Rusty Ryal
Left Fielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2009-2010)
Rusty Ryal was a left fielder who played in Major League Baseball from 2009 to 2010 for the Arizona Diamondbacks, a span of 2 seasons. In 134 career games, he hit .263 with 70 hits, 6 home runs, and 20 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Left Fielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 200 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2009-08-10
- Last Game
- 2010-10-03
Full name: Rusty Allen Ryal
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 134 | 266 | 30 | 70 | 13 | 3 | 6 | 20 | 0 | 14 | 88 | .263 | .318 | .402 | .721 | -76 |
Career AVG .263 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .318 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .402 vs. league average .410 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .721 vs. league average .740 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
Click a stat to plot it across every season.
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | ARI | NL | 30 | 59 | 11 | 16 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 6 | 21 | .271 | .262 (+3%) | .332 (+6%) | .417 (+42%) | .750 (+26%) | 237.5 |
| 2010 | ARI | NL | 104 | 207 | 19 | 54 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 8 | 67 | .261 | .257 (+1%) | .325 (-5%) | .402 (-14%) | .728 (-10%) | -313.3 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 134 | 266 | 30 | 70 | 13 | 3 | 6 | 20 | 0 | 14 | 88 | .263 | — | — | — | — | -76 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (134 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 68 | 117 | 16 | 34 | 3 | 7 | .291 |
| Away | 66 | 149 | 14 | 36 | 3 | 13 | .242 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-10-03 | AZ | LAD | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2010-09-30 | AZ | SFG | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010-09-29 | AZ | SFG | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-09-24 | AZ | LAD | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2010-09-18 | AZ | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010-09-17 | AZ | PIT | L | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-09-15 | AZ | CIN | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2010-09-14 | AZ | CIN | W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010-09-13 | AZ | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010-09-10 | AZ | COL | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 34 |
| Second Base | 13 |
| Third Base | 8 |
| Left Field | 36 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | ARI | NL | $401,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $401,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma State University | Stillwater | OK | 2004, 2005 |
Rusty Ryal: the record in brief
The profile opens with Rusty Ryal's first major league game on August 10, 2009; the last one listed came on October 3, 2010. The team column never changes: it is the Arizona Diamondbacks from 2009 to 2010. Born on March 16, 1983, in Ponca City, OK, USA, Ryal is listed as a left fielder and threw and hit right-handed. Size on record: 6 feet, 2 inches and 200 pounds. Ryal's full given name, per the bio, is Rusty Allen Ryal.
Ryal's career batting table shows 134 games, 266 at bats and 70 hits, a .263 average, adding 6 homers and 20 runs batted in. Ryal got on base at a .318 rate and slugged .402 (.721 OPS). The .263 career average is close to the .260 the league hit across the same seasons. 2010 produced Ryal's most hits, 54 of them for the Arizona Diamondbacks. In 2010, a season of regular play, Ryal hit .261 while the league hit .257.
Frequently Asked Questions about Rusty Ryal
- What years did Rusty Ryal play?
- Rusty Ryal played in Major League Baseball from 2009 to 2010.
- Was Rusty Ryal a pitcher?
- No. Rusty Ryal was a position player (Left Fielder).
- How many home runs did Rusty Ryal hit?
- Rusty Ryal hit 6 career home runs with 70 hits.
- What was Rusty Ryal's career batting average?
- Rusty Ryal batted .263 over his career, with 70 hits in 266 at bats.
- How many RBI did Rusty Ryal have?
- Rusty Ryal drove in 20 runs in his career.
- Is Rusty Ryal in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Rusty Ryal has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.