Chico Ruiz
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1978-1980)
Chico Ruiz was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1978 to 1980 for the Atlanta Braves, a span of 3 seasons. In 43 career games, he hit .292 with 21 hits and 4 RBI.
- 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 170 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1978-07-29
- Last Game
- 1980-09-25
Full name: Manuel Ruiz
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43 | 72 | 6 | 21 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 11 | .292 | .338 | .389 | .727 | 0 |
Career AVG .292 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — +11.6% above league average.
Career OBP .338 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .389 vs. league average .383 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .727 vs. league average .708 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | ATL | NL | 18 | 46 | 3 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | .283 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1980 | ATL | NL | 25 | 26 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7 | .308 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 43 | 72 | 6 | 21 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 11 | .292 | — | — | — | — | 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 (43 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 17 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .083 |
| Away | 26 | 60 | 4 | 20 | 0 | 4 | .333 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-09-25 | ATL | HOU | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-09-19 | ATL | SDP | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-09-17 | ATL | SFG | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980-09-10 | ATL | CIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-09-09 | ATL | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1980-05-31 | ATL | LAD | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-05-28 | ATL | SFG | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1980-05-26 | ATL | SFG | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-05-25 | ATL | NYN | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1980-05-23 | ATL | NYN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 16 |
| Third Base | 17 |
| Shortstop | 4 |
Chico Ruiz: the record in brief
Chico Ruiz played a first major league game on July 29, 1978 and a last one on September 25, 1980. Ruiz's only club in the season tables is the Atlanta Braves. The bio lists Ruiz as a third baseman who both batted and threw right-handed. Height and weight on file: 5-foot-11 and 170 pounds. The birth record reads November 1, 1951, in Santurce, P.R. The bio lists the given name Manuel.
Across 43 games at the plate, Ruiz's career line reads 21 hits in 72 at bats for a .292 average; the totals also include 4 runs batted in. Reaching base at a .338 clip and slugging .389, Ruiz finished with a .727 OPS. Over the seasons Ruiz played, league hitters batted .261; the .292 career figure is 11.6% above that. No season topped the 13 hits of 1978.
Retrosheet box scores cover 43 of Ruiz's games, and the full game log is linked from the splits section.
By games played in the field, third base leads with 17, followed by second base (16) and shortstop (4). At third base, the fielding record shows 3 errors alongside 5 putouts and 17 assists.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chico Ruiz
- What years did Chico Ruiz play?
- Chico Ruiz played in Major League Baseball from 1978 to 1980.
- Was Chico Ruiz a pitcher?
- No. Chico Ruiz was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Chico Ruiz hit?
- Chico Ruiz hit 0 career home runs with 21 hits.
- What teams did Chico Ruiz play for?
- Chico Ruiz played for one team, the Atlanta Braves (1978, 1980).
- What were Chico Ruiz's career stats?
- In 43 games, Chico Ruiz had 21 hits, 4 RBI, and 6 runs, with a .292 batting average.
- What position did Chico Ruiz play?
- Chico Ruiz played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Chico Ruiz and how much did he weigh?
- Chico Ruiz was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 170 pounds.
- What was Chico Ruiz's career batting average?
- Chico Ruiz batted .292 over his career, with 21 hits in 72 at bats.
- How many RBI did Chico Ruiz have?
- Chico Ruiz drove in 4 runs in his career.
- Is Chico Ruiz in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Chico Ruiz has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.