Evan Rutckyj

Evan P. Rutckyj (born January 31, 1992) is a Canadian professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent.

Evan Rutckyj
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1992-01-31) January 31, 1992
Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Bats: Right Throws: Left
Medals
Men’s baseball
Representing  Canada
Pan American Games
2015 Toronto National team
2019 Lima National team

Career

Rutckyj was drafted by the New York Yankees in the 16th round of the 2010 Major League Baseball Draft out of St. Joseph's Catholic High School in Windsor, Ontario, Canada.[1]

Rutckyj was selected by the Atlanta Braves in the 2015 Rule 5 draft.[2]

On March 18, 2016, the Atlanta Braves returned him to the New York Yankees.[3]

He was released on May 1, 2017.

On February 1, 2018, Rutckyj signed with the Ottawa Champions of the Can-Am League.[4] He became a free agent following the season.

International career

In 2015, Rutckyj was selected to play for the Canada national baseball team at the Pan American Games.[5][6]

On January 9, 2019, he was selected at the 2019 Pan American Games Qualifier.[7] He later played for Team Canada at the 2019 Pan American Games.

On October 8, 2019, he was selected at the 2019 WBSC Premier12.[8]

References
  1. Caton, Mary (May 7, 2013). "Windsor's Rutckyi refines pitching in Yankees' chain". Windsor Star. Retrieved March 26, 2016.
  2. O'Brien, David (December 10, 2015). "Braves select lefty reliever from Yankees in Rule 5". Atlanta Journal Constitution. Retrieved March 26, 2016.
  3. O'Brien, David (March 18, 2016). "Braves Rule 5 pick Rutckyj goes back to Yankees". Atlanta Journal Constitution. Retrieved March 26, 2016.
  4. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2013-06-05. Retrieved 2018-02-10.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  5. "Local sports roundup: Kelly Branton wins bronze medal at world powerlifting event". Windsor Star. June 17, 2015. Retrieved March 26, 2016.
  6. Elliott, Bob (June 18, 2015). "Andrew Albers leads Canada's Pan Am baseball roster". Toronto Sun. Retrieved March 26, 2016.
  7. "Baseball Canada announces roster for Pan Am Games Qualifier". Baseball Canada. January 9, 2019. Retrieved March 8, 2019.
  8. "Baseball Canada reveals 2019 WBSC Premier12® roster". Baseball Canada. October 8, 2019. Retrieved October 13, 2019.
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