Ryan O'Rourke

Ryan O'Rourke
O'Rourke with the Minnesota Twins
Baltimore Orioles
Pitcher
Born: (1988-04-30) April 30, 1988
Worcester, Massachusetts
Bats: Right Throws: Left
MLB debut
July 7, 2015, for the Minnesota Twins
MLB statistics
(through 2016 season)
Win–loss record 0–1
Earned run average 4.98
Strikeouts 48
Teams

Ryan Patrick O'Rourke (born April 30, 1988) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Baltimore Orioles organization.

O'Rourke was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the 13th round of the 2010 Major League Baseball Draft and made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut in 2015.

Early life

O'Rourke was raised in Worcester, Massachusetts and attended St. John's High School in Shrewsbury where he played on the baseball team. He graduated in 2006. His brother Colin was an All-American lacrosse player for St. John's and played lacrosse for Wagner College. After high school, he attended Merrimack College. Where he broke all of the schools pitching records. During the summer of 2008 O'Rourke played for the Brockport Riverbats in the NYCBL. His 6-1 record helped lead the Riverbats to the league championship.

Career

Minnesota Twins

O'Rourke was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the 13th round of the 2010 Major League Baseball Draft out of Merrimack College.[1][2] O'Rourke was called up to the majors for the first time on July 7, 2015, and made his major league debut that day in a win over the Baltimore Orioles.[3] After numerous callups, he finished with a 6.14 ERA in 28 games, giving up 15 walks in 22 innings, for the Twins.[4]

He began the 2016 season in the minors. He finished 0-1 with a 3.96 ERA in 26 games for the Twins.[4] He is starting the 2017 season on the disabled list.[5]

He was outrighted to AAA on November 6, 2017. He elected free agency on November 6, 2017.

Baltimore Orioles

On November 16, 2017, O'Rourke signed a minor league deal with the Baltimore Orioles.

References

  1. ↑ ‘A total culture shock’
  2. ↑ St. John's Ryan O'Rourke working way to majors
  3. ↑ Sean d'Oliveira (July 6, 2015). "Twins option Aaron Thompson to Triple-A; recall Ryan O'Rourke". FANTASY NEWS. CBSSports.com. Retrieved July 7, 2015.
  4. 1 2 Ryan O'Rourke Stats, Fantasy & News | MLB.com
  5. ↑ Twins' Ryan O'Rourke: Will open season on DL - CBSSports.com
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