Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Ryan Yarbrough

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

Ryan Yarbrough is a professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the New York Yankees in MLB. Drafted by the Seattle Mariners in 2014, he debuted in MLB with the Tampa Bay Rays in 2018. He has also played for the Kansas City Royals, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Toronto Blue Jays. Yarbrough is an American player.

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2013: Drafted by Milwaukee Brewers (Did Not Sign)

In 2013, Ryan Yarbrough was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 20th round of the Major League Baseball draft but did not sign.

2014: Drafted by Seattle Mariners

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

2014: Professional Debut with Pulaski Mariners and Everett AquaSox

In 2014, after being drafted, Ryan Yarbrough made his professional debut with the Pulaski Mariners and was then promoted to the Everett AquaSox. He finished the year with a 1.27 ERA and 58 strikeouts over 42+2⁄3 innings.

2014: Played Senior Season at Old Dominion University

In 2014, during his senior season at Old Dominion University, Ryan Yarbrough had a 6-7 record with a 4.50 ERA in 18 games.

2015: Played in Arizona League, Clinton & Bakersfield

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

2016: Pitched for Jackson Generals

In 2016, Ryan Yarbrough pitched for the Jackson Generals, achieving a 12-4 record with a 2.95 ERA.

January 11, 2017: Traded to Tampa Bay Rays

On January 11, 2017, Ryan Yarbrough, along with Mallex Smith and Carlos Vargas, was traded from the Mariners to the Tampa Bay Rays for Drew Smyly. He later played for the Durham Bulls where he pitched to a 13–6 record and 3.43 ERA in 26 starts.

2018: Finished Rookie Season with 16 Wins

In 2018, Ryan Yarbrough finished his rookie season with 16 wins, the most for a rookie in franchise history and the most for a rookie in the 2018 season, while posting an earned run average of 3.91 over 141+1⁄3 innings.

2018: MLB Debut with Tampa Bay Rays

In 2018, Ryan Yarbrough made his MLB debut with the Tampa Bay Rays.

April 24, 2019: Optioned to Triple-A

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

July 14, 2019: Pitched Six Perfect Innings vs. 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.

August 29, 2020: Placed on Injured List

On August 29, 2020, Ryan Yarbrough was placed on the disabled list due to a groin injury.

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. It was 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: Designated for Assignment by Rays

In 2022, Ryan Yarbrough made 30 appearances for the Rays and was later designated for assignment on November 15, 2022, becoming a free agent on November 18, 2022.