José Cruz
Position:
Outfielder
Bats: Both
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Throws: Right
6-0, 190lb (183cm, 86kg)
Born:
April 19, 1974
in Arroyo, Puerto Rico
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Draft: Drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the 15th round of the 1992 MLB June Amateur Draft from Bellaire HS (Bellaire, TX) and the Seattle Mariners in the 1st round (3rd) of the 1995 MLB June Amateur Draft from Rice University (Houston, TX).
High School: Bellaire HS (Bellaire, TX)
School: Rice University (Houston, TX)
Debut:
May 31, 1997
(Age 23-042d,
17,065th in major league history)
vs. DET 4 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 1 RBI, 0 SB
Last Game:
June 5, 2008
(Age 34-047d)
vs. PIT 4 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Rookie Status:
Exceeded rookie limits during 1997 season
Agents: Randy Hendricks, Alan Hendricks
National Team:
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USA (College)
Full Name: José Luis Cruz
Twitter:
@cruz22
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Relatives: Nephew of Héctor Cruz, Tommy Cruz; Son of José Cruz
2008 Fielding Game Log (as LF)