Hubbry Logo
Ryan ViladeRyan ViladeMain
Open search
Ryan Vilade
Community hub
Ryan Vilade
logo
8 pages, 0 posts
0 subscribers
Be the first to start a discussion here.
Be the first to start a discussion here.
Ryan Vilade
Ryan Vilade
Ryan Vilade
View on Wikipedia
from Wikipedia

Ryan James Vilade (born February 18, 1999) is an American professional baseball utility player for the Tampa Bay Rays of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Colorado Rockies, Detroit Tigers, St. Louis Cardinals, and Cincinnati Reds.

Key Information

Amateur career

[edit]

Vilade was raised in Frisco, Texas, and attended Frisco High School for three years.[1] In July 2016, after his junior year, he played in the Under Armour All-America Baseball Game at Wrigley Field and won the Home Run Derby with 18 home runs.[2] That fall, he was a member of the 18U United States national team.[3]

Vilade moved to Stillwater, Oklahoma, before his senior year after his father became an assistant coach for the Oklahoma State Cowboys baseball team.[4][5] After moving, he enrolled and graduated from Stillwater High School in Stillwater. As a senior, he was named the Oklahoma Gatorade Baseball Player of the Year after batting .410 with seven home runs and 28 RBIs along with slugging .778.[6] He committed to play college baseball for the Oklahoma State Cowboys.[7]

Professional career

[edit]

Colorado Rockies

[edit]
Ryan Vilade following through with a swing with the Asheville Tourists in 2018
Vilade with the Asheville Tourists in 2018

The Colorado Rockies selected Vilade in the second round, with the 48th overall selection, of the 2017 Major League Baseball draft.[8] He signed for $1.4 million.[9] After signing, he made his professional debut with the Grand Junction Rockies of the Rookie-level Pioneer League. He hit a home run in his first at-bat and was named to the All-Star game.[10][11] He spent the season with Grand Junction, slashing .308/.438/.496 with five home runs and 21 RBI in 33 games.[12] He spent 2018 with the Asheville Tourists of the Single-A South Atlantic League where he batted .274 with five home runs, 44 RBI, and 17 stolen bases in 124 games.[13]

Vilade spent 2019 with the Lancaster JetHawks of the High-A California League, slashing .303/.367/.466 with 12 home runs, 71 RBI, and 24 stolen bases.[14][15] He led the minor leagues with 13 sacrifice flies.[16] Prior to the 2020 season, which was eventually cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Vilade began periodically playing in the outfield in addition to shortstop and third base.[17] To begin the 2021 season, Vilade was assigned to the Albuquerque Isotopes of the Triple-A West.[18] Defensively, he moved to left field and right field.[19] In June, Vilade was selected to play in the All-Star Futures Game at Coors Field.[20] Over 108 games with the Isotopes, Vilade slashed .286/.339/.420 with seven home runs, 43 RBI, 27 doubles, and 12 stolen bases.[21]

Vilade with the Albuquerque Isotopes in 2022

On September 18, 2021, Colorado selected Vilade's contract and promoted him to the active roster to make his MLB debut that day versus the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park.[22] He started in left field and went hitless over four at-bats.[23] He was selected to play in the Arizona Fall League for the Salt River Rafters after the season where he was named to the Fall Stars Game.[24][25] Vilade opened the 2022 season in the minor leagues with the Isotopes.[26]

Pittsburgh Pirates

[edit]

On November 9, 2022, the Pittsburgh Pirates claimed Vilade off of waivers.[27] Vilade was optioned to the Triple-A Indianapolis Indians to begin the 2023 season.[28] He was designated for assignment on March 30, 2023.[29] On April 4, Vilade cleared waivers and was sent outright to Indianapolis.[30] He played in 122 games for Indianapolis, slashing .271/.370/.382 with 6 home runs, 56 RBI, and 7 stolen bases. Vilade elected free agency following the season on November 6.[31]

Detroit Tigers

[edit]

On November 21, 2023, Vilade signed a minor league contract with the Detroit Tigers.[32] After starting the season at Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens, the Tigers selected Valade's contract on May 7, 2024, where he made his first major league start since 2021. He recorded his first two hits and first three RBI in that game.[33] Vilade was optioned back to the Mud Hens on May 13.[34] Vilade was called up for a second time on July 12.[35] In 17 games for the Tigers, he slashed .178/.208/.244 with one home run and five RBI. On November 4, Vilade was removed from the 40-man roster and sent outright to Toledo.[36] He elected free agency the same day.[37]

St. Louis Cardinals

[edit]

