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Chris O'Grady
Pitcher
Born: (1990-04-17) April 17, 1990 (age 34)
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 record2–2
Earned run average4.73
Strikeouts38
Teams

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.

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]

Los Angeles Angels[edit]

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.

Miami Marlins[edit]

On May 4, 2017, O'Grady signed a minor league contract with the Miami Marlins organization.[4] The Marlins promoted him to the major leagues for the first time on July 8.[5] In 13 games (6 starts) for the Marlins in his rookie campaign, O'Grady compiled a 4.36 ERA with 30 strikeouts across 33 innings of work.

O'Grady made 8 appearances for Miami in 2018, recording a 6.43 ERA with 8 strikeouts across 7 innings pitched. On October 12, 2018, he was removed from the 40-man roster and sent outright to the Triple–A New Orleans Baby Cakes.[6] O'Grady elected free agency following the season on November 2.[7]

Personal life[edit]

O'Grady's older brother, T.J., also played college baseball for George Mason.[1]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "O'Grady makes it all the way back". The Journal News. May 9, 2010. Retrieved December 11, 2015.
  2. ^ "Conger's O'Grady on Cusp of Going Pro". Nyack-Piermont, NY Patch. June 11, 2012. Retrieved December 11, 2015.
  3. ^ "2015 Rule 5 Draft results". Major League Baseball. Archived from the original on December 11, 2015. Retrieved December 11, 2015.
  4. ^ "Minor MLB Transactions: 5/6/17". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
  5. ^ Healey, Tim (8 July 2017). "Marlins put Edinson Volquez on DL, call up Chris O'Grady to start Saturday in major league debut".
  6. ^ "Marlins Outright Six Players". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
  7. ^ Eddy, Matt (November 6, 2018). "Minor League Free Agents 2018". Baseball America. Retrieved November 12, 2018.

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