[11][13] He was named Rookie of the Year, a mid-season All Star, a post-season All Star, an MiLB.com Organization All Star, and a Topps Double-A All Star. He had great numbers in college but really didn’t project as much more than a good organizational first baseman. The Darin Ruf page is available to be sponsored: Sponsor this Page --- Attach your name/company to the Darin Ruf page and (1) help support The Baseball Cube (2) remove ads from this page for other visitors. Darin Ruf signed a 1 year / $1,275,000 contract with the San Francisco Giants, including $1,275,000 guaranteed, and an annual average salary of $1,275,000. Team: San Francisco Giants (majors) Born: July 28, 1986 in Omaha, NE us Draft: Drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 20th round of the 2009 MLB June Amateur Draft from Creighton University (Omaha, NE).. High School: Westside HS (Omaha, NE) Darin Ruf, utility player for the San Francisco Giants, was a star player in high school and college before being drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in 2009. Pat Venditte, a 31-year-old non-roster pitcher and former teammate of Darin Ruf at Creighton University, took the mound in a Phillies uniform … In 2012 he led the minor leagues (and the Eastern League) with 38 home runs, and was the Eastern League Most Valuable Player. May 13, 2010: Darin Ruf assigned to Clearwater Threshers from Lakewood BlueClaws. "The Offseason" presented by FNBO: Ed Servais, Darin Ruf & Pat Venditte. Right / Right Height / Weight. Left oblique strain. 2009. [1][2] He attended Westside High School, where he helped the team win a Nebraska state championship his sophomore season and finish as the runner-up his senior year. KBO (KO) KBO (EN) Video Search. [20][21][22] Overall, Ruf amassed only 117 major league plate appearances, batting .235/.310/.402, and was significantly hindered by injuries. In this week's episode of "The Offseason" presented by FNBO Creighton Baseball head coach Ed Servais catches up with Darin Ruf and Pat Venditte. In Ruf's freshman season (2006), he started all 52 games. KBO (KO) KBO (EN) Video Search. 517-667-5778 Emelitah Handzel. [10] For the season in the major leagues, he batted .205/.236/.337. July 28, 1986 (34 years old) ... $1,300,000 / $100,000 Team History (U.S.) Creighton Links. Los Angeles Dodgers traded LF Howie Kendrick to Philadelphia Phillies for 1B Darin Ruf and Darnell Sweeney. (null) Avg Exit Velocity: 89.8, Hard Hit %: 42.3, wOBA: .313, xwOBA: .328, Barrel %: 8.3. With both squads, he held a batting average of over .300. After his senior season, he committed to play baseball at Creighton University for its "combination of athletics and academics";[1] there, he was a "standout" over his four seasons, serving as the squad's first baseman. To make room for Ruf on the 40-man roster, the Phillies moved Michael Stutes from … The Philadelphia Phillies drafted him in the 20th round of the 2009 Major League Baseball draft. Right / Right Height / Weight. 1B Darin Ruf, Creighton 2B Ryan Strausborger, Indiana State SS Brandon Douglas, UNI 3B Conor Gillaspie, Wichita State OF Andy Dirks, Wichita State OF Ben Woodbury, Missouri State OF Dan Brewer, Bradley DH Ben Carlson, Missouri State UT Brett Douglas, UNI SP Tim Clubb, Missouri State SP Rob Musgrave, Wichita State SP Anthony Capra, Wichita State He had the lowest batting average against right-handers among all MLB hitters (140 or more plate appearances), at .158. Darin Ruf assigned to Lakewood BlueClaws from Williamsport Crosscutters. Throws / Bats. Positions: First Baseman, Leftfielder and Pinch Hitter Bats: Right • Throws: Right 6-2, 232lb (188cm, 105kg) Team: San Francisco Giants (majors) Born: July 28, 1986 in Omaha, NE us. Darin Cortland Ruf is an American professional baseball first baseman and outfielder for the Samsung Lions of the KBO League. Philadelphia Phillies recalled LF Darin Ruf from Lehigh Valley IronPigs. Subsequently, he attended Creighton University, and excelled playing baseball there before the Philadelphia Phillies drafted him in 2009. [7] However, the Phillies placed him on the disabled list (DL) due to a strained oblique; his estimated recovery time was around the end of April or the beginning of May. Darin Ruf assigned to Lakewood BlueClaws from Williamsport Crosscutters. [37] As of the 2020 season, which saw the DH introduced to the National