• Full name Ryan Joseph Borucki
  • Born 03/31/1994 in Highland Park, IL
  • Profile Ht.: 6'4" / Wt.: 210 / Bats: L / Throws: L
  • School Mundelein
  • Debut 06/26/2018
  • Drafted in the 15th round (475th overall) by the Toronto Blue Jays in 2012 (signed for $426,000).
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    Scouts considered Borucki comparable to Alex Young, the state's top prospect, until he was diagnosed with a tear in his pitching elbow following a no-hitter against Cary-Grove HS (Cary) in late March. Doctors initially thought he'd need Tommy John surgery, but he opted for rehab and pitched in a junior-varsity game before the end of the season. When fully healthy, the 6-foot-4, 170-pounder has a 90-93 mph fastball with very good life. He's still refining his slider and changeup, but he has come a long way since he was a 5-foot-8 sophomore topping out at 79 mph. Questions about his health may compromise Borucki's signability and make him more likely to follow through on his commitment to Iowa.

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Best Tools List

  • Rated Best Control in the Toronto Blue Jays in 2018
  • Rated Best Changeup in the Toronto Blue Jays in 2018

Scouting Reports

Career Transactions

  • Pittsburgh Pirates activated LHP Ryan Borucki from the 60-day injured list.
  • Pittsburgh Pirates sent LHP Ryan Borucki on a rehab assignment to Indianapolis Indians.
  • Pittsburgh Pirates sent LHP Ryan Borucki on a rehab assignment to Indianapolis Indians.
  • Pittsburgh Pirates sent LHP Ryan Borucki on a rehab assignment to Indianapolis Indians.
  • Pittsburgh Pirates sent LHP Ryan Borucki on a rehab assignment to Indianapolis Indians.
  • Pittsburgh Pirates sent LHP Ryan Borucki on a rehab assignment to Indianapolis Indians.
  • Pittsburgh Pirates sent LHP Ryan Borucki on a rehab assignment to Indianapolis Indians.
  • Pittsburgh Pirates sent LHP Ryan Borucki on a rehab assignment to Altoona Curve.
  • Pittsburgh Pirates sent LHP Ryan Borucki on a rehab assignment to Altoona Curve.
  • Pittsburgh Pirates sent LHP Ryan Borucki on a rehab assignment to Indianapolis Indians.
  • Pittsburgh Pirates transferred LHP Ryan Borucki from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list. Left triceps inflammation.
  • Pittsburgh Pirates placed LHP Ryan Borucki on the 15-day injured list retroactive to April 6, 2024. Left triceps inflammation.
  • Pittsburgh Pirates selected the contract of LHP Ryan Borucki from Indianapolis Indians.
  • Pittsburgh Pirates selected the contract of LHP Ryan Borucki from Indianapolis Indians.
  • Indianapolis Indians activated LHP Ryan Borucki.
  • LHP Ryan Borucki assigned to Indianapolis Indians.
  • Pittsburgh Pirates signed free agent LHP Ryan Borucki to a minor league contract.
  • LHP Ryan Borucki elected free agency.
  • Chicago Cubs sent LHP Ryan Borucki outright to Iowa Cubs.
  • Chicago Cubs sent LHP Ryan Borucki outright to Iowa Cubs.
  • Chicago Cubs designated LHP Ryan Borucki for assignment.
  • Chicago Cubs selected the contract of LHP Ryan Borucki from Iowa Cubs.
  • Chicago Cubs activated LHP Ryan Borucki.
  • Chicago Cubs selected the contract of LHP Ryan Borucki from Iowa Cubs.
  • LHP Ryan Borucki assigned to Iowa Cubs.
  • LHP Ryan Borucki roster status changed by Chicago Cubs.
  • Chicago Cubs signed free agent LHP Ryan Borucki to a minor league contract.
  • LHP Ryan Borucki roster status changed by Chicago Cubs.

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