NELSON CRUZ
DH
Ht/Wt 6’2’’, 230 lbs
Bats/Throws R / R
Experience 18 years
Debut Sep 17, 2005
Born Jul 1, 1980 (43 yrs) Las Matas de Santa Cruz, Dominican Republic
Hometown Montecristy, Dominican Republic
Signed Signed by NY Mets in 1998.
Season Stats
Batter
GP
Games Played
AB
At Bats
R
Runs
H
Hits
2B
Doubles
3B
Triples
HR
Home Runs
RBI
Runs Batted In
BB
Walks
SO
Strikeouts
SB
Stolen Bases
CS
Caught Stealing
AVG
Batting Average
OBP
On-Base Percentage
SLG
Slugging Percentage
OPS
On-Base Plus Slugging
Transactions & Injuries
Date Description
2023-11-02 Announced his retirement.
2023-07-10 Released by the San Diego Padres.
2023-07-04 Designated for assignment by the San Diego Padres.
2023-06-13 Missed 10 games (hamstring strain- right).
2023-06-02 Hamstring strain- right, 10-day injured list (retroactive to June 1st, 2023).
Career Honors & Awards
League Honor Description
AL Silver Slugger Silver Slugger 2020, 2019, 2017, 2015
AL American League Championship - Most Valuable Player American League Championship - Most Valuable Player 2011
MLB Named to the All-Star Game Named to the All-Star Game 2009 (replacement)
Pacific Coast League (AAA) Most Valuable Player Most Valuable Player 2008
Pacific Coast League (AAA) All-Star Team All-Star Team 2008