Ryan Tucker

Ryan Christopher Tucker

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 2", Weight 190 lb.
• School Temple City High School
• Debut June 8, 2008
• Final Game May 9, 2011
• Born December 6, 1986 in Burbank, CA USA

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Biographical Information

Pitcher Ryan Tucker was selected by the Florida Marlins in the 1st round of the 2005 amateur draft. He signed with scout John Cole for a $975,000 bonus and made his pro debut that summer with the GCL Marlins. He went 3-3 with a 3.69 ERA in 8 games before being promoted to the Jamestown Jammers, where he went 1-1 with an 8.36 ERA in 4 starts. He spent the entire 2006 campaign with the Greensboro Grasshoppers and went 7-13 with a 5.00 ERA in 25 outings.

Tucker made his major league debut for the Marlins on June 8, 2008 by giving one run in five innings in a winning start against the Cincinnati Reds.

Related Sites

• Ryan Tucker on mlb.com