# Ryan Buchter

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{{short description|American baseball player (born 1987)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=July 2024}}
{{Infobox baseball biography
| name        = Ryan Buchter
| image       = Ryan Buchter (40603469453) (cropped).jpg
| caption     = Buchter with the Athletics in 2019
| width       =
| team        =
| number      =
| position    = [Pitcher](/source/Pitcher)
| birth_date  = {{birth date and age|1987|2|13}}
| birth_place = [Reading, Pennsylvania](/source/Reading%2C_Pennsylvania), U.S.
| bats        = Left
| throws      = Left
| debutleague = MLB
| debutdate   = June 20
| debutyear   = 2014
| debutteam   = Atlanta Braves
| finalleague = MLB
| finaldate   = August 1
| finalyear   = 2021
| finalteam   = Arizona Diamondbacks
| statleague  = MLB
| stat1label  = [Win–loss record](/source/Win%E2%80%93loss_record_(pitching))
| stat1value  = 17–6
| stat2label  = [Earned run average](/source/Earned_run_average)
| stat2value  = 3.16
| stat3label  = [Strikeout](/source/Strikeout)s
| stat3value  = 259
| teams = 
* [Atlanta Braves](/source/Atlanta_Braves) ({{mlby|2014}})
* [San Diego Padres](/source/San_Diego_Padres) ({{mlby|2016}}–{{mlby|2017}})
* [Kansas City Royals](/source/Kansas_City_Royals) ({{mlby|2017}})
* [Oakland Athletics](/source/Oakland_Athletics) ({{mlby|2018}}–{{mlby|2019}})
* [Los Angeles Angels](/source/Los_Angeles_Angels) ({{mlby|2020}})
* [Arizona Diamondbacks](/source/Arizona_Diamondbacks) ({{mlby|2021}})
}}

'''Ryan James Buchter''' (born February 13, 1987) is an American former professional [baseball](/source/baseball) [pitcher](/source/pitcher) and the current [pitching coach](/source/Coach_(baseball)) for the [Philadelphia Phillies](/source/Philadelphia_Phillies)' High-A affiliate, the [Jersey Shore Blue Claws](/source/Jersey_Shore_Blue_Claws). He played in [Major League Baseball](/source/Major_League_Baseball) (MLB) for the [Atlanta Braves](/source/Atlanta_Braves), [San Diego Padres](/source/San_Diego_Padres), [Kansas City Royals](/source/Kansas_City_Royals), [Oakland Athletics](/source/Oakland_Athletics), [Los Angeles Angels](/source/Los_Angeles_Angels), and [Arizona Diamondbacks](/source/Arizona_Diamondbacks).

==Playing career==

===Washington Nationals===
Buchter was drafted by the [Washington Nationals](/source/Washington_Nationals) in the 33rd round of the [2005 Major League Baseball draft](/source/2005_Major_League_Baseball_draft) out of [Highland Regional High School](/source/Highland_Regional_High_School) in [Blackwood, New Jersey](/source/Blackwood%2C_New_Jersey). He went on to play [college baseball](/source/college_baseball) in the 2006 season at [Gloucester County College](/source/Gloucester_County_College) in [Sewell, New Jersey](/source/Sewell%2C_New_Jersey) before ultimately signing with the Nationals.<ref>{{cite news|title=UPDATE: Former Roadrunner Ryan Buchter Scores Win in MLB Debut with Braves|url=https://www.rcgc.edu/Athletics/News/Pages/Former-Roadrunner-Ryan-Buchter.aspx|access-date=31 January 2018|work=www.rcgc.edu|date=June 20, 2014|language=en}}</ref> He began his professional career with the [Gulf Coast Nationals](/source/Gulf_Coast_Nationals) in 2006 where he was 7.24 ERA in 11 games and made one start. In 2007 with the [Vermont Lake Monsters](/source/Vermont_Lake_Monsters) of the [New York–Penn League](/source/New_York%E2%80%93Penn_League), he had a 6.82 ERA in 20 games. Buchter was promoted to the [Hagerstown Suns](/source/Hagerstown_Suns) of the [South Atlantic League](/source/South_Atlantic_League) in 2008 and appeared in 13 games with a 3.26 ERA.<ref name=minors>{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=buchte001rya|title=Ryan Buchter minor league statistics and history|work=Baseball Reference|access-date=March 6, 2015}}</ref>