On November 28, 2024, Vilade signed a minor league contract with the St. Louis Cardinals.[38] In 48 games for the Triple-A Memphis Redbirds, he slashed .280/.375/.476 with five home runs, 31 RBI, and five stolen bases. On May 31, 2025, the Cardinals selected Vilade's contract, adding him to their active roster.[39] On June 12, he was designated for assignment by the Cardinals after batting 1-for-13 with two walks in seven games.[40][41]

Cincinnati Reds

[edit]

On June 14, 2025, Vilade was claimed off waivers by the Cincinnati Reds and optioned to the Triple-A Louisville Bats.[42] He played his first and only game for the Reds on June 27, coming in as a defensive replacement and, in the ninth inning, fielding the first hit by the San Diego Padres.[41][43]

Tampa Bay Rays

[edit]

On November 3, 2025, Vilade was traded to the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for cash considerations.[44]

References

[edit]
[edit]
Revisions and contributorsEdit on WikipediaRead on Wikipedia

Ryan Vilade

View on Grokipedia
from Grokipedia
Ryan James Vilade (born February 18, 1999) is an American professional baseball utility player for the of (MLB). Vilade bats and throws right-handed, stands 6 feet 2 inches tall, and weighs 226 pounds. He primarily plays positions but has experience at , first base, and other infield spots throughout his career. Selected by the Colorado Rockies in the second round (48th overall) of the 2017 MLB Draft out of Stillwater High School in , Vilade signed a professional contract worth $1,425,400. Vilade made his MLB debut with the Rockies on September 18, 2021, appearing in 22 games that season with a .167 . He has since played limited major league time with the Tigers in 2024 (where he hit his lone career ), the St. Louis Cardinals, and the in 2025, compiling a career .141 with one and five RBIs over 64 at-bats. On November 3, 2025, the Rays acquired Vilade from the Reds in exchange for cash considerations, marking his sixth MLB organization.

Amateur career

High school career

Ryan Vilade was born on February 18, 1999, in , and grew up in the nearby city of Frisco. He attended Frisco High School for his freshman, sophomore, and junior years, where he emerged as a standout and , earning selection to the 2016 Baseball Game after his junior season. Prior to his senior year, Vilade relocated with his family to , and transferred to Stillwater High School. During his senior season in , he batted .410 with seven home runs and 28 RBIs as the team's primary , helping lead the Pioneers to a 27-10 record and a berth in the Class 6A regional tournament. For his performance, he was named the 2017 Gatorade Oklahoma Baseball Player of the Year. Vilade had verbally committed to play for the Oklahoma State Cowboys. Earlier that summer, following his junior year at Frisco, he won the 2016 Eastbay Home Run Derby at the held at , hitting 18 home runs in the competition, including nine in the final round.

National team participation

Vilade earned selection to the 2016 18U National Team after ranking among the top performers at the national team trials, where he posted a .477 . The team participated in the COPABE Pan American "AAA" Championships in , , from September 30 to October 9, 2016, defeating 6-1 in the championship game to secure the gold medal. As the starting third baseman, Vilade played in all seven games of the tournament, batting .364 (8-for-22) with seven runs scored, three doubles, one , eight RBI, five walks, one , and a .636 . His power-hitting display and plate discipline during the event, including a team-high eight RBI, further elevated his profile as a premier amateur prospect.

Professional career

Colorado Rockies

The Colorado Rockies selected Ryan Vilade in the second round, 48th overall, of the out of Stillwater High School in . He signed with the team on June 21, 2017, for a $1,425,400 bonus, matching the slot value for his draft position. Following the signing, Vilade was assigned to the Rookie-level Grand Junction Rockies of the Pioneer League, where he posted a .308 , .438 , and .496 over 33 games, with 23 runs scored, five home runs, and 21 RBI. Vilade progressed steadily through the Rockies' minor league system, advancing one level per season in his first few full professional years: from Class A Asheville Tourists in 2018, to High-A Lancaster JetHawks in 2019, Double-A Spokane Indians in the shortened 2020 season, and Triple-A Albuquerque Isotopes in 2021. With Albuquerque, he transitioned defensively to the outfield, primarily left and right field, and hit .284 with a .339 on-base percentage and .410 slugging percentage in 117 games, recording 28 doubles, five triples, seven home runs, and 44 RBI. His performance earned him a selection to the 2021 SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game at Coors Field, where he served as the designated hitter for Team USA and went 0-for-2 in his only appearance. Later that year, after the regular season, Vilade participated in the Arizona Fall League's Fall Stars Game as a member of the Salt River Rafters, drawing a walk in his sole plate appearance and promptly stealing second base. On September 18, 2021, the Rockies added Vilade to their active roster and he made his Major League debut that night as the starting left fielder against the at , going 0-for-4 with a walk in five plate appearances. He appeared in two more games that month, including starting in left field against the on September 21 (0-for-2) and entering as a substitute on September 23, finishing with no hits in six at-bats across three games. Vilade's tenure with the Rockies ended on November 9, 2022, when he was placed on waivers and claimed by the .

