Ryan Joseph Zeferjahn (born February 28, 1998) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels of Major League Baseball (MLB).
| Ryan Zeferjahn | |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles Angels – No. 56 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: February 28, 1998 Topeka, Kansas, U.S. | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| August 25, 2024, for the Los Angeles Angels | |
| MLB statistics (through September 29, 2024) | |
| Win–loss record | 0–0 |
| Earned run average | 2.12 |
| Strikeouts | 18 |
| Teams | |
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Amateur career
editA native of Topeka, Kansas, Zeferjahn played college baseball at the University of Kansas.[1] In 2017, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Falmouth Commodores of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[2]
Professional career
editBoston Red Sox
editZeferjahn was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the third round, with the 107th overall selection, of the 2019 Major League Baseball draft.[3][4] He made his professional debut with the Low–A Lowell Spinners, logging a 4.50 ERA in 12 starts. Zeferjahn did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[5]
Zeferjahn returned to action in 2021 with the rookie–level Florida Complex League Red Sox and Single–A Salem Red Sox. In 16 starts between the two affiliates, he compiled a 1–4 record and 5.98 ERA with 59 strikeouts across 55+2⁄3 innings pitched.[6] Zeferjahn split the 2022 campaign between the High–A Greenville Drive and Double–A Portland Sea Dogs. In 34 appearances pitching mainly in relief, he accumulated a 5–4 record and 5.05 ERA with 80 strikeouts over 71+1⁄3 innings pitched.[7]
Zeferjahn spent 2023 with Portland, also making two scoreless outings for Salem. In 34 appearances out of the bullpen for Portland, he recorded a 5.02 ERA with 68 strikeouts across 43 innings of work.[8] Zeferjahn began the 2024 season with Portland, and was promoted to the Triple–A Worcester Red Sox after seven scoreless appearances. In 18 games for Worcester, he registered a 5.47 ERA with 31 strikeouts and 4 saves over 24+2⁄3 innings.[9]
Los Angeles Angels
editOn July 30, 2024, Zeferjahn, Matthew Lugo, Yeferson Vargas, and Niko Kavadas were traded to the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for Luis García.[10] In 5 games for the Triple–A Salt Lake Bees, he posted a 2.35 ERA with 8 strikeouts. On August 23, Zeferjahn was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[11]
References
edit- ^ Peterson, Rick. "Rays give Seaman's Ryan Zeferjahn a thrill, but KU his future". The Topeka Capital-Journal.
- ^ "#22 Ryan Zeferjahn - Profile". pointstreak.com. Retrieved September 10, 2024.
- ^ Peterson, Rick. "Red Sox make Zeferjahn's dream come true". The Topeka Capital-Journal.
- ^ Smith, Christopher (May 7, 2024). "Red Sox prospect up to 101 mph promoted to Worcester; 'A big year for me'". masslive.
- ^ "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved September 19, 2024.
- ^ "Ryan Zeferjahn - Stats - Pitching". fangraphs.com. Retrieved September 19, 2024.
- ^ "Ryan Zeferjahn Stats & Scouting Report". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved September 19, 2024.
- ^ "Red Sox prospect up to 101 mph promoted to Worcester; 'A big year for me'". masslive.com. May 7, 2024. Retrieved September 19, 2024.
- ^ "Ryan Zeferjahn - Baseball Stats". thebaseballcube.com. Retrieved September 19, 2024.
- ^ Browne, Ian (July 30, 2024). "Red Sox add bullpen depth in trades for Sims, García". mlb.com. MLB. Retrieved July 30, 2024.
- ^ Fletcher, Jeff (August 23, 2024). "Angels promote hard-throwing reliever Ryan Zeferjahn". Orange County Register. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
External links
edit- Career statistics from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- Kansas Jayhawks bio