Ryan Tepera
Born: 11/3/1987 in Lake Jackson, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 2015-05-10 | Final Game: 2022-10-04
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Dennis Ryan Tepera
Biography
Ryan Tepera, born in 1987, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2015 to 2022. Known for his reliable arm and ability to perform in high-pressure situations, Tepera played a significant role in the bullpens of several Major League Baseball teams. He finished his career with a record of 19-20 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.62, showcasing his effectiveness on the mound. Over his career, he struck out 366 batters and recorded 18 saves, highlighting his capability both as a late-inning reliever and as a reliable option in various pitching roles.
Tepera's career unfolded during a time when bullpens became increasingly vital to team success, often referred to as the "bullpen era." His ability to navigate tough matchups and provide stability was crucial for the teams he represented. With a strong work ethic and a competitive spirit, Ryan Tepera left a mark in the game, contributing to the evolving landscape of relief pitching in Major League Baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | 20 | 373 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 365.3 | 284 | 147 | 46 | 132 | 366 | 3.62 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | TOR | AL | 0 | 2 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 33.0 | 23 | 12 | 6 | 22 | 3.27 | -1502.1 |
| 2016 | TOR | AL | 0 | 1 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.3 | 17 | 6 | 8 | 18 | 2.95 | 229.1 |
| 2017 | TOR | AL | 7 | 1 | 73 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 77.7 | 57 | 31 | 31 | 81 | 3.59 | 1199.6 |
| 2018 | TOR | AL | 5 | 5 | 68 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 64.7 | 55 | 26 | 24 | 68 | 3.62 | -27.7 |
| 2019 | TOR | AL | 0 | 2 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21.7 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 4.98 | -829.4 |
| 2020 | CHC | NL | 0 | 1 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20.7 | 17 | 9 | 12 | 31 | 3.92 | - |
| 2021 | CHW | AL | 0 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18.0 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 24 | 2.50 | - |
| 2021 | CHC | NL | 0 | 2 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 43.3 | 22 | 14 | 12 | 50 | 2.91 | - |
| 2022 | LAA | AL | 5 | 4 | 59 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 57.3 | 42 | 23 | 20 | 47 | 3.61 | -352.3 |
| 2023 | LAA | AL | 2 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.7 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 7.27 | 0.0 |
| 2023 | STL | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9.00 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 373 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | TOR | AL | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | TOR | AL | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2017 | TOR | AL | 73 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | TOR | AL | 68 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | TOR | AL | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2020 | CHC | NL | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | CHW | AL | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | CHC | NL | 43 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2022 | LAA | AL | 59 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2023 | LAA | AL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2023 | STL | NL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | ALDS1 | CHA | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2020 | NLWC3 | CHN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2016 | ALDS1 | TOR | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2015 | ALCS | TOR | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 7.7 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5.87 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | ALDS1 | CHA | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4.7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1.93 |
| 2020 | NLWC3 | CHN | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.00 |
| 2016 | ALDS1 | TOR | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 2015 | ALCS | TOR | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.7 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 21.60 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 373 | 1 | 9 | 40 | 4 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | TOR | P | 32 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | TOR | P | 20 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | TOR | P | 73 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | TOR | P | 68 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | TOR | P | 23 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | CHN | P | 21 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | CHA | P | 22 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | CHN | P | 43 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | LAA | P | 59 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | LAA | P | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | SLN | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 373 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Reliever of the Month | May |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 18th | 1.0 | 420 | 0 |