Ryan Fernandez
| Ryan Fernandez | |
|---|---|
 Fernandez with the Cardinals in 2024 | |
| St. Louis Cardinals – No. 64 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: June 11, 1998 Tampa, Florida, U.S. | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 3, 2024, for the St. Louis Cardinals | |
| Career statistics (through 2024 season) | |
| Win–loss record | 1–6 |
| Earned run average | 3.51 |
| Strikeouts | 71 |
| Teams | |
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Ryan Austin Fernandez (born June 11, 1998) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2024.
Career
[edit]Fernandez attended Braulio Alonso High School in Tampa, Florida, and played college baseball at Hillsborough Community College.[1]
Boston Red Sox
[edit]The Boston Red Sox selected Fernandez in the 23rd round, with the 700th overall pick, in the 2018 Major League Baseball draft.[2] Fernandez spent five minor-league seasons in the Red Sox organization, reaching Double-A in 2022 and Triple-A in 2023.[3] In 26 Triple-A games with the Worcester Red Sox, all in relief, Fernandez posted a 3–3 record with a 6.16 ERA while striking out 35 batters in 30+2⁄3 innings.[3][4]
St. Louis Cardinals
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On December 6, 2023, the St. Louis Cardinals selected Fernandez from the Red Sox in the Rule 5 draft.[5][6] He made the Cardinals' Opening Day roster as part of the team's bullpen.[7] He made his debut on April 3, 2024, in a game against the San Diego Padres. Fernandez pitched the entirety of the 8th inning, allowing a hit and a walk and striking out three batters.[8]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Baseball: Wrapping up local picks in the third day of MLB draft".
- ^ "Red Sox prospect up to 98-99 mph nearing majors after he 'almost quit'". masslive. June 23, 2023. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
- ^ a b "Ryan Fernandez Amateur & Minor Leagues Statistics". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved March 16, 2024.
- ^ "For Rule 5 pick Fernandez, when Cards call, 'Call of Duty' must wait". MLB.com.
- ^ Mayo, Jonathan (December 6, 2023). "2023 Rule 5 Draft results: Pick by pick". MLB.com. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
- ^ "Red Sox lose pitchers Shane Drohan, Ryan Fernandez in Rule 5 Draft". Boston Herald. December 6, 2023. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
- ^ "Cardinals' Ryan Fernandez: Earns bullpen spot". cbssports.com. March 27, 2024.
- ^ "MLB Gameday: Cardinals 2, Padres 3 Final Score (04/03/2024)". MLB.com. Retrieved April 4, 2024.
External links
[edit]- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- Living people
- 1998 births
- Baseball players from Tampa, Florida
- Major League Baseball pitchers
- St. Louis Cardinals players
- Hillsborough Hawks baseball players
- Worcester Red Sox players
- Gulf Coast Red Sox players
- Lowell Spinners players
- Salem Red Sox players
- Greenville Drive players
- Portland Sea Dogs players
- Vermont Mountaineers players