Chris O'Grady (baseball)
| Chris O'Grady | |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | |
| Born: April 17, 1990 Congers, New York, U.S. | |
Batted: Left Threw: Left | |
| MLB debut | |
| July 8, 2017, for the Miami Marlins | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| April 16, 2018, for the Miami Marlins | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 2–2 |
| Earned run average | 4.73 |
| Strikeouts | 38 |
| Teams | |
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.
Career
[edit]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]
Los Angeles Angels
[edit]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 95+2⁄3 innings pitched. O'Grady was released by the Angels organization on April 7, 2017.[4]
Miami Marlins
[edit]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]
Personal life
[edit]O'Grady's older brother, T.J., also played college baseball for George Mason.[1]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "O'Grady makes it all the way back". The Journal News. May 9, 2010. Retrieved December 11, 2015.
- ^ "Conger's O'Grady on Cusp of Going Pro". Nyack-Piermont, NY Patch. June 11, 2012. Retrieved December 11, 2015.
- ^ "2015 Rule 5 Draft results". Major League Baseball. Archived from the original on December 11, 2015. Retrieved December 11, 2015.
- ^ "Congers' Chris O'Grady picks up win in MLB debut for Miami Marlins". lohud.com. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
- ^ "Minor MLB Transactions: 5/6/17". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
- ^ Healey, Tim (July 8, 2017). "Marlins put Edinson Volquez on DL, call up Chris O'Grady to start Saturday in major league debut".
- ^ "Marlins Outright Six Players". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
- ^ Eddy, Matt (November 6, 2018). "Minor League Free Agents 2018". Baseball America. Retrieved November 12, 2018.
External links
[edit]- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- 1990 births
- Living people
- People from Congers, New York
- Baseball players from Rockland County, New York
- Major League Baseball pitchers
- Miami Marlins players
- George Mason Patriots baseball players
- Orem Owlz players
- Burlington Bees players
- Inland Empire 66ers players
- Mesa Solar Sox players
- Arkansas Travelers players
- Salt Lake Bees players
- Estrellas Orientales players
- American expatriate baseball players in the Dominican Republic
- New Orleans Baby Cakes players