Rob Ryan
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1999-2001)
Rob Ryan was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1999 to 2001 for the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Athletics, a span of 3 seasons. In 55 career games, he hit .234 with 15 hits, 2 home runs, and 7 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1999-08-20
- Last Game
- 2001-10-07
Full name: Robert James Ryan
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55 | 64 | 8 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 21 | .234 | .300 | .391 | .691 | 0 |
Career AVG .234 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — 12.7% below league average.
Career OBP .300 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — 11.9% below league average.
Career SLG .391 vs. league average .433 across their career seasons — 9.7% below league average.
Career OPS .691 vs. league average .773 across their career seasons — 10.7% 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 | ARI | NL | 20 | 29 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 8 | .241 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2000 | ARI | NL | 27 | 27 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 7 | .296 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2001 | ARI | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2001 | OAK | AL | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 55 | 64 | 8 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 21 | .234 | — | — | — | — | 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 (55 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 27 | 31 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 3 | .161 |
| Away | 28 | 33 | 6 | 10 | 1 | 4 | .303 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-10-07 | OAK | LAA | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001-10-06 | OAK | LAA | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001-10-04 | OAK | LAA | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001-09-30 | OAK | SEA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001-09-25 | OAK | LAA | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-09-22 | OAK | SEA | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-09-10 | OAK | TEX | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001-06-15 | AZ | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000-10-01 | AZ | SFG | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000-09-29 | AZ | SFG | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 1 |
| Center Field | 4 |
| Right Field | 7 |
| Designated Hitter | 2 |
Salary History
Rob Ryan's recorded salaries total $200,000 over 1 season, in 1999. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Ryan's career ran from 1999 to 2001. No salary is recorded for 2000 and 2001.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | ARI | NL | $200,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $200,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington State University | Pullman | WA | 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996 |
Rob Ryan: the record in brief
The profile opens with Rob Ryan's first major league game on August 20, 1999; the last one listed came on October 7, 2001. Ryan played for the Arizona Diamondbacks (1999 to 2001) and the Oakland Athletics (2001). Ryan, born on June 24, 1973, in Havre, MT, USA, is listed as an outfielder and batted and threw left-handed. Ryan's listed size is 5'11" and 190 pounds. On the record, Rob Ryan was born Robert James Ryan.
Ryan finished with 15 hits from 64 at bats in 55 games, which works out to .234, plus 2 home runs and 7 RBI. The on-base percentage is .300 and the slugging percentage .391, for an OPS of .691. Set against a .269 league average for the same years, Ryan's .234 average sits 12.7% below it. In OPS terms, Ryan's .691 stands 10.7% below the league's .773. The hits column peaks at 8, in 2000. The best average in the busiest seasons was .296, in 2000.
Frequently Asked Questions about Rob Ryan
- What years did Rob Ryan play?
- Rob Ryan played in Major League Baseball from 1999 to 2001.
- Was Rob Ryan a pitcher?
- No. Rob Ryan was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Rob Ryan hit?
- Rob Ryan hit 2 career home runs with 15 hits.
- What teams did Rob Ryan play for?
- Rob Ryan played for 2 teams: the Arizona Diamondbacks (1999–2001) and the Oakland Athletics (2001).
- What were Rob Ryan's career stats?
- In 55 games, Rob Ryan had 15 hits, 2 home runs, 7 RBI, and 8 runs, with a .234 batting average.
- How much did Rob Ryan earn in his career?
- Rob Ryan's recorded salaries total $200,000 over 1 season, in 1999. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Ryan's career ran from 1999 to 2001. No salary is recorded for 2000 and 2001.
- What was Rob Ryan's salary?
- Rob Ryan's recorded salary was $200,000 in 1999.
- What position did Rob Ryan play?
- Rob Ryan played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Rob Ryan and how much did he weigh?
- Rob Ryan was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 190 pounds.
- How many home runs did Rob Ryan hit each season?
- Rob Ryan's home runs by season: 2 in 1999, 0 in 2000, and 0 in 2001. His most in one season was 2, in 1999.
- What was Rob Ryan's career batting average?
- Rob Ryan batted .234 over his career, with 15 hits in 64 at bats.
- How many RBI did Rob Ryan have?
- Rob Ryan drove in 7 runs in his career.
- Is Rob Ryan in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Rob Ryan has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.