===Chicago Cubs===
Buchter was traded from the Nationals to the [Chicago Cubs](/source/Chicago_Cubs) for fellow minor leaguer Matt Avery on November 3, 2008.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20081103&content_id=3661411&vkey=news_was&fext=.jsp&c_id=was |title=Nats swap Minor Leaguers with Cubs |publisher=Washington.nationals.mlb.com |date=November 3, 2008 |first=Bill |last=Ladson |access-date=November 5, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131104102133/http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20081103&content_id=3661411&vkey=news_was&c_id=was&fext=.jsp |archive-date=November 4, 2013 }}</ref> He played for the [Peoria Chiefs](/source/Peoria_Chiefs) in the Single–A [Midwest League](/source/Midwest_League) in 2009 and had a 1.33 ERA in 38 games with five saves.<ref name=minors/> The following season, 2010, he had a 7–2 record and a 4.65 ERA in 47 games for the Double-A [Tennessee Smokies](/source/Tennessee_Smokies),<ref name=minors/> which earned him a spot on the [Southern League](/source/Southern_League_(1964%E2%80%932020)) mid-season All-Star team.<ref name=mlb>{{cite web|url=http://mlb.mlb.com/team/player.jsp?player_id=488748#gameType='R'&sectionType=career&statType=2&season=2015&level='MLB'|title=Ryan Buchter bio|work=mlb.com|access-date=March 6, 2015}}</ref> In 2011, he made 10 appearances for the Smokies and another six for the [Daytona Cubs](/source/Daytona_Cubs) of the [Florida State League](/source/Florida_State_League).<ref name=minors/>

===Atlanta Braves===
On May 26, 2011, Buchter was then traded from the Cubs to the [Atlanta Braves](/source/Atlanta_Braves) for [Rodrigo López](/source/Rodrigo_L%C3%B3pez_(baseball)).<ref>{{cite web|agency=Associated Press |url=http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/may/26/braves-trade-rodrigo-lopez-to-cubs/ |title=Braves trade Rodrigo Lopez to Cubs |work=Washington Times |date=May 26, 2011 |access-date=November 5, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://m.braves.mlb.com/news/article/19620128 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160423083236/http://m.braves.mlb.com/news/article/19620128 |url-status=dead |archive-date=April 23, 2016 |title=Braves acquire Minors pitcher Buchter |work=MLB.com |date=May 26, 2011|first=Mark|last=Bowman |access-date=November 5, 2013}}</ref> He was promptly assigned to the [Lynchburg Hillcats](/source/Lynchburg_Hillcats) of the [Carolina League](/source/Carolina_League), where he was 2–5 with a 3.59 ERA in 34 games with 15 saves.<ref name=minors/> In 2012,  he began the season with the Double-A [Mississippi Braves](/source/Mississippi_Braves), where he was 3–1 with a 1.31 ERA in 35 games and also had four saves.<ref name=minors/> He was again selected to the mid-season Southern League All-Star team.<ref name=mlb/> Afterwards, he was promoted to the Triple-A [Gwinnett Braves](/source/Gwinnett_Braves) where he pitched eight innings in nine games with a high 10.12 ERA.<ref name=minors/> He played for the [Phoenix Desert Dogs](/source/Phoenix_Desert_Dogs) in the [Arizona Fall League](/source/Arizona_Fall_League) after the conclusion of the regular season.<ref name=minors/>

The Braves added him to their 40-man roster on November 1, 2013<ref>{{cite web|url=http://m.braves.mlb.com/news/article/63616942|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303135929/http://m.braves.mlb.com/news/article/63616942|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 3, 2016|title=Braves announce two roster moves |work=MLB.com |access-date=November 5, 2013}}</ref> and he was named to the Braves' [Opening Day](/source/Opening_Day) roster for the [2014 season](/source/2014_Atlanta_Braves_season).<ref>{{cite press release |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |title=Braves set 2014 Opening Day roster|url=http://m.braves.mlb.com/news/article/70434044 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151118013554/http://m.braves.mlb.com/news/article/70434044 |url-status=dead |archive-date=November 18, 2015 |work=MLB.com |date=March 29, 2014 |access-date=June 23, 2014}}</ref> He was sent back down to Gwinnett a few days later without appearing in a game. Buchter was called back up to Atlanta on June 20, 2014. He made his major league debut that night against the team that drafted him, the [Washington Nationals](/source/Washington_Nationals), recording a strikeout and earning the win in an inning of extra inning work.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Bowman|first1=Mark|title=Relievers Buchter, Jaime come through in debuts|url=http://m.braves.mlb.com/news/article/80855934|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303143222/http://m.braves.mlb.com/news/article/80855934|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 3, 2016|access-date=June 23, 2014|work=MLB.com|date=June 21, 2014}}</ref> That was his only appearance in the Majors and he spent the rest of the season with Gwinnett, where he pitched in 49 games with a 3.29 ERA.<ref name=minors/> Buchter was outrighted off the Braves roster on September 26, 2014, and became a free agent on November 3.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Eddy|first1=Matt|title=Minor League Transactions: Sept. 26-Oct. 2|url=http://www.baseballamerica.com/minors/minor-league-transactions-aug-26-oct-2/|access-date=April 12, 2016|work=Baseball America|date=October 6, 2014}}</ref>

