Rosy Ryan
Born: 3/15/1898 in Worcester, MA, USA
Died: 12/10/1980 in Scottsdale, AZ, USA
MLB Debut: 1919-09-07 | Final Game: 1933-09-17
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Wilfred Patrick Dolan Ryan
Biography
Rosy Ryan was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the Major Leagues from 1919 to 1933. Born in 1898, Ryan's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, as the sport transitioned from the deadball era into a time characterized by higher scoring and more dynamic play. Over his 15-season career, he compiled a record of 52-47, with a career earned run average (ERA) of 4.14. Known for his ability to strike out batters, Ryan recorded a total of 315 strikeouts, complemented by 19 saves, showcasing his versatility as both a starter and a reliever.
Ryan's playing style was marked by an effective mix of pitches that allowed him to navigate the challenges of a rapidly evolving game. He contributed to several teams during his tenure, leaving a lasting impact on the mound with his consistent performance. Although not a household name in the annals of baseball history, Ryan's contributions during his era remain a testament to the skill and dedication required to succeed in the Major Leagues at the time. His career serves as a reminder of the many players who have shaped the game, often flying under the radar yet playing pivotal roles in their teams' successes.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52 | 47 | 248 | 73 | 29 | 1 | 19 | 881.0 | 941 | 405 | 33 | 278 | 315 | 4.14 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1919 | NY1 | NL | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 20.3 | 20 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 3.10 | -107.8 |
| 1920 | NY1 | NL | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 15.3 | 14 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 1.76 | -104.0 |
| 1921 | NY1 | NL | 7 | 10 | 36 | 16 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 147.3 | 140 | 61 | 32 | 58 | 3.73 | 1954.5 |
| 1922 | NY1 | NL | 17 | 12 | 46 | 20 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 191.7 | 194 | 64 | 74 | 75 | 3.01 | 1539.9 |
| 1923 | NY1 | NL | 16 | 5 | 45 | 15 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 172.7 | 169 | 67 | 46 | 58 | 3.49 | 1301.3 |
| 1924 | NY1 | NL | 8 | 6 | 37 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 124.7 | 137 | 59 | 37 | 36 | 4.26 | 1732.4 |
| 1925 | BSN | NL | 2 | 8 | 37 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 122.7 | 152 | 86 | 52 | 48 | 6.31 | -36.8 |
| 1926 | BSN | NL | 0 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19.0 | 29 | 16 | 7 | 1 | 7.58 | -323.3 |
| 1928 | NYY | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 17 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 16.50 | - |
| 1933 | BRO | NL | 1 | 1 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 61.3 | 69 | 31 | 16 | 22 | 4.55 | 250.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 249 | 268 | 18 | 51 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 20 | 64 | 0.190 | 0.249 | 0.231 | 0.480 | -918.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1919 | NY1 | NL | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1920 | NY1 | NL | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1921 | NY1 | NL | 36 | 45 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 0.200 | -251.4 |
| 1922 | NY1 | NL | 46 | 62 | 3 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 13 | 0.194 | -357.8 |
| 1923 | NY1 | NL | 45 | 53 | 3 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 0.208 | -309.2 |
| 1924 | NY1 | NL | 37 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 0.139 | 0.0 |
| 1925 | BSN | NL | 38 | 39 | 5 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0.282 | 0.0 |
| 1926 | BSN | NL | 7 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1928 | NYY | AL | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1933 | BRO | NL | 30 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0.154 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0.250 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | WS | NY1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 |
| 1923 | WS | NY1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
| 1922 | WS | NY1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 17.0 | 19 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 3.18 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | WS | NY1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5.7 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3.18 |
| 1923 | WS | NY1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9.3 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3.86 |
| 1922 | WS | NY1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 248 | 0 | 37 | 178 | 7 | 6 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1919 | NY1 | P | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1920 | NY1 | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921 | NY1 | P | 36 | 0 | 5 | 33 | 0 | 1 |
| 1922 | NY1 | P | 46 | 0 | 9 | 35 | 1 | 3 |
| 1923 | NY1 | P | 45 | 0 | 8 | 40 | 1 | 2 |
| 1924 | NY1 | P | 37 | 0 | 8 | 21 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925 | BSN | P | 37 | 0 | 4 | 25 | 5 | 0 |
| 1926 | BSN | P | 7 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928 | NYA | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1933 | BRO | P | 30 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 248 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of the Holy Cross | Worcester | MA | 1917, 1918 |