American baseball player and executive
Baseball player
Reid Ryan
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Ryan in 2018
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Pitcher
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Born:
(
1971-11-21
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November 21, 1971
(age 52)
Alvin, Texas
, U.S.
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Bats:
Right
Throws:
Right
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Reid Ryan
(born November 21, 1971) is an American baseball executive, former
college
and
professional baseball
player, and son of
Baseball Hall of Fame
pitcher
Nolan Ryan
. He was a
pitcher
in
minor league baseball
, and currently serves as the CEO of Ryan-Sanders Baseball Inc., which owns the
Round Rock Express
and
Corpus Christi Hooks
. He served as president of the
Houston Astros
from May 2013 through November 2019.
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[2]
Early life
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Ryan grew up in
Alvin, Texas
, outside of
Houston
, and attended
Alvin High School
.
[3]
College career
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Ryan attended the
University of Texas at Austin
, beginning his college baseball career with the
Texas Longhorns
. He transferred to
Texas Christian University
and finished his collegiate career with the
TCU Horned Frogs
.
Professional career
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Draft and minor leagues
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The
Texas Rangers
, his father's team at the time, selected him in the 17th round (477th overall) of the
1994 Major League Baseball draft
. He pitched for the Class A Short Season
Hudson Valley Renegades
in 1994,
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putting together a 5-5 record with a 2.89
earned run average
(ERA) and 1.30
walks plus hits per inning pitched
(WHIP) in 84 innings. He split 1995 between the Class A
Charleston RiverDogs
and Class A Advanced
Visalia Oaks
, combining for an 0-10 record with a 9.34 ERA and 2.29 WHIP.
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Post-playing career
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Along with his father, his brother Reese, and former Astros part-owner Don Sanders, Ryan is the CEO and president of Ryan-Sanders Baseball, Inc., a group that owns the Round Rock Express of the
Class AAA
Pacific Coast League
and the Corpus Christi Hooks of the
Class AA
Texas League
. He also serves on the board of trustees for Major League Baseball.
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On May 16, 2013, the Astros announced hiring Ryan as their president, following the resignation of
George Postolos
.
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The Astros won the
2017 World Series
and won the 2019 American League pennant. Reid Ryan was demoted by the Astros after the 2019 World Series when
Houston Astros sign stealing scandal
came to light.
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He returned as CEO of Ryan-Sanders in 2020.
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Reid was the executive producer of the "Facing Nolan" documentary.
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Personal life
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Ryan and his wife, Nicole, have three children. Their son has
cerebral palsy
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References
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"Nolan Ryan's Oldest Son Named Astros President"
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WBBM-TV
. May 18, 2013
. Retrieved
May 18,
2013
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Sheinin, Dave (November 8, 2019).
"Astros' upheaval continues with change atop business operations structure"
.
The Washington Post
. Retrieved
May 12,
2020
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McTaggart, Brian (May 16, 2013).
"Source: Reid Ryan to be named president of Astros"
.
MLB.com
. Retrieved
May 21,
2013
.
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"A Chip Off the Glorious Ryan Arm"
.
The New York Times
. July 11, 1994
. Retrieved
November 4,
2016
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"Ryan's son on his own as minor-league rookie"
.
Baltimore Sun
. Retrieved
November 4,
2016
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Hood, Jeff.
"Newest Port takes his cuts at pro ball"
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The Record
. Retrieved
November 4,
2016
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"Reid Ryan to take over Astros"
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ESPN
. May 16, 2013
. Retrieved
May 18,
2013
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Sheinin, Dave (November 8, 2019).
"Astros' upheaval continues with change atop business operations structure"
.
The Washington Post
. Retrieved
May 12,
2020
.
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"Reid Ryan Returns as Ryan Sanders Sports & Entertainment CEO"
.
MiLB.com
. Retrieved
January 23,
2023
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"Facing Nolan (2022) - IMDb"
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IMDb
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de Jesus Ortiz, Jose (June 15, 2013).
"Nolan Ryan's grandson has a unique path to family business"
.
Houston Chronicle
. Retrieved
November 4,
2016
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External links
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