Ryan Rowland-Smith, baseball player, 2007-2014

Ryan Rowland-Smith

Born: 1/26/1983 in Sydney, NSW, Australia

MLB Debut: 2007-06-22 | Final Game: 2014-04-14

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 250 lbs

Full name: Ryan Benjamin Rowland-Smith

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Biography

Ryan Rowland-Smith was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1983, whose career spanned from 2007 to 2014. He made his Major League debut with the Seattle Mariners, where he quickly became known for his left-handed pitching style and ability to command the mound. Over his career, Rowland-Smith posted a record of 12-17 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.57. He amassed a total of 229 strikeouts and recorded 2 saves, showcasing his versatility as both a starter and a relief pitcher. Rowland-Smith's career unfolded during a competitive era in Major League Baseball, marked by the emergence of analytics and advanced pitching techniques. His time with the Mariners highlighted his contributions to the team's pitching staff, as he often took the mound in high-pressure situations. Though his win-loss record may not reflect a dominant career, Rowland-Smith's presence on the field and his dedication to the game earned him respect among his peers and fans alike. After his tenure in the big leagues, he transitioned out of professional baseball but continued to influence the game through various engagements within the baseball community.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
12 17 121 47 0 0 2 370.0 388 188 51 138 229 4.57 0

Career ERA 4.57 vs. league average 4.19 across their career seasons — 9.2% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
2007 SEA AL 1 0 26 0 0 0 0 38.7 39 17 15 42 3.96 4.47 (+12%) 723.1
2008 SEA AL 5 3 47 12 0 0 2 118.3 114 45 48 77 3.42 4.32 (+21%) -613.9
2009 SEA AL 5 4 15 15 0 0 0 96.3 87 40 27 52 3.74 4.32 (+14%) 305.4
2010 SEA AL 1 10 27 20 0 0 0 109.3 141 82 44 49 6.75 4.08 (-65%) -6916.8
2014 AZ NL 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 7.3 7 4 4 9 4.91 — -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
121 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .409 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.737 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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 SEA AL 26 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2008 SEA AL 47 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2009 SEA AL 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2010 SEA AL 27 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2014 AZ NL 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 121 47 9 22 6 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2007 SEA P 26 0 1 5 1 1
2008 SEA P 47 12 4 6 1 0
2009 SEA P 15 15 1 2 1 1
2010 SEA P 27 20 3 9 2 0
2014 ARI P 6 0 0 0 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 121

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2011 HOU NL $725,000
2010 SEA AL $440,000
2009 SEA AL $420,000
2008 SEA AL $395,000
Total Career Earnings $1,980,000