Ryan Keith Perry (born February 13, 1987) is an American retired

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. He played for the

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and

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Amateur career

Born in

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, Perry played collegiate baseball at the

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. While at Arizona, he pitched alongside future Tigers teammate

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. In 2007, he played

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for the

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of the

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, where he was named a league all-star, and earned the save in the annual

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Professional career

Detroit Tigers

Perry was drafted by the

with the 21st overall selection in the

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. At the end of 2008 ''

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'' named him the

second best prospect, behind

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. On April 1, 2009 it was announced that Perry would make the opening day roster for the Tigers for the 2009 season. On April 8, Perry made his major league debut against the

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. He threw a scoreless eighth inning in the Tigers' 5–1 victory. On June 8, Perry was sent to the Toledo Mud Hens when

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came off the

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. He began the 2010 season as a middle relief pitcher for Detroit. He recorded his first career win May 1 against the Los Angeles Angels by pitching two-thirds of an inning. On June 10, Perry was placed on the 15-day disabled list with right biceps tendinitis. After rehab in Toledo, he was called back up on July 3. Perry posted a 3.79 ERA over innings in Detroit as a rookie, walking 38 and striking out 60. He recorded two saves the following season, allowing 55 hits over innings, but his strikeout rate fell precipitously, a trend that continued in 2011 and beyond. After starting the season with a 12.19 ERA through 13 appearances, Perry was optioned to Toledo on May 28, 2011 to make room for spot starter

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Washington Nationals

Perry was traded by the Tigers to the

for

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on December 9, 2011.

Return to Detroit

On February 27, 2015, the Tigers signed Perry to a minor league contract. He was released by the Toledo Mud Hens on June 9.

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