Chico Ruiz, baseball player, 1978-1980

Chico Ruiz

Born: 11/1/1951 in Santurce, P.R.

MLB Debut: 1978-07-29 | Final Game: 1980-09-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Manuel Ruiz

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Biography

Chico Ruiz, born in 1951, was a professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues from 1978 to 1980. Primarily a position player, Ruiz made an impact during his brief career, participating in 43 games. He recorded 21 hits, achieving a commendable batting average of .292, which showcased his ability to make contact and contribute offensively. While he did not hit any home runs and finished with 4 RBIs, his on-base skills and speed on the basepaths were significant assets. Ruiz's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, marked by changes in player dynamics and the game’s overall style. Although his time in the majors was short, his presence added depth to the teams he played for and highlighted the importance of versatility and adaptability in a player. Despite not being a household name, Ruiz's contributions exemplified the grit and determination found in many players of his generation, illustrating the diverse talent that characterized baseball in the late 1970s and early 1980s.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
43 72 6 21 5 1 0 4 0 5 11 0.292 0.338 0.389 0.727 0.0

Career AVG .292 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — +11.6% above league average.

Career OBP .338 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .389 vs. league average .383 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.727 vs. league average 0.708 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
1978 ATL NL 18 46 3 13 3 0 0 2 0 2 4 0.283 — — — — 0.0
1980 ATL NL 25 26 3 8 2 1 0 2 0 3 7 0.308 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 16 11 33 32 1 6
3B 17 4 5 17 3 0
SS 4 0 2 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1978 ATL 2B 14 10 31 31 1 5
1978 ATL 3B 1 1 0 1 0 0
1980 ATL 2B 2 1 2 1 0 1
1980 ATL 3B 16 3 5 16 3 0
1980 ATL SS 4 0 2 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 16
Third Base 17
Shortstop 4