Ryan Fernandez

Ryan Fernandez
Fernandez with the Cardinals in 2024
St. Louis Cardinals – No. 64
Pitcher
Born: (1998-06-11) June 11, 1998 (age 26)
Tampa, Florida, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
April 3, 2024, for the St. Louis Cardinals
Career statistics
(through 2024 season)
Win–loss record1–6
Earned run average3.51
Strikeouts71
Teams

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.[3] 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 30+2⁄3 innings.[3][4]

St. Louis Cardinals

Ryan Fernandez of the Cardinals 2024

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

References

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