| Logan Ondrusek | |
|---|---|
 Ondrusek with theBaltimore Orioles in 2016 | |
| Free agent | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: (1985-02-13)February 13, 1985 (age 40) Hallettsville, Texas, U.S. | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| Professional debut | |
| MLB: April 5, 2010, for the Cincinnati Reds | |
| NPB: March 27, 2015, for the Tokyo Yakult Swallows | |
| CPBL: April 16, 2022, for the Uni-President Lions | |
| MLB statistics (through 2016 season) | |
| Win–loss record | 21–11 |
| Earned run average | 4.03 |
| Strikeouts | 218 |
| NPB statistics (through 2016 season) | |
| Win–loss record | 8–3 |
| Earned run average | 2.17 |
| Strikeouts | 91 |
| CPBL statistics (through 2024 season) | |
| Win–loss record | 19–12 |
| Earned run average | 2.36 |
| Strikeouts | 238 |
Stats atBaseball Reference  | |
| Teams | |
Logan Jared Ondrusek (born February 13, 1985) is an American professionalbaseballpitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played inMajor League Baseball (MLB) for theCincinnati Reds andBaltimore Orioles, inNippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for theTokyo Yakult Swallows, and in theChinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL) for theUni-President Lions. Ondrusek currently lives inShiner, Texas.
TheCincinnati Reds selected Ondrusek in the 13th round of the2005 MLB June Amateur Draft.[1] Ondrusek began his minor league career with the rookie-levelBillings Mustangs. In his first year with the Mustangs, he went 1–6 with a 6.02 ERA. In 2006, Ondrusek pitched for Billings, the Single-ADayton Dragons, and Double-AChattanooga Lookouts. In his second year, he went 4–6 with a 3.59 ERA. In 2008, Ondrusek was promoted to the Reds' Triple-A affiliate, theLouisville Bats, where he went 4–1 with a 1.50 ERA.[1]
Ondrusek was added to the Reds'40-man roster after the 2009 season to protect him from theRule 5 Draft.[2]
In 2010, Ondrusek made the Reds'Opening Day roster with a strong showing in spring training, throwing 10 scoreless innings.[3] He made his first professional appearance on Opening Day atGreat American Ballpark, pitching a scoreless eighth inning against theSt. Louis Cardinals. However, with an 11.12 ERA through nine appearances, Ondrusek was sent down to Triple-A Louisville on April 22.[3] Due to injuries and struggles in the Reds' bullpen, Ondrusek was recalled to the majors on June 1.[4] Despite a rough initial appearance upon his return to the big leagues (giving up a home run toMatt Holliday in his first game back), Ondrusek settled down, with a 1.27 ERA from his June 1 recall through August 10. This included a streak of 22 scoreless innings in 20 appearances.[5]
Ondrusek earned the first win of his MLB career on July 23 against theHouston Astros after pitching a scoreless seventh inning. Ondrusek picked up four more wins over the rest of the season, finishing the 2010 regular season 5–0 with a 3.68 ERA and 39 strikeouts over58+2⁄3 innings.[6]
Ondrusek pitched in both Game 1 and Game 2 of the2010 NLDS against thePhiladelphia Phillies. In the first game, he pitched 1.2 innings, allowing no hits or runs despite committing a throwing error. In Game 2, Ondrusek was brought in with two outs and the bases loaded in the sixth inning, and allowed a run on a hit batsman. However, he got the next batter to ground out, escaping the jam with minimal damage.[7] Ondrusek finished the 2010 postseason with a 0.00 ERA with no walks in two innings pitched in two games.[8]
Ondrusek played all of 2011 with Cincinnati, where in 66 appearances, he went 5–5 with a 3.23 ERA and 14 holds, striking out 41 in61+1⁄3 innings. Ondrusek was used mostly in the seventh and eighth innings, usually to pitch one inning per game.
Ondrusek played most of 2012 with Cincinnati, but was optioned to Louisville on August 21 when the Reds were in need of a catcher afterDevin Mesoraco was suspended.[9] He was brought back up when the rosters expanded in September. In 63 appearances in 2012, Ondrusek went 5–2 with a 3.46 ERA and 13 holds, striking out 39 in54+2⁄3 innings. He was used mostly in the 8th inning, with 32 of his appearances coming in the 8th.
