Ryan Budde

Ryan Dean Budde (born August 15, 1979 in Midwest City, Oklahoma) is a Major League Baseball catcher for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Budde graduated from Midwest City High School in Oklahoma and entered the 1998 Major League Baseball Draft. He was selected by the New York Mets in the 12th round (364th overall). Budde did not sign with the Mets and instead opted to attended college. Budde attended Oklahoma State University and there he playe... more

Ryan Dean Budde (born August 15, 1979 in Midwest City, Oklahoma) is a Major League Baseball catcher for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Budde graduated from Midwest City High School in Oklahoma and entered the 1998 Major League Baseball Draft. He was selected by the New York Mets in the 12th round (364th overall). Budde did not sign with the Mets and instead opted to attended college. Budde attended Oklahoma State University and there he played baseball. Following his career there, Budde entered the 2001 Major League Baseball Draft. He was selected by the Anaheim Angels in the 12th round (359th overall). Budde officially signed with the Angels on July 10, 2001, but did not play in 2001 due to an injury. Budde began his professional career in 2002, playing for the High-A Rancho Cucamonga Quakes and the Double-A Arkansas Travelers. He played in a total of 90 games and batted .237 with 6 home runs. Budde played for the Quakes and the Travelers again in 2003. Budde played in a total of... less