Chris O'Grady (baseball)
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.
| 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 |
| Teams | |
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] 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]
O'Grady elected free agency following the season on November 2, 2018.[5]
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.
- ^ . Major League Baseball. Archived from the original on December 11, 2015. Retrieved December 11, 2015.
- ^ Healey, Tim (8 July 2017). "Marlins put Edinson Volquez on DL, call up Chris O'Grady to start Saturday in major league debut".
- ^ Eddy, Matt (November 6, 2018). "Minor League Free Agents 2018". Baseball America. Retrieved November 12, 2018.
External links edit
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)