Dusty Ryan, baseball player, 2008-2009

Dusty Ryan

Born: 9/2/1984 in Merced, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2008-09-04 | Final Game: 2009-09-15

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 235 lbs

Full name: Dusty Mitchell Ryan

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Biography

Dusty Ryan was a professional baseball player born in 1984, who made his mark in Major League Baseball during a brief career that spanned from 2008 to 2009. Primarily recognized as a position player, Ryan played in a total of 27 games, where he showcased his skills as a capable hitter. Over the course of his time in the league, he accumulated 18 hits, including 2 home runs, and drove in 11 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .257. Despite not being known for his speed on the bases, as evidenced by his 0 stolen bases, Ryan's contributions at the plate reflected his potential as a valuable role player during his tenure. Ryan's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, where the game was experiencing a shift in offensive strategies and player development. His ability to make an impact in a limited number of games highlighted the challenges faced by many players trying to carve out a place in the competitive landscape of Major League Baseball. Though his time in the spotlight was brief, Dusty Ryan's journey exemplified the determination and resilience of athletes striving to succeed at the highest level of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
27 70 7 18 3 0 2 11 0 9 25 0.257 0.338 0.386 0.723 130.2

Career AVG .257 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .338 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .386 vs. league average .417 across their career seasons — 7.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.723 vs. league average 0.750 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
2008 DET AL 15 44 6 14 2 0 2 7 0 5 13 0.318 — — — — 130.2
2009 DET AL 12 26 1 4 1 0 0 4 0 4 12 0.154 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 27 22 159 11 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2008 DET C 15 14 99 5 0 0
2009 DET C 12 8 60 6 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 27

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Merced College Merced CA 2003, 2004