Darin Ruf
After joining the big club on September 10th, Darin Ruf has spent most of his time riding the bench. Nicknamed "Babe Ruf" in Reading after setting the Reading Phillies single-season home run record while winning the Eastern League MVP and Rookie of the Year, Ruf has yet to see a start in the major leagues. […]
The Phillies have put themselves into a position in the second wildcard race where a series like this is a must-win. In fact, the next 11 games are all must-wins. They hoped Roy Halladay could help them continue their winning streak, but it wouldn't be that simple. In the top of the first inning, Jason […]
Following last night's doubleheader sweep, the Phillies sit just six games behind in the NL Wild Card race. Entering tonight's game, they are tied with the Brewers in the standings, both sporting 69-71 records. If the Phillies can get a jump on the Marlins tonight, they could be as far as 5 games out of […]
Photo Courtesy Penn Shelley It is happening. Darin Ruf will be added to the Phillies roster in time for the Monday matchup at home against the Miami Marlins, the Phillies annoyed during their broadcast Sunday evening. After AA Reading was eliminated from the playoffs with a 5-4 loss to the Trenton Thunder, Ruf was […]
Courtesy Reading Phillies. RPhils GM Scott Hunsicker with Darren Ruf He did it. Darin Ruf tonight hit is 38th home run to break Ryan Howard's team home run record for AA Reading. True, Ryan Howard did it in fewer games, but there were plenty of other times in history that players came close, but […]
Photo Courtesy of @12penn2. He did it again! Phillies minor-leaguer Darin Ruf has homered for the 37th time this season for the Reading Phillies. The 26 year-old first baseman broke Ryan Howard's single-season home run record at Reading this evening. Ruf has been on a tear all season, but in August he has been absolutley […]
Photo courtesy of Penn Shelly. He did it again. Last night Phillies (prospect?) Darin Ruf hit his 36th home run of the season for AA Reading. The Reading Phillies record of 37 is held by Ryan Howard. Earlier I wrote about the skepticism. Is Ruf the next Ryan Howard? Or is he the next Matt […]
A signed Darin Ruf card can be had for $4.99 on Ebay. Darin Ruf is turning some heads. The Reading Phillies player is hitting .314 with 28 home runs and 81 RBI to go along with a .997 OPS. Mostly a first baseman, Ruf has now played 14 games in left field, including tonight when […]
