Justin Ruggiano Stats & Scouting Report

AB	1340
AVG	.256
OBP	.318
SLG	.434
HR	53

Full name Justin Marshall Ruggiano
Born 04/12/1982 in Austin, TX
Profile Ht.: 6'1" / Wt.: 210 / Bats: R / Throws: R
School Texas A&M
Debut 09/19/2007
Drafted in the 25th round (748th overall) by the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2004.

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Organization Prospect Rankings

Considered a throw-in to a deal that brought Dioner Navarro and Jae Seo to Tampa Bay from the Dodgers for Toby Hall and Mark Hendrickson in mid-2006, Ruggiano put together one of the better all-around campaigns in the system last season. He was Durham's player of the year, leading the Bulls in most offensive categories, as well as an all-star in the International League, where he was the lone 20-20 player. He hit .367 with four homers in the playoffs before making his major league debut in September. Ruggiano has playable tools, and the sum ends up being greater than the individual parts. He's a hard-nosed performer with above-average speed who hits for average and some power. He'll play almost the entire 2008 season at 26, so his ceiling isn't as high as most of the players on this list, but he has the ability to be a capable fourth outfielder in the major leagues. He played all three outfield spots last season, but he fits better on a corner than he does in center. His arm is average and enough for him to play regularly in right field. While he probably will return to Triple-A to open the season, Ruggiano should get the chance to contribute in Tampa at some point.

Best Tools List

Rated Best Outfield Arm in the Tampa Bay Rays in 2009
Rated Best Outfield Arm in the Tampa Bay Rays in 2008

Career Transactions

Sacramento River Cats released CF Justin Ruggiano.
CF Justin Ruggiano assigned to Sacramento River Cats.
CF Justin Ruggiano elected free agency.
San Francisco Giants designated CF Justin Ruggiano for assignment.
San Francisco Giants selected the contract of CF Justin Ruggiano from Sacramento River Cats.
Justin Ruggiano roster status changed by Sacramento River Cats.
Sacramento River Cats placed CF Justin Ruggiano on the 7-day disabled list.
Sacramento River Cats placed CF Justin Ruggiano on the 7-day disabled list.
CF Justin Ruggiano assigned to Sacramento River Cats.
San Francisco Giants signed free agent RF Justin Ruggiano to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
CF Justin Ruggiano elected free agency.
New York Mets activated CF Justin Ruggiano from the 60-day disabled list.
New York Mets transferred CF Justin Ruggiano from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list. Left shoulder injury.
New York Mets placed CF Justin Ruggiano on the 15-day disabled list. Left shoulder injury.
New York Mets activated CF Justin Ruggiano from the 15-day disabled list.
New York Mets sent RF Justin Ruggiano on a rehab assignment to Las Vegas 51s.
New York Mets placed RF Justin Ruggiano on the 15-day disabled list. Left hamstring strain.
New York Mets signed free agent RF Justin Ruggiano.
Round Rock Express released RF Justin Ruggiano.
Round Rock Express activated RF Justin Ruggiano from the 7-day disabled list.
Round Rock Express placed RF Justin Ruggiano on the 7-day disabled list.
Round Rock Express activated RF Justin Ruggiano from the 7-day disabled list.
Round Rock Express placed RF Justin Ruggiano on the 7-day disabled list.
Texas Rangers sent RF Justin Ruggiano outright to Round Rock Express.
Texas Rangers designated RF Justin Ruggiano for assignment.
Texas Rangers signed free agent RF Justin Ruggiano.
Los Angeles Dodgers sent RF Justin Ruggiano outright to Oklahoma City Dodgers.
RF Justin Ruggiano elected free agency.
Los Angeles Dodgers selected the contract of RF Justin Ruggiano from Oklahoma City Dodgers.
Seattle Mariners traded cash and RF Justin Ruggiano to Los Angeles Dodgers for Player To Be Named Later.
RF Justin Ruggiano assigned to Oklahoma City Dodgers.
Seattle Mariners sent OF Justin Ruggiano outright to Tacoma Rainiers.
Seattle Mariners designated Justin Ruggiano for assignment.
Chicago Cubs traded RF Justin Ruggiano to Seattle Mariners for RHP Matt Brazis.
Chicago Cubs activated RF Justin Ruggiano from the 60-day disabled list.
Chicago Cubs transferred RF Justin Ruggiano from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list. August 2014 left ankle surgery
Chicago Cubs placed RF Justin Ruggiano on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to August 23, 2014. Left ankle inflammation
Chicago Cubs activated RF Justin Ruggiano from the 15-day disabled list.
Chicago Cubs sent OF Justin Ruggiano on a rehab assignment to Iowa Cubs.
Chicago Cubs placed RF Justin Ruggiano on the 15-day disabled list. Left Hamstring Strain
Chicago Cubs traded LF Brian Bogusevic to Miami Marlins for RF Justin Ruggiano.
Miami Marlins selected the contract of Justin Ruggiano from New Orleans Zephyrs.
Jamestown Jammers Traded C Jobduan Morales to Tri-City ValleyCats and Oklahoma City RedHawks Traded LF Justin Ruggiano to New Orleans Zephyrs.
Justin Ruggiano assigned to Oklahoma City RedHawks.
Houston Astros signed free agent LF Justin Ruggiano to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
LF Justin Ruggiano elected free agency.
Tampa Bay Rays designated LF Justin Ruggiano for assignment.
LF Justin Ruggiano assigned to Leones del Caracas.
Justin Ruggiano roster status changed by Tampa Bay Rays.
Tampa Bay Rays activated LF Justin Ruggiano from the 15-day disabled list.
sent LF Justin Ruggiano on a rehab assignment to Durham Bulls.
Tampa Bay Rays placed LF Justin Ruggiano on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to August 7, 2011. Left knee bursitis.
Tampa Bay Rays selected the contract of LF Justin Ruggiano from Durham Bulls.
Tampa Bay Rays invited non-roster LF Justin Ruggiano to spring training.
Tampa Bay Rays sent Justin Ruggiano outright to Durham Bulls.
Tampa Bay Rays designated Justin Ruggiano for assignment.
Yaquis de Obregon placed OF Justin Ruggiano on the 7-day disabled list.
Tampa Bay Rays activated LF Justin Ruggiano.
OF Justin Ruggiano assigned to Yaquis de Obregon.
Tampa Bay Rays optioned Justin Ruggiano to Durham Bulls.
Tampa Bay Rays recalled Justin Ruggiano from Durham Bulls.
Justin Ruggiano roster status changed by Durham Bulls.
Durham Bulls placed LF Justin Ruggiano on the 7-day disabled list retroactive to May 3, 2010. bicep injury
Tampa Bay Rays optioned LF Justin Ruggiano to Durham Bulls.
Justin Ruggiano roster status changed by Tampa Bay Rays.
CF Justin Ruggiano assigned to Leones del Caracas.
Justin Ruggiano roster status changed by Durham Bulls.
Durham Bulls placed CF Justin Ruggiano on the temporarily inactive list.