Pittsburgh Pirates

On November 9, 2022, the Pittsburgh Pirates claimed outfielder Ryan Vilade off waivers from the Colorado Rockies, adding him to their 40-man roster. His prior minor league experience with the Rockies provided a foundation for continued development in the Pirates' system. Vilade began the 2023 season optioned to the Pirates' Triple-A affiliate, the Indianapolis Indians, where he spent the entire year without earning a major league call-up. In 122 games, he posted a .270 batting average, .370 on-base percentage, and .382 slugging percentage, along with 64 walks and 56 RBI. This performance underscored improvements in plate discipline, as evidenced by his walk rate and ability to reach base frequently despite modest power output. On November 6, 2023, released Vilade, making him a minor league .

Detroit Tigers

On November 21, 2023, Vilade signed a minor league contract with the Detroit Tigers as a following his release from the organization. He reported to the Tigers' Triple-A affiliate, the , for and remained there to open the 2024 season. Vilade's performance in Toledo showcased his versatility and power potential, as he batted .278 with a .346 and .449 across 108 games, recording 13 home runs, 64 RBI, and 20 stolen bases while playing primarily in the outfield. These contributions, including a .834 against right-handed pitching, positioned him as a depth option for Detroit's roster. His consistent minor league production from the prior season with had prepared him for this opportunity to return to the majors. The Tigers selected Vilade's contract on May 7, 2024, adding him to the active roster and marking his first major league appearance since 2021. Over the course of the season, he appeared in 17 games for , hitting .178 with a .208 and .244 in 45 at-bats, along with one and five RBI. As a , Vilade provided depth, starting seven games in right field and ten in left field, often serving in late-inning defensive roles or as a . Vilade shuttled between Toledo and Detroit multiple times, including optioning on May 13, recall on July 12, optioning on July 21, and final recall on September 30. After the season, the Tigers outrighted him from the 40-man roster on November 4, 2024, after he cleared waivers, leading to his election of free agency.

St. Louis Cardinals

On November 28, 2024, Vilade signed a minor league contract with the St. Louis Cardinals organization. Vilade opened the 2025 season with the Cardinals' Triple-A affiliate, the , where he appeared in 48 games and batted .280 with a .375 and .476 , including five home runs and 31 RBIs. This performance marked a notable power surge for Vilade, as his represented an improvement over his .449 mark from the prior season in the Detroit Tigers' system. Building on the utility role he had developed across multiple positions with previous organizations, Vilade split time between the outfield and infield during his time in Memphis, contributing to the Redbirds' lineup flexibility. On May 31, 2025, the Cardinals selected Vilade's contract and added him to their active major league roster. He made seven appearances for over the next two weeks, going 1-for-12 at the plate with a .077 and no extra-base hits. Vilade's stint with the Cardinals concluded on June 12, 2025, when the team designated him for assignment to make room on the roster. Two days later, on June 14, 2025, he was claimed off waivers by the .

Cincinnati Reds

On June 14, 2025, the Cincinnati Reds claimed outfielder Ryan Vilade off waivers from the St. Louis Cardinals, citing his strong recent performance in Triple-A as a factor in the acquisition. Following the claim, Vilade was immediately optioned to the Reds' Triple-A affiliate, the Louisville Bats, where he continued to develop as a versatile defender. In 65 games with Louisville, he batted .296 with a .381 on-base percentage and .536 slugging percentage, including 12 home runs and 35 RBIs. Vilade's brief major league stint with the Reds came late in the season. On October 2, 2025, he was activated to the active roster and made his only appearance for the team that day, starting in left field against the Milwaukee Brewers but going 0-for-1 at the plate. During his time in the organization, Vilade served primarily as a utility capable of playing multiple positions, though he spent most of the season in the minors. Vilade's tenure with the Reds ended shortly after the regular season. On November 3, 2025, the Reds traded him to the in exchange for cash considerations, clearing a spot on their 40-man roster.

Tampa Bay Rays

On November 3, 2025, the acquired outfielder Ryan Vilade from the in exchange for cash considerations, marking the team's first trade of the 2025-26 offseason. As of November 19, 2025, Vilade remains on the Rays' 40-man roster as a and , with no for the organization to date. The acquisition adds depth to Tampa Bay's roster, where Vilade's versatility—demonstrated by prior experience across multiple positions—positions him as a potential bench option or minor-league contributor in 2026. Rays officials have not issued detailed post-trade comments on Vilade's fit, but aligns with Tampa Bay's of bolstering organizational depth with cost-effective, multi-positional players. His career MLB of .141 through prior stints provides a baseline for tempered expectations in a Rays system known for player development.

