There are exceptions of course (Greg Maddux, Roy Oswalt, not to compare Jensen to those two.) (Jared Ravich/MiLB.com). [43] He was not drafted in the 2016 MLB draft, thus enrolling at Fresno State University. As a junior at Fresno State, Jensen was named Mountain West Conference Pitcher of the Year and MVP of the conference tournament. While Jensen stands at just 6 … # Rehab assignment [57] In 2017, his sophomore year, he went 5-3 with a 2.53 ERA in 15 starts. * On Chicago Cubs 40-man roster # Rehab assignment † Temporary inactive list [68] Megill missed his junior season after undergoing Tommy John surgery. [124] He won the award once again as a senior in 2013 after going 9-2 with a 1.25 ERA, striking out 124 batters in 72.2 innings pitched, along with hitting .420 with nine home runs and 43 RBIs. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Jensen started his career in the bullpen for Fresno State before transitioning to a starter’s role in 2018 with mixed results. [53] After appearing in only four games as a freshman in 2016, he transferred to the State College of Florida, Manatee–Sarasota. Manuel De Jesus Rodríguez (born August 6, 1996) is a Mexican professional baseball pitcher in the Chicago Cubs organization. (Jared Ravich/MiLB.com) When he finds his arm slot, it can have plus life, but he often loses it, causing it to be flat and very hittable. "Get him into our system and start working him with pitch design and some mechanical things and see where it goes. Ryan Jensen Stats. [117][118] In 20 starts prior to the injury, he went 6-7 with a 2.92 ERA. Gameday box score"Today felt like a normal game," he said. 1 pick in the 2019 draft, would make his debut the following night.T here would be no MiLB.TV service because that particular ballpark isn’t set up for it, so radio and some imagination would have to do. Southern Utah University (Cedar City, UT). Baseball America ranked Jensen as the 109th-best prospect in the draft and this is some of what they had to say about him. He has also shown a changeup that has solid arm-side movement, but he’s primarily pitched off of his fastball/slider combination. The No. Steele attended George County High School in Lucedale, Mississippi. But I digress. The right-handed pitcher has noticed some glaring differences in the jump from college to the pros. Baseball America ranked Jensen as the 109th-best prospect in the draft and this is some of what they had to say about him. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? [128] He underwent Tommy John surgery in June 2015, and was forced to miss the whole 2016 season. September 17, 1975 [115] He was drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the fifth round of the 2014 Major League Baseball Draft. Ryan Austin Jensen (born November 23, 1997) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Chicago Cubs organization. * On Chicago Cubs 40-man roster He played college baseball at Fresno State University. [52] Over six starts, he compiled a 2.25 ERA, striking out 19 over 12 innings. [72] On July 17, 2020, Megill was returned to the Padres organization. § Suspended list [86][87][88] He played for the Eugene Emeralds and the South Bend Cubs in 2017, going a combined 1–0 with a 3.94 ERA over ​29 2⁄3 innings. The Rays, again, look to even up the World Series. Many historical player head shots courtesy of David Davis. Subscribe to our Free Newsletter, This Month in Sports ReferenceFind out when we add a feature or make a change. Minor League Baseball trademarks and copyrights are the property of Minor League Baseball. [111] He returned to Tennessee to begin 2019,[112] and was promoted to the Iowa Cubs during the season. but many observers think Jensen is destined for the bullpen because of his size and his inconsistent secondary stuff. 7 prospect struck out five over two innings in his second straight hitless start as Class A Short Season Eugene blanked Spokane, 2-0, on Tuesday night at PK Park. He issued a five-pitch walk to Luis Asuncion to start the second and nearly gave up a hit, but left fielder Zac Taylor made a diving backhanded grab near the line to rob Alexander Ovalles of a hit. This came as part of a long winning stretch. 