# Josh Romanski

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{{Short description|American baseball player (born 1986)}}
{{Infobox MLB player
| name        = Josh Romanski
| image       = Josh Romanski (2451507654).jpg
| caption     = Romanski with [San Diego](/source/San_Diego_Toreros_baseball) in 2008
| team        = 
| number      = 
| position    = [Outfielder](/source/Outfielder)
| birth_date  = {{birth date and age|1986|10|18}}
| birth_place = [Corona, California](/source/Corona%2C_California), U.S.
| bats        = Left
| throws      = Left
|medaltemplates=
{{MedalSport|Men's [baseball](/source/baseball)}}
{{Medal|Country|{{bb|USA}}}}
{{MedalCompetition|[Pan American Games](/source/Baseball_at_the_Pan_American_Games)}}
{{MedalSilver| [2007 Rio de Janeiro](/source/Baseball_at_the_2007_Pan_American_Games) | [Team](/source/United_States_national_baseball_team)}}
}}
'''Joshua Michael Romanski''' (born October 18, 1986) is an American former professional [baseball](/source/baseball) [outfielder](/source/outfielder) and left-handed [pitcher](/source/pitcher). Prior to beginning his professional career, Romanski attended the [University of San Diego](/source/University_of_San_Diego).

==Amateur career==
Romanski was drafted by the [San Diego Padres](/source/San_Diego_Padres) in the 15th round of the [2005 Major League Baseball draft](/source/2005_Major_League_Baseball_draft). Though Romanski and the Padres negotiated towards the signing deadline, the two parties could not reach an agreement, and Romanski enrolled at the [University of San Diego](/source/University_of_San_Diego).<ref name=signon>{{cite news|url=http://www.signonsandiego.com/sports/usd/20070601-9999-1s1usdbase.html|title=Versatile Josh Romanski has paid off twice for Toreros|first=Kirk|last=Kenney|newspaper=[San Diego Union-Tribune](/source/San_Diego_Union-Tribune)|date=June 1, 2007|accessdate=November 27, 2011}}</ref> Playing for the [San Diego Toreros baseball](/source/San_Diego_Toreros_baseball) team in the [West Coast Conference](/source/West_Coast_Conference) (WCC), Romanski established himself as a two-way threat, as a [pitcher](/source/pitcher) and [outfielder](/source/outfielder).<ref name=signon/> ''[Collegiate Baseball](/source/Collegiate_Baseball)'' named him a Freshman All-American and he won the WCC Freshman of the Year Award.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://usdtoreros.cstv.com/sports/m-basebl/mtt/romanski_josh00.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060614070600/http://usdtoreros.cstv.com/sports/m-basebl/mtt/romanski_josh00.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=June 14, 2006 |title=Josh Romanski |publisher=[CBS College Sports Network](/source/CBS_College_Sports_Network) |work=CSTV.com |accessdate=November 28, 2011}}</ref>

As a sophomore, Romanski was named a second-team All-American and first-team All-WCC.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cstv.com/sports/m-basebl/stories/012908aau.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304075522/http://www.cstv.com/sports/m-basebl/stories/012908aau.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=March 4, 2016 |title=2008 Season Outlook |publisher=CBS College Sports Network |work=CSTV.com |date=January 29, 2008 |accessdate=November 27, 2011}}</ref> That summer, he played in the [2007 Pan American Games](/source/Baseball_at_the_2007_Pan_American_Games) and [2007 World Port Tournament](/source/2007_World_Port_Tournament) with Toreros teammate [Brian Matusz](/source/Brian_Matusz).<ref name=signon/> In his junior year, Romanski hit .324 and was 9–1 with a 4.00 ERA. He was first-team All-WCC and threw a no-hitter against the [Harvard Crimson baseball](/source/Harvard_Crimson_baseball) team. ''[Baseball America](/source/Baseball_America)'' and ''[Louisville Slugger](/source/Louisville_Slugger)'' named him a third-team All-American.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cstv.com/sports/m-basebl/stories/061208abd.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080613204838/http://www.cstv.com/sports/m-basebl/stories/061208abd.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=June 13, 2008 |title=Romanski and Matusz named All-Americans by Baseball America |publisher=CBS College Sports Network |work=CSTV.com |date=June 12, 2008 |accessdate=November 28, 2011}}</ref>

