Rio
Ruiz
2B · Very poor
- PAL
- 6
- WAR
- -0.4
- HR
- 3
2021
Rio Ruiz
#62B
Biography
- Height
- 6' 2"
- Weight
- 100 kg
- Bats
- L
- Throws
- R
- MLB debut
- September 18, 2016
- Born
- May 22, 1994 (32)
- Birthplace
- Covina, CA, USA
- Nickname
- Big River
- Draft
- 2012
Career history
- Colorado Rockies · 2021 (1 season)
- Baltimore Orioles · 2019 – 2021 (3 seasons)
- Atlanta Braves · 2016 – 2018 (3 seasons)
MLB record
| Year | Team | PJ | AB | H | HR | PP | MOY | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 62 | 125 | 21 | 3 | 10 | .168 | .515 | |
| 2021 | Colorado Rockies | 30 | 35 | 6 | 0 | 4 | .171 | .425 |
| 2021 | Baltimore Orioles | 32 | 90 | 15 | 3 | 6 | .167 | .550 |
| 2020 | Baltimore Orioles | 54 | 185 | 41 | 9 | 32 | .222 | .713 |
| 2019 | Baltimore Orioles | 127 | 370 | 86 | 12 | 46 | .232 | .682 |
| 2018 | Atlanta Braves | 14 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .083 | .350 |
| 2017 | Atlanta Braves | 53 | 150 | 29 | 4 | 19 | .193 | .590 |
| 2016 | Atlanta Braves | 5 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 2 | .286 | .857 |
| Career totals | 315 | 849 | 180 | 28 | 109 | .212 | .644 | |
Rio Ruiz: our analysis
2021 season: .168 AVG, .243 OBP, .272 SLG, 3 HR, 10 RBI, 2 SB. WAR -0.4 · PAL 6, very poor.
In 2021, Rio Ruiz, 32, posts a PAL Rating of 6 out of 100 (very poor), with a WAR of -0.4.
His strengths: defense (66, above average). On the other hand, offense (4, among the weakest in the league) and power (26, below average) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (runs above average), his biggest contribution: fielding (+1.2); his biggest cost: batting (-11.1).
Advanced stats, 2021 Hitter
MLB stats →wRC+
37
wOBA
.231
xwOBA
.247
OPS
.515
AVG
.168
OBP
.243
HR
3
RBI
10
SB
2
PA
141
Stats: MLB (statsapi) and Baseball Savant.
2022 projection
MLB trends →Projected WAR
-0.4
80% of cases: -0.5 to 1.1
Home runs
3
2021 WAR
-0.4
This season's pace, over the average of the last two workloads, adjusted for next year's age.
Trend
→ Stable (0)
- 2021-0.4 WAR
Outlook, age included
+10 · 27 y.o. · prime years
It is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes.
Player ratings, 2021
All ratings →Ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from Statcast, never by hand: 75 = established regular, 95+ = elite.
OV · Overall
54
Replacement or prospect
- CON
- Contact
- 61
- POW
- Power
- 64
- EYE
- Eye
- 70
- SPD
- Speed
- 69
- FLD
- Fielding
- 79
- DUR
- Durability
- 35
- EX
- Experience
- 66
Why these ratings?Hide details
- CON — Contact : Strikeouts avoided, xBA, squared-up contact
- POW — Power : Barrels, exit velocity, home runs, xSLG
- EYE — Eye : Walks and strikeouts
- SPD — Speed : Sprint speed (Statcast), baserunning
- FLD — Fielding : Outs above average, WAR fielding runs
- DUR — Durability : Games played over several seasons
- EX — Experience : Seasons in the majors
WAR and PAL Rating, 2021
How we rate →WAR is fWAR (FanGraphs' version, distributed through MLB's API): wins added above a replacement player. PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against regulars in the same role (50 = median).
PAL: dimensions
WAR, in runs
Statcast
Statcast leaderboards →MLB's tracking of every ball, 2021 season. The percentile ranks the player among regulars in the role: 90th means better than 90% of them.
Avg exit velocity
86.8 mi/h
12th percentile
Max exit velocity
107.4 mi/h
5th percentile
Barrels
4.4 %
17th percentile
Hard-hit
26.7 %
4th percentile
xBA
.180
0th percentile
Bat speed
—
Sprint speed
25.7 pi/s
12th percentile
Outs above average
2
66th percentile
Game log, 2021
| Date | Opponent | AB | H | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2 | @ AZ | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .168 |
| Oct 1 | @ AZ | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .169 |
| Sep 27 | vs WSH | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .171 |
| Sep 25 | vs SF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .172 |
| Sep 24 | vs SF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .174 |
| Sep 22 | vs LAD | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .175 |
| Sep 21 | vs LAD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .176 |
| Sep 19 | @ WSH | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .176 |
| Sep 17 | @ WSH | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .178 |
| Sep 14 | @ ATL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .179 |
Rio Ruiz: frequently asked questions
How many home runs does Rio Ruiz have in 2021?
Rio Ruiz has 3 home runs in 62 games in 2021, with a .168 batting average, 10 RBIs and a .515 OPS.
How old is Rio Ruiz?
Rio Ruiz is 32 years old: he was born on May 22, 1994.
How tall is Rio Ruiz, and how much does he weigh?
Rio Ruiz is 6'2" (188 cm) and weighs 220 lb (100 kg).
Where is Rio Ruiz from?
United States: Rio Ruiz was born in Covina, CA, United States.
How good is Rio Ruiz?
Rio Ruiz produced -0.4 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2021. His PAL rating is 6 out of 100: very poor for his position.
Where was Rio Ruiz drafted?
Rio Ruiz: 2012.
What is Rio Ruiz's projection for 2022?
Our projection has him at -0.4 WAR in 2022, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.