| Ryan Bukvich | |
|---|---|
| Newark Bears | |
| Relief pitcher | |
| Born: May 13, 1978 Naperville, Illinois |
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| Bats: Right | Throws: Right |
| MLB debut | |
| July 12, 2002 for the Kansas City Royals | |
| Career statistics (through 2008 season) |
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| Win-Loss | 3-0 |
| Earned run average | 6.16 |
| Strikeouts | 62 |
| Teams | |
Ryan Adrien Bukvich ( /ˈbʌkvɪtʃ/; born May 13, 1978 in Naperville, Illinois) is a relief pitcher in Minor League Baseball who is currently with the Newark Bears. Bukvich attended the University of Mississippi.
Bukvich was called up to the White Sox in June 2007 along with Bret Prinz, replacing the struggling David Aardsma and Mike MacDougal. While Prinz remained with the team for only a matter of days, Bukvich stayed on the roster despite the subsequent return of both Aardsma and MacDougal. Bukvich appeared in 45 games with a 5.05 ERA and had one win, his first since 2003. He became a cult hero at U.S. Cellular Field, earning the nickname "Iceman" for his cool demeanor in pressure situations. Bukvich signed a minor league contract with the Baltimore Orioles during the 07-08 off-season.
Bukvich spent time during 2008 spring training recovering from an oblique injury. After several days of extended spring training, he joined the Triple-A Norfolk Tides of the International League. He became a free agent at the end of the season. On May 21, 2009 Bukvich signed with the Newark Bears.