Mike Ryba
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Mike Ryba
| Born: | June 9, 1903 |
| Birthplace: | DeLancey, Pennsylvania |
| Hometown: | N/A |
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| Weight: | 195 lbs. |
| Bats: | Right |
| Throws: | Right |
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| College: | Saint Francis University |
| High School: | |
| Other Teams: | St. Louis Cardinals 1935-38 |
| Years with Boston: | 1941 - 1946 |
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Overall Career
Dominic Joseph Ryba (born on June 9, 1903 in DeLancey, PA), was a right handed relief pitcher, who played six seasons for the Boston Red Sox in the 1940s. Ryba made his major league debut with the St Louis Cardinals on September 22, 1935 at the age of 32. 5 years later, his rights were purchased from the Cardinals by the Boston Red Sox, where he played until released in October of 1946. He has a career record of 52-34 with an ERA of 3.66. His most impressive season came in 1944, when he went 12-7 with a 3.33 ERA. Ryba passes away on December 13, 1971.
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Moment in the Sun
- Ryba went 12-7 with a 3.33 ERA in 1944.
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Trivia
- A pitcher with the ability to play several positions including catcher, Ryba was nicknamed The One-Man Team.
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Transactions
- September 5, 1940: Traded by the St. Louis Cardinals to the Boston Red Sox for Al Brazle.
- October 29, 1946: Released by the Boston Red Sox.
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External Links
- Baseball-Reference.com - Career Statistics and Analysis
- Baseball Library
