Ryan Fitzgerald (born June 17, 1994) is an American professional baseball utility player who is a free agent.
| Ryan Fitzgerald | |
|---|---|
| Free agent | |
| Utility player | |
| Born: June 7, 1994 Hinsdale, Illinois | |
Bats: Left Throws: Right |
Career
editFitzgerald grew up in Burr Ridge, Illinois, and attended Fenwick High School. He played college baseball at Creighton University for four seasons. He was named second-team All-Big East Conference as a junior,[1] and had a .230 batting average as a senior.[2]
Fitzgerald went unselected in the 2016 MLB draft. He signed with the Gary SouthShore RailCats of the independent American Association of Professional Baseball in 2017.[3] His contract was purchased by the Boston Red Sox on May 15, 2018.[4] The Red Sox assigned Fitzgerald to the Greenville Drive of the Single–A South Atlantic League, where he batted .274 with 44 runs scored and 38 RBIs.[5] He spent the 2019 season with High–A Salem Red Sox and hit .271 with 125 hits, 63 runs scored, and 65 RBIs and was named the organization's defensive player of the year.[6] He started the 2021 season with the Double-A Portland Sea Dogs.[7] Fitzgerald was promoted to the Triple-A Worcester Red Sox after batting .271 in 95 games with Portland.[8]
Fitzgerald participated in Boston's 2022 spring training a non-roster invitee.[9] He was assigned to Worcester to start the 2022 season.[10]
On December 6, 2023, Fitzgerald was selected by the Kansas City Royals in the minor league phase of the Rule 5 draft.[11] On November 6, he elected free agency.[12]
References
edit- ^ Reaven, Steve (July 26, 2021). "'He's put himself on the map': Fenwick's Ryan Fitzgerald continues to make strides at plate while playing stellar shortstop at Double-A in Red Sox system". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
- ^ "RailCats' Ryan Fitzgerald has found second home in Gary". The Times of Northwest Indiana. July 7, 2017. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
- ^ Smith, Christopher (September 22, 2019). "Ryan Fitzgerald, Boston Red Sox undrafted prospect: 'I don't think I could have lived with myself if I didn't at least try'". Retrieved March 18, 2022.
- ^ "Boston Red Sox sign Fenwick grad Ryan Fitzgerald to minor league contract". Chicago Tribune. May 15, 2018. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
- ^ "Red Sox Report: Salem's Fitzgerald penning Indy ball success story". The Roanoke Times. May 17, 2019. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
- ^ Morrison, Katie (August 17, 2021). "WooSox notebook: Ryan Fitzgerald finds his way from indy ball to Triple-A; 'When you've got nothing to lose, you become a dangerous player, and I still feel like I have nothing to lose'". MassLive.com. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
- ^ "Hard work pays dividends for Sea Dogs shortstop Ryan Fitzgerald". Portland Press Herald. August 21, 2021. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
- ^ "Hockey mentality fits Worcester/Portland infielder Ryan Fitzgerald's baseball mojo just fine". Worcester Telegram. August 18, 2021. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
- ^ Smith, Christopher (March 17, 2022). "Boston Red Sox have a mullet and two mustaches at camp; Connor Seabold, Ryan Fitzgerald, Kole Cottam know style". Masslive. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
- ^ Neville, Scott (April 7, 2022). "Red Sox Prospect Ryan Fitzgerald Stays Hot, Homers Twice For WooSox". NESN.com. Retrieved April 8, 2022.
- ^ Mayo, Jonathan (December 6, 2023). "2023 Rule 5 Draft results: Pick by pick". MLB.com. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
- ^ Eddy, Matt (November 6, 2024). "Minor League Free Agents 2024". Baseball America. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
External links
edit- Career statistics from Baseball Reference (Minors)