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Sophomore catcher from Lake Stevens, Washington ... played extensively as a freshman, starting in 34 games, also seeing time as DH on occasion ... his .319 average topped the team ... had 6 three hit games and 8 two hit games during the season ... stole seven bases in eight attempts ... hit safely in 11 of his last 14 games ... played last summer for the Humboldt (Calif.) Crabs ... in high school was all-league and all-area as a junior and senior and all-state as a senior ... hit .514 with six homers and 36 RBI as a junior and .450 with two homers and 25 RBI as a senior ... did not allow a stolen base as a senior ... 53rd round draft pick of the Toronto Blue Jays in 1995. Just prior to press time in early May ’97, Ryan was hitting .313 with 13 doubles, 1 triple and 4 homeruns. |
