Dusty Ryan Explained

Dusty Ryan
Position:Catcher
Birth Date:2 September 1984
Birth Place:Merced, California, U.S.
Bats:Right
Throws:Right
Debutleague:MLB
Debutdate:September 4
Debutyear:2008
Debutteam:Detroit Tigers
Finalleague:MLB
Finaldate:September 15
Finalyear:2009
Finalteam:Detroit Tigers
Statleague:MLB
Stat1label:Batting average
Stat1value:.257
Stat2label:Home runs
Stat2value:2
Stat3label:Runs batted in
Stat3value:11
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Dusty Mitchell Ryan (born September 2, 1984) is an American former professional baseball player. A catcher, Ryan played in Major League Baseball for the Detroit Tigers.

Ryan's first major league hit was a home run.[1] He is 6'4" tall and weighs 220 pounds.[2]

On December 21, 2009, Ryan was traded from the Detroit Tigers to the San Diego Padres for a player to be named later or cash considerations.

Ryan was called up to the Padres on May 31, . On November 6, 2010 Ryan signed a minor league deal with the New York Mets with an invitation to Major League spring training.

In May 2012, Ryan was working as a laborer for facilities management at the University of California, Merced campus.

Dusty works as a heavy equipment operator for Merced Irrigation District.

Notes and References

  1. News: Miguel Cabrera, Magglio Ordonez and Dusty Ryan homer to lead Tigers to 7–5 win over Twins. Associated Press Newswires. 2008-09-08.
  2. News: Shawn. Jansen. Major Fun in Minor Leagues . Merced Sun-Star. 2008-07-18.