Ryan Dennick Explained

Ryan Dennick
Position:Pitcher
Birth Date:10 January 1987
Birth Place:North Olmsted, Ohio
Bats:Left
Throws:Left
Debutleague:MLB
Debutdate:September 2
Debutyear:2014
Debutteam:Cincinnati Reds
Finalleague:MLB
Finaldate:September 29
Finalyear:2014
Finalteam:Cincinnati Reds
Statleague:MLB
Stat1label:Win–loss record
Stat1value:0–0
Stat2label:Earned run average
Stat2value:11.57
Stat3label:Strikeouts
Stat3value:3
Teams:

Ryan Dennick (born January 10, 1987) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cincinnati Reds.

Career

Kansas City Royals

Dennick was drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the 22nd round of the 2009 Major League Baseball Draft out of Tennessee Technological University.[1]

Cincinnati Reds

He was acquired by the Cincinnati Reds in the minor league phase of the Rule 5 Draft before the 2013 season.[2]

Dennick was called up to the majors for the first time on September 2, 2014, and made his major league debut that day against the Baltimore Orioles.[3]

Los Angeles Dodgers

The Dodgers claimed him off waivers on April 15, 2015.[4] He was assigned to the AA Tulsa Drillers but was designated for assignment on April 17.[5] He was outrighted to the minors and appeared in 47 games for the Drillers, with a 2.94 ERA.

Lancaster Barnstormers

On May 6, 2016, Dennick signed with the Lancaster Barnstormers of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He became a free agent after the 2016 season.

Coaching career

Dennick has served the pitching coach for the Tulsa Drillers, the Double–A affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers, since the 2023 season.[6]

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: Tech's Ryan Dennick chosen by Kansas City Royals in MLB draft. April 18, 2015. Tennessee Technological University. June 10, 2009.
  2. News: Stella. Jason. Diaz, Dennick lynchpins in Bats bullpen. April 18, 2015. MILB.com. June 19, 2014.
  3. News: Rosecrans. C. Trent. At end of a long road for Dennick, it's just pitching. April 18, 2015. Cincinnati Enquirer. September 4, 2014.
  4. Web site: Dodgers designate David Huff, claim Ryan Dennick. LA Times. Dylan. Hernandez. April 15, 2015. April 15, 2015.
  5. News: Gurnick. Ken. Dodgers claim righty Corcino off waivers from Reds. April 18, 2015. MLB.com. April 17, 2015.
  6. Web site: Dodgers 2024 minor league coaching staffs. February 25, 2024. truebluela.com. en.