===Los Angeles Dodgers===
On January 9, 2015, Buchter signed a minor league contract with the [Los Angeles Dodgers](/source/Los_Angeles_Dodgers) with an invitation to spring training.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://dodgers.mlblogs.com/2015/01/09/arruebarrena-seager-urias-among-17-non-roster-spring-training-invitees/|title=Arruebarrena, Seager, Urias among 17 non-roster Spring Training invitees|work=dodgers.com|first=Jon|last=Weisman|date=January 9, 2015|access-date=January 9, 2015|archive-date=June 5, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160605113607/http://dodgers.mlblogs.com/2015/01/09/arruebarrena-seager-urias-among-17-non-roster-spring-training-invitees/|url-status=dead}}</ref> He was assigned to the AAA [Oklahoma City Dodgers](/source/Oklahoma_City_Dodgers)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.insidesocal.com/dodgers/2015/04/07/revealed-opening-day-roster-for-triple-a-oklahoma-city/|title=Revealed: Opening Day roster for Triple-A Oklahoma City.|work=LA Daily News|first=J.P.|last=Hoornstra|date=April 7, 2015|access-date=April 7, 2015}}</ref> and was selected to the mid-season [Pacific Coast League](/source/Pacific_Coast_League) all-star team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.milb.com/news/gcs-134023050|title=Four OKC Dodgers Named to Triple-A All-Star Game|work=[Minor League Baseball](/source/Minor_League_Baseball)|date=July 1, 2015|access-date=July 1, 2015}}</ref> In 27 games he had a 1.65 ERA and exercised his opt out clause on July 20 to become a free agent.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Plunkett|first1=Bill|title=Dodgers demote pitcher Brandon Beachy to Triple-A Oklahoma City|url=http://www.ocregister.com/articles/dodgers-673094-beachy-game.html|access-date=April 12, 2016|work=Orange County Register|date=July 21, 2015}}</ref>

===Chicago Cubs (second stint)===
On July 27, 2015, Buchter signed a minor league contract with the [Chicago Cubs](/source/Chicago_Cubs).<ref>{{cite news|last1=Eddy|first1=Matt|title=Minor League Transactions: July 24–30|url=http://www.baseballamerica.com/minors/minor-league-transactions-july-24-30/|access-date=April 12, 2016|work=Baseball America|date=August 5, 2015}}</ref> He finished the year with the Triple-A [Iowa Cubs](/source/Iowa_Cubs), recording a 2.00 ERA in 16 appearances. He became a free agent after the season on November 6.

===San Diego Padres===
On December 8, 2015, Buchter signed a minor league contract with the [San Diego Padres](/source/San_Diego_Padres).<ref>{{cite news|last1=Lin|first1=Dennis|title=Padres add LHP Buchter to 40-man roster|url=http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/2016/jan/11/padres-add-ryan-buchter-40-man-roster/|access-date=April 12, 2016|work=San Diego Union Tribune|date=January 11, 2016}}</ref> On January 8, 2016, Buchter's contract was selected. In his two seasons with the Padres, Buchter owned an ERA of 2.93 with 125 strikeouts in over 100 innings.

===Kansas City Royals===
On July 24, 2017, the Padres traded Buchter, [Trevor Cahill](/source/Trevor_Cahill), and [Brandon Maurer](/source/Brandon_Maurer) to the [Kansas City Royals](/source/Kansas_City_Royals) for [Matt Strahm](/source/Matt_Strahm), [Travis Wood](/source/Travis_Wood), and [Esteury Ruiz](/source/Esteury_Ruiz).<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.foxsports.com/san-diego/story/padres-acquire-strahm-and-wood-from-royals-072417|title=Padres acquire Strahm and Wood from Royals|date=24 July 2017}}</ref>

===Oakland Athletics===
On January 29, 2018, the Royals traded Buchter, [Brandon Moss](/source/Brandon_Moss), and cash considerations to the [Oakland Athletics](/source/Oakland_Athletics) for [Jesse Hahn](/source/Jesse_Hahn) and [Heath Fillmyer](/source/Heath_Fillmyer).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/athletics/news/as-trade-for-buchter-moss-from-royals/c-265533638|title=A's add Moss, lefty Buchter in deal with Royals|work=mlb.com|date=January 29, 2018|access-date=January 30, 2018|first=Jane|last=Lee}}</ref> In his first season with Oakland, Buchter posted an ERA of 2.75 in 60 appearances. He struck out 41 batters in {{frac|39|1|3}} innings. Buchter was non-tendered by Oakland on December 2, 2019, and became a free agent.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sfchronicle.com/athletics/article/A-s-reportedly-deal-second-baseman-Jurickson-14876022.php|title=A's part with 2018 All-Star Blake Treinen, trade Jurickson Profar|author=Susan Slusser|date=December 2, 2019|website=[San Francisco Chronicle](/source/San_Francisco_Chronicle)|access-date=December 2, 2019}}</ref>

===Los Angeles Angels===
On February 23, 2020, Buchter signed a minor league contract with the [Los Angeles Angels](/source/Los_Angeles_Angels), and received an invitation to spring training. Buchter had his contract selected on March 22. In 10 games for the Angels, he logged a 4.50 ERA with 8 strikeouts over 6 innings of work. Buchter was designated for assignment by the Angels on September 2. He was outrighted on September 5, but rejected his assignment and elected free agency the next day.

