#17 Ryan Ginther
LHP
Head coach Tim Corbin on Ginther: “Ryan has become one of our more trusted arms out of the bullpen. He’s a soldier…he wants the ball. He is our leading returner in appearances. As he has gotten older, his process and intent stand out. Self-directed and driven. Ryan has the right personality on the mound…he has contained confidence, is fearless and poised. He keeps his process simple and attacks the hitter. Low maintenance and a very steady young man in all areas. I really enjoy Ryan’s personality and his character.”
As a Junior (2024)
• Named to NCBWA Stopper of the Year Midseason Watch List (April 24)
• Recorded first career save with a scoreless ninth inning vs. Eastern Kentucky (Feb. 21)
As a Sophomore (2023)
• Made second most appearances on the team
• Struck out five and didn’t allow an earned run over four innings in start vs. Arkansas (May 20)
• Earned win in series-clinching victory over South Carolina (April 16), holding the Gamecocks to two runs over final 3.2 innings
• Earned first win on the season at Missouri (April 6)
• Threw 4.0 scoreless frames in extras, striking out a career-high seven in 17-inning game vs. Evansville (March 8)
• Pitched the eighth inning in combined no-hitter at Minnesota (March 5)
As a Freshman (2022)
• 10 strikeouts over 5.1 innings during regular season
• At least two strikeouts in all five appearances during regular season
• Struck out two in 1.0 inning vs. Middle Tennessee (May 17)
• Threw a scoreless inning with two strikeouts at Arkansas (May 14)
• First collegiate appearance in Game 2 at Hawaii (March 5)
The Ginther File
• In-state product who attended Station Camp High School (Hendersonville, Tenn.)
• The fifth-best overall prospect in the state of Tennessee according to Perfect Game, and the top-ranked left-handed pitcher
• Rated the 13th-best southpaw nationally
• 2020 Perfect Game All-American Classic participant
• 2019 Perfect Game Preseason Underclassmen All-America
• Perfect Game Top 100 National Rank (No. 77)
• Received all-state first team honors as a sophomore in 2019, while also being named the district player of the year
• Helped lead Station Camp to a district championship in 2019
• Son of Eileen Bowser and Chris Ginther
• Has one brother, Eric, and one sister, Lauren
• Enjoys golf and watching football
• Full name is Ryan Christopher Ginther
• Major is undeclared