Wilkin Ruan

Born: 11/18/1978 in Guaymate, La Romana, D.R.

MLB Debut: 2002-09-01 | Final Game: 2003-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Wilkin Chal Ruan

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Biography

Wilkin Ruan was a professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues from 2002 to 2003. Born in 1978, Ruan primarily served as a position player during his brief career, appearing in a total of 33 games. He recorded 12 hits, contributing to a batting average of .231. Known for his speed on the bases, Ruan successfully stole one base and drove in five runs, showcasing his potential as a utility player during the early 2000s. Ruan's time in the Major Leagues came during an era of significant offensive performance, characterized by the power surge in baseball. Although he did not hit any home runs in his career, his versatility and ability to contribute in various capacities allowed him to carve out a place in the competitive landscape of the time. While his career was relatively short, Ruan's journey through the majors highlights the challenges and triumphs faced by players seeking to make their mark in the sport. He played his final game on September 28, 2003, concluding a chapter that, while brief, was part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
33	52	4	12	3	1	0	5	1	0	9	0.231	0.231	0.327	0.558	0.0

Career AVG .231 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 12.2% below league average.

Career OBP .231 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 30.5% below league average.

Career SLG .327 vs. league average .419 across their career seasons — 22.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.558 vs. league average 0.751 across their career seasons — 25.8% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
2002	LAD	NL	12	11	2	3	1	0	0	3	0	0	2	0.273	—	—	—	—	0.0
2003	LAD	NL	21	41	2	9	2	1	0	2	1	0	7	0.220	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	25	9	27	1	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2002	LAN	OF	5	1	5	0	0	0
2003	LAN	OF	20	8	22	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Center Field	25

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2004	LAN	NL	$301,000
Total Career Earnings			$301,000