B. J. Ryan
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1999-2009)
B. J. Ryan was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1999 to 2009 for the Cincinnati Reds, the Baltimore Orioles, and the Toronto Blue Jays, a span of 11 seasons. Across 560 career appearances, he went 21-28 with a 3.37 ERA, 625 strikeouts, and 117 saves. B. J. Ryan was a 2-time All-Star. His career Pitcher PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of pitching impact — is 15346.5.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'6" / 230 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1999-07-28
- Last Game
- 2009-07-05
- Awards
- 2× All-Star
Full name: Robert Victor Ryan
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | CIN | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4.50 | — | 0.0 |
| 1999 | BAL | AL | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.1 | 9 | 6 | 12 | 28 | 2.95 | 4.71 (+37%) | 1226.2 |
| 2000 | BAL | AL | 2 | 3 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 42.2 | 36 | 28 | 31 | 41 | 5.91 | 4.77 (-24%) | -805.6 |
| 2001 | BAL | AL | 2 | 4 | 61 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 53.0 | 47 | 25 | 30 | 54 | 4.25 | 4.42 (+4%) | 164.9 |
| 2002 | BAL | AL | 2 | 1 | 67 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 57.2 | 51 | 30 | 33 | 56 | 4.68 | 4.28 (-9%) | -352.8 |
| 2003 | BAL | AL | 4 | 1 | 76 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50.1 | 42 | 19 | 27 | 63 | 3.40 | 4.40 (+23%) | 2320.4 |
| 2004 | BAL | AL | 4 | 6 | 76 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 87.0 | 64 | 22 | 35 | 122 | 2.28 | 4.46 (+49%) | 5271.2 |
| 2005 | BAL | AL | 1 | 4 | 69 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 70.1 | 54 | 19 | 26 | 100 | 2.43 | 4.29 (+43%) | 3890.2 |
| 2006 | TOR | AL | 2 | 2 | 65 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 72.1 | 42 | 11 | 20 | 86 | 1.37 | 4.53 (+70%) | 4385.0 |
| 2007 | TOR | AL | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4.1 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 12.46 | — | 0.0 |
| 2008 | TOR | AL | 2 | 4 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 58.0 | 46 | 19 | 28 | 58 | 2.95 | 4.32 (+32%) | 939.2 |
| 2009 | TOR | AL | 1 | 1 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20.2 | 22 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 6.53 | 4.32 (-51%) | -1692.2 |
| Career · 12 seasons | 21 | 28 | 560 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 117 | 536.2 | 424 | 201 | 264 | 625 | 3.37 | — | 15,346 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 560 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0 |
Career AVG .000 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OBP .000 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career SLG .000 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OPS .000 vs. league average .760 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | CIN | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1999 | BAL | AL | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2000 | BAL | AL | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2001 | BAL | AL | 61 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2002 | BAL | AL | 67 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2003 | BAL | AL | 76 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2004 | BAL | AL | 76 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2005 | BAL | AL | 69 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2006 | TOR | AL | 65 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2007 | TOR | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2008 | TOR | AL | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2009 | TOR | AL | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 12 seasons | 560 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (1120 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 282 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 278 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 282 | 285.1 | 196 | 89 | 131 | 346 | 2.81 |
| Away | 278 | 251.1 | 228 | 112 | 133 | 279 | 4.01 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-07-05 | TOR | NYY | L | 0.2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009-06-29 | TOR | TBR | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-06-27 | TOR | PHI | — | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009-06-20 | TOR | WAS | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-06-18 | TOR | PHI | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009-06-17 | TOR | PHI | — | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-06-16 | TOR | PHI | — | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-06-14 | TOR | MIA | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-06-13 | TOR | MIA | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-06-09 | TOR | TEX | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | CIN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | BAL | P | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | BAL | P | 42 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | BAL | P | 61 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 | BAL | P | 67 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 | BAL | P | 76 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 2 |
| 2004 | BAL | P | 76 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | BAL | P | 69 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| 2006 | TOR | P | 65 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 2 |
| 2007 | TOR | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | TOR | P | 60 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | TOR | P | 25 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 560 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Reliever of the Month | May |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | TOR | AL | $12,000,000 |
| 2008 | TOR | AL | $12,000,000 |
| 2007 | TOR | AL | $7,000,000 |
| 2006 | TOR | AL | $4,000,000 |
| 2005 | BAL | AL | $2,600,000 |
| 2004 | BAL | AL | $1,275,000 |
| 2003 | BAL | AL | $762,500 |
| 2002 | BAL | AL | $300,000 |
| 2001 | BAL | AL | $210,000 |
| 2000 | BAL | AL | $204,000 |
| 1999 | BAL | AL | $200,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $40,551,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centenary College of Louisiana | Shreveport | LA | 1995, 1996 |
| University of Louisiana at Lafayette | Lafayette | LA | 1997, 1998 |
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B. J. Ryan: the record in brief
According to the bio, B. J. Ryan debuted on July 28, 1999 and played a final game on July 5, 2009. Club by club, the record runs the Cincinnati Reds (1999), the Baltimore Orioles (1999 through 2005), and the Toronto Blue Jays (2006 through 2009). Ryan is listed as a pitcher at 6 feet, 6 inches and 230 pounds. Ryan both batted and threw left-handed, per the bio block. Ryan was born on December 28, 1975, in Bossier City, LA, USA. Ryan's full given name, per the bio, is Robert Victor Ryan.
Ryan went 21-28 with a 3.37 ERA in 560 games, 0 of them starts. Also on Ryan's record: 625 strikeouts and 117 saves. That 3.37 ERA compares with a 4.45 league average across the same seasons, 24.3% better. Ryan struck out 122 batters in 2004, a career high. The most saves in one season was 38, in 2006. 2006 was Ryan's sharpest full season, a 1.37 ERA against the league's 4.53.
Frequently Asked Questions about B. J. Ryan
- What years did B. J. Ryan play?
- B. J. Ryan played in Major League Baseball from 1999 to 2009.
- Was B. J. Ryan a pitcher?
- Yes. B. J. Ryan pitched in the major leagues, recording 21 wins and 625 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did B. J. Ryan hit?
- B. J. Ryan hit 0 career home runs.
- What was B. J. Ryan's career batting average?
- B. J. Ryan batted .000 over his career, with 0 hits in 2 at bats.
- What was B. J. Ryan's career ERA?
- B. J. Ryan finished with a 3.37 career ERA, going 21-28 with 625 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did B. J. Ryan have?
- B. J. Ryan recorded 625 career strikeouts.