Lombardozzi spent 2009 with the Single–A Hagerstown Suns and recorded a .296 batting average with three home runs,58 runs batted in (RBI),and 16 stolen bases in 126 games. Prior to the 2010 season,Lombardozzi was ranked as the Nationals' 15th best prospect.[4] He split the season between the High–A Potomac Nationals and Double–A Harrisburg Senators,hitting .293 with six home runs,49 RBI,35 doubles,11 triples,and 24 stolen bases in 137 games.[5] After reporting back to Harrisburg to start the 2011 season,Lombardozzi earned a promotion to the Triple-ASyracuse Chiefs after hitting .309 in 65 games. He was called up to the ajor leagues for the first time on September 6,2011.[6]
Lombardozzi made the Nationals' Opening Day roster for the 2012 season after a productive spring.[7] His productivity continued into the regular season with a .333 batting average as a semi-regular through May 20. On June 4,2013 he hit his first career walk-off,a sacrifice fly in a 3–2 victory over the Mets.[8]
On March 24,2014,before playing in a regular–season game with the Tigers,Lombardozzi was traded to the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for Alex Gonzalez.[10] On March 29,it was announced that Lombardozzi had made the Opening Day roster for the Orioles. He was optioned to the Triple–A Norfolk Tides on May 1 when Manny Machado returned from the disabled list.[11] In 20 games for Baltimore,Lombardozzi slashed .288/.297/.329 with two RBI and one stolen base. On December 8,Lombardozzi was removed from the 40–man roster and sent outright to Norfolk.[12]
Pittsburgh Pirates
Lombardozzi was acquired by the Pittsburgh Pirates on February 3,2015. On May 6,the Pirates selected Lombardozzi's contract,adding him to their active roster.[13] In 12 games for Pittsburgh,he went 0–for–10 with 1 walk. Lombardozzi was designated for assignment following the acquisition of Aramis Ramírez on July 23.[14] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple–A Indianapolis Indians on July 29.[15] Lombardozzi elected free agency on October 5.
Southern Maryland Blue Crabs
On October 26,2015,the Chicago White Sox signed Lombardozzi to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training. He was released by the White Sox on March 31,2016.[16]
On June 7,2016,Lombardozzi signed a minor league contract with the Washington Nationals organization. He was assigned to the Triple–ASyracuse Chiefs,[17] where he hit .253/.299/.293 with seven RBI and three stolen bases across 62 appearances. Lombardozzi elected free agency following the season on November 7.[18]
Miami Marlins
On February 28,2017,Lombardozzi signed a minor league contract with the Miami Marlins.[19] On May 10,the Marlins selected Lombardozzi's contract,adding him to their active roster.[20] In 2 games for Miami,he went 0–for–8. Lombardozzi was designated for assignment following the acquisition of Christian Colón on May 16.[21] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple–A New Orleans Zephyrs on May 19.[22] Lombardozzi elected free agency on October 2.
Oakland Athletics
On January 8,2018,Lombardozzi signed a minor league contract with the Oakland Athletics. In 120 games for the Triple–A Nashville Sounds,he batted .243/.323/.301 with one home run and 42 RBI. Lombardozzi elected free agency following the season on November 2.[23]
Long Island Ducks
On March 28,2019,Lombardozzi signed a deal with the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[24] In 74 games for Long Island,he batted .262/.346/.346 with two home runs,33 RBI,and four stolen bases. Lombardozzi became a free agent following the season,but later re-signed with the Ducks for the 2020 season. He did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the Atlantic League season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[25]
In 2021,Lombardozzi hit .329 with 83 RBI,20 stolen bases,and a league-leading 90 walks.[26] He was named the Atlantic League Player of the Year following the season.[27] He became a free agent following the season.
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