Rio Ruiz

Born: 5/22/1994 in Covina, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2016-09-18 | Final Game: 2021-10-02

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Rio Noble Ruiz

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Biography

Rio Ruiz, born in 1994, was a professional baseball player who made his mark primarily as a position player in Major League Baseball from 2016 to 2021. Over the course of his career, Ruiz played in 315 games and recorded 180 hits, showcasing his ability to contribute offensively despite a batting average of .212. He was known for his power at the plate, hitting 28 home runs and driving in 109 runs, making him a notable presence in the lineup during his tenure. Ruiz's career spanned a transitional period in baseball, where the emphasis on power-hitting and versatility in fielding became increasingly vital. He displayed his athleticism with 5 stolen bases, indicating a level of speed and agility that complemented his hitting ability. While his overall statistics may not have placed him among the elite, Ruiz's contributions to his teams reflected the evolving nature of the game, where players were increasingly called upon to adapt to various roles. His journey through the major leagues is a testament to the dedication required to compete at the highest level of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
315	849	95	180	33	3	28	109	5	90	220	0.212	0.287	0.357	0.644	-1855.3

Career AVG .212 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 15.4% below league average.

Career OBP .287 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 10.4% below league average.

Career SLG .357 vs. league average .420 across their career seasons — 14.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.644 vs. league average 0.740 across their career seasons — 13.0% 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
2016	ATL	NL	5	7	1	2	0	1	0	2	1	0	2	0.286	—	—	—	—	0.0
2017	ATL	NL	53	150	22	29	5	0	4	19	1	19	41	0.193	.254 (-24%)	.324 (-13%)	.425 (-28%)	.750 (-21%)	-580.9
2018	ATL	NL	14	12	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	5	0.083	—	—	—	—	0.0
2019	BAL	AL	127	370	35	86	13	2	12	46	0	40	88	0.232	.252 (-8%)	.322 (-5%)	.434 (-14%)	.757 (-10%)	-735.7
2020	BAL	AL	54	185	25	41	11	0	9	32	1	17	46	0.222	.244 (-9%)	.321 (-11%)	.417 (+2%)	.739 (-4%)	-167.7
2021	BAL	AL	32	90	10	15	3	0	3	6	2	9	29	0.167	.243 (-32%)	.317 (-21%)	.410 (-27%)	.727 (-24%)	-371.1
2021	COL	NL	30	35	1	6	1	0	0	4	0	3	9	0.171	—	—	—	—	-371.1

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	15	6	53	3	1	5
2B	22	17	34	48	2	9
3B	228	189	148	383	17	48
OF	3	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2016	ATL	3B	2	1	0	5	0	0
2017	ATL	1B	2	1	11	0	1	4
2017	ATL	3B	41	40	28	77	3	8
2018	ATL	3B	1	1	0	3	0	0
2019	BAL	1B	12	4	34	2	0	0
2019	BAL	2B	1	0	0	1	0	0
2019	BAL	3B	114	89	70	176	8	26
2020	BAL	2B	1	0	0	1	0	0
2020	BAL	3B	53	50	37	100	6	13
2020	BAL	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
2021	BAL	2B	20	17	34	46	2	9
2021	BAL	3B	12	6	9	13	0	1
2021	COL	1B	1	1	8	1	0	1
2021	COL	3B	5	2	4	9	0	0
2021	COL	OF	2	0	0	0	0	0