José Ruiz (baseball)

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Ruiz and the second or maternal family name is Aparicio.
José Ruiz
Texas Rangers
Pitcher
Born: (1994-10-21) October 21, 1994
Guacara, Carabobo, Venezuela
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
July 24, 2017, for the San Diego Padres
MLB statistics
(through June 15, 2025)
Win–loss record11–9
Earned run average4.62
Strikeouts284
Stats at Baseball Reference 
Teams

José Rafael Ruiz Aparicio (born October 21, 1994) is a Venezuelan professional baseball pitcher in the Texas Rangers organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Diego Padres, Chicago White Sox, Arizona Diamondbacks, Philadelphia Phillies, and Atlanta Braves. He made his MLB debut in 2017.

Career

San Diego Padres

Ruiz signed with the San Diego Padres as an international free agent on July 2, 2011. He started his career as a catcher, and made his professional debut in 2012 with the Dominican Summer League Padres, hitting .177 in 55 games. Ruiz played 2013 with the rookie–level Arizona League Padres, batting .224/.257/.318 with no home runs and 16 RBI.[1]

He spent the 2014 campaign with the Low–A Eugene Emeralds, hitting .187/.201/.232 with seven RBI across 43 games. In 2015, Ruiz played in 90 games for the Single–A Fort Wayne TinCaps, slashing .214/.269/.248 with no home runs and 24 RBI.[2]

Ruiz began the 2016 season with the High–A Lake Elsinore Storm, and worked to a .215/.245/.266 batting line with nine RBI. He was converted into a pitcher midway through the season.[3] He made 11 scoreless appearances split between the AZL Padres, Low–A Tri-City Dust Devils, and Lake Elsinore. On November 18, 2016, the Padres added Ruiz to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.[4]

Ruiz started 2017 with the Lake Elsinore Storm and was called up to the Padres on July 24.[5] In his major league debut, Ruiz pitched a scoreless inning, striking out one and walking one. He struck out Yoenis Céspedes for his first strikeout. Ruiz was sent back down to Lake Elsinore the following day. On December 15, 2017, Ruiz was designated for assignment by the Padres.[6]

Chicago White Sox

He was claimed off waivers by the Chicago White Sox on December 22, 2017.[7] He began 2018 with the Winston-Salem Dash. On September 4, 2018, he was called up to the major leagues.[8] He made 6 appearances for the White Sox in 2018 with a 4.15 ERA. In 2019, he had a 5.63 ERA across 40 games for the White Sox.

With the 2020 Chicago White Sox, Ruiz appeared in five games, compiling a 0–0 record with 2.25 ERA and five strikeouts in four innings pitched.[9] In 2021, Ruiz had a 1–3 record and an ERA of 3.05 in 59 games while pitching in 65 innings and striking out 63 batters. In 2022, Ruiz had a 4.60 ERA in 63 appearances with the White Sox.

On January 13, 2023, Ruiz agreed to a one-year, $925,000 contract with the White Sox, avoiding salary arbitration.[10] He struggled to start the season, allowing nine earned runs in 3+2⁄3 innings pitched, for a 22.09 ERA. Ruiz was designated for assignment on April 7.[11]

Arizona Diamondbacks

On April 9, 2023, the White Sox traded Ruiz to the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for cash considerations.[12][13] In 34 appearances for the Diamondbacks, he registered a 4.43 ERA with 36 strikeouts in 40+2⁄3 innings pitched. On July 25, Ruiz was designated for assignment by Arizona.[14] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple–A Reno Aces on July 30.[15] Following the season, Ruiz elected free agency on November 2.[16]

Philadelphia Phillies

On November 28, 2023, Ruiz signed a minor league contract with the Philadelphia Phillies that included an invitation to spring training.[17] He began the year with the Triple–A Lehigh Valley IronPigs, logging a 1.64 ERA with 13 strikeouts and 3 saves across 10 appearances. On May 3, 2024, the Phillies selected Ruiz's contract, adding him to the major league roster.[18][19]

