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 |
Rio Ruiz: the record in brief
The profile opens with Rio Ruiz's first major league game on September 18, 2016; the last one listed came on October 2, 2021. Ruiz played for the Atlanta Braves (2016 through 2018), the Baltimore Orioles (2019 to 2021), and the Colorado Rockies (2021). Ruiz played primarily as a third baseman and hit left-handed while throwing right-handed. Born on May 22, 1994, in Covina, CA, USA, Ruiz was listed at 6'2" and 220 pounds. The given name on file is Rio Noble Ruiz.
Ruiz collected 180 hits in 849 at bats across 315 games, good for a .212 batting average, plus 28 home runs and 109 RBI. Ruiz got on base at a .287 rate and slugged .357 (.644 OPS). Measured against the leagues Ruiz played in, the .212 career average compares with a .250 league average over the same seasons, 15.4% below the league. The OPS comparison is .644 to a league .740, 13.0% below average. 2019 was Ruiz's biggest home run year, with 12. No season topped the 86 hits of 2019.
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 teams did Rio Ruiz play for?
- Rio Ruiz played for 3 teams: the Atlanta Braves (2016–2018), the Baltimore Orioles (2019–2021), and the Colorado Rockies (2021).
- What were Rio Ruiz's career stats?
- In 315 games, Rio Ruiz had 180 hits, 28 home runs, 109 RBI, 95 runs, and 5 stolen bases, with a .212 batting average.
- What position did Rio Ruiz play?
- Rio Ruiz played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Rio Ruiz and how much did he weigh?
- Rio Ruiz was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 220 pounds.
- How many home runs did Rio Ruiz hit each season?
- Rio Ruiz's home runs by season: 0 in 2016, 4 in 2017, 0 in 2018, 12 in 2019, 9 in 2020, and 3 in 2021. His most in one season was 12, in 2019.
- 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.