Ryan Dennick (born January 10, 1987) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cincinnati Reds.
Playing career
Kansas City Royals
Dennick was drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the 22nd round of the 2009 Major League Baseball Draft out of Tennessee Technological University.
Cincinnati Reds
On December 6, 2012, the Cincinnati Reds selected Dennick in the minor league phase of the Rule 5 Draft.
Dennick was called up to the major leagues for the first time on September 2, 2014, and made his major league debut that day against the Baltimore Orioles. In 8 appearances during his rookie campaign, he struggled to an 11.57 ERA with 3 strikeouts over 4+2⁄3 innings pitched. On April 13, 2015, Dennick was designated for assignment by the Reds.
Los Angeles Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers claimed Dennick off waivers on April 15, 2015. He was assigned to the Double–A Tulsa Drillers but was designated for assignment on April 17. He was outrighted to the minors and appeared in 47 games for the Drillers, with a 2.94 ERA.
Lancaster Barnstormers
On May 6, 2016, Dennick signed with the Lancaster Barnstormers of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He became a free agent after the 2016 season.
Coaching career
Dennick has served the pitching coach for the Tulsa Drillers, the Double–A affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers, since the 2023 season.
In 2025, Dennick was named as assistant pitching coach for the Oklahoma City Comets the Triple-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers.