Kyle Ryan

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2⁄3 innings with 78 strikeouts. Ryan was then promoted to the Triple-AToledo Mud Hens, where he was 3–0 with a 1.64 ERA and .184 average against in five starts, allowing 21 hits and five walks in 33 innings. [3]

Ryan made his major league debut on August 30, 2014, in game two of a doubleheader against the Chicago White Sox. [4] [5] During his debut, Ryan pitched six shutout innings, allowing five hits, while walking two and recording one strikeout, in an 8–4 win. [6] Ryan pitched in five more 2014 games, all out of the Tiger bullpen, appearing in 10+1⁄3 innings total.

Ryan started the 2015 season with the Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens. On May 27, Ryan was called up on short notice to start for Alfredo Simón in a road game against the Oakland Athletics. Although he didn't arrive in time to start, he appeared in relief and was credited with a win, allowing one run in three innings. [7] [8] Ryan made 16 appearances in the 2015 season, six as a starter, and had a 2–4 record with a 4.47 ERA.

Ryan made the Tigers out of spring training in 2016, and pitched the entire season (56 games) in long and middle relief. He went 4–2 with a 3.07 ERA and 1.13 WHIP, while striking out 35 batters in 55+2⁄3 innings.

On November 2, 2017, he was removed from the 40–man roster and sent outright to Triple-A Toledo. During the 2017 season, he posted a 4.96 ERA and a 1.82 WHIP in 48 games for the Mud Hens. He elected free agency following the season on November 6. [9]

Chicago Cubs

On December 28, 2017, Ryan signed a minor league contract with the Chicago Cubs. [10] He spent the 2018 season with the Triple-A Iowa Cubs, posting a 2.86 ERA with 61 strikeouts in 66.0 innings of work.

On April 5, 2019, the Cubs called up Ryan to shake-up their struggling bullpen. In 2019, Ryan pitched in 73 games for the Cubs, registering a 4-2 record and a 3.54 ERA with 58 strikeouts in 61.0 innings of work. [11] In 15.2 innings across 18 games for the Cubs in 2020, Ryan pitched to a 5.17 ERA with 11 strikeouts. [12]

After pitching to a 3.38 ERA in 3 appearances for the Cubs in 2021, Ryan was designated for assignment on May 7, 2021. [13] He was outrighted to Triple-A Iowa on May 11. [14] On June 20, Ryan was selected to the active roster. [15] On August 12, Ryan was designated for assignment by the Cubs. [16] On August 17, Ryan refused a minor league assignment and elected to become a free agent.

St. Louis Cardinals

On November 19, 2021, Ryan signed a minor league contract with the St. Louis Cardinals. [17] On August 24, 2022, Ryan was released by the Cardinals.

Pitch Selection

Ryan is a control pitcher, featuring low walk and strikeout rates. He throws a 4-seam fastball and a sinker with similar velocities; both are in the 87-90 MPH range, topping out at about 93 MPH. He also throws a cut fastball in the mid-80s, a changeup in the low 80s, and an occasional curveball in the upper 70s. [18]

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References

  1. ↑ Beasock, Ray (August 2, 2014). "Auburndale's Kyle Ryan Called Up to Triple-A". The Ledger . Retrieved August 2, 2014.
  2. ↑ Pora, Chuck (March 16, 2014). "SeaWolves training camp notebook: Tigers could start No. 2 prospect Travis in Erie". Erie Times-News . Archived from the original on March 30, 2014. Retrieved March 16, 2014.
  3. ↑ Sipple, George (August 30, 2014). "Fast-learner Kyle Ryan gets call to pitch for Detroit Tigers today". Detroit Free Press . Retrieved August 30, 2014.
  4. ↑ Lowe, John (August 29, 2014). "Ryan to start Saturday in front of family". MLB. Archived from the original on September 3, 2014. Retrieved August 29, 2014.
  5. ↑ Kramer, Daniel (August 30, 2014). "Pair of hurlers to make big league debuts in nightcap". MLB . Retrieved August 30, 2014.[ dead link ]
  6. ↑ Iott, Chris (August 30, 2014). "Tigers 8, White Sox 4: Kyle Ryan throws six shutout innings for Detroit in MLB debut". MLive . Retrieved August 30, 2014.
  7. ↑ Henning, Lynn (May 27, 2015). "Ryan rises to rescue after rushed trip from Kentucky". The Detroit News . Retrieved May 27, 2015.
  8. ↑ "Tigers 3, Athletics 2". mlb.com . May 27, 2015. Retrieved May 28, 2015.
  9. ↑ "Minor League Free Agents 2017". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved June 7, 2023.
  10. ↑ "Cubs' Kyle Ryan: Signs with Cubs". CBS Sports . December 27, 2017. Retrieved December 27, 2017.
  11. ↑ "Chicago Cubs: I'm sorry, Kyle Ryan". August 5, 2019.
  12. ↑ "Kyle Ryan Among 9 Players Cubs Trim from Spring Roster". March 19, 2021.
  13. ↑ "Cubs Designate Kyle Ryan, Select Nick Martini, Place Ian Happ on 10-Day IL". May 7, 2021.
  14. ↑ "Outrighted: Farmer, Ryan". May 11, 2021.
  15. ↑ "Cubs Select Kyle Ryan, Designate Robert Stock". June 20, 2021.
  16. ↑ "Cubs Release Jake Arrieta, Designate Kyle Ryan for Assignment". August 12, 2021.
  17. ↑ "Cardinals Sign Kyle Ryan To Minor League Deal". November 19, 2021.
  18. ↑ "Kyle Ryan PitchFX at FanGraphs.com". fangraphs.com. Retrieved April 29, 2016.
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Kyle Ryan
Kyle Ryan on May 12, 2016.jpg
Ryan pitching for the Detroit Tigers in 2016
Pitcher
Born: (1991-09-25) September 25, 1991 (age 33)
Auburndale, Florida, U.S.
Batted: Left
Threw: Left
MLB debut
August 30, 2014, for the Detroit Tigers
Last MLB appearance
August 10, 2021, for the Chicago Cubs