Jose Cruz
| AB | 4724 |
|---|---|
| AVG | .247 |
| OBP | .337 |
| SLG | .445 |
| HR | 204 |
- Full name José Luis Cruz Jr.
- Born 04/19/1974 in Arroyo, Puerto Rico
- Profile Ht.: 6'0" / Wt.: 210 / Bats: S / Throws: R
- School Rice
- Debut 05/31/1997
-
Drafted in the 1st round (3rd overall) by the Seattle Mariners in 1995 (signed for $1,285,000).
View Draft Report
Switch hitting Cruz Jr., son of the former all-star outfielder, grabbed the spotlight early when he homered five times in his first seven at-bats. He hasn't let up, but there's concern he has piled up big numbers mostly at the expense of Rice's weaker competition. Cruz has five-tool ability, but scouts say his arm is only borderline and may eventually force him to left field. He has excellent power, especially from the right side, and good strike-zone knowledge. His instincts are unequaled. He could go as high as the third pick.
