Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Ryan Yarbrough

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Ryan Yarbrough made an impact.

Ryan Yarbrough is an American professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the New York Yankees in MLB. Drafted by the Seattle Mariners in 2014, he made his major league debut with the Tampa Bay Rays in 2018. Prior to joining the Yankees, Yarbrough also played for the Kansas City Royals, Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays. He is known for his pitching abilities in Major League Baseball.

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2013: Attended Old Dominion University and Drafted by Brewers

In 2013, Ryan Yarbrough played college baseball at Old Dominion University and was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers, but he did not sign.

2014: Senior Season at Old Dominion University

During his senior season in 2014, Ryan Yarbrough had a 6-7 win-loss record with a 4.50 ERA in 18 games played for Old Dominion University.

2014: Professional Debut with Pulaski Mariners

In 2014, Ryan Yarbrough made his professional debut with the Pulaski Mariners and was later promoted to the Everett AquaSox, achieving a 1.27 ERA with 58 strikeouts over 42+2⁄3 innings.

2014: Drafted by Seattle Mariners

In 2014, Ryan Yarbrough was selected by the Seattle Mariners in the fourth round of the MLB draft.

2015: Played for Multiple Teams in Mariners System

In 2015, Ryan Yarbrough played for the Arizona League Mariners, Clinton LumberKings, and Bakersfield Blaze, compiling a 4-8 record and 4.10 ERA in 22 starts.

2016: Pitched for Jackson Generals

In 2016, Ryan Yarbrough pitched for the Jackson Generals, achieving a 12-4 record with a 2.95 ERA and 1.11 WHIP in 25 games started.

January 11, 2017: Traded to Tampa Bay Rays

On January 11, 2017, Ryan Yarbrough, along with Mallex Smith and Carlos Vargas, was traded by the Mariners to the Tampa Bay Rays for Drew Smyly.

2018: MLB Debut with Tampa Bay Rays

In 2018, Ryan Yarbrough made his Major League Baseball debut with the Tampa Bay Rays.

2018: Made Rays' Opening Day Roster

In 2018, Ryan Yarbrough made the Rays' Opening Day roster, finishing the season with 16 wins and a 3.91 ERA over 141+1⁄3 innings, primarily working out of the bullpen as the "bulk guy" behind the Rays' opener strategy.

April 24, 2019: Optioned to Triple-A

On April 24, 2019, Ryan Yarbrough was optioned to Triple-A after an ERA of 8.10 in his first five appearances of the season.

July 14, 2019: Pitched Six Perfect Innings Against Orioles

On July 14, 2019, against the Baltimore Orioles, Ryan Yarbrough pitched six perfect innings after Ryne Stanek opened with two perfect innings, losing the combined perfect game bid to a leadoff single in the ninth inning.

June 3, 2021: Complete Game Victory Against Yankees

On June 3, 2021, Ryan Yarbrough threw a complete game victory against the Yankees at Yankee Stadium, marking the first Rays complete game since May 2016.

December 13, 2022: Signed with Kansas City Royals

On December 13, 2022, Ryan Yarbrough signed a one-year, $3 million contract with the Kansas City Royals.

2022: Played for the Rays

In 2022, Ryan Yarbrough made 30 appearances for the Rays, with a 3–8 record and 4.50 ERA and was later designated for assignment and became a free agent.