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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Esteury Ruiz, acquired by the Miami Marlins from the Los Angeles Dodgers in the offseason, has returned from a left oblique strain and is making an impact in a limited role as a pinch-hitter, pinch-runner, and defensive replacement. In 17 games since his return, Ruiz has demonstrated elite speed with 7 stolen bases (5-for-5 in steal attempts early in May, 4 steals in 3 consecutive games mid-May). He's posted a .222/.222/.519 slash line with 2 home runs and 4 RBIs. However, his overall batting average remains low at .190-.222 with limited plate appearances (21 PA in first 11 games, 15-17 AB in May). Ruiz has been used strategically as a role player to provide speed and defensive versatility, with success in clutch pinch-hit and pinch-run situations.
Strengths
- + Elite baserunning speed - 7 stolen bases in 17 games
- + Perfect steal success rate early in season (5-for-5)
- + Consecutive games with stolen bases (3+ game streaks)
- + Clutch performance in pinch-hit/pinch-run situations
- + Power potential - 2 home runs in limited at-bats
- + Solid slugging percentage (.519)
- + Defensive versatility (center field, multiple positions)
- + Strong wRC+ of 99 despite low batting average
Weaknesses
- - Very low batting average (.190-.222)
- - High strikeout rate (0:8 BB:K ratio early in May)
- - Limited plate appearances due to platoon role
- - Struggles getting on base consistently
- - Low on-base percentage (.222)
- - Minimal walk rate
- - Underutilization of speed due to lack of offensive production
About
Esteury Ruiz is a left fielder for the Miami Marlins.
Player Overview
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