2025 Chachi #25 Jose Ruiz

Bats:  Right  Throws:  Right  Height:  6'1"  Weight:  235
Opening Day 2025 Age:  30

Born:  October 21, 1994, Guacara, Venezuela
Acquired:  Signed as a free agent with the Phillies, November 28, 2023

Departed:  Selected off waivers by the Atlanta Braves, June 7, 2025
Major League Teams:  San Diego Padres 2017; Chicago White Sox 2018-23; Arizona Diamondbacks 2023; Philadelphia Phillies 2024-25; Atlanta Braves 2025

Postseason Appearances:  Chicago White Sox 2021; Philadelphia Phillies 2024

2025 Philadelphia Phillies Photocards

The Phillies broke camp in March with eight relievers on their roster.  Jose Ruiz, along with Jose Alvarado, Carlos Hernandez, Jordan Romano and Joe Ross, was one of five of those relievers to be ineffective, suspended and/or no longer with the organization by the end of the season.  Ruiz pitched in 16 games for the Phillies, with a record of 1-0 and an 8.16 ERA in 14 1/3 innings pitched.  He was designated for assignment on June 1st and subsequently claimed off waivers by the Braves.  After two outings with the Braves, Ruiz was dealt to the Rangers on July 18th.  He'd not appear in any games with the Rangers and as of this writing, in late December, he's a free agent.

Other Notable Baseball Cards
First Mainstream Card:  2019 Topps Total #436
Topps Flagship Set Appearances (0):  N/A
Favorite 2025 Card:  2025 Philadelphia Phillies Photocards
Total Cards in My Phillies Collection:  2 as of 12/30/25, 1 added in 2025

TCDB Stats:  12 total as of 12/30/25, my 2 cards overall are ranked tied for 1st with Matt Holly

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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

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