Michael Patrick Rucker was drafted by the Cubs in the 11th round of the 2016 Major-League Draft. The odds of him making the major-league team from that spot are long, but Rucker put in his time in the minor-league system, surfacing first with a forgettable 2021 stint where he pitched 28u2153 innings and ended up with a 6.99 ERA.
Still he was effective enough in spots to get a spot in the 2022 bullpen, where he was much more effective, logging 54u2154 innings with a 3.42 ERA and 1.28 WHIP.
Now in 2023, he’s having trouble finding his stride and is currently with the Iowa Cubs, having been optioned May 30.