Ryan Minor, who performed in 4 MLB seasons and changed Cal Ripken Jr. when he determined to finish his consecutive-games streak, died Friday on the age of 49.
The College of Oklahoma mentioned that Minor handed away from most cancers. Minor was an All-American in basketball and helped the OU baseball staff to the 1994 nationwide title as a primary baseman and pitcher.
2Infielder Ryan Minor of the Baltimore Orioles in motion throughout a spring coaching sport in opposition to the Montreal Expos at Fort Lauderdale Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The Orioles defeated the Expos 11-9. (Jamie Squire /All)
He was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles within the thirty third spherical of the 1996 MLB Draft and appeared in 87 video games over three seasons with the Orioles.
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”We’re deeply saddened by the passing of former third baseman and longtime minor league supervisor Ryan Minor, who courageously fought most cancers,” Baltimore posted to X, the corporate previously often called Twitter.
”Our ideas and prayers are with Ryan’s household and associates right now.”
Ripken ended his consecutive-games-played streak on September 20, 1998 at 2,632. Minor performed third base rather than Ripken.
Baltimore Orioles’ third baseman Ryan Minor leaps however misses a ball hit by Detroit Tigers’ Brad Ausmus throughout the fourth inning of a baseball sport August 8, 1999, at Camden Yards in Baltimore. Former Orioles infielder Minor has died at age 49. The College of Oklahoma mentioned that Minor died of most cancers Friday, December 22, 2023. (AP Picture/Nick Wass, File)
”I had no concept, after I was coming to the park,” Minor mentioned on the time, in response to The Related Press.
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He completed his MLB profession showing in 142 video games, hitting .177 on the plate with 27 RBIs.
Minor went on to teach in Baltimore’s minor league system, managing the Delmarva Shorebirds and the Frederick Keys.
A two-sport star, Minor was named the 1994-95 Large Eight Convention Participant of the Yr in basketball underneath head coach Kelvin Sampson.
Infielder Ryan Minor, #10 of the Baltimore Orioles, trying on throughout the Spring Coaching sport in opposition to the St. Louis Cardinals on the Rodger Dean Stadium in Jupiter, Florida. The Orioles defeated the Cardinals 8-5. (Jamie Squire/Allsport)
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”The last word warrior and fierce competitor,” Sampson posted to X. ”The most effective 3 stage scorer i ever coached. Ryan was at his finest on the highway within the ol Large 8. Thanks for permitting me to teach you Ryan. I like you and God Bless you.”
Minor was identified with Stage IV colon most cancers final fall, in response to The Oklahoman. He was named as a member of the Oklahoma Sports activities Corridor of Fame 2024 class final month.