Ryan Strausborger

Ryan Lee Strausborger (born March 4, 1988) is an American former professional baseball left fielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for Texas Rangers.

Ryan Strausborger
Strausborger during his tenure with the Round Rock Express in 2015
Left fielder
Born: (1988-03-04) March 4, 1988
Elkhart, Indiana
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
August 5, 2015, for the Texas Rangers
Last MLB appearance
October 4, 2015, for the Texas Rangers
MLB statistics
Batting average.200
Hits9
Home runs1
Runs batted in3
Teams

Career

Strausborger played college baseball at Indiana State University; where he was thrice a 1st team, 'All-MVC player; he ranks among the career leaders in most offensive categories for the Indiana State Sycamores.

Texas Rangers

He was drafted by the Texas Rangers in the 16th round of the 2010 Major League Baseball Draft.[1] He made his professional debut with the Low-A Spokane Indians. He spent the 2011 season with the High-A Myrtle Beach Pelicans, slashing .270/.347/.416 in 126 games. In 2012, Strausborger played for the Double-A Frisco RoughRiders, slashing .247/.309/.474 with 6 home runs and 46 RBI. Strausborger remained in Frisco for the 2013 season, batting .217/.286/.347 in 133 games. He split the next season between Frisco and the Triple-A Round Rock Express, where he hit .274/.330/.407 between the two teams.

Strausborger was called up to the majors for the first time on August 4, 2015 and made his MLB debut the next day, going hitless in two at-bats. Strausborger hit .200/.240/.267 in 31 major league games before he was outrighted off of the 40-man roster on October 21, 2015.[2] He was assigned to Triple-A Round Rock to begin the 2016 season.

Seattle Mariners

On July 5, 2016, Strausborger was acquired by the Seattle Mariners from the Rangers in exchange for an International Bonus slot.[3] He finished the season with the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers, batting .153/.244/.225 before electing free agency on November 7.

Minnesota Twins

On March 30, 2017, Strausborger signed a minor league contract with the Minnesota Twins and was assigned to the Triple-A Rochester Red Wings.[4] Strausborger minimally played between Rochester and the Double-A Chattanooga Lookouts due to injury, and was released on August 10. He re–signed with the Twins on a new minor league deal on August 29.[5] He appeared in 41 games, and batted an underwhelming .224 between the two clubs before electing free agency on November 6.[6]

Southern Maryland Blue Crabs

On March 28, 2018, Strausborger signed with the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs of the independent Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[7] He became a free agent following the 2018 season.

References
  1. Strausborger Selected In 16th Round Of MLB Draft
  2. "Outrighted: Blanks, Corporan, Richardson, Strausborger, Fryer, Robinson, Thompson".
  3. "Rangers Acquire International Bonus Slot from Mariners".
  4. "Ryan Strausborger Stats, Fantasy & News".
  5. "Top MLB Prospects, Scouting Reports, Analysis".
  6. "Minor League Free Agents 2017". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved June 27, 2023.
  7. "Blue Crabs Add 2 ALPB Newcomers". 28 March 2018. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
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