References

  1. https://www.mlb.com/player/ryan-vilade-668723
  2. https://www.espn.com/mlb/player/_/id/40960/ryan-vilade
  3. https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/v/viladry01.shtml
  4. https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=vilade000rya
  5. https://www.mlb.com/news/2017-draft-signing-and-bonus-tracker-c237042574
  6. https://www.draysbay.com/rays/86081/rays-cut-rhp-cole-wilcox-five-others-acquire-util-ryan-vilade-from-cincinnati
  7. https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/players/2837639/ryan-vilade/
  8. https://www.espn.com/mlb/player/bio/_/id/40960/ryan-vilade
  9. https://www.dallasnews.com/high-school-sports/2016/05/18/frisco-s-ryan-vilade-selected-for-under-armour-all-american-baseball-game/
  10. https://playeroftheyear.gatorade.com/winner/Ryan-Vilade/35677
  11. https://www.oklahoman.com/story/sports/columns/2017/05/30/stillwaters-ryan-vilade-named-states-gatorade-player-of-year/60596662007/
  12. https://www.dallasnews.com/high-school-sports/2016/07/24/frisco-s-ryan-vilade-wins-home-run-derby-at-wrigley-field/
  13. https://www.mlb.com/news/ryan-vilade-wins-eastbay-home-run-derby-c191320318
  14. https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/usa-baseball-unveils-18u-national-team/
  15. https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/18u-national-team-wins-gold-at-copabe/
  16. https://www.usatodayhss.com/story/sports/high-school/2016/10/10/usa-baseballs-18u-national-team-wins-sixth-consecutive-gold-medal/77259573007/
  17. https://img.mlbstatic.com/opprops-images/image/upload/opprops/sqbv2w3uovbk2o8sjnhh.pdf
  18. https://www.baseballamerica.com/players/7468-ryan-vilade/stats/
  19. https://www.thebaseballcube.com/content/player/209830/
  20. https://www.milb.com/news/vilade-futures
  21. https://www.mlb.com/news/arizona-fall-league-fall-stars-game-2021
  22. https://www.mlb.com/news/ryan-vilade-rockies-no-5-prospect-makes-mlb-debut-vs-nats
  23. https://www.purplerow.com/2021/10/15/22721612/colorado-rockies-player-review-ryan-vilade-didnt-get-enough-playing-time-to-draw-any-conclusions
  24. https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/11/pirates-claim-ryan-vilade-waivers-rockies.html
  25. https://www.milb.com/player/ryan-vilade-668723
  26. https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2024/01/23/detroit-tigers-ryan-vilade-minor-leagues-prospect-power-hitting/72295462007/
  27. https://www.spotrac.com/mlb/player/_/id/23257/ryan-vilade
  28. https://www.thebaseballcube.com/content/stats_minor/2024~14110/
  29. https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2024/07/21/detroit-tigers-swapped-triple-a-toledo-ryan-vilade-first-baseman-bligh-madris/74490064007/
  30. https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/05/tigers-to-option-parker-meadows-select-ryan-vilade.html
  31. https://www.baseball-almanac.com/players/player.php?p=viladry01
  32. https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/tigers-ryan-vilade-off-detroits-40-man-roster/
  33. https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/06/cardinals-designate-ryan-vilade-for-assignment-select-andre-granillo.html
  34. https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/06/reds-claim-ryan-vilade-designate-jacob-hurtubise.html
  35. https://www.si.com/mlb/reds/onsi/news/former-rockies-top-prospect-could-fill-utility-role-for-reds-in-2026-01k80t5hzeh2
  36. https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/mlb/reds/2025/11/03/reds-rays-trade-outfielder-ryan-vilade/87072757007/
  37. https://www.redsminorleagues.com/2025/11/03/cincinnati-reds-trade-ryan-vilade-to-tampa-bay-in-exchange-for-cash/
  38. https://www.si.com/mlb/reds/onsi/news/cincinnati-reds-trade-outfielder-to-tampa-bay-rays-01k958h2dhd1
  39. https://www.mlb.com/news/rays-trade-for-ryan-vilade-from-reds
  40. https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/11/rays-acquire-ryan-vilade-from-reds.html
  41. https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/TBR/2025-roster.shtml
  42. https://www.mlb.com/news/analyzing-rays-early-2025-26-offseason-moves
  43. https://www.statmuse.com/mlb/ask/ryan-vilade-career-stats
Add your contribution
Related Hubs
User Avatar
No comments yet.