Randy Ruiz
Designated Hitter · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2008-2010)
Randy Ruiz was a designated hitter who played in Major League Baseball from 2008 to 2010 for the Minnesota Twins and the Toronto Blue Jays, a span of 3 seasons. In 68 career games, he hit .272 with 59 hits, 12 home runs, and 25 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 649.
- 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
- Designated Hitter
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 250 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2008-08-01
- Last Game
- 2010-05-17
Full name: Randy Radames Ruiz
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68 | 217 | 41 | 59 | 11 | 0 | 12 | 25 | 2 | 16 | 67 | .272 | .332 | .488 | .820 | 649 |
Career AVG .272 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .332 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .488 vs. league average .412 across their career seasons — +18.5% above league average.
Career OPS .820 vs. league average .743 across their career seasons — +10.4% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | MIN | AL | 22 | 62 | 13 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 21 | .274 | .263 (+4%) | .333 (+2%) | .416 (-15%) | .749 (-8%) | -61.2 |
| 2009 | TOR | AL | 33 | 115 | 25 | 36 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 17 | 1 | 10 | 35 | .313 | .262 (+19%) | .332 (+16%) | .417 (+52%) | .750 (+36%) | 710.2 |
| 2010 | TOR | AL | 13 | 40 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11 | .150 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 68 | 217 | 41 | 59 | 11 | 0 | 12 | 25 | 2 | 16 | 67 | .272 | — | — | — | — | 649 | ||
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 (68 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 34 | 107 | 15 | 26 | 4 | 15 | .243 |
| Away | 34 | 110 | 26 | 33 | 8 | 10 | .300 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-05-17 | TOR | MIN | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-05-15 | TOR | TEX | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2010-05-12 | TOR | BOS | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-05-09 | TOR | CHW | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2010-05-07 | TOR | CHW | W | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-05-01 | TOR | OAK | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2010-04-28 | TOR | BOS | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010-04-25 | TOR | TBR | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010-04-18 | TOR | LAA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-04-17 | TOR | LAA | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 6 |
| Designated Hitter | 55 |
Salary History
Randy Ruiz's recorded salaries total $404,300 over 1 season, in 2010. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Ruiz's career ran from 2008 to 2010. No salary is recorded for 2008 and 2009.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | TOR | AL | $404,300 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $404,300 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Woods Community College | Kansas City | MO | 1998 |
| Bellevue University | Bellevue | NE | 1999 |
Randy Ruiz: the record in brief
August 1, 2008 and May 17, 2010 bracket Randy Ruiz's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. The team column moves through the Minnesota Twins (2008) and the Toronto Blue Jays (2009 through 2010). Born on October 19, 1977, in Bronx, NY, USA, Ruiz is listed as a designated hitter and batted and threw right-handed. Size on record: 6 feet, 3 inches and 250 pounds. Ruiz's full given name, per the bio, is Randy Radames Ruiz.
The batting record for Ruiz: 68 games, 59 hits in 217 at bats, and a .272 average, plus 12 homers and 25 RBI. The on-base percentage is .332 and the slugging percentage .488, for an OPS of .820. Ruiz hit .272 while the league hit .261 over the same span, a figure close to average. The home run peak was 10 in 2009 with the Toronto Blue Jays. 2009 produced Ruiz's most hits, 36 of them for the Toronto Blue Jays.
Frequently Asked Questions about Randy Ruiz
- What years did Randy Ruiz play?
- Randy Ruiz played in Major League Baseball from 2008 to 2010.
- Was Randy Ruiz a pitcher?
- No. Randy Ruiz was a position player (Designated Hitter).
- How many home runs did Randy Ruiz hit?
- Randy Ruiz hit 12 career home runs with 59 hits.
- What teams did Randy Ruiz play for?
- Randy Ruiz played for 2 teams: the Minnesota Twins (2008) and the Toronto Blue Jays (2009–2010).
- What were Randy Ruiz's career stats?
- In 68 games, Randy Ruiz had 59 hits, 12 home runs, 25 RBI, 41 runs, and 2 stolen bases, with a .272 batting average.
- How much did Randy Ruiz earn in his career?
- Randy Ruiz's recorded salaries total $404,300 over 1 season, in 2010. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Ruiz's career ran from 2008 to 2010. No salary is recorded for 2008 and 2009.
- What was Randy Ruiz's salary?
- Randy Ruiz's recorded salary was $404,300 in 2010.
- What position did Randy Ruiz play?
- Randy Ruiz played primarily as a designated hitter, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Randy Ruiz and how much did he weigh?
- Randy Ruiz was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 250 pounds.
- How many home runs did Randy Ruiz hit each season?
- Randy Ruiz's home runs by season: 1 in 2008, 10 in 2009, and 1 in 2010. His most in one season was 10, in 2009.
- What was Randy Ruiz's career batting average?
- Randy Ruiz batted .272 over his career, with 59 hits in 217 at bats.
- How many RBI did Randy Ruiz have?
- Randy Ruiz drove in 25 runs in his career.
- Is Randy Ruiz in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Randy Ruiz has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.