League, the Giants have used him in this capacity as well as in the field. [27], On February 17, 2017, Ruf's $1.1 million contract with the Dodgers was sold to the Samsung Lions of the KBO League. Philadelphia Phillies placed LF Darin Ruf on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to March 21, 2014. Philadelphia Phillies optioned 1B Darin Ruf to Lehigh Valley IronPigs. He finished the season with a .276 batting average with 5 home runs and 18 RBI in 40 games. OF Zach Cooper. [11] An article on Phillies Nation summarized his season and journey through the minor league system: .mw-parser-output .templatequote{overflow:hidden;margin:1em 0;padding:0 40px}.mw-parser-output .templatequote .templatequotecite{line-height:1.5em;text-align:left;padding-left:1.6em;margin-top:0}. That all changed. He also played football and basketball, and was the captain of the baseball and football teams – during his senior season, he achieved all-state honors in both football and basketball. 2007. Los Angeles Dodgers released 1B Darin Ruf. Of his 70 starts at the major league level, 28 were at first base, 27 in right field, and 16 in left field, while of his 78 starts in Triple-A, 59 came in left field and 19 came at first base. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska, and played at Westside High School. June 23, 2009: Darin Ruf assigned to GCL Phillies. 2007. [31] Ruf became a free agent following the 2019 season. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska, and played at Westside High School. He was named an MiLB.com Organization All Star and a post-season All Star. [25], On May 13, 2016, Ruf was optioned to Triple-A to make room on the roster for Tommy Joseph. "[6] After converting to play predominantly in the outfield, however, Ruf's fielding was characterized as either "serviceable" or "weak", and Phillies general manager Rubén Amaro, Jr. commented that he did not have the defensive skills to play every day.[7][8]. [28] In his first season in South Korea, Ruf batted .315/.396/.569 and led the Korea Baseball Organization with 124 RBIs while also hitting 38 doubles (5th) and 31 home runs (6th). [4] His collegiate career culminated in 2009, when he was named to the second-team all-MVC team and a third-team academic-All American by ESPN. [24] For the season, he batted .235/.300/.414. Darin Ruf assigned to Clearwater Threshers from Lakewood BlueClaws. Good luck to Nicky Lopez and Darin Ruf this season! Ruf's wife is Libby Schuring, whom Ruf married in December 2011. Minor League Baseball trademarks and copyrights are the property of Minor League Baseball. [11], Ruf enjoyed great success playing for the Reading Phillies (since renamed the Reading Fightin Phils) in 2012, earning Eastern League Most Valuable Player (MVP) honors, as well as the Paul Owens Award, which is given to the best player in the Phillies' minor league system. He'll be an interesting sleeper if he wins a job. Creighton University Athletics . A 20th-round draft pick in 2009 out of Creighton University, Ruf … [32] He wrote. Ruf was born to parents Bill and Mary Ruf in Omaha, Nebraska; he has four siblings (one of whom is older, the rest younger). 1B Darin Ruf assigned to Giants Alternate Training Site from Sacramento River Cats. Darin Cortland Ruf (born July 28, 1986) is an American professional baseball first baseman and outfielder for the San Francisco Giants organization. Subsequently, he attended Creighton University, and excelled playing baseball there, and was named the 2007 Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) Player of the Year. Ruf happy to be back on Creighton campus Perhaps no player felt more at home at Monday night’s free little league baseball clinic than Philadelphia’s Darin Ruf. Date of Birth: 7/28/1986 Birthplace: Omaha, Nebraska College: Creighton University . 