2022 Stats
AVG
.251
HR
7
RBI
36
R
33
SB
6
2023 Projections
2023 Fantasy Outlook
The key piece in the return for Trea Turner and Max Scherzer, Ruiz did not take off in the way the Nationals were surely hoping for, but it's important to remember that not all growth is linear. Ruiz displayed advanced contact skills at age 23/24, striking out at just an 11.5% clip. He hit for a .251 average which is respectable enough though his Statcast xBA was all the way up at .277, ranking in the top 10% of the league. The thump was lacking, with Ruiz's hard-hit and barrel rates leaving a lot to be desired, but the extra-base pop is in there as evidenced by his 24 homers across three levels in 2021. The bat-to-ball skills give him a great foundation to build on and Ruiz can run a little bit, bringing an element that is rare for the catcher position. There is some sneaky upside here as the playing time is locked in. Ruiz ended the year on the injured list with a testicular contusion but there has been nothing to suggest his offseason routine will be affected. Read Past Outlooks

Likely done for season
Ruiz (groin), who was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday, will be shut down for the next three weeks and is unlikely to return this season, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Ruiz landed on the shelf earlier Friday with a testicular contusion after being struck by a foul ball, and it appears the injury will bring a premature end to his 2022 campaign. The 24-year-old ranks second in the league in games caught (106) this season and has a .251/.313/.360 slash line with seven home runs, 36 RBI and six stolen bases in 433 plate appearances. Ruiz could technically return during the final week of the season, but there's no reason for the last-place Nationals to rush him back for only a couple games. Riley Adams and Tres Barrera should split time at catcher down the stretch for Washington.
Ruiz landed on the shelf earlier Friday with a testicular contusion after being struck by a foul ball, and it appears the injury will bring a premature end to his 2022 campaign. The 24-year-old ranks second in the league in games caught (106) this season and has a .251/.313/.360 slash line with seven home runs, 36 RBI and six stolen bases in 433 plate appearances. Ruiz could technically return during the final week of the season, but there's no reason for the last-place Nationals to rush him back for only a couple games. Riley Adams and Tres Barrera should split time at catcher down the stretch for Washington.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2020
+14%
OPS vs RHP
2022
+20%
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OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2020vs Left | .623 | 136 | 0 | 13 | .264 | ||||
Since 2020vs Right | .710 | 401 | 11 | 39 | .252 | ||||
2022vs Left | .584 | 106 | 0 | 10 | .237 | ||||
2022vs Right | .700 | 327 | 7 | 26 | .256 | ||||
2021vs Left | .757 | 30 | 0 | 3 | .357 | ||||
2021vs Right | .736 | 66 | 3 | 12 | .233 | ||||
2020vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2020vs Right | .875 | 8 | 1 | 1 | .250 | ||||
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+14%
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+6%
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Since 2020Home | .642 | 257 | 3 | 15 | .263 | ||||
Since 2020Away | .733 | 280 | 8 | 37 | .248 | ||||
2022Home | .652 | 212 | 3 | 13 | .263 | ||||
2022Away | .694 | 221 | 4 | 23 | .240 | ||||
2021Home | .597 | 45 | 0 | 2 | .262 | ||||
2021Away | .875 | 51 | 3 | 13 | .283 | ||||
2020Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2020Away | .875 | 8 | 1 | 1 | .250 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Keibert Ruiz compare to other hitters?
This section compares his stats with all batting seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 400 plate appearances)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
BB/K
0.60BB Rate
6.9%K Rate
11.5%BABIP
.271ISO
.109AVG
.251OBP
.313SLG
.360OPS
.673wOBA
.301Exit Velocity
88.0 mphHard Hit Rate
27.7%Barrels/PA
3.0%Expected BA
.277Expected SLG
.403Sprint Speed
21.2 ft/secGround Ball %
40.2%Line Drive %
22.8%Fly Ball %
37.0%Prospect Rankings History
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Catching prospects with great hit tools don't come around very often, but Ruiz fits the bill. He was the headliner of the trade that netted the Dodgers two months of Max Scherzer and a year-plus of Trea Turner. Ruiz slowly grew into more than just a contact hitter in the minors, but he'll likely always bit hit-over-power. The 23-year-old switch hitter slashed .310/.377/.616 with 21 home runs and a 33:30 K:BB in 316 plate appearances at Triple-A last year. It's a prime Jonathan Lucroy set of fantasy skills if all works out, and he is one of the few Nationals position players whose role is set for the foreseeable future.
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Lands on injured list
Ruiz was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday with a testicular contusion, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
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Sent to hospital after early exit
Ruiz was sent to the hospital due to swollen testicles after leaving Thursday's game against the Cardinals in the bottom of the sixth inning, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
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Gets Wednesday off
Ruiz is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game agains the Cardinals.
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Three-hit day Sunday
Ruiz went 3-for-5 with two RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's victory over the Mets.
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Resting Thursday
Ruiz is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Athletics.
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