Ryne Thomas Stanek

ABOUT RYNE THOMAS STANEK

Professional pitcher that was drafted by the Tampa Bay Rays during the 2013 MLB Draft. In 2021, he signed a one-year, $1.1M contract with the Houston Astros .

He began his professional career playing for the Rays' single-A affiliate the Bowling Green Hot Rods.

He made his major league debut pitching against the Boston Red Sox on May 14, 2017 as a member of the Rays.

He is a native of St. Louis, Missouri.

He was named after former Chicago Cubs ' second baseman and Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg .