Tommy Cruz, baseball player, 1973-1977

Tommy Cruz

Born: 2/15/1951 in Arroyo, P.R.

MLB Debut: 1973-09-04 | Final Game: 1977-09-25

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Cirilo Cruz

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Biography

Tommy Cruz was a professional baseball player born in 1951, whose career spanned from 1973 to September 4, 1977. As a position player, Cruz's time in Major League Baseball was brief, as he appeared in only 7 games throughout his career. Despite his limited playing time, he served as a member of the teams he played for during a transitional period in baseball, where the game was evolving with the introduction of more specialized roles and the emergence of free agency. Throughout his career, Cruz struggled to make a significant offensive impact, finishing with a batting average of 0.0, and recording no hits, home runs, or runs batted in. His statistics reflect the challenges many players faced in breaking into the league during the 1970s, an era marked by fierce competition and the need for players to adapt quickly. While his on-field contributions may not have been substantial, Cruz's journey through the ranks of professional baseball remains a testament to the dedication and perseverance required to reach the highest levels of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
7 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.718 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
1973 STL NL 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1977 CHW AL 4 2 1 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
OF 3 0 1 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1973 SLN OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1977 CHA OF 2 0 1 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 3
Designated Hitter 1