Ken Ryan, baseball player, 1992-1999

Ken Ryan

Born: 10/24/1968 in Pawtucket, RI, USA

MLB Debut: 1992-08-31 | Final Game: 1999-05-15

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Kenneth Frederick Ryan

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Biography

Ken Ryan, born in 1968, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1992 to 1999. Known for his effective pitching style and durability on the mound, Ryan made a significant impact during his tenure in Major League Baseball. He finished his career with a record of 14-16 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.91. Over the course of his career, he recorded 225 strikeouts and notched 30 saves, showcasing his versatility as both a starter and a reliever. Ryan's time in the league came during a period characterized by offensive prowess and a changing landscape in baseball strategy. His ability to manage games and close out innings made him a valuable asset to his teams. Though his win-loss record may not fully encapsulate his contributions, Ryan's consistent performance and competitive spirit left an enduring mark on the teams he played for, contributing to the evolution of pitching roles in the late 1990s.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
14 16 240 1 0 0 30 285.7 266 124 21 164 225 3.91 0

Career ERA 3.91 vs. league average 4.38 across their career seasons — 10.9% 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
1992 BOS AL 0 0 7 0 0 0 1 7.0 4 5 5 5 6.43 — 0.0
1993 BOS AL 7 2 47 0 0 0 1 50.0 43 20 29 49 3.60 4.19 (+14%) 912.1
1994 BOS AL 2 3 42 0 0 0 13 48.0 46 13 17 32 2.44 4.51 (+46%) 1597.4
1995 BOS AL 0 4 28 0 0 0 7 32.7 34 18 24 34 4.96 4.45 (-11%) -376.8
1996 PHI NL 3 5 62 0 0 0 8 89.0 71 24 45 70 2.43 4.61 (+47%) 1988.3
1997 PHI NL 1 0 22 0 0 0 0 20.7 31 22 13 10 9.58 4.39 (-118%) -1595.3
1998 PHI NL 0 0 17 1 0 0 0 22.7 21 11 20 16 4.37 4.43 (+1%) -369.3
1999 PHI NL 1 2 15 0 0 0 0 15.7 16 11 11 9 6.32 4.71 (-34%) -409.6

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
240 8 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.125 0.125 0.125 0.250 0.0

Career AVG .125 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 53.1% below league average.

Career OBP .125 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 62.8% below league average.

Career SLG .125 vs. league average .416 across their career seasons — 69.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.250 vs. league average 0.752 across their career seasons — 66.7% 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
1992 BOS AL 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1993 BOS AL 47 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1994 BOS AL 42 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1995 BOS AL 28 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1996 PHI NL 62 7 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.143 — — — — 0.0
1997 PHI NL 22 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1998 PHI NL 17 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1999 PHI NL 15 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 240 1 21 32 2 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1992 BOS P 7 0 1 2 0 0
1993 BOS P 47 0 3 7 1 0
1994 BOS P 42 0 2 4 0 0
1995 BOS P 28 0 1 1 1 1
1996 PHI P 62 0 8 10 0 3
1997 PHI P 22 0 3 2 0 0
1998 PHI P 17 1 1 4 0 0
1999 PHI P 15 0 2 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 240

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1999 PHI NL $600,000
1998 PHI NL $990,000
1997 PHI NL $900,000
1996 PHI NL $272,500
1995 BOS AL $272,500
1994 BOS AL $180,000
1993 BOS AL $118,000
1992 BOS AL $109,000
Total Career Earnings $3,442,000