Ryan Lyle Kohlmeier is a former Major League Baseball

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 pitcher

Pitcher

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 who played for the Baltimore Orioles

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 in 2000 and 2001. He was originally drafted by the Colorado Rockies

Colorado Rockies

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 in the 34th round of the 1995 amateur draft

1995 Major League Baseball Draft

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, but did not sign. He was then drafted by the Orioles in the 14th round of the 1996 amateur draft

1996 Major League Baseball Draft

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 and signed with the team on August 16. He was claimed off waivers by the Chicago White Sox

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on November 19, 2001. He played in the White Sox's minor league system during the 2002 through 2004 seasons and announced his retirement from baseball on August 12, 2004.