7 prospect struck out five over two innings in his second straight hitless start as Class A Short Season Eugene blanked Spokane, 2-0, on Tuesday night at PK Park. Thompson attended Cullman High School in Cullman, Alabama. [131] After the season, he was drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the third round of the 2017 MLB draft. 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Many thanks to him. # Rehab assignment Trevor J. Megill (born December 5, 1993) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Chicago Cubs organization. Abbott signed with the Cubs and made his professional season with the Eugene Emeralds, compiling a 3.86 ERA over 14 innings. After being returned, the Cubs traded cash considerations to reacquire Megill.[73]. From a guy you probably don’t even remember. [58] After his sophomore season, was drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the first round of the 2017 MLB draft. The Book: Playing the Percentages in Baseball, Salaries may not be complete (especially pre-1985) and may not include some earned bonuses. (Age 29-295d) [89], Rodríguez was added to the Cubs 40-man roster after the 2019 season.[90]. [147][148][149], Uelmen signed with the Cubs and made his professional debut with the Eugene Emeralds, compiling a 2.04 ERA over ​17 2⁄3 innings. In 2014, his senior year, he earned All-State honors after going 9-1 with a 1.19 ERA, striking out 89 batters over ​58 2⁄3 innings alongside batting .510. Michael Patrick Rucker (born April 27, 1994) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Chicago Cubs organization. Ryan Jensen was born on Wednesday, September 17, 1975, in Salt Lake City, Utah. [126], In 2014, as a freshman for the Tigers, Thompson appeared in 14 games (with 12 being starts) in which he compiled a 5-3 record with a 2.01 ERA, earning him a spot on the SEC All-Freshman Team. [64] His signing came under some controversy as it was originally thought he had signed with the San Francisco Giants for a $2.5 million bonus, but other agents working for Martinez had worked out a $3 million bonus with the Chicago Cubs. § Suspended list † Temporary inactive list 99 on MLB Pipeline’s Top 200, but was rising quickly and appeared at 55 on FanGraphs’ draft rankings. Selected by the Giants in the eighth round of the June 1996 First-Year Player Draft...Signed June 6, 1996...Granted free agency, Oct. 4, 2004...Signed by the Royals, Nov. 19, 2004. → More rosters: MiLB • Northwest League [130] He returned in 2017 as a redshirt junior, compiling a 7-4 record and a 2.41 ERA in 15 starts. He started 2017 with the Myrtle Beach Pelicans, but had his season cut short in August due to injury which required Tommy John Surgery. [37], On July 6, 2018, De La Cruz was suspended 80 games for testing positive for furosemide, which is a diuretic and masking agent.[38]. Add Your Blog Posts Here; Player News Archive; Player News RSS Feed; Hide MLB. Tanner Scheppers and Justin Wilson were selected in 2008 and both made it to The Show as relievers after being collegiate starters. Position: Pitcher Bats: Right • Throws: Right 6-0, 180lb (183cm, 81kg) . He pitched 2018 with the South Bend Cubs and Myrtle Beach Pelicans, going 8-6 with a 2.50 ERA in 22 starts between the two clubs,[7] and spent 2019 with the Tennessee Smokies,[8] pitching to an 8-8 record with a 3.01 ERA over 26 starts, striking out 166 over ​146 2⁄3 innings. Ryan Jensen won his final nine starts for Fresno State, compiling a 2.32 ERA. Also don't agree that this was a "big" surprise, lot of talk I heard of him going in the first 40-45 selections. [101] Undrafted out of high school in the 2012 MLB draft, Rucker enrolled at Gonzaga University to play college baseball for the Bulldogs. → Chicago Cubs minor league players, 7-day injured list [108] In 20 games (15 starts) for Myrtle Beach, he was 5–5 with a 2.51 ERA. Ryan Jensen has made a seamless transition from the college ranks to the Northwest League.The Cubs No. Mekkes attended Jenison High School in Jenison, Michigan. MLB Pipeline thought Jensen was the 99th-best prospect. In 2015, he played for the Eugene Emeralds. But Chris Crawford of Rotoworld offers this assessment along with a report that he wasn’t that much of a “reach.”. In 2016, as a senior, he went 2-5 with a 2.75 ERA. Ryan Austin Jensen (born November 23, 1997) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Chicago Cubs organization.