Drew Rucinski

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

Drew Rucinski
Rucinski with the Rochester Red Wings in 2017
Oakland Athletics – No. 47
Pitcher
Born: (1988-12-30) December 30, 1988
Neenah, Wisconsin, U.S.
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 May 15, 2023)
Win–loss record4–8
Earned run average6.25
Strikeouts50
KBO statistics
(through 2022 season)
Win–loss record53-36
Earned run average3.06
Strikeouts657
Teams
Career highlights and awards

Career

Early career

Rucinski attended Union High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma.[1] He played college baseball at Ohio State University for the Ohio State Buckeyes from 2008 to 2011.

The Cleveland Indians signed Rucinski as an undrafted free agent in 2011.[2] In 2012 and 2013 he played for the Rockford RiverHawks / Aviators of the Frontier League.

Los Angeles Angels

In August 2013, Rucinski signed a minor league deal with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.[3]

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.[4] 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.[5] 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.[6] On January 1, 2021, Rucinski re-signed with the Dinos on a one-year, $1.6 million contract.[7] He posted a 15–10 record with a 3.17 ERA and 177 strikeouts over 178 ⅔ innings. On December 21, 2021, Rucinski re-signed with the Dinos to a $2 million deal, which tied for the second-most lucrative contract for a foreign player at the time of his signing.[8] He became a free agent after the 2022 season.

Oakland Athletics

On December 21, 2022, Rucinski signed a one-year contract with the Oakland Athletics that contains a club option for the 2024 season.[9]

References
  1. "Pro baseball: Union graduate Drew Rucinski wins Korean title game".
  2. Drew Rucinski Signs Free Agent Contract with Cleveland Indians
  3. "ANGELS PURCHASE CONTRACT OF ROCKFORD PITCHER DREW RUCINSKI". Archived from the original on 2014-07-14. Retrieved 2014-07-10.
  4. Eddy, Matt (December 24, 2016). "Minor League Transactions: Dec. 10-22". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved December 24, 2016.
  5. Todd, Jeff (November 30, 2017). "Minor MLB Transactions: 11/30/17". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved November 30, 2017.
  6. @MyKBO (30 November 2018). "NC announced the signing of pitcher Drew Rucinski.Contract Details: $200K signing bonus, $600K salary and $200K…" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  7. "NC Dinos Re-Sign Aaron Altherr, Drew Rucinski".
  8. "NC Dinos sign new American outfielder, bring back 2 starters". English.yonhapnews.co.kr. December 21, 2021. Retrieved December 21, 2021.
  9. "A's Agree to Terms with RHP Drew Rucinski on One-Year Contract with Club Option". MLB.com.
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