Ryder Ryan

Ryan attended North Mecklenburg High School in Huntersville, North Carolina, where he played baseball for his father, Sean.{{cite web|url=http://www.lakenormanpublications.com/herald_weekly/sports/ryan-family-energizes-north-meck-baseball/article_af39f0ba-bbb1-5240-80f5-7ac6134ad433.html|title=Ryan family energizes North Meck baseball|publisher=Lake Norman Publications|access-date=June 25, 2018}} As a junior in 2013, he hit .597 with 29 RBIs along with pitching to a 0.28 ERA in 54.2 innings.{{cite web|url=http://www.news-herald.com/sports/20170610/reliever-ryder-ryan-takes-unique-route-to-lake-county-captains-all-star-nod|title=Reliever Ryder Ryan takes unique route to Lake County Captains, All-Star nod|publisher=The News-Herald|access-date=June 25, 2018|archive-date=June 26, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180626060107/http://www.news-herald.com/sports/20170610/reliever-ryder-ryan-takes-unique-route-to-lake-county-captains-all-star-nod|url-status=dead}} He committed to play college baseball at the University of North Carolina for the North Carolina Tar Heels the summer before his senior year.{{cite web|url=http://www.lakenormanpublications.com/herald_weekly/sports/north-mecklenburg-s-ryan-commits-to-north-carolina/article_c0a95179-bf82-5969-b215-fdf81d230b2f.html|title=North Mecklenburg's Ryan commits to North Carolina|publisher=Lake Norman Publications|access-date=June 25, 2018}}{{Dead link|date=November 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} As a senior, he batted .536 with six home runs and 28 RBIs while also pitching to a 7–1 record and a 0.57 ERA.{{cite web|url=http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article9131837.html|title=All-Observer 2014: Baseball|publisher=The Charlotte Observer|access-date=June 25, 2018}}

Although Ryan was projected to be drafted as high as the third round in the 2014 Major League Baseball draft,{{cite web|url=http://www.charlotteobserver.com/latest-news/article9120896.html|title=North Meck pitcher projected to go early in MLB amateur draft|publisher=The Charlotte Observer|access-date=June 25, 2018}} he was not drafted until the 40th round by the Cleveland Indians.{{cite web|url=https://www.foxsports.com/ohio/story/indians-finish-2014-mlb-draft-060714|title=Indians finish 2014 MLB Draft|work=FOX Sports|access-date=June 25, 2018}} He did not sign and instead enrolled at North Carolina. In his freshman and sophomore years at North Carolina, Ryan appeared in only 33 games as a hitter, and only one game as a pitcher.{{cite web|url=https://247sports.com/mlb/indians/Article/2016-Cleveland-Indians-30th-Round-Pick-RHP-Ryder-Ryan-74985386/|title=Indians 30th Round Pick: RHP Ryder Ryan|website=IndiansBaseballInsider.com|access-date=December 14, 2018}}

After Ryan's sophomore year, he was drafted once again by the Indians, this time as a pitcher, in the 30th round of the 2016 Major League Baseball draft.{{cite web|url=https://chapelboro.com/sports/unc-sports/mlb-draft-closes-with-six-tar-heels-chosen|title=MLB Draft Closes with Six Tar Heels Chosen|date=June 11, 2016|website=Chapelboro.com|access-date=December 14, 2018}} He chose to sign with Cleveland rather than return to school.{{cite web|url=https://believelandball.com/2016/07/01/cleveland-indians-draft-update-all-but-one-top-pick-has-signed/|title=Cleveland Indians Draft Update: All But One Top Pick Has Signed|date=July 1, 2016|website=believelandball.com|access-date=December 14, 2018}} After signing, Ryan made his professional debut with the Arizona League Indians where he was 0–1 with a 3.86 ERA in {{fraction|18|2|3}} relief innings pitched. He began 2017 with the Lake County Captains, where he was named a Midwest League All-Star after compiling a 0.84 ERA in {{fraction|21|1|3}} innings pitched.{{cite web|url=https://www.cleveland.com/tribe/index.ssf/2017/06/ryder_ryan_lone_all-star_for_l.html|title=Ryder Ryan lone All-Star for Lake County Captains: Cleveland Indians Minor Leagues|first1=Elton|last1=Alex|last2=er|first3=The Plain|last3=Dealer|website=cleveland.com|date=9 June 2017 |access-date=December 14, 2018}}

