Ryan Kreidler Explained

Ryan Kreidler
Team:Detroit Tigers
Number:32
Position:Shortstop
Birth Date:12 November 1997
Birth Place:Davis, California, U.S.
Bats:Right
Throws:Right
Debutleague:MLB
Debutdate:September 2
Debutyear:2022
Debutteam:Detroit Tigers
Statyear:August 1, 2024
Statleague:MLB
Stat1label:Batting average
Stat1value:.156
Stat2label:Home runs
Stat2value:2
Stat3label:Runs batted in
Stat3value:8
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Ryan Kreidler (born November 12, 1997) is an American professional baseball shortstop with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2022.

Amateur career

Kreidler attended Davis High School in Davis, California. He was drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the 35th round of the 2016 Major League Baseball draft but did not sign. He enrolled at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and played college baseball for the UCLA Bruins.[1] [2] In 2018, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Wareham Gatemen of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[3] He was drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the fourth round of the 2019 MLB draft and signed.[4]

Professional career

Kreidler made his professional debut with the Connecticut Tigers, batting .232 with two home runs and 20 RBI over sixty games.[5] He did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[6] He started 2021 with the Erie SeaWolves before being promoted to the Toledo Mud Hens.[7] [8] Over 129 games between the two teams, he slashed .270/.349/.454 with 22 home runs, 58 RBIs, and 15 stolen bases.[9] On September 1, 2022, Kreidler was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time. He recorded his first major league hit, a single, on September 3 against the Kansas City Royals.[10] Kreidler's first major league home run on September 7 was a game-winner, and struck in the top of the ninth inning off José Quijada of the Los Angeles Angels to break a 4–4 tie.[11]

In 2023, Kreidler was part of Detroit's Opening Day roster.[12] He started at third base on opening day.[13] Kreider was optioned back to Triple-A on April 15 after hitting .111 in 11 games.[14] He was placed on the minor league injured list on April 28 with knee soreness, and began a rehab assignment with the High–A West Michigan Whitecaps in May. However, after 5 games he was pulled off rehab assignment, and it was announced that he had undergone core-muscle surgery on June 14.[15]

Kreidler was optioned to Triple–A Toledo to begin the 2024 season.[16] On April 11, 2024, he underwent surgery to repair a fractured right index finger.[17]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Former Davis star Kreidler has the world on a string. May 30, 2019.
  2. Web site: Kreidler has to choose between little bears — Cubs or Bruins. June 12, 2016.
  3. Web site: #5 Ryan Kreidler - Profile . pointstreak.com . August 28, 2021.
  4. Web site: Detroit Tigers draftees Ryan Kreidler, Bryant Packard have been teammates before.
  5. Web site: 2020 Minor League Baseball season canceled. MLB.com.
  6. Web site: 2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled. March 22, 2024. mlb.com. en.
  7. Web site: The Detroit News.
  8. Web site: Detroit Tigers promote Spencer Torkelson, Riley Greene, Ryan Kreidler to Triple-A Toledo.
  9. Web site: Ryan Kreidler Breaks Through with His Bat.
  10. Web site: Kreidler gets first MLB hit, shows off 2-way value . Beck . Jason . mlb.com . September 3, 2022 . September 8, 2022.
  11. Web site: Kreidler, on memorable first HR: 'This is what you play for' . Wright . Brian . mlb.com . September 7, 2022 . September 8, 2022.
  12. Web site: Woodbery . Evan . Tigers finalize Opening Day roster by adding 2 veterans to bullpen . mlive.com . April 15, 2023 . March 29, 2023.
  13. Web site: Woodbery . Evan . Tigers’ Opening Day lineup: Ryan Kreidler starting at 3rd . mlive.com . April 15, 2023 . March 30, 2023.
  14. Web site: Woodbery . Evan . Tigers option Ryan Kreidler, swap out relief arms in 2 pregame moves . mlive.com . April 15, 2023 . April 15, 2023.
  15. Web site: Tigers’ Ryan Kreidler: Recovering from core-muscle surgery. June 14, 2023. cbssports.com. en.
  16. Web site: Detroit Tigers set 13 position players for Opening Day with three cuts in spring training. March 22, 2024. freep.com. en.
  17. Web site: Detroit Tigers Prospect Ryan Kreidler Undergoes Surgery to Repair Fractured Finger. April 24, 2024. si.com. en.