Ryan Minor

Ryan Minor was a professional baseball player born in 1974, who enjoyed a brief career in Major League Baseball from 1998 to 2001. Primarily a position player, Minor played a total of 142 games during his time in the league. Known for his versatility on the field, he experienced various roles on the roster, contributing to teams such as the Baltimore Orioles. Throughout his career, Minor recorded 56 hits, including 5 home runs, and drove in 27 runs, finishing with a batting average of .177. He also showcased his speed with 1 stolen base. While his offensive numbers may not have placed him among the elite, Minor's perseverance and dedication exemplified the spirit of players from the late 1990s and early 2000s, a period marked by a shift in the game as it began to embrace modern training and analytics. After retiring on October 7, 2001, he remained a part of baseball history, remembered for his contributions and the challenges he faced in a highly competitive era.