Chris Rusin
| Chris Rusin | |
|---|---|
| Chicago Cubs – No. 18 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: October 22, 1986 Detroit, Michigan | |
Bats: Left Throws: Left | |
| debut | |
| August 21, 2012, for the Chicago Cubs | |
| Career statistics (through August 21, 2012) | |
| Win-Loss | 0-1 |
| Earned run average | 1.80 |
| Strikeouts | 4 |
| Teams | |
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Christopher Patrick Rusin (born October 22, 1986) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball. Prior to beginning his professional career, he played college baseball at the University of Kentucky.
Career
Rusin enrolled at the University of Kentucky, where he played college baseball for the Kentucky Wildcats in the Southeastern Conference (SEC). As a junior in 2008, Rusin was named to the All-SEC first team after posting a 6-3 win-loss record and a 3.33 earned run average.[1] The Oakland Athletics drafted Rusin in the 23rd round of the 2008 MLB Draft, but he opted to return to Kentucky for his senior season.[1] The Chicago Cubs selected Rusin in the fourth round, with the 140th selection of the 2009 MLB Draft, and Rusin signed.[2]
Rusin started the 2010 season with the Daytona Cubs of the Class A-Advanced Florida State League, and was promoted to the Tennessee Smokies of the Class AA Southern League in August.[3] After pitching for the Iowa Cubs of the Class AAA Pacific Coast League in 2012, he made his major league debut for the Cubs on August 21.[2]
References
- ^ a b "Rusin returns to UK baseball team". Wkyt.com. Retrieved 2012-08-22.
- ^ a b "Chris Rusin to Make MLB Debut Tuesday - Kentucky Wildcats Official Athletic Site". Ukathletics.com. Retrieved 2012-08-22.
- ^ Kline, Adam. "Smokies add pitcher Rusin to the roster Monday | Tennessee Smokies News". Milb.com. Retrieved 2012-08-22.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference (Minors)