Chris O'Grady (baseball)
| Chris O'Grady | |||
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| Miami Marlins | |||
| Pitcher | |||
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Born: April 17, 1990 Congers, New York | |||
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| MLB debut | |||
| July 8, 2017, for the Miami Marlins | |||
| MLB statistics (through April 16, 2018) | |||
| Win–loss record | 2–2 | ||
| Earned run average | 4.73 | ||
| Strikeouts | 38 | ||
| Teams | |||
Christopher Ryan O'Grady (born April 17, 1990) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Miami Marlins organization.
Career
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] 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 signed a minor league deal with the Miami Marlins on May 4, 2017. The Marlins promoted him to the major leagues on July 8.[4]
Personal life
O'Grady's older brother, T.J., also played college baseball for George Mason.[1]
References
- 1 2 "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. Retrieved December 11, 2015.
- ↑ Healey, Tim. "Marlins put Edinson Volquez on DL, call up Chris O'Grady to start Saturday in major league debut".
External links
- Career statistics and player information from The Baseball Cube, or Baseball-Reference (Minors)