On August 9, 2017, Ryan was traded to the New York Mets in exchange for Jay Bruce.{{cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/20297645|title=Indians trade for Mets' Bruce to bolster outfield|date=August 10, 2017|website=ESPN.com|access-date=December 14, 2018}} He finished the year with the Columbia Fireflies. In 41 relief appearances between Lake County and Columbia, he was 3–4 with a 4.14 ERA.{{cite web|url=http://www.milb.com/player/index.jsp?player_id=656924#/career/R/pitching/2018/ALL|title=Ryder Ryan Stats, Highlights, Bio|publisher=MiLB.com|access-date=June 25, 2018}} In 2018, he began the season with the St. Lucie Mets, where he was named a Florida State League All-Star after posting a 1–0 record, a 1.77 ERA, and a 0.93 WHIP over 16 relief appearances.{{cite web|url=https://www.tcpalm.com/story/sports/2018/06/05/st-lucie-places-3-relievers-fsl-south-division-all-star-team/675555002/|title=St. Lucie places 3 relievers on FSL South Division All-Star Team|first=Adam|last=MacDonald|website=Treasure Coast}} He was promoted to the Binghamton Rumble Ponies in late May.{{cite web|url=http://metsminors.net/mmn-recap-michael-alonso-push-rumble-ponies-to-extra-inning-win/|title=MMN Recap: Michael, Alonso Push Rumble Ponies to Extra Inning Win - MetsMinors.net|website=metsminors.net|date=31 May 2018|access-date=December 14, 2018}} Over 42 relief appearances between St. Lucie and Binghamton, he went 4–3 with a 3.23 ERA and a 1.06 WHIP.{{cite web|url=http://www.milb.com/player/index.jsp?player_id=656924#/career/R/pitching/2018/ALL|title=Ryder Ryan Stats, Highlights, Bio|publisher=MiLB.com|access-date=October 21, 2018}} Ryan, now ranked the Mets' #23 prospect on MLB Pipeline,{{Cite web |title=Mets Top Prospects |url=https://www.mlb.com/prospects/2019/mets |access-date=2024-04-02 |website=MLB.com |language=en}} returned to Binghamton in 2019, going 3–1 with a 3.05 ERA over {{fraction|44|1|3}} innings, striking out forty.{{cite web|url=https://www.pressconnects.com/story/sports/baseball/minors/2019/04/04/binghamton-rumble-ponies-eastern-league/3350574002/|title=Binghamton Rumble Ponies: What to know about the 2019 season|author=Staff report|website=Press & Sun-Bulletin}} He did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.{{cite web| url = https://www.mlb.com/news/2020-minor-league-baseball-season-canceled| title = 2020 Minor League Baseball season canceled| website = MLB.com}}

On December 18, 2020, Ryan was traded to the Texas Rangers as the player to be named later in the Todd Frazier trade of August 31, 2020.{{cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/rangers/press-release/press-release-texas-rangers-acquire-rhp-ryder-ryan-from-new-york-mets?t=rangers-press-releases|title=Texas Rangers acquire RHP Ryder Ryan from New York Mets to complete August 31 Todd Frazier trade|website=MLB.com|author=John Blake|date=December 18, 2020|access-date=December 18, 2020}} For the 2021 season, he was assigned to the Round Rock Express with whom he went 2–7 with a 5.60 ERA and 55 strikeouts over 45 innings pitched in relief.{{cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/rangers-set-2021-minor-league-rosters|title=Where will Rangers' top prospects begin '21?|author=Kennedi Landry|website=MLB.com|date=April 30, 2021|access-date=May 8, 2021}} He opened the 2022 season back with Round Rock.{{Cite web |date=March 31, 2022 |title=Preliminary 2022 Round Rock Express Roster Announced |url=https://www.milb.com/news/2022-preliminary-express-roster |access-date=2022-04-01 |website=MiLB.com}} Ryan fared better in the 2022 season, improving to a 3.64 ERA with 67 strikeouts in {{fraction|59|1|3}} relief innings. He elected free agency following the season on November 10, 2022.{{Cite web|title=2022-23 Minor League Free Agents For All 30 MLB Teams|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2022-23-minor-league-free-agents-for-all-30-mlb-teams/?amphtml|access-date=December 30, 2024|website=baseballamerica.com|language=en}}

