Kyle Ryan

Kyle Ryan (born September 25, 1991) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the Detroit Tigers.

Kyle Ryan
Ryan pitching for the Detroit Tigers in 2016
Chicago Cubs – No. 56
Pitcher
Born: (1991-09-25) September 25, 1991
Auburndale, Florida
Bats: Left Throws: Left
MLB debut
August 30, 2014, for the Detroit Tigers
MLB statistics
(through September 24, 2020)
Win–loss record13-8
Earned run average3.87
Strikeouts139
Teams

Career

Detroit Tigers

Ryan was drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the 12th round of the 2010 Major League Baseball draft out of Auburndale High School in Auburndale, Florida.[1] After spending a year with the Tigers' rookie-level squad, Ryan played with the West Michigan Whitecaps for 2011 and 2012.

Ryan pitching for the Lakeland Flying Tigers in 2013

Ryan spent all of the 2013 season with the high Class-A Lakeland Flying Tigers, where he was 12–7 with a 3.17 earned run average (ERA) and 1.19 WHIP in 142 innings.[2] Ryan began the 2014 season with the Double-A Erie SeaWolves, where he was 7–10 with a 4.55 ERA in 21 starts. He allowed 140 hits and 32 walks in 126 ​2⁄3 innings with 78 strikeouts. Ryan was then promoted to the Triple-A Toledo 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 outrighted to the Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens. During the 2017 season, he posted a 4.96 ERA and a 1.82 WHIP in 48 games with the Mud Hens. He elected free agency on November 6, 2017.

Chicago Cubs

On December 28, 2017, Ryan signed a minor league contract with the Chicago Cubs.[9] On April 5, 2019 the Cubs called up Ryan to shake-up their struggling bullpen.

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.[10]

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. 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.
  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. "Cubs' Kyle Ryan: Signs with Cubs". CBS Sports. December 27, 2017. Retrieved December 27, 2017.
  10. "Kyle Ryan PitchFX at FanGraphs.com". fangraphs.com. Retrieved April 29, 2016.
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