Marlins Infielder Had Uplifting Message Day After Leaving Field in Tears Over Errors

Ryan Phillips | May 28, 2025

Miami Marlins infielder Ronny Simon reacts after hitting an RBI single against the Cincinnati Reds. / Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Ronny Simon is turning his awful game into a positive.

The Miami Marlins second baseman committed four errors in the first four innings of his team's matchup with the San Diego Padres Tuesday night. Though the official scorer later changed one error to a hit, the damage was done. Simon could be seen crying during a break in the action. On Wednesday, he offered a fresh perspective on what happened.

Simon told reporters he heard from several current and former players after the game, including two Padres, as Manny Machado, Fernando Tatis Jr. and Luis Arraez reached out to him.

His full statement is below.

After a tough game last night, Marlins second baseman Ronny Simón says that he heard from many current and former players after the game — including Manny Machado, Fernando Tatis Jr., Luis Arraez, Robinson Canó, and Luis Castillo.

Some very insightful words from Simón: pic.twitter.com/OMjG8UMCrk

— Sammy Levitt (@SammyLev) May 28, 2025

That's a great attitude for the 25-year-old to have. It's worth noting that he was the first player out on the field working out before Wednesday's game.

First guy on field for early work. He’s a joy to be around, and an absolute grinder. pic.twitter.com/QH1a5JIN5Y

— Jack McMullen (@Jack_McMullen11) May 28, 2025

The Marlins collapsed as a team on Tuesday night. They took a 6–0 lead in the top of the first inning, then allowed the Padres to mount a furious comeback. San Diego wound up winning 8–6.

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