In November 2024, Ruiz and the Phillies agreed to a contract worth $1.2 million.[20] He made 16 appearances for Philadelphia in 2025, but struggled to an 8.16 ERA with 12 strikeouts across 14+1⁄3 innings pitched. Ruiz was designated for assignment by the Phillies on June 1, 2025.[21]

Atlanta Braves

On June 7, 2025, Ruiz was claimed off waivers by the Atlanta Braves.[22] He made two appearances for Atlanta, allowing three earned runs with three strikeouts over two innings of work.[23] On June 20, Ruiz was designated for assignment.[24] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple-A Gwinnett Stripers on June 22.[24]

Texas Rangers

On July 17, 2025, Ruiz was traded to the Texas Rangers, alongside cash considerations, in exchange for Dane Dunning.[25][26]

References

  1. ^ "Jose Ruiz Stats & Scouting Report". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
  2. ^ "Jose Ruiz - Baseball Stats". thebaseballcube.com. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
  3. ^ Lin, Dennis (October 2, 2016). "Padres could make Bethancourt pitcher/catcher/outfielder". Retrieved November 19, 2016.
  4. ^ "Padres select Franchy Cordero, Javier Guerra, Walker Lockett and Jose Ruiz". MLB.com. November 18, 2016. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  5. ^ Ruiz, Nathan (July 24, 2017). "Aybar may miss rest of season with broken foot". MLB.com. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  6. ^ Merkin, Scott (December 22, 2017). "White Sox claim right-hander Ruiz off waivers". MLB.com. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  7. ^ Kuc, Chris (December 22, 2017). "White Sox claim right-hander Jose Ruiz off waivers from Padres". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  8. ^ "White Sox purchase contract of José Ruiz from Birmingham". MLB.com. September 4, 2018. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  9. ^ "José Ruiz Stats, Fantasy & News". MLB.com.
  10. ^ Rill, Jake (January 14, 2023). "Giolito avoids arbitration with one-year deal". MLB.com. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  11. ^ "White Sox designate José Ruiz for assignment; select the contract of Jesse Scholtens from Triple-A Charlotte". MLB.com. April 7, 2023. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  12. ^ Neveau, James (April 9, 2023). "White Sox Trade Pitcher José Ruiz to Diamondbacks". NBCChicago.com.
  13. ^ "Diamondbacks acquire RHP Jose Ruiz from White Sox". ESPN.com. April 9, 2023. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  14. ^ "D-backs roster moves". MLB.com. July 25, 2023. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  15. ^ "Transactions". MLB.com. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
  16. ^ "Jose Ruiz: Elects free agency". cbssports.com. Retrieved November 4, 2023.
  17. ^ "Phillies Place Ruiz On Injured List; Reinstate Suárez". MLB.com. May 3, 2025. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  18. ^ "Alec Bohm, Brandon Marsh lead surging Phillies to 4-3 win over Giants". May 3, 2025. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  19. ^ "Phillies place Marte on 15-day injured list; select Ruiz from Lehigh Valley". MLB.com. May 3, 2024.
  20. ^ Zolecki, Todd (January 9, 2025). "Bohm, Suárez among six Phils avoiding arbitration with 2025 deals". MLB.com. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  21. ^ DeRosa, Theo (July 17, 2025). "Rangers trade Dunning to Atlanta for pitcher José Ruiz". MLB.com. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  22. ^ "Braves claim RHP Jose Ruiz from Phillies". June 7, 2025. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  23. ^ "Braves' Jose Ruiz: Loses roster spot". CBSSports.com. June 20, 2025. Retrieved June 20, 2025.
  24. ^ a b "Rangers Acquire RHP José Ruiz, Cash Considerations From Atlanta Braves In Exchange For RHP Dane Dunning". MLB.com. July 17, 2025. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  25. ^ "Braves land RHP Dane Dunning, send Jose Ruiz to Rangers". ESPN.com. Associated Press. July 18, 2025. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  26. ^ Cooper, Alyssa (July 17, 2025). "Rangers get José Ruiz from Braves". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
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