Ken Ryan
Born: 10/24/1968 in Pawtucket, RI, USA
MLB Debut: 1992-08-31 | Final Game: 1999-05-15
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Kenneth Frederick Ryan
Biography
Ken Ryan, born in 1968, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1992 to 1999. Known for his effective pitching style and durability on the mound, Ryan made a significant impact during his tenure in Major League Baseball. He finished his career with a record of 14-16 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.91. Over the course of his career, he recorded 225 strikeouts and notched 30 saves, showcasing his versatility as both a starter and a reliever.
Ryan's time in the league came during a period characterized by offensive prowess and a changing landscape in baseball strategy. His ability to manage games and close out innings made him a valuable asset to his teams. Though his win-loss record may not fully encapsulate his contributions, Ryan's consistent performance and competitive spirit left an enduring mark on the teams he played for, contributing to the evolution of pitching roles in the late 1990s.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 16 | 240 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 285.7 | 266 | 124 | 21 | 164 | 225 | 3.91 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | BOS | AL | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7.0 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6.43 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | BOS | AL | 7 | 2 | 47 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 50.0 | 43 | 20 | 29 | 49 | 3.60 | 912.1 |
| 1994 | BOS | AL | 2 | 3 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 48.0 | 46 | 13 | 17 | 32 | 2.44 | 1597.4 |
| 1995 | BOS | AL | 0 | 4 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 32.7 | 34 | 18 | 24 | 34 | 4.96 | -376.8 |
| 1996 | PHI | NL | 3 | 5 | 62 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 89.0 | 71 | 24 | 45 | 70 | 2.43 | 1988.3 |
| 1997 | PHI | NL | 1 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20.7 | 31 | 22 | 13 | 10 | 9.58 | -1595.3 |
| 1998 | PHI | NL | 0 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22.7 | 21 | 11 | 20 | 16 | 4.37 | -369.3 |
| 1999 | PHI | NL | 1 | 2 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.7 | 16 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 6.32 | -409.6 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 240 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.125 | 0.125 | 0.125 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | BOS | AL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | BOS | AL | 47 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | BOS | AL | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | BOS | AL | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | PHI | NL | 62 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | PHI | NL | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | PHI | NL | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | PHI | NL | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 240 | 1 | 21 | 32 | 2 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | BOS | P | 7 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | BOS | P | 47 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | BOS | P | 42 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | BOS | P | 28 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 | PHI | P | 62 | 0 | 8 | 10 | 0 | 3 |
| 1997 | PHI | P | 22 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | PHI | P | 17 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | PHI | P | 15 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 240 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | PHI | NL | $600,000 |
| 1998 | PHI | NL | $990,000 |
| 1997 | PHI | NL | $900,000 |
| 1996 | PHI | NL | $272,500 |
| 1995 | BOS | AL | $272,500 |
| 1994 | BOS | AL | $180,000 |
| 1993 | BOS | AL | $118,000 |
| 1992 | BOS | AL | $109,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $3,442,000 | ||