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).
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    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.

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