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Carlos Ruiz
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Carlos Joaquin Ruiz
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 5' 10", Weight 200 lb.
- Born January 22, 1979 in David, Panama
[edit] Biographical Information
Carlos Ruiz was signed by scout Allan Lewis for $8,000 in December 1998. He made his pro debut with the DSL Phillies the next summer.
Ruiz initially turned down a role in the 2009 World Baseball Classic but later agreed to play. He went 2 for 5 with a walk for Panama, finishing 2nd to Luis Durango in OPS on the team.
Ruiz had the best season of his career with the Phillies in 2012, setting career highs in almost every offensive category, including batting average (.325), slugging percentage (.540), hits (121), doubles (32), homers (16), RBI (68) and total bases (201). He was rewarded by being named to the All-Star team for the first time. However, on November 27th, he was handed a 25-game suspension to be served at the beginning of the 2013 season for testing positive to amphetamines. In a statement, he accepted responsibility for the positive test: ""I am sincerely regretful for my mistake in taking a prohibited stimulant. "I apologize to my teammates, the Phillies organization, and the Philadelphia fans. I will serve the imposed 25-game suspension to begin the season and I look forward to returning to the field." He claimed the amphetamine was used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder but that he had neglected to obtain the proper medical authorizations. He was reinstated on April 28th. he only played 16 games before he had to miss more time, being placed on the disabled list on May 20th with a hamstring injury.
Although he is recognized as one of the top defensive catchers in the game, he has never won a Gold Glove because of competition from Yadier Molina of the St. Louis Cardinals, who is considered one of the best of all time at the position.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 2007 Topps All-Star Rookie Team
- NL All-Star (2012)
- Won a World Series with the Philadelphia Phillies in 2008
