Ryan Rupe

Born: 3/31/1975 in Houston, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1999-05-05 | Final Game: 2003-06-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'6" | Weight: 240 lbs

Full name: Ryan Kittman Rupe

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Biography

Ryan Rupe, born in 1975, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1999 to 2003. Making his debut during a time when the game was witnessing a significant offensive surge, Rupe's career was marked by his tenure with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, where he spent the majority of his time. Known for his strong arm and competitive spirit, he contributed to his team's pitching rotation with a record of 24 wins and 38 losses throughout his career. Rupe finished his time in the league with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.85 and recorded a total of 355 strikeouts. Although he did not register any saves during his career, his role as a starter showcased his capacity to handle the demands of a major league rotation. While his statistical achievements may not place him among the most dominant pitchers of his era, Rupe's perseverance and commitment to the game left a lasting impression on fans and teammates alike. His journey through the early 2000s exemplified the challenges faced by pitchers in a rapidly evolving offensive landscape.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
24	38	89	84	2	0	0	476.7	514	310	81	162	355	5.85	0

Career ERA 5.85 vs. league average 4.51 across their career seasons — 29.6% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1999	TBR	AL	8	9	24	24	0	142.3	136	72	57	97	4.55	4.71 (+3%)	-
2000	TBR	AL	5	6	18	18	0	91.0	121	70	31	61	6.92	4.77 (-45%)	-
2001	TBR	AL	5	12	28	26	0	143.3	161	105	48	123	6.59	4.42 (-49%)	-
2002	TBR	AL	5	10	15	15	2	90.0	83	56	25	67	5.60	4.28 (-31%)	-
2003	BOS	AL	1	1	4	1	0	10.0	13	7	1	7	6.30	4.40 (-43%)	-684.4

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
89	9	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.111	0.111	0.222	0.333	0.0

Career AVG .111 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 58.3% below league average.

Career OBP .111 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 67.0% below league average.

Career SLG .222 vs. league average .427 across their career seasons — 48.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.333 vs. league average 0.764 across their career seasons — 56.4% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1999	TBR	AL	24	4	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—
2000	TBR	AL	18	1	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—
2001	TBR	AL	28	3	1	1	1	1	0.333	—	—	—	—
2002	TBR	AL	15	1	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—
2003	BOS	AL	4	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—