from Wade, resulting in his second error. Shortly thereafter, his third mistake took place when he threw wildly to second base while trying to complete a force out, further compounding the team’s defensive issues.
Manager and teammates respond to Simón’s errors
Marlins manager Clayton McCullough addressed the situation after the game, noting the escalating nature of the errors.
“Things just started to kind of snowball a little bit. You know, compound effect,”
he explained, adding that a mound visit was necessary to help Simón regain composure.
“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.”
Starting pitcher Max Meyer also spoke about supporting Simón despite the rough outing, affirming,
“I said, ‘I know you’re not trying to do any of that behind me. Keep your head up, and I obviously know you always want to have my back, and I’m going to try to get yours.’ Stuff like that’s going to happen. It’s baseball at the end of the day, and I’m not going to hold anything behind him.”
Simón’s performance and outlook despite the setback
At 25 years old, the rookie second baseman is currently batting .234 with five RBIs, six runs, and a .604 OPS across 19 games this season. He contributed early in the game by recording an RBI and scoring a run in the first inning, demonstrating his offensive potential despite the defensive difficulties.
Fernando Tatís Jr. and other MLB players’ outreach to Simón highlights the camaraderie within the sport and the importance of mental resilience after challenging performances. Their support may help Simón regain confidence and improve his play as the season continues.