José Rafael Ruiz Aparicio

ABOUT JOSé RAFAEL RUIZ APARICIO

Professional pitcher that was acquired by the Chicago White Sox in December 2017. Prior to Chicago, he pitched in the San Diego Padres minor league farm system.

He signed his first professional contract with the Pades as an international free agent in 2011. He initially began his professional baseball career as a catcher.

He made his official major league debut pitching against the New York Mets on July 24, 2017 as a member of the Padres. He recorded one strikeout in only one inning.

He lives along with his fiancée, Vargas. They have a daughter together. He is a native of Guacara, Venezuela.

He recorded his first career major league strikeout facing Yoenis Cespedes .