Johnny Ruffin, baseball player, 1993-2001

Johnny Ruffin

Born: 7/29/1971 in Butler, AL, USA

MLB Debut: 1993-08-08 | Final Game: 2001-08-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 172 lbs

Full name: Johnny Renando Ruffin

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Biography

Johnny Ruffin, born in 1971, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1993 until 2001. Making his debut on August 8, 1993, Ruffin showcased his skills primarily in the relief role throughout his career. He amassed a record of 10-6 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 4.13 over the course of his time in the league. Known for his ability to strike out batters, he recorded a total of 163 strikeouts and secured 3 saves, demonstrating his effectiveness in high-pressure situations. Ruffin's playing career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by both the rise of offensive performance and evolving pitching strategies. While he may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the teams he played for were significant, providing solid innings and reliable performances out of the bullpen. After concluding his major league career on August 2, 2001, Ruffin left a lasting impact on the game, remembered for his dedication and competitive spirit on the mound.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
10 6 139 0 0 0 3 196.0 187 90 25 93 163 4.13 0

Career ERA 4.13 vs. league average 4.49 across their career seasons — 8.0% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1993 CIN NL 2 1 21 0 0 0 2 37.7 36 15 11 30 3.58 4.19 (+14%) 435.5
1994 CIN NL 7 2 51 0 0 0 1 70.0 57 24 27 44 3.09 4.51 (+32%) 320.6
1995 CIN NL 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 13.3 4 2 11 11 1.35 4.45 (+70%) 174.8
1996 CIN NL 1 3 49 0 0 0 0 62.3 71 38 37 69 5.49 4.61 (-19%) -488.2
2000 AZ NL 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 9.0 14 9 3 5 9.00 4.77 (-89%) -
2001 MIA NL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 3.7 5 2 4 4 4.91 — -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
139 17 1 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 5 0.176 0.176 0.176 0.353 0.0

Career AVG .176 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 34.0% below league average.

Career OBP .176 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 47.7% below league average.

Career SLG .176 vs. league average .423 across their career seasons — 58.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.353 vs. league average 0.761 across their career seasons — 53.6% 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
1993 CIN NL 21 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1994 CIN NL 51 8 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1995 CIN NL 10 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1996 CIN NL 49 4 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.500 — — — — 0.0
2000 AZ NL 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2001 MIA NL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 139 0 21 16 1 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1993 CIN P 21 0 4 5 0 0
1994 CIN P 51 0 10 2 0 0
1995 CIN P 10 0 2 1 0 1
1996 CIN P 49 0 4 5 1 1
2000 ARI P 5 0 1 3 0 0
2001 FLO P 3 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 139

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1996 CIN NL $195,000
1995 CIN NL $195,000
1994 CIN NL $115,000
1993 CIN NL $109,000
Total Career Earnings $614,000