Scouting Report: Esteury Ruiz

Summary

Esteury Ruiz, acquired by the Miami Marlins from the Los Angeles Dodgers in the offseason, has returned from a left oblique strain and is finding success in a limited role as a pinch-hitter, pinch-runner, and defensive replacement. Despite playing in only 17 games, Ruiz has demonstrated elite speed with 7 stolen bases (5-for-5 in steal attempts through early May), 2 home runs, and a 99 wRC+. However, his offensive production remains a concern with a .222 batting average and 0:8 BB:K ratio, limiting his ability to get on base consistently to fully utilize his speed advantage. He has stolen bases in three consecutive games and is making an impact when given opportunities off the bench.