About Chico Ruiz
Born 1951. Chico Ruiz is an American baseball player.
Manuel Ruiz Cruz (born November 1, 1951) is a Puerto Rican former professional baseball player. An infielder, he played parts of two seasons in Major League Baseball, 1978 and 1980, for the Atlanta Braves.
Career Ruiz was signed by the Braves in 1969 at age 17. He began his professional career the following season with the Magic Valley Cowboys, then worked his way up through their farm system, making his major league debut in 1978. In all, he spent his entire fifteen-season playing career in their organization, including all or part of twelve seasons with the Richmond Braves from 1973 to 1984. He retired following the 1984 season.
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Who is Chico Ruiz?
American baseball player
When was Chico Ruiz born?
Chico Ruiz was born on 1 November 1951 in Santurce.
What is Chico Ruiz's occupation?
Chico Ruiz is a baseball player.
What nationality is Chico Ruiz?
Chico Ruiz is American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Chico Ruiz (baseball infielder, born 1951)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Chico Ruiz. https://biography.guide/chico-ruiz/
MLA: "Chico Ruiz." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/chico-ruiz/.
Chicago: "Chico Ruiz." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/chico-ruiz/.
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