Ryan Verdugo
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![]() Verdugo with the Omaha Storm Chasers in 2013 | |||||||||||||||
Acereros de Monclova | |||||||||||||||
Pitcher | |||||||||||||||
Born: Pasadena, California | April 10, 1987|||||||||||||||
Batted: Left Threw: Left | |||||||||||||||
Professional debut | |||||||||||||||
MLB: July 17, 2012, for the Kansas City Royals | |||||||||||||||
CPBL: March 29, 2018, for the Uni-President Lions | |||||||||||||||
Last MLB appearance | |||||||||||||||
July 17, 2012, for the Kansas City Royals | |||||||||||||||
MLB statistics (through 2012 season) | |||||||||||||||
Win–loss record | 0–1 | ||||||||||||||
Earned run average | 32.40 | ||||||||||||||
Strikeouts | 2 | ||||||||||||||
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Ryan L. Verdugo (born April 10, 1987) is an American professional baseball player for the Acereros de Monclova of the Mexican League. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Kansas City Royals and the Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL) for the Uni-President Lions.
Career
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 transferred to Louisiana State University (LSU) 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.
Kansas City Royals
Following the 2011 season, Verdugo was traded by the Giants to the Kansas City 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] Verdugo made his major-league debut on July 17, 2012, against the Seattle Mariners. He allowed six runs in 1+2⁄3 innings, including an RBI double to Jesus Montero and a two-run home run to Justin Smoak, and picked up the loss.[3] The left hander fared better after being sent down to Triple-A Omaha, posting a season record of 12–4 with a 3.75 ERA in 24 starts. Verdugo was designated for assignment by the Royals on November 20, 2012 as they cleared room on the 40-man roster ahead of the Rule 5 draft.[4] He was subsequently outrighted to AAA.
Naranjeros de Hermosillo
Verdugo pitched for Naranjeros de Hermosillo of the Mexican Pacific League on the 2013–14 season.[5]
Boston Red Sox
On July 16, 2014, Verdugo was traded to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for cash considerations.[6]
Oakland Athletics
Verdugo then signed a minor league deal with the Oakland Athletics, along with LHP Jim Fuller, in November 2014.[7]
Los Angeles Angels
Verdugo was traded to the Los Angeles Angels in May 2015, where he played for the AAA team the Salt Lake Bees.
Rojos del Águila de Veracruz
On April 28, 2016, Verdugo signed with the Rojos del Águila de Veracruz of the Mexican Baseball League.
Leones de Yucatán
On July 3, 2016, Verdugo was traded to the Leones de Yucatán. He was released on April 23, 2017.
Pericos de Puebla
On April 24, 2017, Verdugo signed with the Pericos de Puebla of the Mexican Baseball League.
Acereros de Monclova
On May 9, 2017, Verdugo was traded to the Acereros de Monclova.
Uni-President Lions
On February 14, 2018, Verdugo signed with the Uni-President Lions of the Chinese Professional Baseball League.[8] On October 7 of the same year, Verdugo completed the first and to date only perfect game in CPBL history.[9] He re-signed with the Uni-Lions for the 2019 season.[10] Verdugo became a free agent following the season.
Acereros de Monclova (second stint)
On February 11, 2020, Verdugo signed with the Acereros de Monclova of the Mexican League.
References
- ^ Hat, Chris (November 7, 2011). "Giants land Melky by sending Sanchez to KC". MLB.com. Retrieved July 17, 2014.
- ^ Royals add Verdugo to 40-man roster
- ^ "Justin Smoak, Michael Saunders smack 2-run homers as Mariners roll". ESPN.com. Associated Press. July 17, 2012. Retrieved July 17, 2014.
- ^ "Jeremy Guthrie signed to 3-year deal". ESPN.com. Associated Press. November 21, 2012. Retrieved July 17, 2014.
- ^ "Naranjeros llega a 10 triunfos en LMP" (in Spanish). ESPN Deportes. Associated Press. Retrieved July 17, 2014.
- ^ Kaegel, Dick (July 16, 2014). "Royals beef up bullpen by acquiring Frasor". MLB.com. Retrieved July 17, 2014.
- ^ Eddy, Matt (November 24, 2014). "Minor League Transactions: Nov. 14-20". Baseball America. Retrieved September 20, 2015.
- ^ "Uni-Lions Sign LHP Ryan Verdugo". February 14, 2018. Retrieved February 14, 2018.
- ^ "Uni-Lions' Ryan Verdugo Throws First Perfect Game in CPBL History". October 7, 2018. Retrieved October 7, 2018.
- ^ "Uni-Lions Re-Sign Ryan Verdugo, Chinen Kohya". January 10, 2019. Retrieved January 12, 2019.
External links
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- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- CPBL
- 1987 births
- Living people
- Acereros de Monclova players
- American baseball players of Mexican descent
- American expatriate baseball players in Mexico
- American expatriate baseball players in Taiwan
- Arizona League Giants players
- Arizona League Royals players
- Augusta GreenJackets players
- Kansas City Royals players
- Salem-Keizer Volcanoes players
- San Jose Giants players
- LSU Tigers baseball players
- Omaha Storm Chasers players
- Major League Baseball pitchers
- Mexican League baseball pitchers
- Naranjeros de Hermosillo players
- Nashville Sounds players
- Northwest Arkansas Naturals players
- Pawtucket Red Sox players
- People from Lake Stevens, Washington
- Pericos de Puebla players
- Richmond Flying Squirrels players
- Rojos del Águila de Veracruz players
- Salt Lake Bees players
- Scottsdale Scorpions players
- Uni-President Lions players
- 2019 WBSC Premier12 players