John Ryan

MLB Debut: 1884-06-11 | Final Game: 1884-08-27

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: John A. Ryan

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Biography

John Ryan was a professional baseball pitcher who played during the late 19th century, a time when the game was evolving rapidly and the rules were still being refined. His career spanned from June 11, 1884, to August 27, 1884, during which he made a notable impact despite a brief tenure in Major League Baseball. Ryan finished his career with a record of 3 wins and 2 losses, showcasing his competitive spirit on the mound. With an earned run average (ERA) of 3.35, Ryan demonstrated a strong ability to control games and limit scoring opportunities for opposing teams. He recorded a total of 33 strikeouts, reflecting his capability to overpower batters and secure outs effectively. Although he did not record any saves during his time in the league, Ryan's contributions as a pitcher were significant in the context of the era, marked by the transition from the deadball period to a more modern style of play. His career, although short-lived, remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
3	2	6	6	5	0	0	51.0	61	19	1	16	33	3.35	0

Career ERA 3.35 vs. league average 3.11 across their career seasons — 7.9% 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
1884	BLU	UA	3	2	6	6	5	0	0	51.0	61	19	16	33	3.35	3.11 (-8%)	-87.1

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
7	25	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0.080	0.148	0.080	0.228	0.0

Career AVG .080 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — 67.1% below league average.

Career OBP .148 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — 46.9% below league average.

Career SLG .080 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 75.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.228 vs. league average 0.606 across their career seasons — 62.4% 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
1884	BLU	UA	7	25	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0.080	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	2	0	0	0	0	0
P	6	0	2	12	4	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1884	BLU	OF	2	0	0	0	0	0
1884	BLU	P	6	0	2	12	4	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	6
Center Field	1
Right Field	1