The native of South Plainfield, NJ, Ruiz graduated from his hometown's high school, where he holds numerous records and was an All-Division, All-Conference, All-Area player. Ruiz played his college ball at Franklin Pierce University before transferring to Rowan University, where he led the NJAC in several categories. as well as being a part of back to back conference championships. Following his college career, Ruiz signed with the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, pitching for both the Camden Riversharks and Bridgeport Bluefish. Ruiz has been active as a youth baseball coach and instructor throughout New Jersey - offering private baseball lessons and group training. A number of his players have gone on to earn high school honors, college scholarships, as well as being selected in the Major League Baseball amateur draft