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Justin Marshall Ruggiano (born April 12, 1982) is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays / Rays, Miami Marlins, Chicago Cubs, Seattle Mariners, Los Angeles Dodgers, Texas Rangers, New York Mets and San Francisco Giants.
Baseball story
Texas A&M
Ruggiano attended Texas A&M University, where he played college baseball for the Texas A&M Aggies baseball team.[1]
Los Angeles Dodgers
The
Tampa Bay Devil Rays / Rays
Ruggiano made his
In 2008, he batted .197 for Tampa Bay in 76 at bats. Ruggiano hit his first career home run, a long ball to left field, on June 21, 2008 off of pitcher
During the 2010–11 offseason, Ruggiano was designated for assignment.[4] He designated for assignment again after the 2011 season, and on January 30, 2012, he elected free agency.[5]
Houston Astros
On February 6, 2012, Ruggiano signed a minor league contract with the Houston Astros.[6]
Miami Marlins
On May 26, 2012, Ruggiano was traded to the Miami Marlins for minor league catcher Jobduan Morales.[7] He was called up to Miami the next day, and Kevin Mattison was optioned to Triple-A.[8] After playing well in June, Ruggiano heated up in July. He ended the first half of the season with six home runs (four in the last six games), 17 RBI, and a batting average of .390. On September 21, Ruggiano injured his shoulder in the fifth inning in a game against the New York Mets. He finished the season batting .313 with 13 homers, 36 RBIs, 23 doubles, a .374 on-base percentage(OBP), and a .909 on-base slug percentage(OPS).
Chicago Cubs
On December 12, 2013, the Marlins traded Ruggiano to the Chicago Cubs for outfielder Brian Bogusevic.[9] As a part-time outfielder during the 2014 season he played in 81 games before requiring surgery on his left ankle. Ruggiano finished the 2014 season hitting .281/.337/.429 in 224 at-bats, with six home runs and 28 RBIs.[10]
Seattle Mariners
On December 17, 2014, he was traded to the Seattle Mariners in exchange for minor leaguer Matt Brazis.[11] He was designated for assignment on June 4, 2015.[12] He cleared waivers and was assigned outright to the class AAA Tacoma Rainiers.
Los Angeles Dodgers
On August 31, 2015, he was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers for cash considerations,[13] and on September 1 was added to the active roster.[14] He played in 21 games for the Dodgers in September (mostly starting against left handed pitching) and hit .291 with four homers and 12 RBI.[15] On November 5, he was outrighted to the minors and removed from the 40 man roster. On November 6, he chose to become a free agent rather than accept an assignment to the minors.[16]
Texas Rangers
On December 17, 2015, Ruggiano signed a one-year deal with the Texas Rangers.[17] Ruggiano made the Rangers opening day roster with the initial plan of Ruggiano platooning with outfielder Josh Hamilton. Ruggiano started opening day for the Rangers going 1-for-4 with a double and an RBI. After the first game of the season, the Rangers designated Ruggiano for assignment.[18] He was outrighted to the AAA roster afterwards. He was released on July 26, 2016.[19]
New York Mets
On July 30, 2016, the Mets signed Ruggiano to their 25-man roster to replace the injured
San Francisco Giants
On December 23, 2016, Ruggiano signed a minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants.[23] On May 6, 2017, after playing for the Sacramento River Cats for a month, San Francisco purchased Ruggiano's contract, promoting him to the Giants.[24] On June 2, Ruggiano was designated for assignment when Austin Slater was called up from Triple-A Sacramento. He cleared waivers and reported to Triple-A Sacramento. On July 25, Ruggiano opted out of his minor league deal with the Giants.[25]
Ruggiano retired in the offseason to become a hitting instructor for younger players at his home in Sunnyvale, Texas.
Personal life
As of February 2016, Ruggiano and his wife, Shelly, lived in
Ruggiano's brother, Brian, also played baseball for Texas A&M and, like Justin, was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers (in the 23rd round of the
References
- ^ "Justin Ruggiano". The Baseball Cube. Archived from the original on September 29, 2007. Retrieved October 23, 2007.
