Kyler Spencer Bush (born November 12, 1999) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Chicago White Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB). He was selected by the Los Angeles Angels in the second round of the 2021 MLB draft and made his MLB debut in 2024 with the White Sox.
| Ky Bush | |
|---|---|
| Chicago White Sox – No. 57 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: November 12, 1999 Ogden, Utah, U.S. | |
Bats: Right Throws: Left | |
| MLB debut | |
| August 5, 2024, for the Chicago White Sox | |
| MLB statistics (through 2024 season) | |
| Win–loss record | 0–3 |
| Earned run average | 5.60 |
| Strikeouts | 11 |
| Teams | |
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Amateur career
editBush grew up in Ogden, Utah and attended Fremont High School.[1] As a senior, he went 5-2 with 2.51 ERA and 57 strikeouts over 39 innings pitched and was named first team All-State.[2] Bush was selected in the 40th round of the 2018 Major League Baseball draft by the Kansas City Royals, but opted not to sign with the team.[3]
Bush began his collegiate career at Washington State, where he pitched in 19 games as a freshman and finished the season with 0-5 record with a 12.69 ERA. He transferred to Central Arizona College before his sophomore year and went 5-1 with a 2.43 ERA over seven starts before the season was cut short by the Covid-19 Pandemic.[4] Bush transferred to Saint Mary's College and was named first team All-West Coast Conference as a junior after posting a 7-5 record with a 2.99 ERA in 14 starts.[5][6]
Professional career
editLos Angeles Angels
editThe Los Angeles Angels selected Bush in the second round, with the 45th overall pick, in the 2021 Major League Baseball draft.[7] He signed with the team and received a $1.75 million signing bonus.[8] Bush was assigned to the High-A Tri-City Dust Devils to start his professional career, where he made five starts and posted a 4.50 ERA and struck out 20 batters over 12 innings pitched.[9]
Bush began the 2022 season on the Opening Day roster of the Double–A Rocket City Trash Pandas.[10] In 21 starts for the club, he logged a 7–4 record and 3.67 ERA with 101 strikeouts across 103 innings of work. Bush returned to Rocket City in 2023, posting a 5.88 ERA with 33 strikeouts over 6 starts.[11]
Chicago White Sox
editOn July 26, 2023, Bush and Edgar Quero were traded to the Chicago White Sox in exchange for Lucas Giolito and Reynaldo López.[12] He made 9 starts for the Double–A Birmingham Barons down the stretch, registering a 3–4 record and 6.70 ERA with 36 strikeouts.
Bush began the 2024 season with Birmingham, and was promoted to the Triple–A Charlotte Knights in July. On August 5, 2024, Bush was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[13] He made his MLB debut that day against the Oakland Athletics, recording three strikeouts, five walks, and three earned runs in a 5–1 loss.[14]
References
edit- ^ "'We love them': Why the family of Ky Bush wants to thank the St. George community". The Spectrum. July 24, 2021. Retrieved March 26, 2022.
- ^ "WazzuWatch - BSB Preview: Freshman LHP earns spot in weekend starting rotation". washingtonstate.rivals.com.
- ^ Standard-Examiner, PATRICK CARR. "Fremont High pitcher Kyler Bush drafted in 40th round by Kansas City Royals". Standard-Examiner.
- ^ Simmons, Rusty (July 10, 2021). "Ky Bush, Brendan Beck among Bay Area pitchers expect to fill top of MLB draft". San Francisco Chronicle.
- ^ Company, Tampa Publishing. "Why Sunday could be biggest day of year for Rays". Tampa Bay Times.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "Six best Bay Area college, high school MLB draft prospects". RSN.
- ^ "Ogden native Ky Bush taken by LA Angels in second round of MLB Draft". Deseret News. July 13, 2021. Retrieved July 14, 2021.
- ^ "Ky Bush Makes The Most Of His Opportunity". Baseball America. August 27, 2021. Retrieved March 26, 2022.
- ^ Blum, Sam (March 6, 2022). "Why all eyes are on the Angels' pitching prospects as minor-league camp opens". The Athletic. Retrieved March 26, 2022.
- ^ "Trash Pandas Announce Preliminary 2022 Roster". MILB.com. April 7, 2022. Retrieved July 27, 2023. Alternate UEL
- ^ "Ky Bush - Stats - Pitching". fangraphs.com. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
- ^ Passan, Jeff. "Angels deal for White Sox's Lucas Giolito as they move into buy mode". ESPN.com. Retrieved July 27, 2023.
- ^ "White Sox Promote Ky Bush For MLB Debut". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
- ^ Payne, Jackson (August 5, 2024). "How this Utah native performed in his MLB debut". Deseret News.
External links
edit- Career statistics from MLB, or ESPN, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- Saint Mary's Gaels bio