History of Esteury Ruiz in Timeline

Esteury Ruiz is a Dominican professional baseball center fielder currently playing for the Los Angeles Dodgers in MLB. He debuted in 2022 with the San Diego Padres and has also played for the Milwaukee Brewers and Oakland Athletics. Ruiz gained significant recognition in 2023 when he set a new American League record for stolen bases in a rookie season, achieving an impressive 67 stolen bases.

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February 15, 1999: Esteury Ruiz Born

On February 15, 1999, Esteury Ruiz Reyes was born. He is a Dominican professional baseball center fielder.

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July 3, 2015: Ruiz signed with Kansas City Royals

On July 3, 2015, Esteury Ruiz signed with the Kansas City Royals as an international free agent, starting his professional baseball career.

July 24, 2017: Traded to San Diego Padres

On July 24, 2017, Esteury Ruiz was traded by the Royals to the San Diego Padres along with Matt Strahm and Travis Wood in exchange for Trevor Cahill, Ryan Buchter, and Brandon Maurer.

July 12, 2022: MLB Debut with Padres

On July 12, 2022, Esteury Ruiz was selected to the major league roster by the Padres and made his MLB debut as the starting center fielder against the Colorado Rockies, achieving 2-for-4 with an RBI.

August 1, 2022: Traded to Milwaukee Brewers

On August 1, 2022, Esteury Ruiz was traded by the Padres to the Milwaukee Brewers along with Taylor Rogers, Dinelson Lamet, and Robert Gasser for Josh Hader.