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Chance Ruffin | Relief Pitcher

Team: Seattle Mariners
Age / DOB:  (24) / 9/8/1988
Ht / Wt:  6'0' / 195
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Mariners optioned RHP Chance Ruffin to Triple-A Tacoma.
They also reassigned Brian Moran, Jonathan Arias and D.J. Mitchell to minor league camp. Ruffin struggled in Cactus League play, allowing three runs on six hits and two walks over three innings. Despite his struggles last year at Triple-A (5.99 ERA), he remains an intriguing bullpen arm. Mar 11 - 9:24 AM

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Chance Ruffin - R - Mariners

Mariners recalled RHP Chance Ruffin from Triple-A Tacoma.

Ruffin spent all year at Triple-A, posting a 5.99 ERA over 50 appearances. Despite the struggles, he remains a big part of the Mariners' long-term bullpen plans.
Fri, Oct 5, 2012 01:19:00 PM
Chance Ruffin - R - Mariners

Mariners optioned RHP Chance Ruffin to Triple-A Tacoma.

Ruffin was a little shaky this spring, allowing six runs on nine hits over six innings while striking out three and walking three. Still, the 23-year-old right-hander should be a big part of the Mariners' bullpen before long.
Tue, Mar 27, 2012 01:03:00 AM
Chance Ruffin - R - Mariners

Mariners acquired RHP Chance Ruffin from the Tigers to complete last month's Doug Fister trade.

Ruffin was a supplemental first-round pick last June and didn't sign with the Tigers until mid-August, so he was a "player to be named later" until now. The 22-year-old right-hander had a cup of coffee with the Tigers last month and has an impressive 2.03 ERA and 60 strikeouts over 48 2/3 innings in the minor leagues. He will join the Mariners' bullpen immediately.
Wed, Aug 17, 2011 03:06:00 PM
Chance Ruffin - R - Mariners

According to Jason A. Churchill of Prospect Insider, the Mariners will acquire right-hander Chance Ruffin from the Tigers as the player to be named later in the Doug Fister trade.

The assumption was that the Mariners would either acquire Ruffin or left-hander Drew Smyly to complete the deal. Since Ruffin was selected in the 2010 First-Year Player Draft, he cannot be a part of any trade until August 15. The 22-year-old right-hander has a 2.00 ERA over 40 relief appearances in the minors, averaging 11.4 K/9 and 4.2 BB/9. He made his major league debut last month and projects as a set-up man or closer in the long-term.
Related: Mariners
Source: Jason A. Churchill on Twitter
Tue, Aug 2, 2011 11:19:00 PM
Chance Ruffin - R - Mariners

Tigers optioned RHP Chance Ruffin to Triple-A Toledo.

Ruffin had a brief stay, allowing two runs over 3 2/3 innings across two appearances. The 2010 sandwich round pick will make way for Daniel Schlereth but should be back in September, if not before.
Fri, Jul 29, 2011 01:55:00 PM
Chance Ruffin - R - Mariners

Tigers recalled RHP Chance Ruffin from Triple-A Toledo.

Ruffin was thrown into the fire immediately on Monday night against the White Sox and gave up three hits (including a pair of solo homers) over 1 2/3 innings. The 2010 supplemental first-round pick had a 2.09 ERA and 55/20 K/BB ratio over 43 innings between Double-A Erie and Triple-A Toledo. Shaky debut aside, he should help the Tigers' bullpen.
Mon, Jul 25, 2011 11:43:00 PM
Chance Ruffin - R - Mariners

According to beat writer Chris Iott, the Tigers plan to call up 2010 supplemental first-round pick RHP Chance Ruffin.

The former University of Texas star has certainly earned the promotion, posting a 2.09 ERA and 11.5 K/9 over 39 games across Double-A and Triple-A. He has the kind of stuff and mentality that a team looks for in a future closer. RHP Lester Oliveros is expected to be demoted to make room on the 25-man roster.
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Source: Chris Iott on Twitter
Sun, Jul 24, 2011 07:56:00 PM
Chance Ruffin - R - Mariners

Tigers agreed to terms with supplemental first-round pick RHP Chance Ruffin.

Ruffin reportedly signed for a bonus of $1.15 million. The 21-year-old right-hander was selected out of Texas with the No. 48 pick in June's draft. The son of former major league pitcher Bruce Ruffin, Chance projects best as a reliever in the big leagues.
Source: Mike Berman on Twitter
Mon, Aug 16, 2010 07:55:00 PM

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2Henry Blanco
3Jesus Sucre
1B1Justin Smoak
2B1Nick Franklin
SS1Brendan Ryan
2Carlos Triunfel
3B1Kyle Seager
2Alex Liddi
LF1Michael Morse
2Raul Ibanez
CF1Franklin Gutierrez
2Endy Chavez
RF1Michael Saunders
2Jason Bay
DH1Kendrys Morales
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PosRoleName
S1Felix Hernandez
2Hisashi Iwakuma
3Joe Saunders
4Aaron Harang
5Jeremy Bonderman
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PosRoleName
R1Tom Wilhelmsen
2Stephen Pryor
3Carter Capps
4Oliver Perez
5Charlie Furbush
6Josh Kinney
7Danny Farquhar
8Yoervis Medina
9Blake Beavan