Ryan Buchter
Ryan James Buchter (born February 13, 1987) is an American former professional baseball pitcher and the current assistant pitching coach for the Lehigh Valley IronPigs. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Atlanta Braves, San Diego Padres, Kansas City Royals, Oakland Athletics, Los Angeles Angels, and Arizona Diamondbacks.
| Ryan Buchter | |
|---|---|
Buchter with the Athletics in 2019 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: February 13, 1987 Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
Batted: Left Threw: Left | |
| MLB debut | |
| June 20, 2014, for the Atlanta Braves | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| August 1, 2021, for the Arizona Diamondbacks | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 17–6 |
| Earned run average | 3.16 |
| Strikeouts | 259 |
| Teams | |
Playing career edit
Washington Nationals edit
Buchter was drafted by the Washington Nationals in the 33rd round of the 2005 Major League Baseball draft out of Highland Regional High School in Blackwood, New Jersey. He went on to play college baseball in the 2006 season at Gloucester County College in Sewell, New Jersey before ultimately signing with the Nationals.[1] He began his professional career with the Gulf Coast Nationals in 2006 where he was 7.24 ERA in 11 games and made one start. In 2007 with the Vermont Lake Monsters of the New York–Penn League, he had a 6.82 ERA in 20 games. Buchter was promoted to the Hagerstown Suns of the South Atlantic League in 2008 and appeared in 13 games with a 3.26 ERA.[2]
Chicago Cubs edit
Buchter was traded from the Nationals to the Chicago Cubs for fellow minor leaguer Matt Avery on November 3, 2008.[3] He played for the Peoria Chiefs in the Class-A Midwest League in 2009 and had a 1.33 ERA in 38 games with five saves.[2] The following season, 2010, he had a 7–2 record and a 4.65 ERA in 47 games for the Double-A Tennessee Smokies,[2] which earned him a spot on the Southern League mid-season All-Star team.[4] In 2011, he made 10 appearances for the Smokies and another six for the Daytona Cubs of the Florida State League.[2]
Atlanta Braves edit
Buchter was then traded from the Cubs to the Atlanta Braves for Rodrigo López on May 26, 2011.[5][6] He was promptly assigned to the Lynchburg Hillcats of the Carolina League, where he was 2–5 with a 3.59 ERA in 34 games with 15 saves.[2] In 2012, he began the season with the Double-A Mississippi Braves, where he was 3–1 with a 1.31 ERA in 35 games and also had four saves.[2] He was again selected to the mid-season Southern League All-Star team.[4] Afterwards, he was promoted to the Triple-A Gwinnett Braves where he pitched eight innings in nine games with a high 10.12 ERA.[2] He played for the Phoenix Desert Dogs in the Arizona Fall League after the conclusion of the regular season.[2]
The Braves added him to their 40-man roster on November 1, 2013[7] and he was named to the Braves' Opening Day roster for the 2014 season.[8] He was sent back down to Gwinnett a few days later without appearing in a game. Buchter was called back up to Atlanta on June 20, 2014. He made his major league debut that night against the team that drafted him, the Washington Nationals, recording a strikeout and earning the win in an inning of extra inning work.[9] That was his only appearance in the Majors and he spent the rest of the season with Gwinnett, where he pitched in 49 games with a 3.29 ERA.[2] Buchter was outrighted off the Braves roster on September 26, 2014, and became a free agent.[10]
Los Angeles Dodgers edit
Buchter signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers in January 2015 and received an invitation to spring training.[11] He was assigned to the AAA Oklahoma City Dodgers[12] and was selected to the mid-season Pacific Coast League all-star team.[13] In 27 games he had a 1.65 ERA and exercised his opt out clause on July 20 to become a free agent.[14]
Second Stint with Cubs edit
On July 24, 2015, Buchter signed a minor league deal with the Chicago Cubs.[15] He finished the year with the Triple-A Iowa Cubs, recording a 2.00 ERA in 16 appearances. He became a free agent after the season.
San Diego Padres edit
Buchter signed a minor league deal with the San Diego Padres on December 8, 2015.[16] On January 8, 2016, Buchter's contract was selected. In his two seasons with the Padres, Buchter owned an ERA of 2.93 with 125 strikeouts in over 100 innings.
Kansas City Royals edit
On July 24, 2017, the Padres traded Buchter, Trevor Cahill, and Brandon Maurer to the Kansas City Royals for Matt Strahm, Travis Wood, and Esteury Ruiz.[17]
Oakland Athletics edit
On January 29, 2018, the Royals traded Buchter, Brandon Moss, and cash considerations to the Oakland Athletics for Jesse Hahn and Heath Fillmyer.[18] In his first season with Oakland, Buchter posted an ERA of 2.75 in 60 appearances. He struck out 41 batters in 39+1⁄3 innings. Buchter was non-tendered by Oakland on December 2, 2019, and became a free agent.[19]
Los Angeles Angels edit
On February 17, 2020, Buchter signed a minor league deal with the Los Angeles Angels, and received an invite to Spring Training. Buchter had his contract selected on March 22, 2020. Buchter was designated for assignment by the Angels on September 2, 2020. He was outrighted on September 4, but rejected his outright assignment and elected free agency two days later.
