B. J. Ryan, baseball player, 1999-2009

B. J. Ryan

Born: 12/28/1975 in Bossier City, LA, USA

MLB Debut: 1999-07-28 | Final Game: 2009-07-05

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'6" | Weight: 230 lbs

Full name: Robert Victor Ryan

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Biography

B. J. Ryan, born in 1975, was a prominent left-handed pitcher who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball from 1999 to 2009. Known for his powerful fastball and effective slider, Ryan established himself as a reliable closer during his career. With a record of 21-28 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.37, he recorded 625 strikeouts and notched 117 saves, showcasing his ability to perform under pressure in high-stakes situations. His career spanned a transformative era in baseball, where the role of the closer became increasingly vital, and Ryan was part of that evolution. Ryan earned two All-Star selections, reflecting his status among the elite pitchers of his time. He played for several teams, most notably the Toronto Blue Jays and the Baltimore Orioles, where he was instrumental in securing victories and earning saves. His contributions to the game are remembered not only for his statistical achievements but also for his competitive spirit and determination on the mound, which inspired many young pitchers in the league. After retiring on July 5, 2009, Ryan left behind a legacy of excellence that continues to resonate in the baseball community.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
21 28 560 0 0 0 117 536.7 424 201 42 264 625 3.37 0

Career ERA 3.37 vs. league average 4.45 across their career seasons — 24.3% better 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
1999 CIN NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2.0 4 1 1 1 4.50 — 0.0
1999 BAL AL 1 0 13 0 0 0 0 18.3 9 6 12 28 2.95 4.71 (+37%) 1226.2
2000 BAL AL 2 3 42 0 0 0 0 42.7 36 28 31 41 5.91 4.77 (-24%) -812.7
2001 BAL AL 2 4 61 0 0 0 2 53.0 47 25 30 54 4.25 4.42 (+4%) 164.9
2002 BAL AL 2 1 67 0 0 0 1 57.7 51 30 33 56 4.68 4.28 (-9%) -356.9
2003 BAL AL 4 1 76 0 0 0 0 50.3 42 19 27 63 3.40 4.40 (+23%) 2320.4
2004 BAL AL 4 6 76 0 0 0 3 87.0 64 22 35 122 2.28 4.46 (+49%) 5271.2
2005 BAL AL 1 4 69 0 0 0 36 70.3 54 19 26 100 2.43 4.29 (+43%) 3890.2
2006 TOR AL 2 2 65 0 0 0 38 72.3 42 11 20 86 1.37 4.53 (+70%) 4385.0
2007 TOR AL 0 2 5 0 0 0 3 4.3 7 6 4 3 12.46 — 0.0
2008 TOR AL 2 4 60 0 0 0 32 58.0 46 19 28 58 2.95 4.32 (+32%) 939.2
2009 TOR AL 1 1 25 0 0 0 2 20.7 22 15 17 13 6.53 4.32 (-51%) -1699.5

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
560 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.760 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
1999 CIN NL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1999 BAL AL 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2000 BAL AL 42 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2001 BAL AL 61 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2002 BAL AL 67 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2003 BAL AL 76 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2004 BAL AL 76 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2005 BAL AL 69 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2006 TOR AL 65 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2007 TOR AL 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2008 TOR AL 60 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2009 TOR AL 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 560 0 10 52 6 7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1999 CIN P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1999 BAL P 13 0 0 1 0 0
2000 BAL P 42 0 0 4 0 0
2001 BAL P 61 0 0 4 2 0
2002 BAL P 67 0 1 8 0 1
2003 BAL P 76 0 3 6 1 2
2004 BAL P 76 0 3 6 1 0
2005 BAL P 69 0 1 4 2 1
2006 TOR P 65 0 1 12 0 2
2007 TOR P 5 0 0 0 0 0
2008 TOR P 60 0 1 4 0 1
2009 TOR P 25 0 0 3 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 560

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2008 Reliever of the Month May

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2009 TOR AL $12,000,000
2008 TOR AL $12,000,000
2007 TOR AL $7,000,000
2006 TOR AL $4,000,000
2005 BAL AL $2,600,000
2004 BAL AL $1,275,000
2003 BAL AL $762,500
2002 BAL AL $300,000
2001 BAL AL $210,000
2000 BAL AL $204,000
1999 BAL AL $200,000
Total Career Earnings $40,551,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Centenary College of Louisiana Shreveport LA 1995, 1996
University of Louisiana at Lafayette Lafayette LA 1997, 1998