On July 25,2011,Ruffin was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[2] In two appearances for Detroit,he allowed two runs on five hits with three strikeouts across 3+2⁄3 innings of work.
Seattle Mariners
On August 17, 2011, Ruffin was sent to the Seattle Mariners to complete an earlier trade for Doug Fister and David Pauley.[3] In 13 games down the stretch, he recorded a 3.86 ERA with 15 strikeouts across 14 innings pitched.
Ruffin spent the 2012 campaign on optional assignment with the Triple–A Tacoma Rainiers. In 50 appearances out of the bullpen, he registered a 5.99 ERA with 54 strikeouts across 70+2⁄3 innings pitched.[4]
In 2013, Ruffin made 31 appearances (18 starts) split between Tacoma and the Double–A Jackson Generals, accumulating a 5–6 record and 3.91 ERA with 82 strikeouts across 112+2⁄3 innings. He also made nine appearances for Seattle, but struggled to an 8.38 ERA with 15 strikeouts.[5]
Ruffin was designated for assignment on December 18, 2013, after the signing of outfielder Franklin Gutierrez.[6] He was not claimed on waivers, and was outrighted to the Triple–A Tacoma Rainiers.[7] He made 22 appearances for the affiliate in 2014, compiling a 3–3 record and 5.31 ERA with 50 strikeouts across 61 innings. Ruffin announced his retirement from professional baseball on July 4, 2014.[8]
Personal life
His father Bruce Ruffin, played in the major leagues from 1987 to 1997.[9]
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