Thomas Ryan Pressly (born December 15, 1988) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball (MLB). Originally selected by the Boston Red Sox in the 2007 MLB Draft, the Minnesota Twins selected Pressly from the Red Sox in the 2012 Rule 5 draft. Pressly made his MLB debut with the Twins on April 4, 2013. The Twins traded him to Houston in 2018.\n', '

Pressly attended American Heritage Academy in Carrollton, Texas, for his first three years of high school. He starred as a pitcher and shortstop for the school\'s baseball team, leading the conference in 23 different offensive categories. As the school considered ending its baseball program, Pressly transferred to Edward S. Marcus High School in Flower Mound, Texas, for his senior year. In addition to baseball, Pressly played American football as a defensive back. During a football game, he tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee when he was tackled following an interception. His knee required surgery, jeopardizing his baseball career.\n', '

Pressly committed to attend Texas Tech University after receiving a scholarship to play college baseball for the Texas Tech Red Raiders baseball team.\n', '

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