Chico Ruiz (Atlanta Braves infielder)
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Chico Ruiz | |
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Infielder | |
Born: Santurce, Puerto Rico | November 1, 1951|
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
July 29, 1978, for the Atlanta Braves | |
Last MLB appearance | |
September 25, 1980, for the Atlanta Braves | |
MLB statistics | |
Batting average | .292 |
Home runs | 0 |
Runs batted in | 4 |
Teams | |
Manuel Ruiz Cruz is a former professional baseball player. An infielder, he played parts of two seasons in Major League Baseball, 1978 and 1980, for the Atlanta Braves.
Career
Ruiz was signed by the Braves in 1969 at age 17. He began his professional career the following season with the Magic Valley Cowboys, then worked his way up through their farm system, making his major league debut in 1978. In all, he spent his entire fifteen-season playing career in their organization, including all or part of twelve seasons with the Richmond Braves from 1973 to 1984. He retired following the 1984 season.
See also
Sources
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
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- Atlanta Braves players
- Durham Bulls players
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- Greenwood Braves players
- Major League Baseball players from Puerto Rico
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- Peninsula Whips players
- People from Santurce, Puerto Rico
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