Rio Ruiz
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2016-2021)
Rio Ruiz was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 2016 to 2021 for the Atlanta Braves, the Baltimore Orioles, and the Colorado Rockies, a span of 6 seasons. In 315 career games, he hit .212 with 180 hits, 28 home runs, and 109 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
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 220 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2016-09-18
- Last Game
- 2021-10-02
Full name: Rio Noble Ruiz
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 315 | 849 | 95 | 180 | 33 | 3 | 28 | 109 | 5 | 90 | 220 | .212 | .287 | .357 | .644 | -1,627 |
Career AVG .212 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 15.4% below league average.
Career OBP .287 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 10.4% below league average.
Career SLG .357 vs. league average .420 across their career seasons — 14.9% below league average.
Career OPS .644 vs. league average .740 across their career seasons — 13.0% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | ATL | NL | 5 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | .286 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2017 | ATL | NL | 53 | 150 | 22 | 29 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 19 | 1 | 19 | 41 | .193 | .254 (-24%) | .324 (-13%) | .425 (-28%) | .750 (-21%) | -529.0 |
| 2018 | ATL | NL | 14 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | .083 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2019 | BAL | AL | 127 | 370 | 35 | 86 | 13 | 2 | 12 | 46 | 0 | 40 | 88 | .232 | .252 (-8%) | .322 (-5%) | .434 (-14%) | .757 (-10%) | -595.6 |
| 2020 | BAL | AL | 54 | 185 | 25 | 41 | 11 | 0 | 9 | 32 | 1 | 17 | 46 | .222 | .244 (-9%) | .321 (-11%) | .417 (+2%) | .739 (-4%) | -152.5 |
| 2021 | BAL | AL | 32 | 90 | 10 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 29 | .167 | .243 (-32%) | .317 (-21%) | .410 (-27%) | .727 (-24%) | -350.3 |
| 2021 | COL | NL | 30 | 35 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 9 | .171 | — | — | — | — | -350.3 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 315 | 849 | 95 | 180 | 33 | 3 | 28 | 109 | 5 | 90 | 220 | .212 | — | — | — | — | -1,978 | ||
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 (315 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 158 | 407 | 45 | 88 | 12 | 46 | .216 |
| Away | 157 | 442 | 50 | 92 | 16 | 63 | .208 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-10-02 | COL | AZ | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021-10-01 | COL | AZ | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021-09-27 | COL | WAS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021-09-25 | COL | SFG | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021-09-24 | COL | SFG | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021-09-22 | COL | LAD | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021-09-21 | COL | LAD | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021-09-19 | COL | WAS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021-09-17 | COL | WAS | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021-09-14 | COL | ATL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 15 | 6 | 53 | 3 | 1 | 5 |
| 2B | 22 | 17 | 34 | 48 | 2 | 9 |
| 3B | 228 | 189 | 148 | 383 | 17 | 48 |
| OF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | ATL | 3B | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | ATL | 1B | 2 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| 2017 | ATL | 3B | 41 | 40 | 28 | 77 | 3 | 8 |
| 2018 | ATL | 3B | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | BAL | 1B | 12 | 4 | 34 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | BAL | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | BAL | 3B | 114 | 89 | 70 | 176 | 8 | 26 |
| 2020 | BAL | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | BAL | 3B | 53 | 50 | 37 | 100 | 6 | 13 |
| 2020 | BAL | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | BAL | 2B | 20 | 17 | 34 | 46 | 2 | 9 |
| 2021 | BAL | 3B | 12 | 6 | 9 | 13 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | COL | 1B | 1 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | COL | 3B | 5 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | COL | OF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 15 |
| Second Base | 22 |
| Third Base | 228 |
| Left Field | 3 |
| Designated Hitter | 3 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Rio Ruiz
- What years did Rio Ruiz play?
- Rio Ruiz played in Major League Baseball from 2016 to 2021.
- Was Rio Ruiz a pitcher?
- No. Rio Ruiz was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Rio Ruiz hit?
- Rio Ruiz hit 28 career home runs with 180 hits.
- What was Rio Ruiz's career batting average?
- Rio Ruiz batted .212 over his career, with 180 hits in 849 at bats.
- How many RBI did Rio Ruiz have?
- Rio Ruiz drove in 109 runs in his career.
- Is Rio Ruiz in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Rio Ruiz has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.