Luis Cruz

Born: 2/10/1984 in Navojoa, Sonora, México

MLB Debut: 2008-09-02 | Final Game: 2013-07-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Luis Alfonso Cruz

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Biography

Luis Cruz, born in 1984, was a versatile position player whose Major League Baseball career spanned from 2008 to 2013. Known for his defensive skills and adaptability on the field, Cruz played a total of 195 games during his time in the league. He made his MLB debut with the San Diego Padres and later played for the Los Angeles Dodgers, where he solidified his reputation as a reliable utility player. Over the course of his career, he recorded 143 hits, 7 home runs, and 57 RBIs, finishing with a batting average of .234. Cruz was particularly effective as a role player during his tenure, contributing not only with his bat but also with his ability to play multiple infield positions. His career unfolded in an era marked by an emphasis on power hitting, yet he managed to carve out a niche for himself through consistent defense and situational hitting. With 4 stolen bases to his name, Cruz also demonstrated a willingness to take advantage of opportunities on the base paths. While he may not have reached the superstar status of some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the teams he played for were invaluable, and he remains a respected figure among fans and fellow players alike.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
195	610	57	143	27	1	7	57	4	24	78	0.234	0.272	0.316	0.589	-1921.4

Career AVG .234 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 9.2% below league average.

Career OBP .272 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 16.3% below league average.

Career SLG .316 vs. league average .408 across their career seasons — 22.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.589 vs. league average 0.733 across their career seasons — 19.7% 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
2008	PIT	NL	22	67	6	15	3	0	0	3	1	3	2	0.224	.263 (-15%)	.333 (-17%)	.416 (-35%)	.749 (-27%)	-299.9
2009	PIT	NL	27	70	5	15	1	0	0	2	0	6	7	0.214	.262 (-18%)	.332 (-15%)	.417 (-45%)	.750 (-32%)	-374.7
2010	MIL	NL	7	17	2	4	0	1	0	1	0	0	2	0.235	—	—	—	—	0.0
2012	LAD	NL	78	283	26	84	20	0	6	40	2	9	34	0.297	.254 (+17%)	.318 (+1%)	.405 (+6%)	.724 (+4%)	153.7
2013	LAD	NL	45	118	12	15	2	0	1	6	0	5	20	0.127	.253 (-50%)	.317 (-45%)	.396 (-57%)	.714 (-52%)	-1048.7
2013	NYY	AL	16	55	6	10	1	0	0	5	1	1	13	0.182	.253 (-28%)	.317 (-29%)	.396 (-50%)	.714 (-41%)	-1048.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1	0	5	0	0	1
2B	9	8	17	25	0	5
3B	92	78	59	170	5	15
OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
SS	86	73	141	233	8	46

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2008	PIT	2B	2	2	6	5	0	2
2008	PIT	SS	20	18	32	61	1	14
2009	PIT	2B	5	4	6	11	0	1
2009	PIT	SS	17	14	37	48	2	9
2010	MIL	SS	5	3	7	7	0	1
2012	LAN	2B	2	2	5	9	0	2
2012	LAN	3B	51	48	29	92	2	9
2012	LAN	SS	24	23	44	58	2	12
2013	LAN	1B	1	0	5	0	0	1
2013	LAN	3B	28	20	21	49	2	6
2013	LAN	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
2013	LAN	SS	15	10	12	46	1	9
2013	NYA	3B	13	10	9	29	1	0
2013	NYA	SS	5	5	9	13	2	1