IP 334.333
ERA 4.845
WHIP 1.449
BB/9 5.061
SO/9 10.525
  • Full name Matt Guy Ruppenthal
  • Born 10/21/1995 in Bloomfield Hills, MI
  • Profile Ht.: 6'4" / Wt.: 225 / Bats: R / Throws: R
  • School Vanderbilt
  • Drafted in the 17th round (511th overall) by the Houston Astros in 2017 (signed for $125,000).
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    Matt Ruppenthal's father Barry pitched briefly in the minors, spending one year with Rookie-level Idaho Falls. Matt has a chance to stick around a little longer in pro ball as a well-proportioned 6-foot-4, 225-pound righthander with a fast arm and a plus curveball. Ruppenthal can touch 94-95 mph with his fastball, but he's able to locate much better when he gears down to 91-92. His 12-to-6 curveball is his best pitch, as it's a swing-and-miss offering when he locates it. He also has shown some feel for a changeup, which may entice a team to let him start, even though he's worked primarily out of the bullpen for Vanderbilt.

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Career Transactions

  • Sugar Land Space Cowboys activated RHP Matt Ruppenthal.
  • Sugar Land Space Cowboys transferred RHP Matt Ruppenthal to the Development List.
  • RHP Matt Ruppenthal assigned to Sugar Land Space Cowboys from Corpus Christi Hooks.
  • RHP Matt Ruppenthal assigned to Sugar Land Space Cowboys from Corpus Christi Hooks.
  • Sugar Land Space Cowboys activated RHP Matt Ruppenthal.
  • Corpus Christi Hooks activated RHP Matt Ruppenthal.
  • RHP Matt Ruppenthal and assigned to Corpus Christi Hooks.
  • RHP Matt Ruppenthal assigned to Sugar Land Space Cowboys from Corpus Christi Hooks.
  • Houston Astros invited non-roster RHP Matt Ruppenthal to spring training.
  • RHP Matt Ruppenthal roster status changed by Houston Astros.

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