Rob Ryan, baseball player, 1999-2001

Rob Ryan

Born: 6/24/1973 in Havre, MT, USA

MLB Debut: 1999-08-20 | Final Game: 2001-10-07

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Robert James Ryan

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Biography

Rob Ryan, born in 1973, was an American professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1999 to 2001. Primarily serving as a position player, Ryan made a modest impact in Major League Baseball, appearing in a total of 55 games. Over the course of his career, he recorded 15 hits, including 2 home runs, and drove in 7 runs, culminating in a batting average of .234. Despite not being known for speed on the bases, as evidenced by his 0 stolen bases, Ryan contributed to his teams with a solid defensive presence. Ryan's time in the league coincided with a transformative period in baseball, characterized by a surge in offensive output and the complexities of player performance enhancement. While his individual statistics may not showcase the power and prowess of some of his contemporaries, Ryan’s journey through the minor leagues and into the majors reflects the challenges and aspirations of many hopeful athletes during the late 1990s and early 2000s. After concluding his professional playing career on October 7, 2001, Ryan's legacy remains as part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
55 64 8 15 2 1 2 7 0 5 21 0.234 0.300 0.391 0.691 0.0

Career AVG .234 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — 12.7% below league average.

Career OBP .300 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — 11.9% below league average.

Career SLG .391 vs. league average .433 across their career seasons — 9.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.691 vs. league average 0.773 across their career seasons — 10.7% 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
1999 AZ NL 20 29 4 7 1 0 2 5 0 1 8 0.241 — — — — 0.0
2000 AZ NL 27 27 4 8 1 1 0 2 0 4 7 0.296 — — — — 0.0
2001 AZ NL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2001 OAK AL 7 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 12 5 10 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1999 ARI OF 5 3 7 0 0 0
2000 ARI OF 2 2 1 0 0 0
2001 OAK OF 5 0 2 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 1
Center Field 4
Right Field 7
Designated Hitter 2

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1999 ARI NL $200,000
Total Career Earnings $200,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Washington State University Pullman WA 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996