O'Grady split the 2016 campaign between the Double–A Arkansas Travelers and Triple–A Salt Lake Bees. In 37 appearances (10 starts) between the two affiliates, he compiled a 9–2 record and 3.29 ERA with 74 strikeouts across 95+2⁄3 innings pitched. O'Grady was released by the Angels organization on April 7, 2017.[4]
Miami Marlins
On May 4, 2017, O'Grady signed a minor league contract with the Miami Marlins organization.[5] The Marlins promoted him to the major leagues for the first time on July 8.[6] In 13 games (6 starts) for the Marlins in his rookie campaign, O'Grady compiled a 4.36 ERA with 30 strikeouts across 33 innings of work.
O'Grady made 8 appearances for Miami in 2018, recording a 6.43 ERA with 8 strikeouts across 7 innings pitched. On October 12, 2018, he was removed from the 40-man roster and sent outright to the Triple–A New Orleans Baby Cakes.[7] O'Grady elected free agency following the season on November 2.[8]
Personal life
O'Grady's older brother, T.J., also played college baseball for George Mason.[1]