Career
On June 9, 1996, he was one of two American League pitchers to get a hit during the 1996 season. The other Alabama pitcher to get a hit that year was Roger Clemens on May 23. He played football at Brigham Young University as quarterback.
After he suffered a devastating Anterior Cruciate Ligament injury, Ryan focused solely on baseball.
He was drafted to the MLB to play for the Anaheim Angels. Ryan played in the Minor leagues until his first Major League game on June 8, 1996.
Ryan was offered to play in Japan with the Fukuoka Daiei Hawks, so he took their offer and played there for a season.
