Gary Ryerson

Born: 6/17/1948 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1972-06-28 | Final Game: 1973-09-03

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Gary Lawrence Ryerson

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Biography

Gary Ryerson, born in 1948, was a professional baseball pitcher who had a brief career in Major League Baseball from 1972 to 1973. Over the course of his time in the big leagues, Ryerson compiled a win-loss record of 3-9 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 4.39. He struck out a total of 55 batters, showcasing his ability to challenge hitters, although he did not record any saves during his career. Ryerson's playing career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, marked by the tail end of the 1960s era of dominant pitching and the emergence of more offensive-minded play in subsequent years. While he may not have achieved the same level of recognition as some of his contemporaries, Ryerson's contributions on the mound reflected the tenacity and competitive spirit that characterized many players of his time. His career remains a testament to the numerous talents who passed through the major leagues, each contributing to 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	9	29	18	4	1	0	125.0	151	61	9	28	55	4.39	0

Career ERA 4.39 vs. league average 3.51 across their career seasons — 25.1% 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
1972	ATL	AL	3	8	20	14	4	1	0	102.0	119	41	21	45	3.62	3.26 (-11%)	-
1973	ATL	AL	0	1	9	4	0	0	0	23.0	32	20	7	10	7.83	3.75 (-109%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
29	24	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	5	0.042	0.115	0.042	0.157	0.0

Career AVG .042 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 83.4% below league average.

Career OBP .115 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 63.7% below league average.

Career SLG .042 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 88.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.157 vs. league average 0.685 across their career seasons — 77.1% 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
1972	ATL	AL	20	24	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	5	0.042	—	—	—	—	0.0
1973	ATL	AL	9	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	29	18	3	20	6	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1972	ML4	P	20	14	2	15	4	0
1973	ML4	P	9	4	1	5	2	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	29