Rhiner Cruz, baseball player, 2012-2018

Rhiner Cruz

Born: 11/1/1986 in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, D.R.

MLB Debut: 2012-04-07 | Final Game: 2018-07-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Rhiner Allen Cruz

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Biography

Rhiner Cruz, born in 1986, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2012 to 2018. Known for his powerful right arm, Cruz made his MLB debut on April 7, 2012, and appeared in games through the early stages of his career, culminating in his final game on July 7, 2018. Throughout his time in the league, he recorded a win-loss record of 1-3 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 5.2. Cruz accumulated a total of 60 strikeouts during his career, showcasing his ability to miss bats, although he did not record any saves. Cruz’s playing style was characterized by his aggressive approach on the mound, which resonated with the emerging trends in pitching during his era. While not a dominant closer, he contributed to his team's bullpen depth and provided valuable innings in relief. His career unfolded during a period marked by a focus on pitching analytics and the increasing importance of bullpen specialization, making his role all the more significant. Although not a household name, Cruz's journey adds to the rich tapestry of player experiences in Major League Baseball, reflecting the challenges and triumphs faced by athletes in the competitive landscape of professional sports.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
1 3 74 0 0 0 0 79.7 93 46 10 42 60 5.20 0

Career ERA 5.20 vs. league average 4.01 across their career seasons — 29.6% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
2012 HOU NL 1 1 52 0 0 0 0 55.0 65 37 29 46 6.05 4.01 (-51%) -1375.5
2013 HOU AL 0 2 20 0 0 0 0 21.3 25 8 11 10 3.38 3.87 (+13%) -692.0
2018 TOR AL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 3.3 3 1 2 4 2.70 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
74 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .404 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.722 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
2012 HOU NL 52 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2013 HOU AL 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2018 TOR AL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 74 0 6 7 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2012 HOU P 52 0 6 6 1 0
2013 HOU P 20 0 0 1 0 0
2018 TOR P 2 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 74

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2013 HOU AL $498,000
2012 HOU NL $480,000
Total Career Earnings $978,000