Ryan Searle
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Ryan Gregory Searle is a professional baseball pitcher. He graduated from Northpine Christian College
at the end of 2006.
He was signed to a professional baseball contract at the age of 17 with the Chicago Cubs
in 2007
.
2007 - Ryan spent the first three months of his pro career in spring training and extended spring in Mesa Arizona, then going back to the Australian Academy on the Gold Coast
in Australia.
2008 - Ryan went to spring training and extended spring to return to the Australian Academy (MLBAAP) again, there he led the Starting pitchers in ERA, WHIP, Strike outs, Wins and innings pitched.
He then returned to Mesa, Arizona
after the MLBAAP to pitch two games before being promoted to the Boise Hawks
an "A" ball affiliate of the Chicago Cubs. Where he was 2-2 with a 1.05 ERA in 35+ innings. Holding batters to a minuscule .171 against.
2009 - Played in the Claxton Shield, going 1-1 with 2 converted saves. Was then selected in The Australian, World Baseball Classic (WBC) Provisional roster. Overseas, he started the 2009 season with the Daytona Cubs
, and was selected as a 2009 Florida State League Mid-Season All-Star
2010 - 2010 was a rough season for Ryan, after being demoted to Single A Peoria chiefs
, he was 7-8 with a 4.38 ERA. Although his strike out ratio was raised A lot from the years prior, fanning 101 in 124.2 Innings. Ryan then went on to make 8 starts for the Newly formed Brisbane Bandits ABL team.
2011 - Ryan Started out the 2011 season with the Daytona Cubs Bullpen. After posting a 1.59 ERA in 16 games, he was promoted to the Cubs AA Affiliate Tennessee Smokies, where he is currently playing. For the Smokies, Searle had a 5-3 record with a solid 3.51 ERA in 23 games with 66 strikeouts. His efforts were rewarded with selection in the Australian national baseball team for the 2011 Baseball World Cup
where he got his first start against Nicaragua
, throwing five innings for one earned run and being the pitcher of record in a 4-3 win. In his second start, Searle dominated Canada
with an impressive 7 1/3 innings of work for only 3 hits in a 7-0 win for Australia, bringing his record in the cup to 2-0 with a 0.74 ERA.
Northpine Christian College
Northpine Christian College is a P-12 co-educational primary and secondary school, located at Dakabin, Queensland, Australia. The College is owned and operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, South Queensland District, and has a sister college, Noosa Christian College, at Cooroy,...
at the end of 2006.
He was signed to a professional baseball contract at the age of 17 with the Chicago Cubs
Chicago Cubs
The Chicago Cubs are a professional baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League. They are one of two Major League clubs based in Chicago . The Cubs are also one of the two remaining charter members of the National...
in 2007
2007 in baseball
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.
2007 - Ryan spent the first three months of his pro career in spring training and extended spring in Mesa Arizona, then going back to the Australian Academy on the Gold Coast
Gold Coast, Queensland
Gold Coast is a coastal city of Australia located in South East Queensland, 94km south of the state capital Brisbane. With a population approximately 540,000 in 2010, it is the second most populous city in the state, the sixth most populous city in the country, and also the most populous...
in Australia.
2008 - Ryan went to spring training and extended spring to return to the Australian Academy (MLBAAP) again, there he led the Starting pitchers in ERA, WHIP, Strike outs, Wins and innings pitched.
He then returned to Mesa, Arizona
Mesa, Arizona
According to the 2010 Census, the racial composition of Mesa was as follows:* White: 77.1% * Hispanic or Latino : 26.54%* Black or African American: 3.5%* Two or more races: 3.4%* Native American: 2.4%...
after the MLBAAP to pitch two games before being promoted to the Boise Hawks
Boise Hawks
The Boise Hawks are a minor league baseball team, located in Boise, Idaho. The team is currently a farm team for the Chicago Cubs and play in the Short-Season Class A Northwest League.-History:...
an "A" ball affiliate of the Chicago Cubs. Where he was 2-2 with a 1.05 ERA in 35+ innings. Holding batters to a minuscule .171 against.
2009 - Played in the Claxton Shield, going 1-1 with 2 converted saves. Was then selected in The Australian, World Baseball Classic (WBC) Provisional roster. Overseas, he started the 2009 season with the Daytona Cubs
Daytona Cubs
The Daytona Cubs are a minor league baseball team based in Daytona Beach, Florida. The team plays in the Florida State League , and is the Class A-Advanced affiliate of the Chicago Cubs major league club. The Cubs play at Jackie Robinson Ballpark; opened in 1914, the park seats 5,100 fans.The...
, and was selected as a 2009 Florida State League Mid-Season All-Star
2010 - 2010 was a rough season for Ryan, after being demoted to Single A Peoria chiefs
Peoria Chiefs
The Peoria Chiefs are a Class A minor league baseball team, affiliated with the Chicago Cubs, from Peoria, Illinois. They play in the Midwest League....
, he was 7-8 with a 4.38 ERA. Although his strike out ratio was raised A lot from the years prior, fanning 101 in 124.2 Innings. Ryan then went on to make 8 starts for the Newly formed Brisbane Bandits ABL team.
2011 - Ryan Started out the 2011 season with the Daytona Cubs Bullpen. After posting a 1.59 ERA in 16 games, he was promoted to the Cubs AA Affiliate Tennessee Smokies, where he is currently playing. For the Smokies, Searle had a 5-3 record with a solid 3.51 ERA in 23 games with 66 strikeouts. His efforts were rewarded with selection in the Australian national baseball team for the 2011 Baseball World Cup
2011 Baseball World Cup
The 2011 Baseball World Cup was an international baseball tournament held from October 1 to October 15, 2011. It was the 39th Baseball World Cup. The International Baseball Federation selected Panama to host the tournament, turning down bids from Chinese Taipei and Venezuela...
where he got his first start against Nicaragua
Nicaragua national baseball team
The Nicaragua national baseball team is the national baseball team of Nicaragua. Considered the best in Central America along with Panama It represents Nicaragua in international tournaments.- Placings :Olympic Games* 1992 : did not qualify...
, throwing five innings for one earned run and being the pitcher of record in a 4-3 win. In his second start, Searle dominated Canada
Canada national baseball team
Canada has qualified for two Olympic games, in 2004 and 2008. Canadian teams also competed twice when baseball was a demonstration sport, in 1984 and 1988.-1984 Summer Olympics:...
with an impressive 7 1/3 innings of work for only 3 hits in a 7-0 win for Australia, bringing his record in the cup to 2-0 with a 0.74 ERA.