2012 Top Moment #9: Chooch Makes All Star Team
Ruiz did not receive enough fan votes to start, although he deserved to. The 33-year-old batted .350 with 13 home runs and a .995 OPS during the first half of the season.
Ruiz headed to Kansas City for the All Star Game as a reserve, but he did receive some playing time. He caught knuckle-baller R.A Dickey and teammates Cole Hamels and Jonathan Paplebon. Ruiz finished 0-for-1 at the dish, but his All Star appearance was well deserved.
Carlos Ruiz finished the season with a .325 average, 16 home runs, and a .935 OPS. He could have made a push for the batting title, but unfortunately suffered a late-season injury.
The fact that Chooch made the All Star team was a highlight for many members of Phillies Nation, especially since it was a well earned spot.
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You can learn more about Carlos Ruiz’s 2012 season by reading Phillies Nation’s 2012 Player Reviews.
