After completing his baseball studies at the University of Arizona, Ryan Perry signed a contract to play for the Detroit Tigers. In the 2008 Major League Baseball Draft, he was chosen with the 21st overall pick. Additionally, he was ranked as the Detroit Tigers’ second-best prospect by Baseball America, trailing only Rick Porcello.
On April 1, 2009, it was revealed that he would be included on the Tigers’ opening day roster for the 2009 season. Seven days later, he made his major league debut against the Toronto Blue Jays, throwing a scoreless eighth inning that helped the Tigers win 5-1.
In addition, he began the season with a 12.19 ERA after 13 appearances, and on May 28, 2011, he was optioned to Toledo. From December 9, 2011, until February 27, 2015, he was a player for the Washington Nationals as well. The Detroit Tigers released him when he made a comeback to the team.
