Bio

Ruiz is back with Coach Tonelli for a second season in 2024-25. He came to Bridgeport after a highly successfully career at fellow Division II program, STAC. He also enjoyed a professional career that brought him across the country and to Canada.

While with the Spartans, Ruiz’ squads enjoyed terrific success. STAC earned three consecutive NCAA Tournament selections from 2016-2018, totaling 120 wins during that span. The Spartans won the NCAA East Regional during Ruiz’ sophomore season and advanced to the Elite Eight. He drove in 42 runs that year with 18 extra-best hits. All in all, Ruiz appeared in 150 career games at STAC with over 100 hits and 74 walks.

Ruiz is also currently working at the Smash Factory in Oxford, Conn. where he gives private lessons in batting, catching, and pitching to kids ages 8-21. He also coaches two teams in different age groups and manages bullpens for all teams with a focus on mechanics and pitching development.