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

Ryan Dennick
Dennick with the Great Lakes Loons in 2021
Pitcher
Born: (1987-01-10) January 10, 1987 (age 37)
North Olmsted, Ohio
Batted: Left
Threw: Left
MLB debut
September 2, 2014, for the Cincinnati Reds
Last MLB appearance
September 29, 2014, for the Cincinnati Reds
MLB statistics
Win–loss record0–0
Earned run average11.57
Strikeouts3
Teams

Career edit

Kansas City Royals edit

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 edit

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 edit

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 edit

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 edit

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 edit

References edit

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

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