Ruiz was first brought up to the major league level when Phillies' starting catcher Mike Lieberthal went on the DL in May 2006, and Ruiz debuted on May 6.
When Lieberthal returned, Ruiz was sent back to the minors.
When Lieberthal went once again on the DL in June, the Phillies used Sal Fasano and Chris Coste rather than recalling Ruiz.
He was recalled on July 4, when he hit his first major league home run off San Diego Padres' pitcher Clay Hensley.
He was optioned back to the minor leagues once more before his recall on August 31—essentially a September callup.
Overall, with the big league club, he hit .261 with 3 home runs and 10 RBIs.
Ruiz was first brought up to the major league level when Phillies' starting catcher Mike Lieberthal went on the DL in May 2006, and Ruiz debuted on May 6. When Lieberthal returned, Ruiz was sent back to the minors. When Lieberthal went once again on the DL in June, the Phillies used Sal Fasano and Chris Coste rather than recalling Ruiz. He was recalled on July 4, when he hit his first major league home run off San Diego Padres' pitcher Clay Hensley. He was optioned back to the minor leagues once more before his recall on August 31—essentially a September callup. Overall, with the big league club, he hit .261 with 3 home runs and 10 RBIs.
Carlos Ruiz (baseball)