Ryan O'Malley
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Ryan Joseph O'Malley is a former Major League Baseball
pitcher
. He played for the Chicago Cubs
in .
O'Malley made his major league debut for the Cubs on August 16, 2006, against the Houston Astros
. He pitched eight innings, giving up five hits, six walks, two strikeouts and no runs in a 1-0 win. In his next start, he pitched four and two-thirds innings before leaving with a strained left elbow. He was activated from the disabled list on September 8, 2006.
On January 9, 2007, the Cubs announced that O'Malley would be among 11 non-roster players invited to spring training
camp in Mesa, Arizona
.
In February 2008, O'Malley was signed by the Schaumburg Flyers
of the independent Northern League, but before appearing in a game for them, he left to sign a minor league contract with the Chicago White Sox
. He became a free agent at the end of the season.
On December 2, 2009, O'Malley was named the pitching coach for the Arizona League Rangers.
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
pitcher
Pitcher
In baseball, the pitcher is the player who throwsthe baseball from the pitcher's mound toward the catcher to begin each play, with the goal of retiring a batter, who attempts to either make contact with the pitched ball or draw a walk. In the numbering system used to record defensive plays, the...
. He played for the Chicago Cubs
Chicago Cubs
The Chicago Cubs are a professional baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League. They are one of two Major League clubs based in Chicago . The Cubs are also one of the two remaining charter members of the National...
in .
O'Malley made his major league debut for the Cubs on August 16, 2006, against the Houston Astros
Houston Astros
The Houston Astros are a Major League Baseball team located in Houston, Texas. They are a member of the National League Central division. The Astros are expected to join the American League West division in 2013. Since , they have played their home games at Minute Maid Park, known as Enron Field...
. He pitched eight innings, giving up five hits, six walks, two strikeouts and no runs in a 1-0 win. In his next start, he pitched four and two-thirds innings before leaving with a strained left elbow. He was activated from the disabled list on September 8, 2006.
On January 9, 2007, the Cubs announced that O'Malley would be among 11 non-roster players invited to spring training
Spring training
In Major League Baseball, spring training is a series of practices and exhibition games preceding the start of the regular season. Spring training allows new players to try out for roster and position spots, and gives existing team players practice time prior to competitive play...
camp in Mesa, Arizona
Mesa, Arizona
According to the 2010 Census, the racial composition of Mesa was as follows:* White: 77.1% * Hispanic or Latino : 26.54%* Black or African American: 3.5%* Two or more races: 3.4%* Native American: 2.4%...
.
In February 2008, O'Malley was signed by the Schaumburg Flyers
Schaumburg Flyers
The Schaumburg Flyers were a professional baseball team based in Schaumburg, Illinois, in the United States. The Flyers were to be a charter member of the North American League, which is not affiliated with Major League Baseball, however, the team folded in March of 2011, before they began play in...
of the independent Northern League, but before appearing in a game for them, he left to sign a minor league contract with the Chicago White Sox
Chicago White Sox
The Chicago White Sox are a Major League Baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois.The White Sox play in the American League's Central Division. Since , the White Sox have played in U.S. Cellular Field, which was originally called New Comiskey Park and nicknamed The Cell by local fans...
. He became a free agent at the end of the season.
On December 2, 2009, O'Malley was named the pitching coach for the Arizona League Rangers.