Ryan Fitzgerald (baseball)

Ryan Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald with the Omaha Storm Chasers in 2024
Minnesota Twins – No. 53
Infielder
Born: (1994-06-17) June 17, 1994
Hinsdale, Illinois, U.S.
Bats: Left
Throws: Right
MLB debut
May 16, 2025, for the Minnesota Twins
MLB statistics
(through August 10, 2025)
Batting average.286
Home runs1
Runs batted in2
Stats at Baseball Reference 
Teams

Ryan Fitzgerald (born June 17, 1994) is an American professional baseball infielder for the Minnesota Twins of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2025.

Career

Fitzgerald grew up in Burr Ridge, Illinois, and attended Fenwick High School. He played college baseball at Creighton University for four seasons. He was named second-team All-Big East Conference as a junior,[1] and had a .230 batting average as a senior.[2]

Gary SouthShore RailCats

Fitzgerald went unselected in the 2016 MLB draft. He signed with the Gary SouthShore RailCats of the independent American Association of Professional Baseball in 2017.[3] In 84 games for Gary, Fitzgerald slashed .239/.301/.395 with seven home runs, 20 RBI, and eight stolen bases.

Boston Red Sox

Fitzgerald's contract was purchased by the Boston Red Sox organization on May 15, 2018.[4] The Red Sox assigned Fitzgerald to the Greenville Drive of the Single-A South Atlantic League, where he batted .274 with 44 runs scored and 38 RBI.[5] He spent the 2019 season with High-A Salem Red Sox and hit .271 with 125 hits, 63 runs scored, and 65 RBI and was named the organization's defensive player of the year.[6]

Fitzgerald did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[7] He started the 2021 season with the Double-A Portland Sea Dogs.[8] Fitzgerald was promoted to the Triple-A Worcester Red Sox after batting .271 with 13 home runs and 49 RBI in 95 games with Portland.[9]

Fitzgerald participated in Boston's 2022 spring training a non-roster invitee.[10] He was assigned to Worcester to start the 2022 season,[11] ultimately playing in 127 games and hitting .219/.304/.400 with 16 home runs and 72 RBI. Fitzgerald split the 2023 campaign between the rookie-level Florida Complex League Red Sox and Worcester, slashing .268/.348/.491 with 12 home runs, 60 RBI, and 11 stolen bases across 99 combined appearances.[12]

Kansas City Royals

On December 6, 2023, Fitzgerald was selected by the Kansas City Royals in the minor league phase of the Rule 5 draft.[13] In 108 games for the Triple-A Omaha Storm Chasers, he batted .244/.336/.418 with 14 home runs and 54 RBI. Fitzgerald elected free agency following the season on November 4, 2024.[14]

Minnesota Twins

On January 16, 2025, the Minnesota Twins signed Fitzgerald to a minor league contract.[15][16] In 36 appearances for the Triple-A St. Paul Saints, he slashed .320/.417/.516 with four home runs, 21 RBI, and three stolen bases. On May 16, Fitzgerald was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[16][17] He scored his first big league run on May 19, while pinch running for Ty France. The run helped Minnesota win the game, coming of a walk-off double by Kody Clemens. [18]. On August 10th, 2025. Ryan Fitzgerald got his first MLB Hit which was a 2 run-Homer to put the twins on the board 2-1 in the 2nd [19]

References

  1. ^ Reaven, Steve (July 26, 2021). "'He's put himself on the map': Fenwick's Ryan Fitzgerald continues to make strides at plate while playing stellar shortstop at Double-A in Red Sox system". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
  2. ^ "RailCats' Ryan Fitzgerald has found second home in Gary". The Times of Northwest Indiana. July 7, 2017. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
  3. ^ Smith, Christopher (September 22, 2019). "Ryan Fitzgerald, Boston Red Sox undrafted prospect: 'I don't think I could have lived with myself if I didn't at least try'". Retrieved March 18, 2022.
  4. ^ "Boston Red Sox sign Fenwick grad Ryan Fitzgerald to minor league contract". Chicago Tribune. May 15, 2018. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
  5. ^ "Red Sox Report: Salem's Fitzgerald penning Indy ball success story". The Roanoke Times. May 17, 2019. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
  6. ^ Morrison, Katie (August 17, 2021). "WooSox notebook: Ryan Fitzgerald finds his way from indy ball to Triple-A; 'When you've got nothing to lose, you become a dangerous player, and I still feel like I have nothing to lose'". MassLive.com. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
  7. ^ "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved February 10, 2025.
  8. ^ "Hard work pays dividends for Sea Dogs shortstop Ryan Fitzgerald". Portland Press Herald. August 21, 2021. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
  9. ^ "Hockey mentality fits Worcester/Portland infielder Ryan Fitzgerald's baseball mojo just fine". Worcester Telegram. August 18, 2021. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
  10. ^ Smith, Christopher (March 17, 2022). "Boston Red Sox have a mullet and two mustaches at camp; Connor Seabold, Ryan Fitzgerald, Kole Cottam know style". Masslive. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
  11. ^ Neville, Scott (April 7, 2022). "Red Sox Prospect Ryan Fitzgerald Stays Hot, Homers Twice For WooSox". NESN.com. Retrieved April 8, 2022.
  12. ^ "Popular WooSox player Ryan Fitzgerald selected by Kansas City Royals in Rule 5 Draft". telegram.com. Retrieved February 20, 2025.
  13. ^ Mayo, Jonathan (December 6, 2023). "2023 Rule 5 Draft results: Pick by pick". MLB.com. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
  14. ^ Eddy, Matt (November 6, 2024). "Minor League Free Agents 2024". Baseball America. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
  15. ^ Schwerzler, Ted (2025-01-28). "Twins Sign Two More Veterans to Compete in Spring Training". MinnesotaSportsFan. Retrieved 2025-02-02.
  16. ^ a b "Ryan Fitzgerald Stats, Age, Position, Height, Weight, Fantasy & News". MLB.com. Retrieved 2025-02-02.
  17. ^ "Twins' Correa to concussion IL after OF collision". ESPN.com. 2025-05-16. Retrieved 2025-05-17.
  18. ^ https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/MIN/MIN202505190.shtml
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