José Ruiz (baseball)

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José Ruiz
Philadelphia Phillies
Pitcher
Born: (1994-10-21) October 21, 1994 (age 29)
Guacara, Carabobo, Venezuela
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
July 24, 2017, for the San Diego Padres
MLB statistics
(through 2023 season)
Win–loss record5–8
Earned run average4.51
Strikeouts217
Teams

José Rafael Ruiz Aparicio (born October 21, 1994) is a Venezuelan professional baseball pitcher in the Philadelphia Phillies organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Diego Padres, Chicago White Sox, and Arizona Diamondbacks.

Career[edit]

San Diego Padres[edit]

Ruiz signed with the San Diego Padres as an international free agent in July 2011. He started his career as a catcher, before converting into a pitcher during the 2016 season.[1] The Padres added him to their 40-man roster after the 2016 season.

Ruiz started 2017 with the Lake Elsinore Storm and was called up to the Padres on July 24.[2] In his major league debut, Ruiz pitched a scoreless inning, striking out one and walking one. He struck out Yoenis Céspedes for his first strikeout. Ruiz was sent back down to Lake Elsinore the following day. On December 15, 2017, Ruiz was designated for assignment by the Padres.[3]

Chicago White Sox[edit]

He was claimed off waivers by the Chicago White Sox on December 22, 2017.[4] He began 2018 with the Winston-Salem Dash. On September 4, 2018, he was called up to the major leagues.

With the 2020 Chicago White Sox, Ruiz appeared in five games, compiling a 0–0 record with 2.25 ERA and five strikeouts in four innings pitched.[5] In 2021, Ruiz had a 1–3 record and an ERA of 3.05 in 59 games while pitching in 65 innings and striking out 63 batters.

On January 13, 2023, Ruiz agreed to a one-year, $925,000 contract with the White Sox, avoiding salary arbitration.[6] He struggled to start the season, allowing nine earned runs in 3+2⁄3 innings pitched, for a 22.09 ERA. Ruiz was designated for assignment on April 7.[7]

Arizona Diamondbacks[edit]

On April 9, 2023, the White Sox traded Ruiz to the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for cash considerations.[8] In 34 appearances for the Diamondbacks, he registered a 4.43 ERA with 36 strikeouts in 40+2⁄3 innings pitched. On July 25, Ruiz was designated for assignment by Arizona.[9] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple–A Reno Aces on July 30.[10] Following the season, he elected free agency on November 2.[11]

Philadelphia Phillies[edit]

On November 27, 2023, Ruiz signed a minor league contract with the Philadelphia Phillies that included an invitation to Spring Training.[12]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Lin, Dennis (October 2, 2016). "Padres could make Bethancourt pitcher/catcher/outfielder". Retrieved November 19, 2016.
  2. ^ "Tonight's roster will be ... interesting". Gaslamp Ball. Retrieved July 25, 2017.
  3. ^ Adams, Steve (December 15, 2017). "Padres Designate Jose Ruiz For Assignment". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved December 15, 2017.
  4. ^ Adams, Steve (December 22, 2017). "White Sox Claim Jose Ruiz From Padres". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved December 22, 2017.
  5. ^ "José Ruiz Stats, Fantasy & News". MLB.com.
  6. ^ "2023 MLB Arbitration Tracker". MLBTradeRumors. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
  7. ^ "White Sox Designate José Ruiz, Select Jesse Scholtens". MLBTradeRumors. April 7, 2023. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
  8. ^ Neveau, James (April 9, 2023). "White Sox Trade Pitcher José Ruiz to Diamondbacks". NBCChicago.com.
  9. ^ "Diamondbacks' Jose Ruiz: Designated for assignment". cbssports.com. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
  10. ^ https://www.mlb.com/transactions/2023/07/30
  11. ^ "Jose Ruiz: Elects free agency". cbssports.com. Retrieved November 4, 2023.
  12. ^ "Phillies' Jose Ruiz: Lands MiLB deal with Phils". cbssports.com. Retrieved November 27, 2023.

External links[edit]

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