| Ryan Verdugo | |
|---|---|
| Kansas City Royals – No. -- | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: April 10, 1987 Pasadena, California |
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| Bats: Left | Throws: Left |
Ryan L. Verdugo (born April 10, 1987) is a minor league baseball pitcher in the Kansas City Royals organization.
Verdugo attended Lake Stevens High School in Lake Stevens, Washington. He was chosen by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 43rd round of the 2005 Major League Baseball Draft, but did not sign. Verdugo then attended Skagit Valley College for two years. He was drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the 47th round of the 2007 Major League Baseball Draft, but again did not sign.
Verdugo transfered to Louisiana State University for his junior season, where he played for the LSU Tigers baseball team. Following the 2008 season, he was drafted by the Giants in the 9th round (267th overall) of the 2008 Major League Baseball Draft, and signed.
Following the 2011 season, Verdugo was traded by the Giants to the Royals with Jonathan Sánchez for Melky Cabrera.[1] He was added to the Royals 40 man roster on November 18 to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.[2]