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1970 Season Stats AVG .291 HR 7 RBI 23 OPS .752 |
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BNN Stats: Rookie Batting Leaders
Which rookie is leading the Western Carolinas League in home runs?
Jim Essian, SpPh, 8
Robert Marcano, SuIn, 8
William Brown, AnSe, 7
Chico Ruiz, GrBr, 7
Dwight Evans, PaRe, 6
3-HR Binge for Ruiz Against Spartanburg
In a powerful performance that left the fans at Legion Stadium buzzing, Greenwood Braves center fielder Chico Ruiz blasted a trio of home runs en route to a win, 4-3, over the Spartanburg Phillies.
"Everything was clicking," Ruiz told the press. "My timing was good and I got pitches I could handle and I didn't miss them."
Ruiz shined brilliantly in the win, with 4 hits in 4 at-bats, 3 RBIs and 3 runs scored.
"It's not just one guy, it's everybody," Braves manager Antonio Gonzalez said. "Chico played great but it takes more than one guy to win a game."
Chico Ruiz hit a solo-shot off Erskine Thomason in the 1st, singled in the 3rd, hit a solo-shot off Erskine Thomason in the 5th and hit a solo-shot off James Goodwin in the 7th.
At present, Ruiz is batting .417 with 10 hits and 4 home runs. He has knocked in 4 runs and scored 6 times.
BNN Stats: Does Age Matter?
Here is a list of the youngest players in the Texas League...
Morris Nettles, ElSu, 18 years, 105 days
Marc Mengo, ShBr, 18 years, 156 days
Gene Holbert, ShBr, 18 years, 171 days
Chico Ruiz, ShBr, 18 years, 191 days
Andy Hassler, ElSu, 18 years, 205 days