| Chris O'Grady | |
| Position: | Pitcher |
| Birth Date: | 17 April 1990 |
| Birth Place: | Congers, New York, U.S. |
| Bats: | Left |
| Throws: | Left |
| Debutleague: | MLB |
| Debutdate: | July 8 |
| Debutyear: | 2017 |
| Debutteam: | Miami Marlins |
| Finalleague: | MLB |
| Finaldate: | April 16 |
| Finalyear: | 2018 |
| Finalteam: | Miami Marlins |
| Statleague: | MLB |
| Stat1label: | Win–loss record |
| Stat1value: | 2–2 |
| Stat2label: | Earned run average |
| Stat2value: | 4.73 |
| Stat3label: | Strikeouts |
| Stat3value: | 38 |
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Christopher Ryan O'Grady (born April 17, 1990) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Miami Marlins.
O'Grady attended Clarkstown High School North in New City, New York, where he played baseball and American football. Playing as a quarterback, O'Grady tore three ligaments in his right knee, which resulted in his missing his senior season at Clarkstown North. He enrolled at George Mason University and played college baseball for the George Mason Patriots.[1]
The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim selected him in the 10th round of the 2012 MLB Draft.[2] The Cincinnati Reds selected him in the 2015 Rule 5 draft.[3] He did not make their roster and was sent back to the Angels.
O'Grady split the 2016 campaign between the Double–A Arkansas Travelers and Triple–A Salt Lake Bees. In 37 appearances (10 starts) between the two affiliates, he compiled a 9–2 record and 3.29 ERA with 74 strikeouts across innings pitched. O'Grady was released by the Angels organization on April 7, 2017.[4]
On May 4, 2017, O'Grady signed a minor league contract with the Miami Marlins organization.[5] The Marlins promoted him to the major leagues for the first time on July 8.[6] In 13 games (6 starts) for the Marlins in his rookie campaign, O'Grady compiled a 4.36 ERA with 30 strikeouts across 33 innings of work.
O'Grady made 8 appearances for Miami in 2018, recording a 6.43 ERA with 8 strikeouts across 7 innings pitched. On October 12, 2018, he was removed from the 40-man roster and sent outright to the Triple–A New Orleans Baby Cakes.[7] O'Grady elected free agency following the season on November 2.[8]
O'Grady's older brother, T.J., also played college baseball for George Mason.[1]