Ken Ryan
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Ken Ryan
| Born: | October 24, 1968 |
| Birthplace: | Pawtucket, Rhode Island |
| Hometown: | Seekonk, Massachusetts |
| Height: | 6' 3" |
| Weight: | 230 lbs |
| Bats: | Right |
| Throws: | Right |
| Drafted: | 1986 Amateur Free Agent by the Boston Red Sox |
| College: | |
| High School: | Seekonk High School (MA) |
| Other Teams: | Philadelphia Phillies 1996-99 |
| Years with Boston: | 1992-1995 |
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Overall Career
Kenneth Frederick Ryan Jr. (born October 24, 1968 in Pawtucket, Rhode Island) was a former closer for the Boston Red Sox. Signed as an amateur free agent by the Red Sox out of Seekonk High School in 1986, Ryan made his major league debut in 1992, appearing in seven games and recording one save. His best season came in 1994 when he posted a 2.44 ERA with a career-high and team-high 13 saves.
Ryan was traded to the Philadelphia Phillies in 1996 as part of the Heathcliff Slocumb deal. In his eight-year career, Ryan finished with a 14-16 record and 30 saves with a 3.91 ERA in 285.2 innings. He now runs the Ken Ryan Baseball Academy in his hometown of Pawtucket, Rhode Island.
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Ryan's Moments in the Sun
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Trivia
- Gave up a home run to Edgar Martinez in his debut, and then another to Jose Canseco in his second game.
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Quotes
- On coming up through the Red Sox system with Curt Schilling: "He was the guy on each team. Curt was far and above everyone else in pitching ability. He threw harder….he was simply better. I don’t know that he had the same drive he has now, but he stood out. He was just a kid, like the rest of us, but you could see he was going to be in the big leagues some day." [1]
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Transactions
- June 16, 1986: Signed by the Boston Red Sox as an amateur free agent.
- January 29, 1996: Traded by the Boston Red Sox with Glenn Murray and Lee Tinsley to the Philadelphia Phillies for Heathcliff Slocumb, Larry Wimberly, and Rick Holyfield.
- December 21, 1998: Granted Free Agency.
- December 21, 1998: Signed as a Free Agent with the Philadelphia Phillies.
- August 22, 1999: Released by the Philadelphia Phillies.
- August 26, 1999: Signed as a Free Agent with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
- October 15, 1999: Granted Free Agency.
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External Links
- Baseball-Reference.com - Career Statistics and Analysis
- Interview with Ken Ryan
