Tuesday, January 21, 2025

2024 Chachi #36 Jose Ruiz


#66 / Jose Rafael Ruiz / Relief Pitcher
Bats:  Right  Throws:  Right  Height:  6'1"  Weight:  245
Opening Day Age:  29
Born:  October 21, 1994, Guacara, Venezuela
Acquired:  Signed as a free agent with the Phillies, November 28, 2023
Contract Status:  Arbitration eligible, 2026
Major League Teams:  San Diego Padres 2017; Chicago White Sox 2018-23; Arizona Diamondbacks 2023; Philadelphia Phillies 2024
Postseason Appearances:  Chicago White Sox 2021; Philadelphia Phillies 2024

2024 Choice Lehigh Valley
IronPigs #26
A long-time former reliever for the White Sox, Jose Ruiz helped solidify the Phillies bullpen in 2024.  He took the place of an injured Yunior Marte on May 3rd, and never returned to Lehigh Valley.  Ruiz relieved in 52 games, putting him fifth on the list of most frequently used relievers by Rob Thomson, behind Jeff Hoffman, Matt Strahm, Jose Alvarado and Orion Kerkering.  Ruiz was 5-1 with a 3.71 ERA over 51 innings pitched and had a save.  He'll be back in the bullpen mix for 2025.

Other Notable Baseball Cards
First Mainstream Card:  2019 Topps Total #436
Topps Flagship Set Appearances (0):  N/A
Favorite/Only 2024 Card:  2024 Choice Lehigh Valley IronPigs #26
Total Cards in My Phillies Collection:  1 as of 12/22/24, 1 added in 2024

Complete Chachi Checklist
2024 Chachi #36

2024 Chachi #35 Taijuan Walker / 2024 Chachi #37 David Dahl

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