Ryan Fernandez

Ryan Austin Fernandez (born June 11, 1998) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2024.

Career
Fernandez attended Braulio Alonso High School in Tampa, Florida, and played college baseball at Hillsborough Community College.

Boston Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox selected Fernandez in the 23rd round, with the 700th overall pick, in the 2018 Major League Baseball draft. Fernandez spent five minor-league seasons in the Red Sox organization, reaching Double-A in 2022 and Triple-A in 2023. In 26 Triple-A games with the Worcester Red Sox, all in relief, Fernandez posted a 3–3 record with a 6.16 ERA while striking out 35 batters in $30 2/3$ innings.

St. Louis Cardinals
On December 6, 2023, the St. Louis Cardinals selected Fernandez from the Red Sox in the Rule 5 draft. He made the Cardinals' Opening Day roster as part of the team's bullpen. He made his debut on April 3, 2024, in a game against the San Diego Padres. Fernandez pitched the entirety of the 8th inning, allowing a hit and a walk and striking out three batters.