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[19] He returned to the major league Phillies on July 22 when John Mayberry, Jr. landed on the disabled list, but struggled in his first several games; in his first 17 at-bats, he had just two hits. He also was named an all-star for his performance in summer collegiate baseball, for which he was a member of the Wisconsin Woodchucks of the Northwoods League. After the 2008 season, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Falmouth Commodores of the Cape Cod Baseball League. Philadelphia Phillies recalled 1B Darin Ruf from Lehigh Valley IronPigs. That raises some red flags about his ability to keep hitting in the majors. Creighton University Athletics . Overall, he was "all over the Bluejay record books, finishing second in RBI with 201, third in total bases with 423 and in hits with 275, sixth in walks with 135, seventh in doubles with 57 and tied for 10th in home runs with 27 ... (he) started all 227 games in his career. [8] He batted .317/.408/.620 and led the Eastern League (and all of minor league baseball) with 38 home runs, 104 RBIs, in on-base percentage, in slugging percentage, and in 1.028 OPS, and tied for the league lead by playing in 139 games and 11 sacrifice flies, while second in runs behind Aaron Hicks (93), third in walks (65), and seventh in doubles (32), all en route to earning a September callup and making his major league debut on September 14 (skipping the Triple-A level entirely). Ruf is a strong power hitter who, according to one talent evaluator quoted in Lindy's Sports 2014 baseball preview magazine, possessed "raw country strength" at the plate. In 2021, Ruf will earn a base salary of $1,275,000, while carrying a total salary of $1,275,000. [23], As 2015 began, Ruf once again had to fight for playing time; there was no clear opening for him on the Phillies' roster, notwithstanding the fact that he was one of the few players on the roster with the ability to hit for power. A 20th-round draft pick in 2009 out of Creighton University, Ruf had beaten the odds and powered his way to the big leagues by setting a record at double-A Reading with 38 home runs in 2012. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska, and played at Westside High School. Darin Ruf. In the minor leagues, he initially hit for a high batting average, but in 2011 combined that with power numbers to become one of the Phillies' top prospects. [10], He recorded his first major league hit on September 25, a home run off the Washington Nationals' Ross Detwiler. [9] Defensively, he played first base, third base, and left field, and even pitched two innings of relief during a 23-inning game. 517-667-9957 Philadelphia Phillies selected the contract of Darin Ruf from Reading Phillies. 517-667-2593 Seadya Leipold. San Francisco Giants signed free agent 1B Darin Ruf to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training. posted an episode of "The Offseason" presented by FNBO. Creighton’s Darin Ruf was the Valley Player of the Year. Darin Cortland Ruf (born July 28, 1986) is an American professional baseball first baseman and outfielder for the San Francisco Giants of Major League Baseball (MLB). . Ruf has always been old for his level in the minors since being drafted out of Creighton in 2009. posted an episode of "The Offseason" presented by FNBO. YouTube (KO) YouTube (EN) Kakao TV Naver TV Naver. Darin Ruf (Creighton) Playing for the last-place Philadelphia Phillies, the former Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Year has been relegated to a utility role off the bench. [26] He was named an MiLB.com Organization All Star. Geneva College PA. 2007. Delgado CC LA. Delta State University MS. 2007. University of South Carolina-Aiken SC. "The Offseason" presented by FNBO: Ed Servais, Darin Ruf & Pat Venditte. [36] This has led some to suggest he would be better suited as a designated hitter in the American League. Philadelphia Phillies optioned LF Darin Ruf to Lehigh Valley IronPigs. right knee laceration. Biography Biography Timeline. [3], In Ruf's freshman season (2006), he started all 52 games. Get the latest stats, rankings, scouting reports, and more about San Francisco Giants player Darin Ruf on Baseball America Really, he was an afterthought at 26 years old; a guy who was just kind of there. 