Randy Ruiz, baseball player, 2008-2010

Randy Ruiz

Born: 10/19/1977 in Bronx, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 2008-08-01 | Final Game: 2010-05-17

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 250 lbs

Full name: Randy Radames Ruiz

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Biography

Randy Ruiz was a professional baseball player born in 1977, who made his mark in Major League Baseball (MLB) during his brief career spanning from 2008 to 2010. Primarily known as a position player, Ruiz played in a total of 68 games, showcasing his power and hitting ability. Over his career, he accumulated 59 hits, including 12 home runs, and drove in 25 runs, finishing with a solid batting average of .272. His tenure in the majors also included two stolen bases, highlighting his versatility on the field. Ruiz's time in the MLB came during a period marked by significant offensive output and the emergence of players with diverse skill sets. Although his career was relatively short, his contributions were notable for teams seeking depth in their lineups. Ruiz's journey through professional baseball included stints in the minor leagues, where he developed his craft before making his way to the big leagues, ultimately leaving a lasting impression on fans and teammates alike.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
68 217 41 59 11 0 12 25 2 16 67 0.272 0.332 0.488 0.820 646.5

Career AVG .272 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .332 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .488 vs. league average .412 across their career seasons — +18.5% above league average.

Career OPS 0.820 vs. league average 0.743 across their career seasons — +10.4% above 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
2008 MIN AL 22 62 13 17 2 0 1 7 0 6 21 0.274 .263 (+4%) .333 (+2%) .416 (-15%) .749 (-8%) -63.7
2009 TOR AL 33 115 25 36 7 0 10 17 1 10 35 0.313 .262 (+19%) .332 (+16%) .417 (+52%) .750 (+36%) 710.2
2010 TOR AL 13 40 3 6 2 0 1 1 1 0 11 0.150 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 6 4 32 3 0 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2009 TOR 1B 3 1 7 1 0 1
2010 TOR 1B 3 3 25 2 0 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 6
Designated Hitter 55

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2010 TOR AL $404,300
Total Career Earnings $404,300

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Maple Woods Community College Kansas City MO 1998
Bellevue University Bellevue NE 1999