Chris O'Grady (baseball)

Christopher Ryan O'Grady (born April 17, 1990) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Miami Marlins.

Chris O'Grady
Pitcher
Born: (1990-04-17) April 17, 1990
Congers, New York
Batted: Left Threw: Left
MLB debut
July 8, 2017, for the Miami Marlins
Last MLB appearance
April 16, 2018, for the Miami Marlins
MLB statistics
(through 2018 season)
Win–loss record2–2
Earned run average4.73
Strikeouts38
Teams

Career

O'Grady attended Clarkstown High School North in New City, New York, where he played baseball and American football. Playing as a quarterback, O'Grady tore three ligaments in his right knee, which resulted in his missing his senior season at Clarkstown North. He enrolled at George Mason University and played college baseball for the George Mason Patriots.[1] The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim selected him in the 10th round of the 2012 MLB Draft.[2] The Cincinnati Reds selected him in the 2015 Rule 5 draft.[3] He did not make their roster and was sent back to the Angels.

O'Grady signed a minor league deal with the Miami Marlins on May 4, 2017. The Marlins promoted him to the major leagues on July 8.[4] He became a free agent after the 2018 season.[5]

Personal life

O'Grady's older brother, T.J., also played college baseball for George Mason.[1]

References
  1. "O'Grady makes it all the way back". The Journal News. May 9, 2010. Retrieved December 11, 2015.
  2. "Conger's O'Grady on Cusp of Going Pro". Nyack-Piermont, NY Patch. June 11, 2012. Retrieved December 11, 2015.
  3. "2015 Rule 5 Draft results". Major League Baseball. Retrieved December 11, 2015.
  4. Healey, Tim. "Marlins put Edinson Volquez on DL, call up Chris O'Grady to start Saturday in major league debut".
  5. Eddy, Matt (November 6, 2018). "Minor League Free Agents 2018". Baseball America. Retrieved November 12, 2018.
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