New York Yankees edit
On September 8, 2020, Buchter signed a minor league contract with the New York Yankees. He became a free agent on November 2, 2020.
Arizona Diamondbacks edit
On January 19, 2021, Buchter signed a minor league contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks organization.[20] On May 27, 2021, Buchter was selected to the active roster.[21] After posting a 5.52 ERA across 16 appearances, Buchter was designated for assignment on July 5.[22] He was outrighted to the Triple-A Reno Aces on July 7.[23] On July 30, his contract was selected by Arizona. On August 6, Buchter was returned to Reno. On August 20, Buchter was released by the Diamondbacks.[24]
Seattle Mariners edit
On March 20, 2022, the Seattle Mariners signed Buchter to a minor league deal.[25] On March 31, Buchter was released by the Mariners organization.[26]
Coaching career edit
On January 31, 2023, it was announced that Buchter had been hired as the assistant pitching coach for the Lehigh Valley IronPigs, the Triple-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies.[27]
Personal life edit
In 2021, Buchter began advocating for better mental health resources for professional baseball players, stating that the game had caused him to become a "depressed alcoholic" in 2016 and 2017 and that he felt he was a better player when drinking.[28]
References edit
- ^ "UPDATE: Former Roadrunner Ryan Buchter Scores Win in MLB Debut with Braves". www.rcgc.edu. June 20, 2014. Retrieved 31 January 2018.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Ryan Buchter minor league statistics and history". Baseball Reference. Retrieved March 6, 2015.
- ^ Ladson, Bill (November 3, 2008). . Washington.nationals.mlb.com. Archived from the original on November 4, 2013. Retrieved November 5, 2013.
- ^ a b "Ryan Buchter bio". mlb.com. Retrieved March 6, 2015.
- ^ "Braves trade Rodrigo Lopez to Cubs". Washington Times. Associated Press. May 26, 2011. Retrieved November 5, 2013.
- ^ Bowman, Mark (May 26, 2011). "Braves acquire Minors pitcher Buchter". MLB,com. Retrieved November 5, 2013.
- ^ "Braves announce two roster moves". MLB.com. Retrieved November 5, 2013.
- ^ "Braves set 2014 Opening Day roster". MLB.com (Press release). March 29, 2014. Retrieved June 23, 2014.
- ^ Bowman, Mark (June 21, 2014). "Relievers Buchter, Jaime come through in debuts". MLB.com. Retrieved June 23, 2014.
- ^ Eddy, Matt (October 6, 2014). "Minor League Transactions: Sept. 26-Oct. 2". Baseball America. Retrieved April 12, 2016.
- ^ Weisman, Jon (January 9, 2015). "Arruebarrena, Seager, Urias among 17 non-roster Spring Training invitees". dodgers.com. Retrieved January 9, 2015.
- ^ Hoornstra, J.P. (April 7, 2015). "Revealed: Opening Day roster for Triple-A Oklahoma City". LA Daily News. Retrieved April 7, 2015.
- ^ "Four OKC Dodgers Named to Triple-A All-Star Game". milb.com. July 1, 2015. Retrieved July 1, 2015.
- ^ Plunkett, Bill (July 21, 2015). "Dodgers demote pitcher Brandon Beachy to Triple-A Oklahoma City". Orange County Register. Retrieved April 12, 2016.
- ^ Eddy, Matt (August 5, 2015). "Minor League Transactions: July 24–30". Baseball America. Retrieved April 12, 2016.
- ^ Lin, Dennis (January 11, 2016). "Padres add LHP Buchter to 40-man roster". San Diego Union Tribune. Retrieved April 12, 2016.
- ^ "Padres acquire Strahm and Wood from Royals". 24 July 2017.
- ^ Lee, Jane (January 29, 2018). "A's add Moss, lefty Buchter in deal with Royals". mlb.com. Retrieved January 30, 2018.
- ^ Susan Slusser (December 2, 2019). "A's part with 2018 All-Star Blake Treinen, trade Jurickson Profar". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved December 2, 2019.
- ^ "Diamondbacks Sign Ryan Buchter to Minors Contract".
- ^ "Diamondbacks Move Luke Weaver to 60-Day IL, Select Ryan Buchter".
- ^ "D-backs Claim Jordan Weems, DFA Ryan Buchter".
- ^ "Minor MLB Transactions: 7/7/21".
- ^ "Ryan Buchter Stats, Fantasy & News | MLB.com". MLB.com.
- ^ "Mariners Sign Ryan Buchter to Minors Deal".
- ^ "Ryan Buchter Stats, Fantasy & News". MLB.com.
- ^ "Phillies announce 2023 player development field staff". Major League Baseball. MLB Advanced Media, LP. Retrieved 8 February 2023.
- ^ "'A lot of us are f***ed up': Reliever Ryan Buchter opens up about mental health in baseball".
External links edit
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet