Carlos Ruiz
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2006-2017)
Carlos Ruiz was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2017 for the Philadelphia Phillies, the Los Angeles Dodgers, and the Seattle Mariners, a span of 12 seasons. In 1,137 career games, he hit .264 with 935 hits, 71 home runs, and 415 RBI. Carlos Ruiz was an All-Star. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 2,706.
- 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 215 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2006-05-06
- Last Game
- 2017-09-30
- Awards
- All-Star
Full name: Carlos Joaquin Ruiz
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,137 | 3,539 | 405 | 935 | 223 | 7 | 71 | 415 | 25 | 403 | 499 | .264 | .350 | .391 | .742 | 2,706 |
Career AVG .264 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .350 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — +7.8% above league average.
Career SLG .391 vs. league average .411 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .742 vs. league average .735 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | PHI | NL | 27 | 69 | 5 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 8 | .261 | .269 (-3%) | .336 (-6%) | .431 (+1%) | .768 (-2%) | -37.7 |
| 2007 | PHI | NL | 115 | 374 | 42 | 97 | 29 | 2 | 6 | 54 | 6 | 42 | 49 | .259 | .268 (-3%) | .335 (+1%) | .422 (-6%) | .758 (-3%) | -161.0 |
| 2008 | PHI | NL | 117 | 320 | 47 | 70 | 14 | 0 | 4 | 31 | 1 | 44 | 38 | .219 | .263 (-17%) | .333 (-4%) | .416 (-28%) | .749 (-17%) | -801.3 |
| 2009 | PHI | NL | 107 | 322 | 32 | 82 | 26 | 1 | 9 | 43 | 3 | 47 | 39 | .255 | .262 (-3%) | .332 (+7%) | .417 (+2%) | .750 (+4%) | 325.9 |
| 2010 | PHI | NL | 121 | 371 | 43 | 112 | 28 | 1 | 8 | 53 | 0 | 55 | 54 | .302 | .257 (+17%) | .325 (+23%) | .402 (+11%) | .728 (+16%) | 1420.3 |
| 2011 | PHI | NL | 132 | 410 | 49 | 116 | 23 | 0 | 6 | 40 | 1 | 48 | 48 | .283 | .255 (+11%) | .320 (+16%) | .399 (-4%) | .719 (+5%) | 638.5 |
| 2012 | PHI | NL | 114 | 372 | 56 | 121 | 32 | 0 | 16 | 68 | 4 | 29 | 50 | .325 | .254 (+28%) | .318 (+24%) | .405 (+33%) | .724 (+29%) | 2155.9 |
| 2013 | PHI | NL | 92 | 310 | 30 | 83 | 16 | 0 | 5 | 37 | 1 | 18 | 39 | .268 | .253 (+6%) | .317 (+1%) | .396 (-7%) | .714 (-4%) | -152.1 |
| 2014 | PHI | NL | 110 | 381 | 43 | 96 | 25 | 1 | 6 | 31 | 4 | 46 | 60 | .252 | .251 (avg) | .313 (+11%) | .386 (-4%) | .700 (+2%) | 334.3 |
| 2015 | PHI | NL | 86 | 284 | 23 | 60 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 22 | 1 | 28 | 43 | .211 | .254 (-17%) | .316 (-8%) | .404 (-30%) | .721 (-20%) | -851.2 |
| 2016 | PHI | NL | 48 | 165 | 18 | 43 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 3 | 24 | 28 | .261 | .255 (+2%) | .321 (+14%) | .417 (-16%) | .738 (-3%) | 48.2 |
| 2016 | LAN | NL | 14 | 36 | 3 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 | .278 | — | — | — | — | 48.2 |
| 2017 | SEA | AL | 54 | 125 | 14 | 27 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 14 | 38 | .216 | .254 (-15%) | .324 (-4%) | .425 (-17%) | .750 (-11%) | -213.7 |
| Career · 13 seasons | 1,137 | 3,539 | 405 | 935 | 223 | 7 | 71 | 415 | 25 | 403 | 499 | .264 | — | — | — | — | 2,754 | ||
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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | SEA | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 9.00 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 9.00 | — | 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.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53 | 153 | 21 | 39 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 19 | 25 | 18 | .255 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | NLCS | LAN | 4 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | .143 |
| 2016 | NLDS2 | LAN | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | .500 |
| 2011 | NLDS1 | PHI | 5 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .059 |
| 2010 | NLCS | PHI | 6 | 18 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | .167 |
| 2010 | NLDS1 | PHI | 3 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | .250 |
| 2009 | NLCS | PHI | 5 | 13 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 0 | .385 |
| 2009 | NLDS2 | PHI | 4 | 13 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | .308 |
| 2009 | WS | PHI | 6 | 18 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 2 | .333 |
| 2008 | NLCS | PHI | 5 | 16 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | .312 |
| 2008 | NLDS2 | PHI | 4 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .071 |
| 2008 | WS | PHI | 5 | 16 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0 | .375 |
| 2007 | NLDS2 | PHI | 3 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .333 |
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (1138 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 568 | 1737 | 204 | 450 | 35 | 203 | .259 |
| Away | 569 | 1802 | 201 | 485 | 36 | 212 | .269 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Away | 1 | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 9.00 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-09-30 | SEA | LAA | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017-09-22 | SEA | CLE | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017-09-20 | SEA | TEX | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017-09-19 | SEA | TEX | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017-09-16 | SEA | HOU | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017-09-11 | SEA | TEX | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017-09-09 | SEA | LAA | W | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017-09-03 | SEA | OAK | W | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017-08-26 | SEA | NYY | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2017-08-20 | SEA | TBR | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Last 1 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-06-13 | SEA | MIN | — | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C | 1085 | 991 | 7668 | 589 | 53 | 67 |
