Ryan Fernandez Explained

Ryan Fernandez
Team:St. Louis Cardinals
Number:64
Position:Pitcher
Bats:Right
Throws:Right
Birth Date:11 June 1998
Birth Place:Tampa, Florida, U.S.
Debutleague:MLB
Debutdate:April 3
Debutyear:2024
Debutteam:St. Louis Cardinals
Statyear:August 18, 2024
Stat1label:Win–loss record
Stat1value:1–4
Stat2label:Earned run average
Stat2value:3.23
Stat3label:Strikeouts
Stat3value:50
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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

Fernandez attended Braulio Alonso High School in Tampa, Florida, and played college baseball at Hillsborough Community College.[1]

Boston Red Sox

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. 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 innings.[3] [4]

St. Louis Cardinals

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

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Baseball: Wrapping up local picks in the third day of MLB draft .
  2. Web site: June 23, 2023 . Red Sox prospect up to 98-99 mph nearing majors after he 'almost quit' . January 16, 2024 . masslive . en.
  3. Web site: Ryan Fernandez Amateur & Minor Leagues Statistics . . March 16, 2024.
  4. Web site: For Rule 5 pick Fernandez, when Cards call, 'Call of Duty' must wait . .
  5. Web site: 2023 Rule 5 Draft results: Pick by pick. Jonathan. Mayo. MLB.com. December 6, 2023. December 6, 2023.
  6. Web site: December 6, 2023 . Red Sox lose pitchers Shane Drohan, Ryan Fernandez in Rule 5 Draft . January 16, 2024 . Boston Herald . en-US.
  7. Web site: Cardinals' Ryan Fernandez: Earns bullpen spot. March 27, 2024. cbssports.com. en.
  8. Web site: MLB Gameday: Cardinals 2, Padres 3 Final Score (04/03/2024) . 2024-04-04 . MLB.com . en.