| Anthony Ranaudo | |
|---|---|
 Ranaudo pitching for theRound Rock Express in2015 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: (1989-09-09)September 9, 1989 (age 35) Freehold Township, New Jersey, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| Professional debut | |
| MLB: August 1, 2014, for the Boston Red Sox | |
| KBO: May 24, 2017, for the Samsung Lions | |
| Last appearance | |
| MLB: September 21, 2016, for the Chicago White Sox | |
| KBO: July 27, 2017, for the Samsung Lions | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 5–5 |
| Earned run average | 7.01 |
| Strikeouts | 44 |
| KBO statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 2–3 |
| Earned run average | 6.80 |
| Strikeouts | 28 |
Stats atBaseball Reference  | |
| Teams | |
Anthony Ronald Ranaudo (born September 9, 1989) is an American former professionalbaseballpitcher. He played inMajor League Baseball (MLB) for theBoston Red Sox,Texas Rangers, andChicago White Sox, and in theKBO League for theSamsung Lions. Prior to playing professionally, Ranaudo attendedLouisiana State University and playedcollege baseball for theLSU Tigers.
Ranaudo was one of four children born to Angelo and Sharon Ranaudo.[1] He was aNew York Yankees fan growing up.[2] He attendedSt. Aloysius School inJackson Township, New Jersey andSt. Rose High School inBelmar, New Jersey. During his time at St. Rose, he also played basketball and was president of the student council. Amassing numerous awards as a standout pitcher, Ranaudo was selected by theTexas Rangers in the 11th round of the2007 Major League Baseball draft upon graduation, but did not sign a contract.[3]
Ranaudo attended Louisiana State University (LSU). He pitched for theLSU Tigers baseball team from 2008 through 2010. Entering his junior season in 2010, Ranaudo was seen by many as one of the top pitchers coming into the draft.[4] However, he missed five weeks of the 2010 season due to an elbow injury.[5] He had a standout year in 2009, third inNCAA strikeouts and was a critical player in the Tigers' College World Series victory.[6] However, upon returning from the elbow injury in 2010, neither his numbers nor performance were the same as the previous year.[6]
Ranaudo also pitched twice in theCape Cod Baseball League. After his freshman year he pitched for theY-D Red Sox,[7] and for theBrewster Whitecaps following his junior year. He dominated during his tenure with the Whitecaps, pitching to a 3–0 record, without giving up a run in 29.2 innings of 31/8 K/BB pitching.[8]
Ranaudo was selected 39th overall in the supplemental First Round of the2010 Major League Baseball draft by theBoston Red Sox. He signed with them for a $2.55 million signing bonus shortly before the signing deadline on August 16, 2010.[9] Ranaudo was assigned first to the Red Sox minor league affiliateLowell Spinners where he did not pitch in 2010.[2]
In 2011, Ranaudo made his professional debut with theGreenville Drive of theSouth Atlantic League. In 10 starts for the Drive, he posted a 4–1 record with a 3.33earned run average (ERA) and a 1.10walks plus hits per inning pitched (WHIP) over 46 innings pitched. He was then promoted to theAdvanced-ASalem Red Sox of theCarolina League, where he went 5–5 with a 4.33 ERA in 16 starts, including 67strikeouts and a 1.35 WHIP in 81 innings. He finished the season with a combined 9–6 record and a 3.97 ERA in 26 starts, 117 strikeouts, a 1.27 WHIP and 127 innings pitched.[3]
Ranaudo was promoted to theDouble-APortland Sea Dogs of theEastern League for the 2012 season. Previously, he was ranked as the top pitching prospect in the Red Sox organization and the 5th overall minor league prospect in Major League Baseball by MiLB.com.[10] Ranaudo was injured for much of April and May and did not earn his first win with the Sea Dogs until June. His season ended early due to injuries, going 1–3 with a 6.69 earned run average over nine starts in just37+2⁄3 innings of work.[3]
Ranaudo returned to thePortland Sea Dogs in 2013, earning bids in theAll-Star Futures Game and theEastern League All-Star Game along the way. At the end of July, he was leading the league in both WHIP (1.09) andbatting average against (.204), while posting an 8–4 record and a 2.95 ERA in 19 starts, which included an 8.7K/9 rate. He then gained a promotion toTriple-APawtucket Red Sox on August 2.[11]
Late in August, Ranaudo was selected to the Eastern League Year–End All-Star team and was named the circuit's Pitcher of the Year, as voted on by league managers and media members.[12]
Ranaudo was added to the Red Sox 40-man roster on November 20, 2013.[13]
Ranaudo began the 2014 season in thePawtucket Red Sox rotation. He was selected to the 2014 International League All-Star Team but did not play due to an injury.[14]
Ranaudo was called up to the major leagues for the first time on August 1, 2014 and made hisMajor League Baseball debut that day in a start against theNew York Yankees. In that start he collected his first career strikeout, striking outDerek Jeter, who coincidentally was his boyhood sports hero.[15] He also won the game.[16] The next day, Ranaudo was optioned back to Pawtucket, but recalled August 12.
On January 27, 2015, the Red Sox traded Ranaudo to the Texas Rangers in exchange for pitcherRobbie Ross Jr.[17] He was sent down to begin the season with Triple–ARound Rock Express on March 28, 2015.[18]
Ranaudo began the 2016 season with Triple–ARound Rock Express, and was recalled on May 6 by the Rangers, for whom he made his season debut on May 7 at Detroit, against the Tigers, entering the game in the third inning with the Rangers down 3–2. Ranaudo pitched2+1⁄3 innings, giving up two runs on anIan Kinsler home run in the fourth inning asAnthony Gose was on base via a walk. He would give up one other hit in that inning (a single toMiguel Cabrera). Ranaudo would appear in one more game (May 10 against theChicago White Sox) before being optioned back to Triple-A Round Rock on May 11.
Ranaudo was traded on May 12 to the Chicago White Sox for minor league right-handed pitcher Matt Ball. He was then optioned on May 13 to the Triple-ACharlotte Knights. Ranaudo started in the majors again for the White Sox on July 27 against theChicago Cubs atWrigley Field and got his first MLB hit with a fifth inning home run. On July 28, he was reassigned to Triple-A Charlotte. During the 2016 offseason, Ranaudo was released by the White Sox.
On November 22, 2016, Ranaudo signed a one-year, $1.05 million contract with theSamsung Lions of theKBO League.[19] He became a free agent after the 2017 season.