Christopher Patrick Rusin (born October 22, 1986) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. Prior to beginning his professional career, he played college baseball at the University of Kentucky. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Chicago Cubs, Colorado Rockies, and Atlanta Braves.
College career
Rusin, a graduate of Divine Child High School, enrolled at the University of Kentucky, where he played
college baseball for the Kentucky Wildcats in the Southeastern Conference (SEC). As a junior in 2008, Rusin was named to the All-SEC first team after posting a 6–3 win–loss record and a 3.33 earned run average.
[ The Oakland Athletics drafted Rusin in the 23rd round of the 2008 MLB draft, but he opted to return to Kentucky for his senior season.]
Professional career
Chicago Cubs
The Chicago Cubs selected Rusin in the fourth round, with the 140th selection of the 2009 MLB draft, and Rusin signed.[
Rusin started the 2010 season with the Daytona Cubs of the Class A-Advanced Florida State League, and was promoted to the Tennessee Smokies of the Class AA Southern League in August.]
After pitching for the Iowa Cubs of the Class AAA Pacific Coast League in 2012, he made his major league debut for the Cubs on August 21.
Rusin was among the last players cut from the major league team in spring training in 2014.
Colorado Rockies
On September 27, 2014, Rusin was acquired by the Colorado Rockies, after being placed on waivers by the Cubs.
Rusin made 60 appearances for Colorado in 2017, registering a 5-1 record and 2.65 ERA in 85 innings. In 2018, Rusin appeared in 49 games for the Rockies, struggling to a 6.09 ERA with 47 strikeouts in innings. Rusin spent the majority of the 2019 season in Triple-A with the Albuquerque Isotopes, also allowing 4 earned runs in 1 major league inning.
Atlanta Braves
On January 18, 2020, Rusin signed a minor league deal with the Atlanta Braves.
Colorado Rockies (second stint)
On April 12, 2021, Rusin signed a minor league contract with the Colorado Rockies.
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