- ^ Brummond, Jason (June 27, 2006). "Dodgers trade for Hendrickson, Hall". Los Angeles Dodgers. Archived from the original on February 24, 2015. Retrieved February 24, 2015.
- Austin American Statesman. Archived from the originalon October 29, 2007. Retrieved October 23, 2007.
- ^ Nicholson-Smith, Ben (February 8, 2011). "Rays Designate Justin Ruggiano For Assignment". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved April 3, 2021.
- ^ Nicholson-Smith, Ben (January 30, 2012). "Justin Ruggiano To Elect Free Agency". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved April 3, 2021.
- ^ Ingemi, Marisa (February 6, 2012). "Houston Astros Sign Justin Ruggiano". MLB Daily Dish. Retrieved April 3, 2021.
- ^ "Houston Astros on Twitter". Twitter. May 26, 2012. Retrieved April 3, 2021.
- ^ "Justin Ruggiano called up". NBC Sports. May 27, 2012. Archived from the original on July 31, 2012.
- ^ Rogers, Jesse (December 12, 2013). "Cubs trade for Marlins outfielder Ruggiano". ESPN. Retrieved April 3, 2021.
- ^ "Player Updates:Justin Ruggiano". CBS Sports. MLB. Retrieved September 4, 2014.
- ^ "Mariners Acquire OF Justin Ruggiano from Chicago Cubs". Medium. October 27, 2016. Retrieved April 3, 2021.
- ^ Short, D. J. (June 4, 2015). "Mariners designate Justin Ruggiano for assignment". NBC Sports. Retrieved April 3, 2021.
- ^ Weisman, Jon (August 31, 2015). "Justin Ruggiano reacquired by Dodgers". Dodgers Insider. Retrieved August 31, 2015.
- ^ Stephen, Eric (September 1, 2015). "Dodgers add Justin Ruggiano, Joe Wieland to September roster". SB Nation. Retrieved October 7, 2015.
- ^ "Justin Ruggiano Statistics & History". Baseball Reference.
- ^ Stephen, Eric (November 5, 2015). "Justin Ruggiano sent outright to Triple-A Oklahoma City". SB Nation. Retrieved November 5, 2015.
- ^ Harding, Thomas (December 17, 2015). "Rangers sign OF Ruggiano to 1-year deal". Texas Rangers. Retrieved December 17, 2015.
- ^ Sullivan, T.R. (April 8, 2016). "Ruggiano DFA'd to make room for Griffin". MLB.com. Retrieved April 3, 2021.
- ^ Fraley, Gerry (July 29, 2016). "Justin Ruggiano's failed season with the Rangers ends with his release". The Dallas Morning News. Retrieved April 3, 2021.
- SNY. Archivedfrom the original on October 4, 2016. Retrieved April 3, 2021.
- ^ Rubin, Adam (August 2, 2016). "Mets place SS Cabrera on DL amid roster shuffle". ESPN. Retrieved August 3, 2016.
- ^ Guardado, Maria (August 27, 2016). "Mets place Justin Ruggiano on the disabled list (again), recall T.J. Rivera". NJ.com. Retrieved August 30, 2016.
- ^ Saltzman, Michael (December 23, 2016). "San Francisco Giants Bring Back Michael Morse on Minor League Deal". Fox Sports. Retrieved December 24, 2016.
- ^ Haft, Chris (May 6, 2017). "Giants promote Ruggiano, DFA Stubbs". San Francisco Giants. Retrieved May 6, 2017.
- ^ Adams, Steve (July 25, 2017). "Justin Ruggiano Opts Out Of Giants Contract". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved April 3, 2021.
- ^ Sullivan, T.R. (February 20, 2016). "Justin Ruggiano aids community after tornadoes". MLB.com. Major League Baseball. Retrieved July 30, 2016.
- ^ Laurila, David (August 21, 2010). "Family Matters, with Justin Ruggiano". Minor Issues. Baseball Prospectus. Retrieved July 30, 2016.
- ISBN 978-0762444526. Retrieved 30 July 2016.
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- Sports Reference, LLC. Retrieved 30 July 2016.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- Justin Ruggiano on Twitter