517-667-7796 Lundee Jimison. The Philadelphia Phillies drafted him in the 20th round of the 2009 Major League Baseball draft. Lehigh Valley IronPigs sent LF Darin Ruf on a rehab assignment to GCL Phillies. TONIGHT AT 7:00 PM: Catch up with Darin Ruf and Pat Venditte as Ed Servais sits down for an extended chat. Ruf has played first base as well as both of the corner outfield spots during his career, and focused on the outfield during the latter stages of his development because of Ryan Howard's perceived preeminence at first base. Darin Ruf. Subsequently, he attended Creighton University, and excelled playing baseball there, and was named the 2007 Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) Player of the Year. All Rights Reserved. TONIGHT AT 7:00 PM: In this week's episode of "The Offseason" presented by FNBO Creighton Baseball head coach Ed Servais catches up with Darin Ruf … [11] Ruf struggled to find a spot on the Phillies roster at which he could contribute, despite strong performance: "Even after proving he can be a productive offensive contributor and showing his defensive versatility, Ruf's spot in the Phils’ lineup may not be locked in for next season." [17] For the season, he batted .247/.348/.458. 28, 1986. In 2017 he led the Korea Baseball Organization in RBIs. Positions: First Baseman and Leftfielder Bats: Right • Throws: Right 6-2, 232lb (188cm, 105kg) . [1], Ruf was drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 20th round of the 2009 Major League Baseball draft. Darin won two Rawlings Gold Gloves at first base while in college (2007, 2009). In this week's episode of "The Offseason" presented by FNBO Creighton Baseball head coach Ed Servais catches up with Darin Ruf and Pat Venditte. [12] During the season, the Fightin Phils sold T-shirts that said "Babe Ruf", a reference to Babe Ruth. Darin Cortland Ruf is an American professional baseball first baseman and outfielder for the Samsung Lions of the KBO League. 1B Darin Ruf assigned to Sacramento River Cats. He had great numbers in college but really didn’t project as much more than a good organizational first baseman. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska, and played at Westside High School. Philadelphia Phillies optioned Darin Ruf to Lehigh Valley IronPigs. At Creighton, he became the team’s ironman first baseman, playing in all 227 games during his four-year career while stamping his name all over … Ruf was originally drafted by the Phillies in the 20th round of the 2009 MLB June Amateur Draft from Creighton University. April 5, 2010: Darin Ruf assigned to Lakewood BlueClaws from Williamsport Crosscutters. In the minor leagues, he i… A native of Omaha and a Westside High School graduate, Ruf started all 227 games while at Creighton between 2006-09. In 2013, he split time between Triple-A and the major league Phillies. 1B Chris Clark. Philadelphia Phillies sent LF Darin Ruf on a rehab assignment to Lehigh Valley IronPigs. The Creighton Bluejays baseball team represents the Creighton University in NCAA Division I college baseball.Creighton competes as a member of the Big East Conference and plays its home games at TD Ameritrade Park Omaha.Creighton's baseball team played its first Big East season in 2014. On November 11, 2016, Ruf was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers (along with Darnell Sweeney) in exchange for Howie Kendrick. July 25, 2009: Darin Ruf assigned to Williamsport Crosscutters from GCL Phillies. Creighton University Athletics posted an episode of "The Offseason" presented by FNBO. OF Lee Haydel. Ruf started the 2013 season in Triple-A with the Lehigh Valley IronPigs, but was recalled by the Phillies on July 6 when Ryan Howard was placed on the disabled list. It's a very weird situation but it's a triumph of the Phillies player development system and of Ruf's effort that he ever put on a Major League uniform at all. 190cm (6'3") / 113kg (249lbs) Born. P Tyson Ross. 1B Darin Ruf, Creighton 2B Michael Lam, Creighton SS Chad Ogden, Creighton 3B Conor Gillaspie, Wichita State UT Derek Schermerhorn, Wichita State DH Peter Malinowski, Bradley OF Andy Dirks, Wichita State OF Ross Sinclair, Creighton OF Matt Brown, Wichita State P Pat Venditte, Creighton P Zak Moore, Creighton MVP: Pat Venditte, Creighton Draft: Drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 20th round of the 2009 MLB June Amateur Draft from Creighton University (Omaha, NE). [34] He is a patient hitter, and hits left-handed pitchers better than right-handed pitchers.[35]. After three seasons as one of the top hitters in the Korean Baseball Organization, former They are coached by Ed Servais who is entering his 12th season as head coach of the Bluejays. [33] He has an uppercut swing, and struggles to hit outside pitches because of poor balance at the plate, but consequently, is able to hit fly balls and drive mistake pitches out of the park. 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