Ryan Wagner, baseball player, 2003-2007

Ryan Wagner

Born: 7/15/1982 in Yoakum, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 2003-07-19 | Final Game: 2007-05-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Ryan Scott Wagner

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Biography

Ryan Wagner was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1982, who played in Major League Baseball from 2003 until 2007. He began his career with the Cincinnati Reds, where he quickly made an impact as a reliable arm in the bullpen. Known for his strong fastball and solid strikeout ability, Wagner finished his career with an overall record of 11-9 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.79, accumulating 130 strikeouts over his time in the league. Despite not recording any saves, he was often called upon in high-leverage situations, illustrating the confidence that coaches placed in his abilities. Wagner's major league tenure occurred during a transformative period in baseball characterized by heightened offensive production and the increasing significance of bullpen roles. His playing style showcased the evolution of pitching strategies, as teams began to prioritize specialized relievers. Even though his career was relatively brief, Wagner's contributions to the teams he played for, particularly the Reds, left a lasting impression on fans and teammates alike. After his retirement on May 6, 2007, Wagner's legacy as a pitcher in a dynamic era of baseball continues to be appreciated by those who remember his contributions to the game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
11 9 148 0 0 0 0 165.3 184 88 18 79 130 4.79 0

Career ERA 4.79 vs. league average 4.43 across their career seasons — 8.1% 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
2003 CIN NL 2 0 17 0 0 0 0 21.7 13 4 12 25 1.66 4.40 (+62%) 443.1
2004 CIN NL 3 2 49 0 0 0 0 51.7 59 27 27 37 4.70 4.46 (-5%) -780.0
2005 CIN NL 3 2 42 0 0 0 0 45.7 56 31 17 39 6.11 4.29 (-42%) 530.9
2006 WAS NL 3 3 26 0 0 0 0 30.7 36 16 15 20 4.70 4.53 (-4%) -193.1
2007 WAS NL 0 2 14 0 0 0 0 15.7 20 10 8 9 5.74 4.47 (-28%) -317.9

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
148 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.250 0.250 0.250 0.500 0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 6.2% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 25.2% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — 41.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.759 across their career seasons — 34.1% 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
2003 CIN NL 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2004 CIN NL 49 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2005 CIN NL 42 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2006 WAS NL 26 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.333 — — — — 0.0
2007 WAS NL 14 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 148 0 12 24 4 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2003 CIN P 17 0 3 0 1 0
2004 CIN P 49 0 2 10 2 0
2005 CIN P 42 0 2 6 0 0
2006 WAS P 26 0 2 7 0 0
2007 WAS P 14 0 3 1 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 148

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2008 WAS NL $450,000
2007 WAS NL $425,000
2005 CIN NL $380,000
2004 CIN NL $302,500
Total Career Earnings $1,557,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Houston Houston TX 2002, 2003