Jason Ryan
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1999-2000)
Jason Ryan was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1999 to 2000 for the Minnesota Twins, a span of 2 seasons. Across 24 career appearances, he went 1-5 with a 5.94 ERA and 34 strikeouts.
- 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
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1999-08-24
- Last Game
- 2000-10-01
Full name: Jason Paul 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 | MIN | AL | 1 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 40.2 | 46 | 22 | 17 | 15 | 4.87 | 4.71 (-3%) | -2074.3 |
| 2000 | MIN | AL | 0 | 1 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26.0 | 37 | 22 | 10 | 19 | 7.62 | 4.77 (-60%) | -1412.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 1 | 5 | 24 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 66.2 | 83 | 44 | 27 | 34 | 5.94 | — | -3,486 | ||
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.
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 | MIN | AL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2000 | MIN | AL | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 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 (48 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 12 | 32.0 | 43 | 26 | 12 | 23 | 7.31 |
| Away | 12 | 34.2 | 40 | 18 | 15 | 11 | 4.67 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-10-01 | MIN | DET | — | 0.1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-09-27 | MIN | CLE | — | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000-09-21 | MIN | CHW | — | 2.1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2000-08-13 | MIN | TOR | — | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000-08-10 | MIN | TBR | — | 0.2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000-08-08 | MIN | TBR | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000-08-06 | MIN | DET | — | 1.2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-07-31 | MIN | BAL | — | 1.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-07-30 | MIN | NYY | — | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000-07-23 | MIN | CLE | — | 2.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 24 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | MIN | AL | $200,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $200,000 | ||
Jason Ryan: the record in brief
According to the bio, Jason Ryan debuted on August 24, 1999 and played a final game on October 1, 2000. All of the seasons listed were played for the Minnesota Twins. The bio lists Ryan as a pitcher who batted from both sides and threw right-handed. The recorded size is 6-foot-3 and 185 pounds. Ryan was born on January 21, 1976, in Long Branch, NJ, USA. Jason Ryan was the playing name; the full given name is Jason Paul.
Ryan went 1-5 with a 5.94 ERA in 24 games, 9 of them starts. The same table counts 34 strikeouts. Against a 4.74 league ERA for the same seasons, the 5.94 mark was 25.3% worse. In 1999, one of the busiest seasons, Ryan posted a 4.87 ERA; the league figure that year was 4.71.
The one salary on file is $200,000, for 1999. Ryan's game-by-game log, linked below the splits, holds 48 games from Retrosheet.
Every defensive appearance on record for Ryan, 24 games, came at pitcher. Fielding on the mound produced 5 putouts and 5 assists against 2 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jason Ryan
- What years did Jason Ryan play?
- Jason Ryan played in Major League Baseball from 1999 to 2000.
- Was Jason Ryan a pitcher?
- Yes. Jason Ryan pitched in the major leagues, recording 1 wins and 34 strikeouts.
- What was Jason Ryan's career ERA?
- Jason Ryan finished with a 5.94 career ERA, going 1-5 with 34 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Jason Ryan have?
- Jason Ryan recorded 34 career strikeouts.
- Is Jason Ryan in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jason Ryan has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Jason Ryan play for?
- Jason Ryan played for the Minnesota Twins.