Justin Ruggiano
Justin Marshall Ruggiano (born April 12, 1982) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Texas Rangers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays / Rays, Miami Marlins, Chicago Cubs, Seattle Mariners, and Los Angeles Dodgers.
Baseball career
Texas A&M
Ruggiano attended Texas A&M University, where he played college baseball for the Texas A&M Aggies baseball team.
Los Angeles Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers drafted Ruggiano in the 25th round of the 2004 MLB Draft. The Dodgers sent Ruggiano to the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in 2006, with Dioner Navarro and Jae Weong Seo for Toby Hall, Mark Hendrickson and cash.
Tampa Bay Devil Rays / Rays
Ruggiano made his Major League Baseball debut with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in 2007. On October 19, 2007, Ruggiano was added to the roster of the United States national baseball team to play in the 2007 Baseball World Cup.
In 2008, he batted .197 for Tampa Bay in 76 at bats. Ruggiano became part of a historical play in the 2008 World Series when Rays manager Joe Maddon moved Ruggiano from right field to become a fifth infielder, playing directly behind the second base bag.