Justin Ruggiano
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2007-2017)
Justin Ruggiano was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 2007 to 2017 for 8 teams, including the Tampa Bay Rays, a span of 11 seasons. In 483 career games, he hit .256 with 343 hits, 53 home runs, and 163 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 1,103.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 210 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2007-09-19
- Last Game
- 2017-05-30
Full name: Justin Marshall Ruggiano
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 483 | 1,340 | 164 | 343 | 72 | 4 | 53 | 163 | 40 | 114 | 394 | .256 | .318 | .434 | .753 | 1,103 |
Career AVG .256 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .318 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .434 vs. league average .408 across their career seasons — +6.4% above league average.
Career OPS .753 vs. league average .731 across their career seasons — near league average.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | TBA | AL | 7 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5 | .214 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2008 | TBA | AL | 45 | 76 | 9 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 27 | .197 | .263 (-25%) | .333 (-26%) | .416 (-21%) | .749 (-23%) | -298.8 |
| 2011 | TBA | AL | 46 | 105 | 11 | 26 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 1 | 4 | 26 | .248 | .255 (-3%) | .320 (-15%) | .399 (avg) | .719 (-7%) | -137.1 |
| 2012 | MIA | NL | 91 | 288 | 38 | 90 | 23 | 1 | 13 | 36 | 14 | 29 | 84 | .312 | .254 (+23%) | .318 (+17%) | .405 (+32%) | .724 (+25%) | 1356.2 |
| 2013 | MIA | NL | 128 | 424 | 49 | 94 | 18 | 1 | 18 | 50 | 15 | 41 | 114 | .222 | .253 (-13%) | .317 (-6%) | .396 (avg) | .714 (-3%) | -174.6 |
| 2014 | CHN | NL | 81 | 224 | 29 | 63 | 13 | 1 | 6 | 28 | 2 | 18 | 70 | .281 | .251 (+12%) | .313 (+8%) | .386 (+11%) | .700 (+9%) | 356.8 |
| 2015 | SEA | AL | 36 | 70 | 8 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 27 | .214 | .254 (-16%) | .316 (+1%) | .404 (-12%) | .721 (-6%) | -43.3 |
| 2015 | LAN | NL | 21 | 55 | 12 | 16 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 14 | .291 | .254 (+14%) | .316 (+10%) | .404 (+53%) | .721 (+34%) | -43.3 |
| 2016 | TEX | AL | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2016 | NYN | NL | 8 | 20 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 9 | .350 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2017 | SFN | NL | 19 | 60 | 2 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 17 | .217 | .254 (-15%) | .324 (-27%) | .425 (-22%) | .750 (-24%) | -248.8 |
| Career · 11 seasons | 483 | 1,340 | 164 | 343 | 72 | 4 | 53 | 163 | 40 | 114 | 394 | .256 | — | — | — | — | 767 | ||
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 (483 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 241 | 622 | 71 | 159 | 16 | 68 | .256 |
| Away | 242 | 718 | 93 | 184 | 37 | 95 | .256 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-05-30 | SFG | WAS | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2017-05-29 | SFG | WAS | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017-05-28 | SFG | ATL | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017-05-26 | SFG | ATL | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017-05-25 | SFG | CHC | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017-05-23 | SFG | CHC | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017-05-22 | SFG | CHC | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017-05-21 | SFG | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017-05-20 | SFG | STL | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017-05-19 | SFG | STL | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | TBA | OF | 4 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | TBA | OF | 42 | 15 | 49 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 | TBA | OF | 36 | 25 | 64 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | MIA | OF | 85 | 74 | 180 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 2013 | MIA | OF | 110 | 103 | 242 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| 2014 | CHN | OF | 57 | 52 | 115 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | SEA | OF | 31 | 15 | 40 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | LAN | OF | 16 | 13 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | TEX | OF | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | NYN | OF | 6 | 6 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | SFN | OF | 17 | 14 | 27 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 146 |
