Norge Ruiz

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134+13 innings pitched. [9] Ruiz spent 2019 split between Midland and the Triple–A Las Vegas Aviators, pitching in 38 contests and struggling to a 2–5 record and 6.49 ERA with 54 strikeouts across 69+13 innings of work. [10]

He did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic. [11] Ruiz returned to action in 2021, but pitched in only eight games split between Midland, the High–A Lansing Lugnuts, and the rookie–level Arizona Complex League Athletics. [12] He began the 2022 season with Triple–A Las Vegas, making 31 relief appearances and posting a 3.73 ERA with 39 strikeouts and 2 saves. [13]

On August 19, 2022, Ruiz was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time. [14] He made 14 relief appearances for Oakland in his rookie campaign, logging a 7.11 ERA with 18 strikeouts across 19 innings. On November 3, Ruiz was removed from the 40–man roster and sent outright to Triple–A Las Vegas. [15] Ruiz spent the entirety of 2023 with Las Vegas, making 38 appearances and struggling to a 6.95 ERA with 32 strikeouts across 45+13 innings pitched. He elected free agency following the season on November 6, 2023. [16]

Cleburne Railroaders

On March 4, 2024, Ruiz signed with the Conspiradores de Querétaro of the Mexican League. [17] On April 10, 2024, Ruiz was released by the Conspiradores. [18]

On April 23, 2024, Ruiz signed with the Cleburne Railroaders of the American Association of Professional Baseball. On May 7, Ruiz was released by the Railroaders without appearing in a game. [19]

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Norge Ruiz
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1994-03-15) March 15, 1994 (age 30)
Camagüey, Cuba
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
August 19, 2022, for the Oakland Athletics