Ryan Michael Castellani (born April 1, 1996) is an American professional

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who is a free agent. He has previously played in

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(MLB) for the

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and

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. Born in the United States, he has represented the Italy national baseball team.

Amateur career

Castellani attended Brophy College Preparatory in

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. He was drafted by the

in the second round of the

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and signed.

Professional career

Colorado Rockies

Castellani made his professional debut that year with the Tri-City Dust Devils and spent the whole season there, going 1–2 with a 3.65 ERA in ten starts. Castellani spent 2015 with the Asheville Tourists where he was 2–7 with a 4.45 ERA in 27 starts, and 2016 with the Modesto Nuts where he posted a 7–8 record with a 3.81 ERA in 26 starts. In 2017, he pitched for the Hartford Yard Goats, pitching to a 9–2 record and 4.81 ERA in 27 games started. He spent 2018 with Hartford, going 7–9 with a 5.49 ERA in 26 starts. The Rockies added Castellani to their 40-man roster after the 2018 season. He also made it 7 starts with the Salt River Rafters of the Arizona Fall League following the 2018 season. He spent 2019 with the Albuquerque Isotopes, pitching to a 2–5 record and an 8.31 ERA over ten starts, striking out 47 over innings. He returned to the Salt River Rafters following 2019. On June 23, 2020, it was announced that Castellani had tested positive for

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. He returned in time for the start of summer camp on July 4. Castellani made his major league debut with the Rockies on August 8, 2020, against the Seattle Mariners, retiring the first 12 batters he faced. In his rookie year, Castellani logged a 1–4 record and 5.82 ERA in 10 appearances. Castellani only made one appearance for the Rockies in 2021, giving up 2 runs in innings, before he was designated for assignment on June 24, 2021. He was outrighted to Triple-A Albuquerque on June 30. He elected free agency on November 7, 2021.

Oakland Athletics

On November 23, 2021, Castellani signed a minor league contract with the

. He spent time with the Athletics in spring training, and was optioned to minor league camp before the 2022 season began. On April 15, 2022, Castellani was added to the Athletics roster for their road trip to Toronto as a COVID-related substitute. Castellani made 3 scoreless appearances for Oakland, striking out one in 2.2 innings of work. On April 29, he was removed from the 40-man roster and returned to the Triple-A Las Vegas Aviators. He struggled to an 11.97 ERA in 26 games for Las Vegas before he was released on July 28, 2022.

Gastonia Honey Hunters

On February 13, 2023, Castellani signed with the Kansas City Monarchs of the

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. Prior to the start of the AA season, on May 1, Castellani was traded to the Gastonia Honey Hunters of the

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in exchange for future considerations. He became a free agent following the season after not appearing in a game.

Algodoneros de Unión Laguna

On May 6, 2024, Castellani signed with the Algodoneros de Unión Laguna of the Mexican League. In 7 starts for Unión Laguna, he struggled immensely, going 0-2 with a 7.33 ERA with more walks (20) than strikeouts (13) across 27 innings pitched. Castellani was released on July 22.

World Baseball Classic

Castellani opened two games for Team Italy in the World Baseball Classic in March 2023, with two earned runs and three strikeouts over four innings.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Castellani, Ryan 1996 births Living people American people of Italian descent Baseball players from Philadelphia Major League Baseball pitchers Colorado Rockies players Oakland Athletics players Tri-City Dust Devils players Asheville Tourists players Modesto Nuts players Hartford Yard Goats players Albuquerque Isotopes players 21st-century American sportsmen Salt River Rafters players 2023 World Baseball Classic players