Fausto Cruz, baseball player, 1994-1996

Fausto Cruz

Born: 5/1/1972 in Monte Cristi, Monte Cristi, D.R.

MLB Debut: 1994-04-10 | Final Game: 1996-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs

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Biography

Fausto Cruz was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1994 to 2004. Born in 1972, Cruz's career spanned a relatively brief period, during which he appeared in 39 games. He recorded 17 hits and drove in 5 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of 0.191. Although he did not hit any home runs, Cruz displayed speed on the basepaths, accumulating 1 stolen base throughout his time in the league. Cruz's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by an increasing emphasis on offensive production and the power game. While he may not have achieved the statistical milestones that many of his contemporaries reached, Cruz's journey through the majors reflects the dedication and resilience found in the sport. His contributions, though modest in numbers, are part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, showcasing the diverse paths that players can take in the pursuit of their dreams in America's pastime.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
39 89 7 17 2 0 0 5 1 8 22 0.191 0.253 0.213 0.466 0.0

Career AVG .191 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — 28.9% below league average.

Career OBP .253 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 25.5% below league average.

Career SLG .213 vs. league average .423 across their career seasons — 49.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.466 vs. league average 0.762 across their career seasons — 38.8% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1994 OAK AL 17 28 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 4 6 0.107 — — — — 0.0
1995 OAK AL 8 23 0 5 0 0 0 5 1 3 5 0.217 — — — — 0.0
1996 DET AL 14 38 5 9 2 0 0 0 0 1 11 0.237 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 9 7 10 22 4 3
3B 4 2 6 7 0 0
SS 22 15 23 48 5 7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1994 OAK 2B 1 1 1 2 1 0
1994 OAK 3B 4 2 6 7 0 0
1994 OAK SS 10 4 10 14 1 3
1995 OAK SS 8 8 9 24 1 2
1996 DET 2B 8 6 9 20 3 3
1996 DET SS 4 3 4 10 3 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 9
Third Base 4
Shortstop 22
Designated Hitter 1