Chance Ruffin
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2011-2013)
Chance Ruffin was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2011 to 2013 for the Detroit Tigers and the Seattle Mariners, a span of 3 seasons. Across 24 career appearances, he went 1-2 with a 5.60 ERA and 33 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 210 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2011-07-25
- Last Game
- 2013-09-28
Full name: Chance Kraig Ruffin
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | DET | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 4.91 | — | 0.0 |
| 2011 | SEA | AL | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.0 | 13 | 6 | 9 | 15 | 3.86 | 3.94 (+2%) | -254.0 |
| 2013 | SEA | AL | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.2 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 15 | 8.38 | 3.87 (-117%) | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 1 | 2 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27.1 | 32 | 17 | 14 | 33 | 5.60 | — | -254 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | DET | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2011 | SEA | AL | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2013 | SEA | AL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (48 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 12 | 14.2 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 18 | 4.30 |
| Away | 12 | 12.2 | 20 | 10 | 8 | 15 | 7.11 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-09-28 | SEA | OAK | — | 0.2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2013-09-23 | SEA | KCR | — | 1.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013-09-20 | SEA | LAA | — | 0.2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013-09-15 | SEA | STL | — | 2.0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013-09-13 | SEA | STL | L | 0.2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013-09-10 | SEA | HOU | — | 1.0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013-09-09 | SEA | HOU | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013-09-07 | SEA | TBR | — | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013-09-05 | SEA | KCR | L | 1.2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| 2011-09-28 | SEA | OAK | — | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 24 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Texas at Austin | Austin | TX | 2008, 2009, 2010 |
Chance Ruffin: the record in brief
According to the bio, Chance Ruffin debuted on July 25, 2011 and played a final game on September 28, 2013. By club, Ruffin's seasons break down as the Detroit Tigers (2011) and the Seattle Mariners (2011 to 2013). Ruffin played primarily as a pitcher and threw and hit right-handed. Born on September 8, 1988, in Philadelphia, PA, USA, Ruffin was listed at 210 pounds on a 6-foot-0 frame. The given name on file is Chance Kraig Ruffin.
Across 24 games (0 starts), Ruffin recorded 1 win against 2 losses with a 5.60 ERA. The totals include 33 strikeouts. The league ERA over Ruffin's seasons was 3.90, so the 5.60 figure ran 43.4% worse than average. Among the heaviest workloads, the lowest ERA was 3.86 in 2011, when the league's was 3.94.
Every defensive appearance on record for Ruffin, 24 games, came at pitcher. Fielding on the mound produced 0 putouts and 1 assists against 0 errors.
Before the majors, Ruffin played college baseball at University of Texas at Austin (2008, 2009, and 2010). Retrosheet box scores cover 48 of Ruffin's games, and the full game log is linked from the splits section.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chance Ruffin
- What years did Chance Ruffin play?
- Chance Ruffin played in Major League Baseball from 2011 to 2013.
- Was Chance Ruffin a pitcher?
- Yes. Chance Ruffin pitched in the major leagues, recording 1 wins and 33 strikeouts.
- What was Chance Ruffin's career ERA?
- Chance Ruffin finished with a 5.60 career ERA, going 1-2 with 33 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Chance Ruffin have?
- Chance Ruffin recorded 33 career strikeouts.
- Is Chance Ruffin in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Chance Ruffin has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Chance Ruffin play for?
- Chance Ruffin played for the Detroit Tigers and the Seattle Mariners.