| Ryan Hendrix | |
|---|---|
_(cropped).jpg) Hendrix with theOmaha Storm Chasers in 2025 | |
| Free agent | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: (1994-12-16)December 16, 1994 (age 30) Lufkin, Texas, U.S. | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 23, 2021, for the Cincinnati Reds | |
| MLB statistics (through 2022 season) | |
| Win–loss record | 5–1 |
| Earned run average | 5.85 |
| Strikeouts | 44 |
Stats atBaseball Reference  | |
| Teams | |
Ryan Matthew Hendrix (born December 16, 1994) is an American professionalbaseballpitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played inMajor League Baseball (MLB) for theCincinnati Reds.
Hendrix attendedCypress Woods High School inCypress, Texas.[1] He was drafted by theCleveland Indians in the 17th round of the2013 MLB draft, but did not sign and attendedTexas A&M University.[1] In 2015, Hendrix played for theUnited States collegiate national team.[2][3] Against Cuba, Hendrix,Tanner Houck, andA. J. Puk combined to throw ano-hitter.[4] Hendrix was drafted by theCincinnati Reds in the 5th round, with the 138th overall selection, of the2016 MLB draft, and signed with them.[5][6]
Hendrix split his professional debut season of 2016 between theBillings Mustangs and theDayton Dragons, going a combined 3–1 with a 3.57 ERA and 36 strikeouts over35+1⁄3 innings.[7] He split the 2017 season between Dayton and theDaytona Tortugas, going a combined 5–5 with a 2.90 ERA and 88 strikeouts over 62 innings.[8] He spent the 2018 season with Daytona, going 4–4 with a 1.76 ERA and 79 strikeouts over 51 innings.[9][10] He split the 2019 season between theArizona League Reds and theChattanooga Lookouts, going a combined 4–0 with a 1.85 ERA and 31 strikeouts over24+1⁄3 innings.[11]
On November 20, 2019, the Reds added Hendrix to their40-man roster to protect him from theRule 5 draft.[12] He did not play a minor league game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of theCOVID-19 pandemic.[13]
On April 23, 2021, Hendrix was promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[14] He made his MLB debut that day, pitching a shutout inning of relief against theSt. Louis Cardinals. In the game, he also recorded his first two major league strikeouts, punching outJustin Williams andTommy Edman.
On April 24, 2022, Hendrix wasdesignated for assignment by the Reds.[15] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A Louisville on April 29.[16] He had his contract selected back to the major league roster on July 16, and was returned to the minors on July 19. He again had his contract selected on July 30. In 9 total games for Cincinnati, Hendrix recorded a 5.40 ERA with 9 strikeouts in8+1⁄3 innings pitched. On October 15, Hendrix was removed from the 40-man roster and sent outright to Triple–A Louisville.[17] On October 20, Hendrix elected to become a free agent.
On December 9, 2022, Hendrix signed a minor league contract with theArizona Diamondbacks. He made only three appearances for the Triple–AReno Aces, posting a 3.00 ERA with 2 strikeouts in 3.0 innings of work. On August 30, 2023, Hendrix was released by the Diamondbacks organization.[18]
On February 8, 2025, Hendrix signed a minor league contract with theKansas City Royals.[19] He elected free agency on November 6.[20]