Justin Ruggiano

Born: 4/12/1982 in Austin, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 2007-09-19 | Final Game: 2017-05-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Justin Marshall Ruggiano

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Biography

Justin Ruggiano, born in 1982, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2007 to 2017. Known for his versatility as a position player, Ruggiano played in a total of 483 games throughout his career. He showcased a solid combination of power and speed, finishing his time in the league with 343 hits, 53 home runs, and 163 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .256. Additionally, he demonstrated his base-running prowess with 40 stolen bases, contributing to his reputation as an effective offensive player. Ruggiano's career unfolded during a dynamic era of baseball characterized by evolving player roles and a focus on analytics. He played for several teams, including the Florida Marlins and the Tampa Bay Rays, where he often filled the role of a reliable outfielder. His ability to produce in clutch situations and his consistent approach at the plate made him a valuable asset to his teams. After retiring from professional play in 2017, Ruggiano left behind a legacy of determination and adaptability, reflective of a player who navigated the challenges of a competitive sports landscape.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
483	1340	164	343	72	4	53	163	40	114	394	0.256	0.318	0.434	0.753	1012.9

Career AVG .256 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .318 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .434 vs. league average .408 across their career seasons — +6.4% above league average.

Career OPS 0.753 vs. league average 0.731 across their career seasons — near 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
2007	TBR	AL	7	14	2	3	0	0	0	3	0	1	5	0.214	—	—	—	—	0.0
2008	TBR	AL	45	76	9	15	4	0	2	7	2	4	27	0.197	.263 (-25%)	.333 (-26%)	.416 (-21%)	.749 (-23%)	-323.7
2011	TBR	AL	46	105	11	26	4	0	4	13	1	4	26	0.248	.255 (-3%)	.320 (-15%)	.399 (avg)	.719 (-7%)	-148.8
2012	MIA	NL	91	288	38	90	23	1	13	36	14	29	84	0.312	.254 (+23%)	.318 (+17%)	.405 (+32%)	.724 (+25%)	1356.2
2013	MIA	NL	128	424	49	94	18	1	18	50	15	41	114	0.222	.253 (-13%)	.317 (-6%)	.396 (avg)	.714 (-3%)	-215.9
2014	CHC	NL	81	224	29	63	13	1	6	28	2	18	70	0.281	.251 (+12%)	.313 (+8%)	.386 (+11%)	.700 (+9%)	356.8
2015	SEA	AL	36	70	8	15	4	0	2	3	3	11	27	0.214	.254 (-16%)	.316 (+1%)	.404 (-12%)	.721 (-6%)	-46.2
2015	LAD	NL	21	55	12	16	4	1	4	12	2	3	14	0.291	.254 (+14%)	.316 (+10%)	.404 (+53%)	.721 (+34%)	-46.2
2016	TEX	AL	1	4	0	1	1	0	0	1	0	0	1	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
2016	NYN	NL	8	20	4	7	0	0	2	6	0	2	9	0.350	—	—	—	—	0.0
2017	SFG	NL	19	60	2	13	1	0	2	4	1	1	17	0.217	.254 (-15%)	.324 (-27%)	.425 (-22%)	.750 (-24%)	-257.5

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
3	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2015	NLDS2	LAN	3	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	405	321	760	11	11	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2007	TBA	OF	4	3	6	0	0	0
2008	TBA	OF	42	15	49	2	1	1
2011	TBA	OF	36	25	64	1	0	0
2012	MIA	OF	85	74	180	3	3	0
2013	MIA	OF	110	103	242	3	4	0
2014	CHN	OF	57	52	115	1	1	0
2015	SEA	OF	31	15	40	0	1	0
2015	LAN	OF	16	13	18	0	0	0
2016	TEX	OF	1	1	4	0	0	0
2016	NYN	OF	6	6	15	0	1	0
2017	SFN	OF	17	14	27	1	0	0