==Professional career==
===Milwaukee Brewers===
The [Milwaukee Brewers](/source/Milwaukee_Brewers) drafted Romanski in the fourth round (128th overall) of the [2008 Major League Baseball draft](/source/2008_Major_League_Baseball_draft).<ref name=nj.com>{{cite news|url=http://www.nj.com/thunder/index.ssf/2011/08/post_38.html|title=Trenton Thunder pitcher Josh Romanski reflects on his mother's 15-year battle with breast cancer|newspaper=[The Star-Ledger](/source/The_Star-Ledger)|date=August 10, 2011|first=John|last=Nalbone|accessdate=November 27, 2011}}</ref> After playing in four games for the [Helena Brewers](/source/Helena_Brewers) of the [Rookie Advanced](/source/Rookie_Advanced) [Pioneer League](/source/Pioneer_League_(baseball)) in 2008, Romanski missed the 2009 season with an arm injury that required [Tommy John surgery](/source/ulnar_collateral_ligament_reconstruction).<ref name=nj.com/>

===New York Yankees===
The Brewers released Romanski, and he signed with the [New York Yankees](/source/New_York_Yankees) as a minor league free agent on May 28, 2010.<ref name=nj.com/>

Romanski pitched for the [Charleston RiverDogs](/source/Charleston_RiverDogs) of the Single-A [South Atlantic League](/source/South_Atlantic_League) and [Tampa Yankees](/source/Tampa_Yankees) of the High-A [Florida State League](/source/Florida_State_League) in 2010. Romanski began the 2011 season with Tampa, but was promoted to the [Trenton Thunder](/source/Trenton_Thunder) of the Double-A [Eastern League](/source/Eastern_League_(1938%E2%80%932020)), where he was used as a [relief pitcher](/source/relief_pitcher). With Trenton and Tampa, Romanski posted a 7–6 record and 2.97 ERA with 83 strikeouts over 106 innings of work.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Josh Romanski, A Pitcher Turned Hitter, Finds Baseball Fun Again|url=https://amp.foxsports.com/stories/other/josh-romanski-a-pitcher-turned-hitter-finds-baseball-fun-again|access-date=January 9, 2026|website=amp.foxsports.com|language=en}}</ref>

Romanski split the 2012 season between Trenton and the Low-A [Staten Island Yankees](/source/Staten_Island_Yankees), accumulating a 1–2 record and 4.00 ERA with 28 strikeouts in 36 innings pitched across 17 appearances (three starts).<ref>{{Cite web|title=Josh Romanski - Stats - Batting|url=https://www.fangraphs.com/players/joshua-romanski/sa454528/stats/pitching|access-date=January 9, 2026|website=fangraphs.com|language=en}}</ref> He began the 2013 season with Trenton, logging a 2–0 record and 2.00 ERA with 11 strikeouts in six games. Following a promotion to the Triple-A [Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders](/source/Scranton%2FWilkes-Barre_RailRiders), Romanski allowed five runs on four hits in one inning, which was his only appearance for the affiliate.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Josh Romanski Stats & Scouting Report|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/players/607544-josh-romanski/stats/|access-date=January 9, 2026|website=baseballamerica.com|language=en}}</ref>

===Chicago White Sox===
During the 2013 season, Romanski was traded to the [Chicago White Sox](/source/Chicago_White_Sox). In 15 appearances for the Double-A [Birmingham Barons](/source/Birmingham_Barons), he compiled a 1–1 record and 6.26 ERA with 20 strikeouts over 23 innings of work. Romanski was released by the White Sox organization on August 19, 2013.

===Gary SouthShore RailCats===
Romanski converted to an [outfielder](/source/outfielder) and spent the 2014 season in independent ball, in the [American Association of Professional Baseball](/source/American_Association_of_Professional_Baseball) with the [Gary SouthShore RailCats](/source/Gary_SouthShore_RailCats).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=romans001jos|title=Josh Romanski Minor, Winter & Independent Leagues Statistics & History {{!}} Baseball-Reference.com|website=Baseball-Reference.com|language=en|access-date=2017-04-16}}</ref> In 96 appearances for the RailCats, Romanski slashed .311/.364/.437 with seven home runs, 60 RBI, and 11 stolen bases.

