Esteury Ruiz
25-Year-Old
2024 Stats
AVG
.267
HR
2
RBI
4
R
5
SB
2
Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Fantasy managers who took the chance on the unproven Ruiz knew exactly what they were getting themselves into, and in the end, got exactly that. Ruiz set the AL record for steals by a rookie with 67 steals, but also set the record for fewest runs scored by anyone with at least 60 steals. Ruiz's 47 runs scored with 60+ steals was the lowest total since Dave Collins scored 59 times with 60 steals for the 1984 Jays. Ruiz missed a chunk of time recovering from a shoulder injury after an awkward dive back into first and hit .243 upon his return but also hit 4 of his 5 homers on the season. Ruiz could steal 80 bases over the course of a full and healthy season, but he needs to run at that type of volume to justify the cost given the drag his other categories are on your overall numbers. Ruiz needs to be paired with the right roster construction in order to truly be enjoyed. Read Past Outlooks
Back on bench Sunday
Ruiz is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles.
ANALYSIS
Ruiz had started in each of the Athletics' last three games and five of the previous six contests, but he'll head to the bench Sunday. With Brent Rooker recently returning from the injured list and with Seth Brown, JJ Bleday and Lawrence Butler seemingly representing greater priorities in the outfield, Ruiz may be the odd man out for a regular spot in the lineup versus right-handed pitching.
Ruiz had started in each of the Athletics' last three games and five of the previous six contests, but he'll head to the bench Sunday. With Brent Rooker recently returning from the injured list and with Seth Brown, JJ Bleday and Lawrence Butler seemingly representing greater priorities in the outfield, Ruiz may be the odd man out for a regular spot in the lineup versus right-handed pitching.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2022
+22%
OPS vs LHP
2024
+106%
OPS vs LHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2022vs Left | .745 | 190 | 5 | 20 | .267 | ||||
Since 2022vs Right | .610 | 372 | 2 | 33 | .240 | ||||
2024vs Left | 1.179 | 21 | 2 | 4 | .313 | ||||
2024vs Right | .571 | 15 | 0 | 0 | .214 | ||||
2023vs Left | .734 | 147 | 3 | 14 | .274 | ||||
2023vs Right | .619 | 343 | 2 | 33 | .245 | ||||
2022vs Left | .465 | 22 | 0 | 2 | .190 | ||||
2022vs Right | .429 | 14 | 0 | 0 | .143 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2022
+24%
OPS at Home
2024
+148%
OPS at Home
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2022Home | .730 | 274 | 5 | 31 | .267 | ||||
Since 2022Away | .587 | 288 | 2 | 22 | .232 | ||||
2024Home | 1.333 | 15 | 2 | 4 | .357 | ||||
2024Away | .538 | 21 | 0 | 0 | .188 | ||||
2023Home | .708 | 251 | 3 | 26 | .267 | ||||
2023Away | .598 | 239 | 2 | 21 | .241 | ||||
2022Home | .250 | 8 | 0 | 1 | .125 | ||||
2022Away | .511 | 28 | 0 | 1 | .185 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Esteury Ruiz compare to other hitters?
This section compares his stats with all batting seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 400 plate appearances)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
BB/K
0.43BB Rate
8.3%K Rate
19.4%BABIP
.273ISO
.300AVG
.267OBP
.343SLG
.567OPS
.910wOBA
.384Exit Velocity
91.2 mphHard Hit Rate
36.0%Barrels/PA
8.3%Expected BA
.230Expected SLG
.526Sprint Speed
23.5 ft/secGround Ball %
25.0%Line Drive %
20.8%Fly Ball %
54.2%Prospect Rankings History
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No signs of slowing down
Ruiz has racked up five steals over his last five games, bringing his MLB-leading total to 36 stolen bases.
ANALYSIS
Ruiz has appeared in 72 of Oakland's 74 games, with his rookie campaign marking a rare bright spot for the 19-win Athletics. The soft-hitting Ruiz is outperforming his .236 expected batting average by nearly .030 points, but his elite speed will give him an advantage compared to the league-average outcome on batted balls. Ruiz and Ronald Acuna, who has 30 stolen bases, have separated from the pack and are the clear frontrunners to lead the AL and NL in stolen bases, respectively, if healthy.
Ruiz has appeared in 72 of Oakland's 74 games, with his rookie campaign marking a rare bright spot for the 19-win Athletics. The soft-hitting Ruiz is outperforming his .236 expected batting average by nearly .030 points, but his elite speed will give him an advantage compared to the league-average outcome on batted balls. Ruiz and Ronald Acuna, who has 30 stolen bases, have separated from the pack and are the clear frontrunners to lead the AL and NL in stolen bases, respectively, if healthy.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Part of the package the Brewers received from San Diego in the Josh Hader trade at the deadline and then flipped again to Oakland this offseason, Ruiz had an eye-popping statistical season between Double-A and Triple-A. He hit .332/.447/.526 with 16 home runs and 85 steals on 99 attempts in 114 games while hitting .171 with one steal on three attempts in 36 MLB plate appearances. It was a post-hype breakout for the 23-year-old outfielder, who was a top-100 fantasy prospect back in 2018 before an unimpressive 2019 and 2021 in the middle levels of the minors. His elite speed could make him a roto standout, even if he is less valuable in real life. He doesn't have debilitating swing-and-miss issues, but he makes too much weak contact against premium pitching. While Ruiz has three double-digit homer campaigns under his belt in the minors, he shouldn't be expected to showcase double-digit homer power as a rookie in the big leagues. A former second baseman, Ruiz's outfield defense is still a work in progress. Now that he's with the rebuilding A's, Ruiz should have a chance to start Opening Day in Oakland.
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Out again against righty
Ruiz is not in the lineup for Friday's contest in Cleveland.
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Second homer in three games
Ruiz went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run, a stolen base and an additional run in a win over the Cardinals on Wednesday.
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In leadoff spot Wednesday
Ruiz will start in center field and bat leadoff in Wednesday's game versus the Cardinals.
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Homers in return
Ruiz hit a solo home run in his lone plate appearance in a loss to the Cardinals on Monday.
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Back in big leagues
Ruiz was recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas on Monday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
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