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 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| 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 drafted O'Grady in the 10th round, with the 327th overall selection, of the 2012 Major League Baseball draft.[2] In 2013, he split his first professional season between the rookie–level Orem Owlz and Single–A Burlington Bees, logging a cumulative 3–1 record and 2.18 ERA with 46 strikeouts in 24 games.[3] O'Grady spent the entirety of 2014 with the High–A Inland Empire 66ers. In 45 appearances for the team, he compiled a 4–4 record and 3.33 ERA with 81 strikeouts and 5 saves over 83+2⁄3 innings pitched.[4]
O'Grady split the 2015 campaign between the Double–A Arkansas Travelers and Triple–A Salt Lake Bees. In 45 appearances out of the bullpen for the two affiliates, he compiled an 0–5 record and 3.28 ERA with 57 strikeouts and 4 saves across 57+2⁄3 innings pitched.[5] On December 10, 2015, the Cincinnati Reds selected O'Grady in the Rule 5 draft.[6] On March 30, 2016, O'Grady was returned to the Angels after failing to make Cincinnati's Opening Day roster.[7]
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.[8]
Miami Marlins
[edit]On May 4, 2017, O'Grady signed a minor league contract with the Miami Marlins organization.[9] The Marlins promoted him to the major leagues for the first time on July 8.[10] 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.[11] O'Grady elected free agency following the season on November 2.[12]
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.
- ^ "Chris O'Grady Stats & Scouting Report". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved December 19, 2024.
- ^ "Chris O'Grady - Stats - Pitching". fangraphs.com. Retrieved December 19, 2024.
- ^ "Reds take a chance on Congers native Chris O'Grady". lohud.com. Retrieved December 19, 2024.
- ^ "2015 Rule 5 Draft results". Major League Baseball. Archived from the original on December 11, 2015. Retrieved December 11, 2015.
- ^ "Mercogliano: MLB's Chris O'Grady reminds us to never stop chasing our dreams". lohud.com. Retrieved December 19, 2024.
- ^ "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 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