Ruben Amaro
Born: 2/12/1965 in Philadelphia, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1991-06-08 | Final Game: 1998-09-27
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs
Biography
Ruben Amaro was a professional baseball player born in 1965, who had a career spanning from 1991 to 1998. Primarily known as a position player, he played a total of 485 games in Major League Baseball. Throughout his career, Amaro recorded 218 hits, with a batting average of .235. He demonstrated power at the plate with 16 home runs and contributed to his teams with 100 RBIs. In addition to his offensive capabilities, he showcased speed on the bases, finishing his career with 15 stolen bases.
Amaro's playing career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball that saw shifting styles and strategies. While he may not have been among the sport's most prolific hitters, his contributions were significant in supporting his teams and providing depth in the roster. After retiring from playing, he transitioned into a successful career in baseball management, further influencing the game beyond his playing days.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 485 | 927 | 99 | 218 | 43 | 9 | 16 | 100 | 15 | 88 | 128 | 0.235 | 0.310 | 0.353 | 0.663 | -1643.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | LAA | AL | 10 | 23 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0.217 | 0.0 |
| 1992 | PHI | NL | 126 | 374 | 43 | 82 | 15 | 6 | 7 | 34 | 11 | 37 | 54 | 0.219 | -482.5 |
| 1993 | PHI | NL | 25 | 48 | 7 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 0.333 | 198.6 |
| 1994 | CLE | AL | 26 | 23 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0.217 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | CLE | AL | 28 | 60 | 5 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 0.200 | -249.0 |
| 1996 | PHI | NL | 61 | 117 | 14 | 37 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 0 | 9 | 18 | 0.316 | 210.4 |
| 1997 | PHI | NL | 117 | 175 | 18 | 41 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 21 | 1 | 21 | 24 | 0.234 | -532.2 |
| 1998 | PHI | NL | 92 | 107 | 7 | 20 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 15 | 0.187 | -789.2 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | ALCS | CLE | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 1995 | WS | CLE | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2B | 4 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| OF | 326 | 158 | 456 | 12 | 5 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | CAL | 2B | 4 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| 1991 | CAL | OF | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | PHI | OF | 113 | 87 | 232 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| 1993 | PHI | OF | 16 | 9 | 25 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1994 | CLE | OF | 12 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | CLE | OF | 22 | 10 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | PHI | 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | PHI | OF | 35 | 18 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | PHI | 1B | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 | PHI | OF | 72 | 25 | 75 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | PHI | OF | 51 | 6 | 26 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 2 |
| Second Base | 4 |
| Left Field | 108 |
| Center Field | 106 |
| Right Field | 132 |
| Designated Hitter | 7 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | PHI | NL | $265,000 |
| 1997 | PHI | NL | $275,000 |
| 1996 | PHI | NL | $109,000 |
| 1995 | CLE | AL | $175,000 |
| 1994 | CLE | AL | $163,000 |
| 1993 | PHI | NL | $150,000 |
| 1992 | PHI | NL | $109,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,246,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford University | Palo Alto | CA | 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987 |