Chico Ruiz (Braves infielder)

For the 1964-71 infielder, see Chico Ruiz.

This name uses Spanish naming customs; the first or paternal family name is Ruiz and the second or maternal family name is Cruz.

Chico Ruiz
Infielder
Born: November 1, 1951 (1951-11-01) (age 60) Santurce, Puerto Rico
Batted: Right	Threw: Right
MLB debut
July 29, 1978 for the Atlanta Braves
Last MLB appearance
September 25, 1980 for the Atlanta Braves
Career statistics
Batting average	.292
Home runs	0
Runs batted in	4
Teams
Atlanta Braves (1978, 1980)

Manuel Ruiz Cruz is a former professional baseball player. An infielder, he played parts of two seasons in Major League Baseball, 1978 and 1980, for the Atlanta Braves.

Ruiz was signed by the Braves in 1969 at age 17. He began his professional career the following season with the Magic Valley Cowboys, then worked his way up through their farm system, making his major league debut in 1978. In all, he spent his entire fifteen-season playing career in their organization, including all or part of twelve seasons with the Richmond Braves from 1973-84. He retired following the 1984 season.

Sources

• Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference, or The Baseball Cube, or Baseball-Reference (Minors)

Persondata
Name	Ruiz, Chico
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Date of birth	November 1, 1951
Place of birth	Santurce, Puerto Rico
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