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- Hometown: Bossier City, LA
- MLB Draft: 1998, Cincinnati
- All-Star Appearances: 2
- 2006 ERA: 1.37
- 2006 saves: 38
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B.J. Ryan is a left-handed Closer for the Toronto Blue Jays. The Cincinnati Reds selected Ryan in the 17th round of the 1998 amateur draft. After a year in the Reds' minor league system, Ryan was traded to the Baltimore Orioles in 1999 in exchange for Juan Guzman and an undisclosed amount of cash[1]. Ryan would pitch for the Orioles from 1999-2005. Ryan's final year with the Orioles would be his best, converting 36 of 41 save opportunities, and earning a spot on the American League All-Star roster. Ryan would cash in on his breakout year by signing a 5-year $47 million contract to pitch for the Blue Jays. In 2006 Ryan would validate his big contract, the largest of its kind for a reliever to date, by posting a career high 38 saves and making his second consecutive All-Star team. Ryan would miss nearly all of the 2007 season after undergoing Tommy John Surgery. In 2008 resumed his role as the Blue Jays' closer.
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Strengths
Ryan is tall (6'6") and possesses a very deceptive delivery, making him particularly tough on left-handed batters[1]. He also does a good job of using his slider to get out righties[2].Weaknesses
While his command has improved over the years, Ryan can occasionally loose control of his pitches[1]. Ryan must also show that he has recovered from the elbow surgery.
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B.J. Ryan Questions
Will the New York Jets or St. Louis Rams hire Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Rex Ryan? 1 AnswerSeems the St. Louis rams have other coaches in mind. ----- Vikings defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier appears to be the front-runner for the St. Louis Rams h... read more
What you you think of the sentencing of Joba Chamberlains impersonator Ryan Ward? 1 AnswerIt wasn't too bright for him to do what he did. I believe he even stated so. We can hope he has learned something from this and in the future he will not feel... read more
Did Farrah and her mother ever reconcile after her mother disowned her for living with Ryan O'neal? Where can I read about that. 1 AnswerI couldn't find any archives of Farrah on the Phil Donahue show. I have dug up some information on her mother, Pauling Alice Evans Fawcett, but there is no ment... read more -
B.J. Ryan News and Articles
- ESPN.com: B.J. Ryan
- FOX Sports: B.J. Ryan
- Topix.net: B.J. Ryan News
- USA Today: B.J. Ryan
- CBS SportsLine.com: B.J. Ryan
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B.J. Ryan Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to the Toronto Blue Jays
- ESPN.com : Career Stats
- Height: 6-6
- Weight: 260
- Years Pro: 8
