Ryan Madson

Ryan Madson
Madson with the Philadelphia Phillies in 2008
Pitcher
Born: (1980-08-28) August 28, 1980 (age 43)
Long Beach, California, U.S.
Batted: Left
Threw: Right
MLB debut
September 27, 2003, for the Philadelphia Phillies
Last MLB appearance
September 29, 2018, for the Los Angeles Dodgers
MLB statistics
Win–loss record61–48
Earned run average3.48
Strikeouts775
Saves91
Teams
Career highlights and awards

Ryan Michael Madson (born August 28, 1980) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Philadelphia Phillies, Kansas City Royals, Oakland Athletics, Washington Nationals, and Los Angeles Dodgers. Madson won World Series championships with the Phillies in 2008 and the Royals in 2015. He is third all-time in postseason pitching appearances; behind only Mariano Rivera and Kenley Jansen who have pitched in more postseason games.

Madson throws three types of fastballs. His four-seamer and sinker both average 95 miles per hour. He also throws a cut fastball that averages 93 mph, and a circle changeup around 85 mph.[1]

  1. ^ "Player Card: Ryan Madson". Brooks Baseball. Retrieved January 4, 2015.