On December 19, 2022, Ryan signed a minor league contract with the Seattle Mariners organization.{{Cite web|title=Mariners' Ryder Ryan: Lands with Seattle|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/mariners-ryder-ryan-lands-with-seattle/|access-date=2023-06-03|website=cbssports.com|date=21 December 2022 |language=en}} He was assigned to the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers, where he pitched in 16 games and registered a 4.58 ERA with 15 strikeouts in {{fraction|17|2|3}} innings of work. On June 3, 2023, Ryan exercised an opt-out clause in his contract and was released by the Mariners.{{Cite web|title=Ryder Ryan: Released by Mariners|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/ryder-ryan-released-by-mariners/amp/|access-date=2023-06-03|website=cbssports.com|language=en}} He re-signed with the team on a new minor league contract on June 5.{{cite web | url=https://www.milb.com/transactions/2023-06-05/p-22 | title=Transactions }} On August 3, Ryan was selected to the 40-man roster and immediately optioned back to Tacoma.{{Cite web|title=Mariners' Ryder Ryan: Selected to 40-man, optioned|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/mariners-ryder-ryan-selected-to-40-man-optioned/amp/|access-date=August 4, 2023|website=cbssports.com|language=en}} On August 8, Ryan was promoted to the major leagues for the first time.{{Cite web|title=RHP Bryan Woo hits the 15-day IL with forearm inflammation, Mariners call up RHP Ryder Ryan, DFA Matt Festa, claim RHP Ryan Jensen|url=https://www.lookoutlanding.com/platform/amp/2023/8/8/23824924/bryan-woo-15-day-il-forearm-inflammation-mariners-ryder-ryan-dfa-matt-festa-claim-ryan-jensen-cubs|access-date=August 8, 2023|website=lookoutlanding.com|date=8 August 2023 |language=en}} On August 11, Ryan pitched the 8th inning of 9–2 win over the Baltimore Orioles, with two strikeouts and a walk in his MLB debut.{{Cite web|title=Mariners game report|url=https://www.mlb.com/gameday/orioles-vs-mariners/2023/08/11/717034/final/box|access-date=August 11, 2023|website=mlb.com|language=en}} After only one appearance with the Mariners, Ryan was optioned back to Triple–A Tacoma.{{Cite web |date=2023-08-17 |title=Mariners' Ryder Ryan: Optioned to Tacoma |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/mariners-ryder-ryan-optioned-to-tacoma/ |access-date=2024-04-02 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}} On November 6, Ryan was removed from the 40–man roster and sent outright to Triple–A Tacoma, making him eligible to elect minor league free agency.{{Cite web |date=2023-11-06 |title=Mariners Outright Ryder Ryan |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2023/11/mariners-outright-ryder-ryan.html |access-date=2024-04-02 |website=MLB Trade Rumors |language=en-US}}

