Ryan Meisinger
Meisinger with the Aberdeen IronBirds in 2015
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1994-05-04) May 4, 1994
Prince Frederick, Maryland, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
June 29, 2018, for the Baltimore Orioles
MLB statistics
(through 2021 season)
Win–loss record2–1
Earned run average7.26
Strikeouts30
Teams

Ryan Thomas Meisinger (born May 4, 1994) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Baltimore Orioles, St. Louis Cardinals, and Chicago Cubs.

Amateur career

Meisinger attended Northern High School in Owings, Maryland. After graduating high school, he attended Radford University where he played college baseball for the Radford Highlanders. As a junior in 2015, he had a 5–0 win–loss record with a 1.62 earned run average (ERA).[1]

Professional career

Baltimore Orioles

The Orioles selected Meisinger in the 11th round of the 2015 MLB draft,[2] and he signed. He made his professional debut with the GCL Orioles, and after one scoreless inning in which he struck out the side, he was promoted to the Aberdeen IronBirds where he finished the year with a 1.99 ERA in 22+2⁄3 relief innings pitched. In 2016, he pitched for the Delmarva Shorebirds and Frederick Keys where he was 6–4 with a 1.57 ERA in 74+2⁄3 relief innings pitched between both teams, and in 2017, he played with the Bowie Baysox where he pitched to a 4–3 record and 3.00 ERA in 63 innings pitched out of the bullpen.[3] He began 2018 with Bowie and was promoted to the Norfolk Tides in May.

Meisinger was promoted to the major leagues on June 29, 2018,[4][5] and he made his major league debut that same night, pitching 1+2⁄3 innings in relief in which he gave up one run on two hits, striking out one.[6][7]

St. Louis Cardinals

On December 10, 2018, Meisinger was claimed off waivers by the St. Louis Cardinals.[8]

Meisinger was designated for assignment by the Cardinals on December 21, 2018 to make room on their 40-man roster for Andrew Miller.[9] He cleared waivers and was outrighted to the Memphis Redbirds.[10]

On August 17, 2020, Meisinger was selected to the active roster. Meisinger was designated for assignment by the Cardinals on September 8, 2020.[11] In his time in the majors in 2020, Meisinger pitched 2+2⁄3 scoreless innings, allowing only one hit and four walks while striking out three. Meisinger elected free agency on October 5, 2020.

Chicago Cubs

On March 1, 2021, Meisinger signed a minor league contract with the Chicago Cubs organization.[12] On May 9, he pitched the ninth inning of a no-hitter against the Indianapolis Indians at Principal Park in Des Moines, Iowa.[13] Preceded on the mound by Shelby Miller, Tommy Nance, and Brad Wieck, he completed the combined no-hit game and earned a save.[14] On August 12, 2021, Meisinger's contract was selected by the Cubs.[15] Meisinger made seven appearances for the Cubs, struggling to a 12.27 ERA with six strikeouts. On August 28, he was designated for assignment by the Cubs.[16]

Los Angeles Dodgers

On August 31, Meisinger was claimed off of waivers by the Los Angeles Dodgers.[17] He spent one day on the major league roster before being optioned to AAA Oklahoma City without appearing in a game. He was outrighted off the 40-man roster on September 5. In AAA, he allowed only one earned run in 10+2⁄3 innings over 10 games for a 1.69 ERA.[18] On October 8, Meisinger elected free agency.[19]

Arizona Diamondbacks

On March 22, 2022, Meisinger signed a minor league deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks. He was released on May 24, 2022.

Long Island Ducks

On June 3, 2022, Meisinger signed with the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He became a free agent following the season.

Cincinnati Reds

On May 19, 2023, Meisinger signed a minor league contract with the Cincinnati Reds and was assigned to Double-A Chattanooga Lookouts.[20] He elected free agency on November 6. [21]

References

  1. ↑ "Radford standout Ryan Meisinger chasing pro dream in Bowie | Sports". richmond.com. September 2, 2017. Retrieved June 30, 2018.
  2. ↑ "MLB draft 2015 results: Full list of players drafted in Rounds 11–40". OregonLive.com. June 11, 2015. Retrieved June 30, 2018.
  3. ↑ "Ryan Meisinger Stats, Highlights, Bio – MiLB.com Stats – The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com. Retrieved June 29, 2018.
  4. ↑ "Orioles add relievers Ryan Meisinger, Paul Fry to bullpen". Baltimore Sun. June 14, 2018. Retrieved June 30, 2018.
  5. ↑ Kubatko, Roch. "Meisinger and Fry talk about their promotions – School of Roch". Masnsports.com. Retrieved June 30, 2018.
  6. ↑ Connolly, Dan (June 29, 2018). "At the season's 81-game point, O's are on pace to obliterate franchise's loss record". BaltimoreBaseball.com. Retrieved June 30, 2018.
  7. ↑ "Orioles promote Paul Fry, Ryan Meisinger". Mlb.com. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
  8. ↑ "Cardinals' Rayn Meisinger: Scooped By Cardinals". CBS Sports. December 10, 2018. Retrieved December 10, 2018.
  9. ↑ "Cardinals agree to terms with free-agent All-Star reliever Andrew Miller". Cardinals.com. December 21, 2018.
  10. ↑ "Cardinals' Ryan Meisinger: Clears waivers". CBS Sports. January 4, 2019. Retrieved April 14, 2019.
  11. ↑ TC Zencka (September 8, 2020). "Cardinals Activate Carlos Martinez, Option Dylan Carlson". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
  12. ↑ "Cubs Reportedly Sign Righty Ryan Meisinger to a Minor League Deal". www.bleachernation.com. March 9, 2021.
  13. ↑ Maun, Tyler (May 9, 2021). "Miller Leads I-Cubs' Combined No-hitter". Major League Baseball. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
  14. ↑ "Indians vs. Cubs Box Score 05/09/21". Minor League Baseball. May 9, 2021. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
  15. ↑ Steve Adams (August 12, 2021). "Cubs Release Jake Arrieta, Designate Kyle Ryan For Assignment". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
  16. ↑ "Cubs Make Five Roster Moves". MLB Trade Rumors. August 28, 2021.
  17. ↑ "Dodgers Claim Jake Jewell, Ryan Meisinger From Cubs". MLB Trade Rumors. August 31, 2021.
  18. ↑ "Ryan Meisinger College, Minor & Fall League Statistics". Baseball Reference. Retrieved October 4, 2021.
  19. ↑ "Ryan Meisinger, Kevin Quackenbush Elect Free Agency". MLB Trade Rumors. October 9, 2021. Retrieved October 10, 2021.
  20. ↑ "Reds Sign Ryan Meisinger to Minor League Deal". May 19, 2023.
  21. ↑ https://www.milb.com/transactions/2023-11-06
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