Patrick Ruotolo

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48+13 innings struck out 69 batters. [8] He was assigned to the High–ASan Jose Giants at the start of 2018 and had a 1.47 ERA over 14 appearances before being promoted to the Double-ARichmond Flying Squirrels. [9] Later in the season Ruotolo tore the ulnar collateral ligament in his pitching elbow, requiring him to undergo Tommy John surgery.

He returned late in the 2019 season and pitched for the Arizona League Giants before being promoted to San Jose. [10] Between the two teams, Ruotolo was 1–0 with three saves and an 0.95 ERA, as in 19 innings he struck out 24 batters. [1] He did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic. [11] Ruotolo returned to Richmond in 2021 and went 3–1 with 11 saves and a 2.68 ERA in 37 innings in which he struck out 50 batters over 39 appearances. [12]

In 2022, pitching primarily for the Triple–A Sacramento River Cats, Ruotolo was 2–4 with three saves and a 6.49 ERA over 34+23 innings in which he struck out 49 batters in 29 relief appearances. [13] He was released by the Giants organization on August 7, 2022. [14]

Washington Nationals

On July 1, 2023, Ruotolo signed a minor league contract with the Washington Nationals organization. [15] He made 21 appearances for the Double–A Harrisburg Senators, registering a 5.08 ERA with 30 strikeouts across 28+13 innings pitched. Ruotolo elected free agency following the season on November 6. [16]

References

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  6. "Patrick Ruotolo's Success Is Truly Freakish". Baseball America . June 6, 2018. Retrieved April 20, 2022.
  7. "Peabody's Ruotolo taking Giant steps forward in first full pro baseball season". The Salem News . August 17, 2017. Retrieved April 20, 2022.
  8. "Former UConn Closer Patrick Ruotolo Moving Quickly In Giants Farm System". Hartford Courant . June 27, 2018. Retrieved April 20, 2022.
  9. "Flying Squirrels' Patrick Ruotolo was inspired by former Giant Tim Lincecum". Richmond Times-Dispatch . May 31, 2018. Retrieved April 20, 2022.
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  11. "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
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  14. https://twitter.com/BaseballJeff1/status/1556367667128197120
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  16. "2023 MiLB Free Agents". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
Patrick Ruotolo
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1995-01-16) January 16, 1995 (age 30)
Beverly, Massachusetts, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right