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Name Team Age
Henry Ruth Retired (1989, Age 37) Died (2025, Age 74)
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Round 1, Pick 13
(1970)
CF B/R
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Albert Pujols League 0 13 years (37 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
B+ B+
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
A- A- B+
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
C+ B-
Endurance Velocity Control
B- D- D-
Leadership   Mentor vs RHP   Mentor vs LHP  
B- B-
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
D+ 0 12/20/1951
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
0 0 0
Alt Pos (RF) Alt Pos (CF) Alt Pos (---)
A+ (93.4 %) (89.3 %) (0.0 %)

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Year League Award
1976NLRookie of the Year
1979NLGold Glove (CF)
1985NLGold Glove (CF)
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1989-11-01Henry Ruth has retired from the Free Agency Pool
1989-08-23The Brooklyn Breakers have waived Henry Ruth.
1989-08-10The Brooklyn Breakers have promoted Frank Mirabella to the major league team. The Brooklyn Breakers have designated Henry Ruth for assignment.
1987-09-03Henry Ruth of the Brooklyn Breakers is injured and is expected to be out 33 days.
1987-05-01Henry Ruth of the Brooklyn Breakers is injured and is expected to be out 6 days.
1986-07-10Henry Ruth of the Brooklyn Breakers is injured and is expected to be out 6 days.
1983-10-01Henry Ruth of the Brooklyn Breakers is injured and is expected to be out 22 days.
1983-06-28The Brooklyn Breakers have placed Henry Ruth on the trade block.
1982-08-01Henry Ruth of the Brooklyn Breakers is injured and is expected to be out 40 days.
1981-09-05Henry Ruth of the Brooklyn Breakers is injured and is expected to be out 18 days.
1976-04-25Henry Ruth of the Brooklyn Breakers is injured and is expected to be out 25 days.
1976-03-25The Brooklyn Breakers have promoted Henry Ruth to the major league team.
1974-04-09The Brooklyn Breakers have renamed Frank Henline to Henry Ruth.
1969-09-20A trade has been completed between the Brooklyn Breakers and the Cleveland Magnums. The Cleveland Magnums receive Draft Pick 1972 Round 1 BRO (Al Horn) from the Brooklyn Breakers in exchange for Draft Pick 1970 Round 1 PIT (Frank Henline). Protest This Trade.
1967-04-01A trade has been completed between the Pittsburgh Maulers and the Cleveland Magnums. The Cleveland Magnums receive Draft Pick 1970 Round 1 PIT (Frank Henline) from the Pittsburgh Maulers in exchange for Vinnie Damiani.