Ryan Christopher Dull (born October 2, 1989) is an American professional

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for the

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of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He has played in

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(MLB) for the Oakland Athletics,

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and

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Career

Early career

Dull played high school baseball at East Forsyth High School in

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where he is in the hall of fame for athletics and

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at the

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Draft and minor leagues

The Oakland Athletics selected Dull in the 32nd round of the

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, and he signed. Dull made his professional debut that season with the AZL Athletics and he was promoted to the

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in July. In 31.2 total relief innings pitched between the two teams, he was 5-1 with a 2.56 ERA. In 2013, he played for the Beloit Snappers, Stockton Ports, and

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, compiling a combined 2-5 record and 2.40 ERA in 45 total relief appearances, and in 2014, he pitched with Midland, going 5-5 with a 2.88 ERA in 40 relief appearances. Dull spent 2015 with Midland and the Nashville Sounds, pitching to a combined 3-2 record and 0.74 ERA in 61 innings pitched in relief.

Oakland Athletics

Dull was called up to the majors for the first time on September 1, 2015, and made his major league debut that night, pitching one inning of relief against the

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. Dull finished the 2015 season with 13 appearances, compiling a 1-2 record and 4.24 ERA. In 2016, Dull began the season in Oakland's bullpen and was a mainstay, appearing in 70 games while going 5-5 with a 2.42 ERA. In 2017, Dull was placed on the disabled list at the end of May due to a right knee strain, and he did not return until late July. In 49 relief appearances for Oakland, he was 2-2 with a 5.14 ERA. Dull began 2018 with Oakland, but was optioned to Nashville in May. He pitched most of the season in AAA, appearing in 28 games for Oakland. He was designated for assignment on August 3, 2019. On August 5, 2019, the

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announced they had claimed Dull off waivers. On August 12, Dull was designated for assignment.

New York Yankees

On August 14, 2019, Dull was claimed off waivers by the

. On September 15, Dull was designated for assignment by New York.

Toronto Blue Jays

On September 18, 2019, Dull was claimed off waivers by the

. After being designated for assignment on September 20, he cleared waivers and was assigned to Triple A on September 24. On September 25, the Blue Jays selected Dull's contract. Dull re-signed with the Blue Jays on a minor league deal on January 18, 2020. He became a free agent on November 2, 2020.

Winnipeg Goldeyes

On January 20, 2021, Dull signed with the

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of the

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. However, on May 5, 2021, he left the Goldeyes, having never played a game for them.

Seattle Mariners

On May 5, 2021, Dull signed a minor league contract with the

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organization. Dull pitched to a 6.06 ERA in 28 appearances for the Triple-A

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before he was released on August 12, 2021.

High Point Rockers

On August 24, 2021, Dull signed with the

of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He became a free agent following the season. On April 9, 2022, Dull re-signed with the Rockers for the 2022 season.

References

External links

UNC Asheville Bulldogs
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Dull, Ryan 1989 births Living people American expatriate baseball players in Canada Arizona League Athletics players Baseball players from Winston-Salem, North Carolina Beloit Snappers players High Point Rockers players Las Vegas Aviators players Major League Baseball pitchers Mesa Solar Sox players Midland RockHounds players Nashville Sounds players New York Yankees players Oakland Athletics players Sacramento River Cats players Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders players Stockton Ports players Tacoma Rainiers players Toronto Blue Jays players UNC Asheville Bulldogs baseball players Vermont Lake Monsters players Mat-Su Miners players