Ryan Rua
Born: 3/11/1990 in Amherst, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 2014-08-29 | Final Game: 2018-09-29
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 205 lbs
Full name: Ryan Anthony Rua
Biography
Ryan Rua was born in 1990 and played professional baseball from 2014 to 2018, primarily as a position player. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 279 games, recording 164 hits, 23 home runs, and 67 RBIs. Rua finished his career with a batting average of .236 and successfully stole 15 bases.
Rua's playing style was characterized by his versatility and power potential, which he demonstrated during his time in Major League Baseball. He was part of a transitional era in the sport, where players increasingly focused on power hitting and on-base percentage. Rua contributed to his teams with timely hitting and solid defensive skills, making him a valuable asset during his tenure in the league. His career, although relatively brief, showcased the ability to make an impact in critical moments and highlighted the evolving nature of baseball during the mid-2010s.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 279 | 696 | 95 | 164 | 29 | 2 | 23 | 67 | 15 | 45 | 231 | 0.236 | 0.289 | 0.382 | 0.671 | -1073.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | TEX | AL | 28 | 105 | 11 | 31 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 18 | 0.295 | 83.5 |
| 2015 | TEX | AL | 28 | 83 | 10 | 16 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 32 | 0.193 | -227.2 |
| 2016 | TEX | AL | 99 | 240 | 40 | 62 | 8 | 1 | 8 | 22 | 9 | 21 | 76 | 0.258 | -5.9 |
| 2017 | TEX | AL | 63 | 129 | 17 | 28 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 52 | 0.217 | -372.2 |
| 2018 | TEX | AL | 61 | 139 | 17 | 27 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 12 | 3 | 5 | 53 | 0.194 | -551.2 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | TEX | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.667 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | ALDS1 | TEX | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.667 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 74 | 53 | 399 | 26 | 2 | 40 |
| 3B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 190 | 138 | 267 | 7 | 1 | 2 |
| P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | TEX | 1B | 9 | 9 | 54 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 2014 | TEX | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | TEX | OF | 17 | 17 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | TEX | 1B | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | TEX | OF | 25 | 24 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | TEX | 1B | 31 | 20 | 152 | 4 | 1 | 12 |
| 2016 | TEX | 3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | TEX | OF | 65 | 46 | 85 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| 2017 | TEX | 1B | 23 | 19 | 153 | 13 | 1 | 18 |
| 2017 | TEX | OF | 38 | 17 | 45 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | TEX | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | TEX | 1B | 7 | 5 | 33 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 2018 | TEX | OF | 45 | 34 | 69 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
| First Base | 74 |
| Third Base | 3 |
| Left Field | 174 |
| Center Field | 8 |
| Right Field | 15 |
| Designated Hitter | 11 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | TEX | AL | $510,120 |
| 2015 | TEX | AL | $508,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,018,620 | ||