On December 11, 2023, Ryan signed a minor league contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates.{{cite web | url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/pirates-ryder-ryan-lands-with-bucs/ | title=Pirates' Ryder Ryan: Lands with Bucs | date=11 December 2023 }} On March 25, 2024, the Pirates announced that Ryan's contract would be selected after he made the Opening Day roster.{{Cite web|title=Following stellar springs, Henry Davis and Jared Jones will join Pirates for opening day in Miami|url=https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2024/03/25/pirates-henry-davis-jared-jones-opening-day-roster-impressive-springs/stories/202403240104|access-date=March 25, 2024|website=post-gazette.com|language=en}} He notched his first MLB win in a 7–2 victory over the Miami Marlins on March 29, going {{fraction|1|2|3}} innings with two strikeouts and stranding two runners inherited from starter Martin Perez.{{Cite web |last=Gorman |first=Kevin |date=2024-03-30 |title='Calm in a crucial spot': Pirates reliever Ryder Ryan impressive in earning 1st MLB win |url=https://triblive.com/sports/calm-in-a-crucial-spot-pirates-reliever-ryder-ryan-impressive-in-earning-1st-mlb-win/ |access-date=2024-04-02 |website=TribLIVE.com |language=en-US}} Ryan made 13 appearances for the Pirates, logging a 5.29 ERA with 16 strikeouts across 17 innings of work. He was designated for assignment by Pittsburgh on July 30.{{Cite web|title=Pirates Select Jake Woodford|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/07/pirates-select-jake-woodford.html|access-date=July 30, 2024|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}} Ryan cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple–A Indianapolis Indians on August 2.{{Cite web|title=Pirates' Ryder Ryan: Clears waivers, heads to Triple-A|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/pirates-ryder-ryan-clears-waivers-heads-to-triple-a/|access-date=August 5, 2024|website=cbssports.com|language=en}} On August 12, the Pirates selected Ryan's contract, adding him back to their active roster.{{Cite web|title=Pirates Place Marco Gonzales On 60-Day IL With Forearm Strain|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/08/pirates-to-place-marco-gonzales-on-il-with-forearm-strain.html|access-date=August 13, 2024|website=mlbtraderumors.com|language=en}} He was designated for assignment a second time on August 19.{{cite news |title=Pirates place 3B Ke'Bryan Hayes on IL with back inflammation |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/40921608/pirates-place-3b-kebryan-hayes-il-back-inflammation |access-date=August 20, 2024 |agency=Associated Press |work=ESPN.com |date=August 19, 2024}} Ryan cleared waivers and returned to Indianapolis via an outright assignment on August 21.{{Cite web|title=Pirates Outright Relief Pitcher to Triple-A|url=https://www.si.com/mlb/pirates/news/pittsburgh-pirates-outright-relief-pitcher-ryder-ryan-triple|access-date=August 26, 2024|website=si.com|language=en}} He elected free agency on October 1.https://www.milb.com/transactions/2024-10-01

On January 20, 2025, Ryan re-signed with the Pirates organization on a minor league contract.{{Cite web |last=McDonald |first=Darragh |date=2025-01-21 |title=Pirates Agree To Minor League Deals With DJ Stewart, Ryder Ryan |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/01/pirates-agree-to-minor-league-deals-with-dj-stewart-ryder-ryan.html |access-date=2025-02-16 |website=MLB Trade Rumors |language=en-US}}

On July 2, 2021, Ryan was named to the roster for the United States national baseball team for the 2020 Summer Olympics, contested in 2021 in Tokyo.{{cite news |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/us-baseball-roster-announced-for-2021-olympics |title=USA Baseball announces Olympics roster |website=MLB.com |date=July 2, 2021 |accessdate=July 2, 2021}} The team went on to win silver, falling to Japan in the gold-medal game.{{cite web |url=https://olympics.com/tokyo-2020/olympic-games/en/results/baseball-softball/results-baseball-fnl-000100-.htm |title=Baseball/Softball - United States vs Japan - Gold Medal Game Results |website=olympics.com |date=August 7, 2021 |accessdate=August 8, 2021 |archive-date=August 16, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210816171932/https://olympics.com/tokyo-2020/olympic-games/en/results/baseball-softball/results-baseball-fnl-000100-.htm |url-status=dead }} Ryan allowed no earned runs across four appearances in the tournament and earned the win in the semifinal game versus South Korea.{{Cite web |title=Ryder Ryan {{!}} USA Baseball |url=https://www.usabaseball.com/player/ryder-ryan |access-date=2024-04-02 |website=www.usabaseball.com |language=en}}

Ryan and his wife, Brynn, have one son and one daughter.{{Cite web|title=Ryder Ryan Athlete Biography|url=https://www.teamusa.org/usa-baseball/athletes/Ryder-Ryan|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210802225214/https://www.teamusa.org/usa-baseball/athletes/Ryder-Ryan|archive-date=August 2, 2021|url-status=dead}} Ryan's younger brother, River, plays for the Los Angeles Dodgers.{{cite web | last=Giles | first=Alex | title=Huntersville native representing Team USA in Tokyo Olympics | website=WBTV | date=2021-07-23 | url=https://www.wbtv.com/2021/07/23/huntersville-native-representing-team-usa-tokyo-olympics/ | access-date=2025-02-16}}

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• [https://www.usabaseball.com/player/ryder-ryan Ryder Ryan] at USA Baseball
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