Ryan Perry Rolison is an American professional baseball player who competes for the Colorado Rockies in the Major Baseball League.
On July 11, 1997, he was born. Rolison wears jersey number 60 when pitching for the Rockies.
Rolison obtained his degree from the University School of Jackson in Jackson, Tennessee. As a junior, he had a 0.74 ERA and 104 strikeouts.
He was chosen in the 37th round of the 2016 Major League Baseball draft by the San Diego Padres, but he chose not to sign with them. Instead, he enrolled at the University of Mississippi, where he played collegiate baseball.
Before being moved up to the starting rotation, Rolison began the 2017 season as a freshman in the bullpen. After his debut season, he played for the Orleans Firebirds in the Cape Cod Baseball League, finishing 4-0 with a 1.92 ERA and earning league all-star honors.
Rolison was chosen for the First Team Preseason All-American prior to his second season.
In the first round of the 2018 Major League Baseball draft, the Colorado Rockies selected Rolison with the 22nd overall choice.
He committed to a deal with the Rockies, receiving a $2.9 million signing bonus.
He made his professional debut with the Grand Junction Rockies of the Rookie-level Pioneer League, where he spent the entire season.
He started the 2022 season with an injured shoulder and ended on the injured list. Rolison underwent surgery in June, and it was revealed that he would likely miss the entire season.
How Much Does Ryan Rolison Make?
Rolison was added to Colorado’s 40-man roster over the offseason, but he has been out for the whole year with a 60-day injury.
While recovering, he will be paid $700K and receive a full year of MLB service time.