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Ryan Tucker (baseball)
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Ryan C. Tucker is a Major League Baseball
pitcher
who is a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers
organization.
He graduated from Temple City High School
and was selected by the Florida Marlins
with the 34th pick of the 2005 Major League Baseball Draft
. Tucker made his major league debut on June 8, 2008 for the Marlins against the Cincinnati Reds
, allowing one run in five innings to pick up the win. In 6 appearances (3 starts) in 2008, he was 2-3 with a 8.27 ERA.
On October 6, 2010, Tucker was claimed off waivers by the Texas Rangers
. He had his contract purchased by Texas on April 27, 2011. He appeared in five games for the Rangers in 2011, working five innings of relief, with a 7.20 ERA. On August 30 he was released.
On November 16, 2011, Tucker was signed to a minor league deal, with a spring training invite, by the Los Angeles Dodgers
.
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...
who is a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers
Los Angeles Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers are a professional baseball team based in Los Angeles, California. The Dodgers are members of Major League Baseball's National League West Division. Established in 1883, the team originated in Brooklyn, New York, where it was known by a number of nicknames before becoming...
organization.
He graduated from Temple City High School
Temple City High School
Temple City High School is a four-year public high school located in Temple City, California, in the West San Gabriel Valley.-History:...
and was selected by the Florida Marlins
Florida Marlins
The Miami Marlins are a professional baseball team based in Miami, Florida, United States. Established in 1993 as an expansion franchise called the Florida Marlins, the Marlins are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Marlins played their home games at...
with the 34th pick of the 2005 Major League Baseball Draft
2005 Major League Baseball Draft
The 2005 First-Year Player Draft, Major League Baseball's annual amateur draft, was held on June 7 and 8. It was conducted via conference call with representatives from each of the league's 30 teams...
. Tucker made his major league debut on June 8, 2008 for the Marlins against the Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati Reds
The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are members of the National League Central Division. The club was established in 1882 as a charter member of the American Association and joined the National League in 1890....
, allowing one run in five innings to pick up the win. In 6 appearances (3 starts) in 2008, he was 2-3 with a 8.27 ERA.
On October 6, 2010, Tucker was claimed off waivers by the Texas Rangers
Texas Rangers (baseball)
The Texas Rangers are a professional baseball team in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, based in Arlington, Texas. The Rangers are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League, and are the reigning A.L. Western Division and A.L. Champions. Since , the Rangers have...
. He had his contract purchased by Texas on April 27, 2011. He appeared in five games for the Rangers in 2011, working five innings of relief, with a 7.20 ERA. On August 30 he was released.
On November 16, 2011, Tucker was signed to a minor league deal, with a spring training invite, by the Los Angeles Dodgers
Los Angeles Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers are a professional baseball team based in Los Angeles, California. The Dodgers are members of Major League Baseball's National League West Division. Established in 1883, the team originated in Brooklyn, New York, where it was known by a number of nicknames before becoming...
.