Ryan Budde, baseball player, 2007-2010

Ryan Budde

Born: 8/15/1979 in Midwest City, OK, USA

MLB Debut: 2007-07-31 | Final Game: 2010-05-12

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Ryan Dean Budde

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Biography

Ryan Budde, born in 1979, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball between 2007 and 2010. Primarily known as a position player, Budde played a total of 29 games at the highest level. During his brief MLB career, he recorded 7 hits, including 1 home run, and drove in 4 runs, finishing with a batting average of .212. While his time in the league was limited, Budde's contributions were part of a competitive era of baseball that saw significant changes in player development and roster construction. Budde's playing style was characterized by his versatility and determination, attributes that allowed him to secure a spot in the major leagues, albeit for a short period. He was part of a generation of players navigating the complexities of the late 2000s, a time when the game was shifting towards a greater emphasis on power hitting and analytics. Although he did not compile extensive statistics, Budde's journey through professional baseball reflects the often challenging path many players face on their way to the majors. After his departure from the game in 2010, Budde's experiences serve as a reminder of the dedication required to compete at the highest levels of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
29 33 2 7 2 0 1 4 0 1 13 0.212 0.235 0.364 0.599 0.0

Career AVG .212 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 19.3% below league average.

Career OBP .235 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 29.1% below league average.

Career SLG .364 vs. league average .415 across their career seasons — 12.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.599 vs. league average 0.747 across their career seasons — 19.8% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
2007 LAA AL 12 18 0 3 1 0 0 1 0 0 6 0.167 — — — — 0.0
2008 LAA AL 8 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2009 LAA AL 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2010 LAA AL 6 10 2 4 1 0 1 3 0 1 5 0.400 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 25 9 91 6 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2007 LAA C 10 5 36 1 1 0
2008 LAA C 7 1 13 2 0 0
2009 LAA C 2 0 7 1 0 0
2010 LAA C 6 3 35 2 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 25
Designated Hitter 4

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2010 LAA AL $402,200
2007 PHI NL $380,000
Total Career Earnings $782,200

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Oklahoma State University Stillwater OK 1999, 2000, 2001