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Ryan Bukvich
Relief pitcher
Born: (1978-05-13) May 13, 1978 (age 46)
Naperville, Illinois, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
July 12, 2002, for the Kansas City Royals
Last MLB appearance
July 4, 2008, for the Baltimore Orioles
MLB statistics
Win–loss record3–0
Earned run average6.16
Strikeouts62
Stats at Baseball Reference Edit this at Wikidata
Teams

Ryan Adrien Bukvich /ˈbʌkvɪtʃ/ (born May 13, 1978) is an American former professional baseball relief pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Kansas City Royals, Texas Rangers, Chicago White Sox, and Baltimore Orioles.

Career

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.[1] 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 the White Sox in 2007, going 1–0 with a 5.05 ERA.[2] His win on June 30, 2007, against the Royals was his first since 2003.[2][3] 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 on December 7, 2007.[2]

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. In May 2009, Bukvich signed with the Newark Bears.[4]

References

  1. ^ "White Sox shake up their shaky bullpen". Seattle PI. Associated Press. June 5, 2007. Retrieved January 23, 2022.
  2. ^ a b c "Ryan Bukvich Stats". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved January 23, 2022.
  3. ^ "Iguchi carries White Sox with 2-run single in 10th". ESPN. Associated Press. June 30, 2007. Retrieved January 23, 2022.
  4. ^ Dierkes, Tim (May 20, 2009). "Keith Foulke Attempting Comeback". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved January 23, 2022.


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