| Center Field | 189 |
| Right Field | 102 |
| Designated Hitter | 10 |
Salary History
Justin Ruggiano's recorded salaries total $6,649,500 over 4 seasons, 2013 to 2016. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Ruggiano's career ran from 2007 to 2017. His seasons after 2016 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 2007, 2008, 2011, and 2012.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | TEX | AL | $1,650,000 |
| 2015 | SEA | AL | $2,505,000 |
| 2014 | CHN | NL | $2,000,000 |
| 2013 | MIA | NL | $494,500 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $6,649,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas A&M University | College Station | TX | 2003, 2004 |
| Blinn College | Brenham | TX | 2001, 2002 |
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Justin Ruggiano: the record in brief
According to the bio, Justin Ruggiano debuted on September 19, 2007 and played a final game on May 30, 2017. Ruggiano played for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays (2007), the Tampa Bay Rays (2008 through 2011), the Miami Marlins (2012 to 2013), the Chicago Cubs (2014), the Seattle Mariners (2015), the Los Angeles Dodgers (2015), the Texas Rangers (2016), and the New York Mets (2016), with further stops in the season rows. Ruggiano is listed as an outfielder at 210 pounds on a 6-foot-1 frame. Ruggiano threw and hit right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is April 12, 1982, in Austin, TX, USA. Ruggiano's full given name, per the bio, is Justin Marshall Ruggiano.
In 483 games and 1,340 at bats, Ruggiano batted .256 with 343 hits, adding 53 home runs, 163 runs batted in, and 40 stolen bases. Ruggiano's career OPS of .753 combines a .318 on-base mark with .434 slugging. Ruggiano hit .256 while the league hit .257 over the same span, a figure close to average.
Frequently Asked Questions about Justin Ruggiano
- What years did Justin Ruggiano play?
- Justin Ruggiano played in Major League Baseball from 2007 to 2017.
- Was Justin Ruggiano a pitcher?
- No. Justin Ruggiano was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Justin Ruggiano hit?
- Justin Ruggiano hit 53 career home runs with 343 hits.
- What teams did Justin Ruggiano play for?
- Justin Ruggiano played for 8 teams: the Tampa Bay Rays (2007–2008, 2011), the Miami Marlins (2012–2013), the Chicago Cubs (2014), the Seattle Mariners (2015), the Los Angeles Dodgers (2015), the Texas Rangers (2016), the New York Mets (2016), and the San Francisco Giants (2017).
- What were Justin Ruggiano's career stats?
- In 483 games, Justin Ruggiano had 343 hits, 53 home runs, 163 RBI, 164 runs, and 40 stolen bases, with a .256 batting average.
- How much did Justin Ruggiano earn in his career?
- Justin Ruggiano's recorded salaries total $6,649,500 over 4 seasons, 2013 to 2016. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Ruggiano's career ran from 2007 to 2017. His seasons after 2016 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 2007, 2008, 2011, and 2012.
- What was Justin Ruggiano's salary?
- Justin Ruggiano's last recorded salary was $1,650,000, in 2016. His highest recorded salary was $2,505,000, in 2015, and his lowest was $494,500, in 2013. The Salary History table lists each season from 2013 to 2016.
- What position did Justin Ruggiano play?
- Justin Ruggiano played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Justin Ruggiano and how much did he weigh?
- Justin Ruggiano was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 210 pounds.
- How many home runs did Justin Ruggiano hit each season?
- Justin Ruggiano's home runs by season: 0 in 2007, 2 in 2008, 4 in 2011, 13 in 2012, 18 in 2013, 6 in 2014, 6 in 2015, 2 in 2016, and 2 in 2017. His most in one season was 18, in 2013.
- What was Justin Ruggiano's career batting average?
- Justin Ruggiano batted .256 over his career, with 343 hits in 1,340 at bats.
- How many RBI did Justin Ruggiano have?
- Justin Ruggiano drove in 163 runs in his career.
- Is Justin Ruggiano in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Justin Ruggiano has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.