Sonny Ruberto

Born: 1/2/1946 in Staten Island, NY, USA

Died: 3/24/2014 in Ave Maria, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1969-05-25 | Final Game: 1972-09-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: John Edward Ruberto

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Biography

Sonny Ruberto, born in 1946, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball during a brief career from 1969 to 1972. Primarily playing as a position player, Ruberto appeared in 21 games, showcasing his skills in a competitive era that was transitioning out of the deadball era and into a time of greater offensive production. His career spanned a period when the game was beginning to witness the emergence of power hitters and more dynamic play styles. Throughout his time in the league, Ruberto accumulated a total of 3 hits, resulting in a batting average of .125. While he did not hit any home runs or drive in runs, his appearances in the major leagues reflect the challenge many players faced in breaking into a roster during a time of increasing talent levels. Despite his limited statistics, Ruberto's journey through the ranks of professional baseball underscores the dedication and passion many players have for the game, even if their time in the spotlight was short-lived. After concluding his playing career on September 24, 1972, Ruberto remains a part of baseball history, representing the countless athletes who aspired to make their mark in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
21	24	3	3	0	0	0	0	0	1	8	0.125	0.192	0.125	0.317	0.0

Career AVG .125 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — 49.2% below league average.

Career OBP .192 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — 39.0% below league average.

Career SLG .125 vs. league average .362 across their career seasons — 65.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.317 vs. league average 0.677 across their career seasons — 53.1% 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
1969	SDP	NL	19	21	3	3	0	0	0	0	0	1	7	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0
1972	CIN	NL	2	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	17	7	43	6	0	3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1969	SDN	C	15	6	38	6	0	3
1972	CIN	C	2	1	5	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	17