Drew Rucinski

Drew James Rucinski (born December 30, 1988) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the NC Dinos of the KBO League. He previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Minnesota Twins and Miami Marlins.

Drew Rucinski
NC Dinos – No. 40
Pitcher
Born: (1988-12-30) December 30, 1988
Neenah, Wisconsin
Bats: Right Throws: Right
Professional debut
MLB: July 10, 2014, for the Los Angeles Angels
KBO: March 24, 2019, for the NC Dinos
MLB statistics
(through 2018 season)
Win–loss record4–4
Earned run average5.33
Strikeouts44
KBO statistics
(through June 23, 2020)
Win–loss record14–10
Earned run average2.95
Strikeouts174
Teams

Career

Cleveland Indians

Rucinski played college baseball at Ohio State University for the Ohio State Buckeyes from 2008 to 2011. He was signed by the Cleveland Indians as an undrafted free agent in 2011.[1] In 2012 and 2013 he played for the Rockford RiverHawks / Aviators of the Frontier League.

Los Angeles Angels

In August 2013 he signed a minor league deal with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.[2]

Rucinski was called up to the majors for the first time on July 10, 2014. He was designated for assignment on September 1, 2015.

Minnesota Twins

In December 2016, Rucinski signed a minor league contract with the Minnesota Twins.[3]On September 6, 2017, Rucinski was released by the Twins.

Miami Marlins

On November 30, 2017, Rucinski signed a minor league contract with the Miami Marlins.[4] He had his contract purchased on June 3, 2018. He elected free agency after the season.

NC Dinos

On November 29, 2018, Rucinski signed a one-year, $600,000 contract with the NC Dinos of the KBO League.[5]

References
  1. Drew Rucinski Signs Free Agent Contract with Cleveland Indians
  2. "ANGELS PURCHASE CONTRACT OF ROCKFORD PITCHER DREW RUCINSKI". Archived from the original on 2014-07-14. Retrieved 2014-07-10.
  3. Eddy, Matt (December 24, 2016). "Minor League Transactions: Dec. 10-22". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved December 24, 2016.
  4. Todd, Jeff (November 30, 2017). "Minor MLB Transactions: 11/30/17". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved November 30, 2017.
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