On January 17, 2013, Ondrusek signed a two-year, $2.35 million contract to avoid arbitration. As a Super Two player, Ondrusek was granted four years of arbitration versus the normal three.[10]
Ondrusek began 2013 with the Double-APensacola Blue Wahoos after a spring training in which he gave up nine runs in10+2⁄3 innings with a WHIP of 2.062. He made three appearances with the Blue Wahoos before being recalled to Cincinnati. Ondrusek was optioned to Louisville on June 8, after an outing in which he gave up four runs. He had a 5.64 ERA and a 1.299 WHIP in 21 appearances at the time.[11] Ondrusek returned on June 29 afterJohnny Cueto went on the disabled list.[12] Ondrusek finished the year in the Reds' bullpen. In 52 appearances with Cincinnati, he was 3–1 with a 4.09 ERA, striking out 53 in 55 innings.
Ondrusek was placed on the disabled list on July 23, 2014, with right shoulder soreness. At the time, he had a 3–2 record and a 4.31 ERA in 29 appearances out of the Reds'bullpen. He was activated from the disabled list on August 18.[13] On December 2, the Reds non-tendered Ondrusek, making him a free agent.[14]
On December 29, 2014, Ondrusek signed a one-year deal with theTokyo Yakult Swallows of theNippon Professional Baseball.[15] In his first season, Ondrusek posted an ERA of 2.05 in 72 games. He re-signed for the 2016 season and was named their closer. Ondrusek was suspended by the Swallows for an incident with the team's coaches in a June 26 game and was later released by the club. In his two seasons with the Swallows, he pitched in 102 games, posting an 8–3 record with 11 saves and a 2.17 ERA.
On July 29, 2016, Ondrusek signed a major league contract with theBaltimore Orioles, who designated relief pitcherChaz Roe for assignment to clear roster space.[16] In 7 appearances for Baltimore, he struggled to a 9.95 ERA with 4 strikeouts across6+1⁄3 innings pitched. On August 26, Ondrusek wasdesignated for assignment by the Orioles.[17] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple-ANorfolk Tides on August 31.[18] On November 4, Baltimore declined Ondrusek's option for the 2017 season, making him a free agent.[19]
On December 13, 2016, the Orioles re-signed Ondrusek to a one-year, $625,000 contract.[20] After battling elbow soreness during spring training, he was released prior to the start of the season on March 17, 2017.[21]
On March 27, 2018, Ondrusek signed a minor league contract with theLos Angeles Dodgers.[22] In 16 appearances split between the Double-ATulsa Drillers and Triple-AOklahoma City Dodgers, he accumulated a 4.50 ERA with 24 strikeouts across 22 innings pitched. Ondrusek was released by the Dodgers organization on July 17.
On July 25, 2018, Ondrusek signed with theLong Island Ducks of theAtlantic League of Professional Baseball. In 20 appearances for the Ducks, he posted a 2–1 record and 1.27 ERA with 28 strikeouts across21+1⁄3 innings pitched. Ondrusek became a free agent following the season.
On February 6, 2019, Ondrusek signed a minor league contract with theWashington Nationals.[23] In 22 appearances (15 starts) split between the Double–AHarrisburg Senators and Triple–AFresno Grizzlies, he accumulated a 4–6 record and 6.80 ERA with 71 strikeouts across83+1⁄3 innings pitched. Ondrusek became a free agent following the season on November 4.[24]
On December 14, 2019, Ondrusek signed with theLeones de Yucatán of theMexican League.[25] Ondrusek did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the Mexican League season because of theCOVID-19 pandemic.[26] On February 19, 2021, Ondrusek re-signed with the Leones.
On August 7, 2021, Ondrusek signed a minor league deal with theSan Francisco Giants organization.
On January 14, 2022, Ondrusek signed with theUni-President Lions of theChinese Professional Baseball League.[27][28] In 14 starts for the team, he posted a 9–1 record and 1.87 ERA with 84 strikeouts across 82 innings of work.
Ondrusek made 14 appearances (13 starts) for the Lions during the 2023 campaign, registering a 4–5 record and 2.35 ERA with 73 strikeouts across84+1⁄3 innings pitched. On August 31, 2023, Ondrusek re-signed with the Lions.[29]
Ondrusek made 18 appearances (17 starts) for the Lions in 2024, compiling a 6–6 record and 2.77 ERA with 81 strikeouts across 104 innings pitched. He became a free agent following the season.
On March 26, 2025, Ondrusek signed with theLeones de Yucatán of theMexican League.[30] In nine starts for Yucatán, he struggled to a 1–3 record and 7.62 ERA with 31 strikeouts across41+1⁄3 innings pitched. Ondrusek was released by the Leones on June 14.[31]
Ondrusek mostly uses three pitches: afour-seam fastball averaging about 92–93 mph, aslider around 80 mph, and acutter in the low 90s. He also has asinker and achangeup, which is used primarily against lefties. He throws with a straight-over-the-top motion.[32][33]
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