Ryan Braun (pitcher)

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Ryan Braun
Relief pitcher
Born: (1980-07-29) July 29, 1980
Kitchener, Ontario
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
September 2, 2006 for the Kansas City Royals
Last MLB appearance
September 25, 2007 for the Kansas City Royals
Career statistics
Win–loss record 2–1
Earned run average 6.66
Strikeouts 30
Teams

Ryan Zachary Braun (born July 29, 1980) is a Canadian right-handed Major League Baseball pitcher in the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim organization. He is 6'1" and weighs 215 lbs. Though he was born in Canada, Braun grew up in California, and played college baseball at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

He made his major league debut on September 2, 2006. He made 9 appearances during the 2006 season, and had a 6.75 ERA. In 2007, he had a 6.64 ERA. In March 2008, the Royals optioned him to their Triple-A team in Omaha. He then underwent reconstructive elbow surgery, and missed the 2008 season.[1]

He signed a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training with the Chicago White Sox in January 2009.[2]

References

  1. http://www.cstv.com/sports/m-basebl/stories/061908aap.html
  2. The Associated Press (2009-01-12). "White Sox invite 18 to camp". iht.com. Retrieved 2009-01-12. 

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