Arizona Diamondbacks The
Arizona Diamondbacks selected Marzilli in the eighth round of the
2012 MLB draft. He began his professional career with the
Missoula Osprey of the
Rookie-level Pioneer League. The Diamondbacks invited Marzilli to
spring training in 2016. Marzilli spent 2016 with both the
Reno Aces and the
Mobile BayBears, where he hit .227 in 123 games. He became a free agent after the 2018 season.
Chicago Cubs On December 18, 2018, Marzilli signed a minor league deal with the
Chicago Cubs. He was released on March 24, 2019.
Gary SouthShore RailCats On April 19, 2019, Marzilli signed with the
Gary SouthShore RailCats of the
American Association of Independent Professional Baseball.
Arizona Diamondbacks (second stint) On July 7, 2019, Marzilli's contract was purchased by the
Arizona Diamondbacks organization. In 22 games split between the Double–A
Jackson Generals and Triple–A
Reno Aces, he slashed .123/.286/.193 with one home run and three RBI. Marzilli elected free agency following the season on November 4.
Eastern Reyes del Tigre On February 21, 2020. Marzilli signed with the
Sugar Land Skeeters of the
Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. However, the ALPB season was later canceled due to the
COVID-19 pandemic. Marzili stayed in Sugar Land and later signed on to play for the Eastern Reyes del Tigre of the
Constellation Energy League (a makeshift four-team independent league created as a result of the pandemic) for the 2020 season. He was subsequently named to the league's all-star team. ==Coaching career==