===Mitsubishi===
Romanski spent the 2015 season playing for Mitsubishi of the [Japanese Industrial League](/source/Japanese_Industrial_League).<ref>{{Cite web|title=Winnipeg Goldeyes sign outfielder from Japan league|url=https://globalnews.ca/news/2370860/winnipeg-goldeyes-sign-outfielder-from-japan-league/|access-date=January 9, 2026|website=globalnews.ca|language=en}}</ref>

===Winnipeg Goldeyes===
On November 30, 2015, Romanski signed with the [Winnipeg Goldeyes](/source/Winnipeg_Goldeyes) of the [American Association of Professional Baseball](/source/American_Association_of_Professional_Baseball).<ref>{{Cite web|title=Goldeyes Add Versatile Romanski|url=https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/goldeyes-add-versatile-romanski/n-5075504|access-date=January 9, 2026|website=oursportscentral.com|language=en}}</ref> He made 91 appearances for the Goldeyes in 2016, batting .305/.409/.473 with nine home runs, 64 RBI, and seven stolen bases.

Romanski signed a minor league contract with the [Minnesota Twins](/source/Minnesota_Twins) in the 2017 offseason, but was released prior to the beginning of the 2017 season. He re-signed with the [Winnipeg Goldeyes](/source/Winnipeg_Goldeyes) for the season, batting .324 with 11 home runs and 81 RBI in 98 games as he helped the team win its second consecutive championship and was named league MVP.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Goldeyes' Romanski Named Player Of The Year|url=https://aabaseball.com/goldeyes-romanski-named-player-of-the-year/|access-date=January 9, 2026|website=aabaseball.com|language=en}}</ref>

===Pericos de Puebla===
On March 22, 2018, Romanski signed with the [Pericos de Puebla](/source/Pericos_de_Puebla) of the [Mexican League](/source/Mexican_Baseball_League). In 27 appearances for Puebla, he batted .226/.344/.358 with two home runs, 10 RBI, and one stolen base. Romanski was released by the Pericos on May 1.

===Winnipeg Goldeyes (second stint)===
Romanski later re-signed with the [Winnipeg Goldeyes](/source/Winnipeg_Goldeyes) on June 22, 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Goldeyes land 2017 MVP Romanski|url=https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/2018/06/22/goldeyes-land2017-mvp-romanski|access-date=January 9, 2026|website=winnipegfreepress.com|language=en}}</ref> He made 69 appearances for the Goldeyes, batting .313/.373/.399 with four home runs, 30 RBI, and two stolen bases.

Romanski made 33 appearances for Winnipeg in 2019, slashing .266/.336/.305 with eight RBI and five stolen bases. Romanski was released by the Goldeyes on June 24, 2019.

===St. Paul Saints===
On July 19, 2019, Romanski signed with the [St. Paul Saints](/source/St._Paul_Saints) of the [American Association of Independent Professional Baseball](/source/American_Association_of_Independent_Professional_Baseball).<ref>{{Cite web|title=Making A Splash, Saints Sign Former League MVP, Outfielder Josh Romanski, Pitcher Benji Waite|url=https://www.independentbaseball.net/news/american-association-news/making-a-splash-saints-sign-former-league-mvp-outfielder-josh-romanski-pitcher-benji-waite/|access-date=January 9, 2026|website=independentbaseball.net|language=en}}</ref> In eight appearances for St. Paul, he went 6-for-30 (.200) with two RBI and two walks. Romanski was released by the Saints on July 29.

==Personal==
The same day he was drafted by the Brewers, Romanski's mother was diagnosed with [breast cancer](/source/breast_cancer).<ref name=nj.com/> His younger brother Jake is a catcher in the Boston Red Sox organization.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://m.facebook.com/NextLevelBasball/posts/1841049802800317|title=Next Level Baseball|website=m.facebook.com|access-date=2017-04-16}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20060614070600/http://usdtoreros.cstv.com/sports/m-basebl/mtt/romanski_josh00.html USD Toreros Biography – Josh Romanski]

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