| P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | PHI | C | 24 | 18 | 147 | 11 | 3 | 1 |
| 2007 | PHI | C | 111 | 100 | 688 | 54 | 2 | 4 |
| 2008 | PHI | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | PHI | C | 110 | 92 | 623 | 58 | 5 | 2 |
| 2009 | PHI | C | 107 | 100 | 707 | 49 | 3 | 7 |
| 2010 | PHI | C | 118 | 109 | 814 | 60 | 6 | 7 |
| 2011 | PHI | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | PHI | C | 128 | 114 | 950 | 68 | 4 | 4 |
| 2012 | PHI | C | 106 | 95 | 856 | 73 | 6 | 8 |
| 2013 | PHI | C | 86 | 83 | 657 | 44 | 3 | 9 |
| 2014 | PHI | C | 109 | 104 | 852 | 68 | 5 | 9 |
| 2015 | PHI | C | 83 | 81 | 626 | 41 | 11 | 8 |
| 2016 | PHI | C | 47 | 46 | 393 | 34 | 3 | 3 |
| 2016 | LAN | C | 9 | 9 | 73 | 10 | 1 | 3 |
| 2017 | SEA | 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | SEA | C | 47 | 40 | 282 | 19 | 1 | 2 |
| 2017 | SEA | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
| Catcher | 1085 |
| First Base | 1 |
| Third Base | 2 |
| Designated Hitter | 2 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Player of the Week | Week of 2014-04-27 |
| 2010 | This Year in Baseball X-Factor Player of the Year | MLB.com GIBBY |
Salary History
Carlos Ruiz's recorded salaries total $40,130,000 over 10 seasons, 2007 to 2016. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Ruiz's career ran from 2006 to 2017. His seasons after 2016 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 2006.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | PHI | NL | $8,500,000 |
| 2015 | PHI | NL | $8,500,000 |
| 2014 | PHI | NL | $8,500,000 |
| 2013 | PHI | NL | $5,000,000 |
| 2012 | PHI | NL | $3,700,000 |
| 2011 | PHI | NL | $2,750,000 |
| 2010 | PHI | NL | $1,900,000 |
| 2009 | PHI | NL | $475,000 |
| 2008 | PHI | NL | $425,000 |
| 2007 | PHI | NL | $380,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $40,130,000 | ||
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 28th | 4.0 | 448 | 0 |
| 2011 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 23th | 1.0 | 448 | 0 |
| 2010 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 17th | 12.0 | 448 | 0 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Carlos Ruiz (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Carlos Ruiz: the record in brief
According to the bio, Carlos Ruiz debuted on May 6, 2006 and played a final game on September 30, 2017. Ruiz played for the Philadelphia Phillies (2006 through 2016), the Los Angeles Dodgers (2016), and the Seattle Mariners (2017). Ruiz played primarily as a catcher and both batted and threw right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on January 22, 1979, in David, Chiriquí, Panama and a listed size of 5'10" and 215 pounds. Carlos Ruiz was the playing name; the full given name is Carlos Joaquin.
Ruiz finished with 935 hits from 3,539 at bats in 1,137 games, which works out to .264, plus 71 home runs, 415 runs batted in, and 25 stolen bases. Ruiz's career OPS of .742 combines a .350 on-base mark with .391 slugging. Ruiz hit .264 while the league hit .258 over the same span, a figure close to average. The home run peak was 16 in 2012 with the Philadelphia Phillies. No season topped the 121 hits of 2012.
Frequently Asked Questions about Carlos Ruiz
- What years did Carlos Ruiz play?
- Carlos Ruiz played in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2017.
- Was Carlos Ruiz a pitcher?
- No. Carlos Ruiz was a position player (Catcher), though he did pitch in 1 career game.
- How many home runs did Carlos Ruiz hit?
- Carlos Ruiz hit 71 career home runs with 935 hits.
- What teams did Carlos Ruiz play for?
- Carlos Ruiz played for 3 teams: the Philadelphia Phillies (2006–2016), the Los Angeles Dodgers (2016), and the Seattle Mariners (2017).
- Did Carlos Ruiz win an MVP award?
- No. Carlos Ruiz did not win the MVP award.
- What awards did Carlos Ruiz win?
- Carlos Ruiz was selected to 1 All-Star Game.
- What were Carlos Ruiz's career stats?
- In 1,137 games, Carlos Ruiz had 935 hits, 71 home runs, 415 RBI, 405 runs, and 25 stolen bases, with a .264 batting average.
- How much did Carlos Ruiz earn in his career?
- Carlos Ruiz's recorded salaries total $40,130,000 over 10 seasons, 2007 to 2016. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Ruiz's career ran from 2006 to 2017. His seasons after 2016 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 2006.
- What was Carlos Ruiz's salary?
- Carlos Ruiz's last recorded salary was $8,500,000, in 2016. His highest recorded salary was $8,500,000, in 2014, and his lowest was $380,000, in 2007. The Salary History table lists each season from 2007 to 2016.
- What position did Carlos Ruiz play?
- Carlos Ruiz played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Carlos Ruiz and how much did he weigh?
- Carlos Ruiz was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 215 pounds.
- How many home runs did Carlos Ruiz hit each season?
- Carlos Ruiz's home runs by season: 3 in 2006, 6 in 2007, 4 in 2008, 9 in 2009, 8 in 2010, 6 in 2011, 16 in 2012, 5 in 2013, 6 in 2014, 2 in 2015, 3 in 2016, and 3 in 2017. His most in one season was 16, in 2012.
- What was Carlos Ruiz's career batting average?
- Carlos Ruiz batted .264 over his career, with 935 hits in 3,539 at bats.
- How many RBI did Carlos Ruiz have?
- Carlos Ruiz drove in 415 runs in his career.