===New York Yankees===
On September 8, 2020, Buchter signed a minor league contract with the [New York Yankees](/source/New_York_Yankees). He did not play in a game for the Yankees organization due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the [COVID-19 pandemic](/source/COVID-19_pandemic).<ref>{{Cite web|title=2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/2020-minor-league-baseball-season-canceled|access-date=September 27, 2024|website=mlb.com|language=en}}</ref> Buchter became a free agent on November 2.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Full List of 2020-2021 MiLB Free Agents|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/full-list-of-2020-2021-milb-free-agents/|access-date=September 27, 2024|website=baseballamerica.com|date=November 2, 2020 |language=en}}</ref>

===Arizona Diamondbacks===
On January 19, 2021, Buchter signed a minor league contract with the [Arizona Diamondbacks](/source/Arizona_Diamondbacks) organization.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/01/diamondbacks-sign-ryan-buchter-to-minors-contract.html|title=Diamondbacks Sign Ryan Buchter to Minors Contract|date=January 19, 2021 }}</ref> On May 27, 2021, Buchter was selected to the active roster.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/05/diamondbacks-move-luke-weaver-to-60-day-il-select-ryan-buchter.html|title = Diamondbacks Move Luke Weaver to 60-Day IL, Select Ryan Buchter| date=May 27, 2021 }}</ref> After posting a 5.52 ERA across 16 appearances, Buchter was designated for assignment on July 5.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/07/dbacks-claim-jordan-weems-waivers-athletics-ryan-buchter-dfa.html|title = D-backs Claim Jordan Weems, DFA Ryan Buchter| date=July 5, 2021 }}</ref> He was outrighted to the Triple-A [Reno Aces](/source/Reno_Aces) on July 7.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/07/minor-mlb-transactions-7-7-21.html|title = Minor MLB Transactions: 7/7/21| date=July 7, 2021 }}</ref> On July 30, his contract was selected by Arizona. On August 6, Buchter was returned to Reno. On August 20, Buchter was released by the Diamondbacks.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.mlb.com/player/ryan-buchter-488748| title = Ryan Buchter Stats, Fantasy & News {{!}} MLB.com| website = [MLB.com](/source/MLB.com)}} </ref>

===Seattle Mariners===
On March 20, 2022, the [Seattle Mariners](/source/Seattle_Mariners) signed Buchter to a minor league deal.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/03/mariners-sign-ryan-buchter-to-minors-deal.html|title = Mariners Sign Ryan Buchter to Minors Deal| date=March 20, 2022 }}</ref> On March 31, Buchter was released by the Mariners organization.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.mlb.com/player/ryan-buchter-488748 | title=Ryan Buchter Stats, Fantasy & News | website=[MLB.com](/source/MLB.com) }}</ref>

==Coaching career==
On January 31, 2023, it was announced that Buchter had been hired as the [assistant pitching coach](/source/Coach_(baseball)) for the [Lehigh Valley IronPigs](/source/Lehigh_Valley_IronPigs), the Triple-A affiliate of the [Philadelphia Phillies](/source/Philadelphia_Phillies).<ref>{{cite web |title=Phillies announce 2023 player development field staff |url=https://www.mlb.com/press-release/press-release-phillies-announce-2023-player-development-field-staff |website=Major League Baseball |publisher=MLB Advanced Media, LP |access-date=8 February 2023}}</ref> On February 7, 2025, Buchter was named a pitching coach for Philadelphia's High-A affiliate, the [Jersey Shore BlueClaws](/source/Jersey_Shore_BlueClaws).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://x.com/philsplayerdev/status/1887872616347623770?s=46&t=UN5XGiNzRq3-vt33N7zCTw|title=x.com}}</ref>

==Personal life==
In 2021, Buchter began advocating for better [mental health](/source/mental_health) resources for professional baseball players, stating that the game had caused him to become a "depressed alcoholic" in 2016 and 2017 and that he felt he was a better player when drinking.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.yahoo.com/now/mlb-mental-health-challenges-resources-reliever-ryan-buchter-opens-up-journeyman-174557673.html|title = 'A lot of us are f***ed up': Reliever Ryan Buchter opens up about mental health in baseball| date=May 10, 2021 }}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
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