Rusty Ryal, baseball player, 2009-2010

Rusty Ryal

Born: 3/16/1983 in Ponca City, OK, USA

MLB Debut: 2009-08-10 | Final Game: 2010-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Rusty Allen Ryal

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Biography

Rusty Ryal, born in 1983, was a professional baseball player who made his mark as a position player in Major League Baseball from 2009 to 2010. Over the course of his brief career, he appeared in 134 games, where he compiled a batting average of .263. Ryal recorded 70 hits, including 6 home runs and 20 RBIs, showcasing a solid, albeit limited, offensive contribution during his time in the league. Notably, he did not record any stolen bases, indicating a more traditional approach to his offensive game, focusing on contact hitting rather than base running. Ryal played during a period characterized by a transition in baseball, as teams increasingly emphasized power hitting and advanced analytics. Despite not being a household name, his journey through the majors reflected the challenges faced by many players striving to establish themselves in a competitive environment. His career spanned the late 2000s and early 2010s, an era marked by both the tail end of the steroid era and the growing importance of player versatility. After his final game on October 3, 2010, Ryal retired from professional play, leaving behind a legacy as a determined competitor in the ever-evolving landscape of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
134 266 30 70 13 3 6 20 0 14 88 0.263 0.318 0.402 0.721 -136.2

Career AVG .263 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .318 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .402 vs. league average .410 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.721 vs. league average 0.740 across their career seasons — near 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
2009 AZ NL 30 59 11 16 6 2 3 9 0 6 21 0.271 .262 (+3%) .332 (+6%) .417 (+42%) .750 (+26%) 237.5
2010 AZ NL 104 207 19 54 7 1 3 11 0 8 67 0.261 .257 (+1%) .325 (-5%) .402 (-14%) .728 (-10%) -373.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 34 19 166 14 5 18
2B 13 10 9 27 0 7
3B 8 3 2 5 1 2
OF 36 23 44 2 2 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2009 ARI 1B 10 5 39 5 1 2
2009 ARI 2B 13 10 9 27 0 7
2010 ARI 1B 24 14 127 9 4 16
2010 ARI 3B 8 3 2 5 1 2
2010 ARI OF 36 23 44 2 2 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 34
Second Base 13
Third Base 8
Left Field 36
Designated Hitter 1

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2010 ARI NL $401,000
Total Career Earnings $401,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Oklahoma State University Stillwater OK 2004, 2005