Sonny Ruberto
| Sonny Ruberto | |
|---|---|
 Ruberto in 1978 | |
| Catcher | |
| Born: January 2, 1946 Staten Island, New York | |
| Died: March 25, 2014 (aged 68) Ave Maria, Florida | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| May 25, 1969, for the San Diego Padres | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| September 24, 1972, for the Cincinnati Reds | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .125 |
| Hits / At-bats | 3-for-24 |
| Games played | 21 |
| Teams | |
| As player
As coach | |
John Edward Ruberto [Sonny] (January 2, 1946[1] – March 25, 2014) was a backup catcher and pinch runner in Major League Baseball who played over parts of two seasons for the San Diego Padres (1969) and the Cincinnati Reds (1972). Listed at 5' 11", 175 lb., he batted and threw right handed.
Besides, Ruberto worked as a Minor league manager and coach in the St. Louis Cardinals organization.
Ruberto died at a hospice center in Florida of cancer at age 68 on March 25, 2014.
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ Official Baseball Register. Sporting News. 1976. ISBN 9780892040094.
External links[edit]
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- Retrosheet
- Obituary
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