Tony Cruz

Born: 8/18/1986 in Palm Beach, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 2011-05-24 | Final Game: 2018-05-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Arnoldi Anthony Cruz

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Biography

Tony Cruz, born in 1986, was a professional baseball player who made a mark in Major League Baseball between 2011 and 2018. Primarily playing as a position player, Cruz appeared in 272 games throughout his career, where he showcased his versatility on the field. He recorded a total of 134 hits, including 6 home runs and 61 runs batted in, while finishing his career with a batting average of .216. Though he did not steal any bases during his time in the league, Cruz's contributions were significant in terms of his defensive capabilities and his ability to support his teammates in crucial moments. Cruz played during a period characterized by a blend of traditional baseball values and the evolving strategies of the modern game. While his offensive numbers may not have been eye-popping, his experience and knowledge of the game made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. His career spanned the transition into an era increasingly dominated by analytics, yet Cruz remained a reliable presence, known for his work ethic and dedication to the sport. After his retirement on May 26, 2018, Cruz left behind a legacy as a player who embodied the spirit of perseverance and teamwork in Major League Baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
272	621	51	134	33	3	6	61	0	32	131	0.216	0.256	0.308	0.564	-2123.6

Career AVG .216 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 14.8% below league average.

Career OBP .256 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 19.5% below league average.

Career SLG .308 vs. league average .403 across their career seasons — 23.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.564 vs. league average 0.721 across their career seasons — 21.8% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
2011	STL	NL	38	65	8	17	5	0	0	6	6	13	0.262	.255 (+3%)	.320 (+4%)	.399 (-15%)	.719 (-7%)	-55.8
2012	STL	NL	51	126	11	32	9	1	1	11	3	19	0.254	.254 (avg)	.318 (-16%)	.405 (-10%)	.724 (-13%)	-332.4
2013	STL	NL	51	123	13	25	6	1	1	13	4	25	0.203	.253 (-20%)	.317 (-24%)	.396 (-26%)	.714 (-25%)	-551.0
2014	STL	NL	50	135	11	27	5	0	1	17	13	28	0.200	.251 (-20%)	.313 (-14%)	.386 (-33%)	.700 (-24%)	-528.0
2015	STL	NL	69	142	6	29	7	1	2	11	6	32	0.204	.254 (-20%)	.316 (-26%)	.404 (-23%)	.721 (-24%)	-656.5
2016	KCR	AL	4	4	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	3	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
2018	CIN	NL	9	26	2	4	1	0	1	2	0	11	0.154	—	—	—	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
8	11	2	2	1	0	1	2	2	6	0.182

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2015	NLDS1	SLN	2	5	0	1	1	0	1	0	3	0.200
2014	NLCS	SLN	4	5	2	1	0	1	1	2	2	0.200
2012	NLCS	SLN	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000
2012	NLDS1	SLN	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	6	1	13	1	0	6
2B	1	0	0	0	0	0
3B	10	1	0	6	0	2
C	219	134	1172	77	4	7
OF	2	1	1	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2011	SLN	1B	2	1	8	0	0	4
2011	SLN	2B	1	0	0	0	0	0
2011	SLN	3B	3	1	0	2	0	0
2011	SLN	C	20	8	90	6	0	1
2011	SLN	OF	2	1	1	0	0	0
2012	SLN	1B	2	0	1	1	0	2
2012	SLN	C	47	28	255	23	2	3
2013	SLN	3B	3	0	0	1	0	0
2013	SLN	C	44	27	234	14	1	1
2014	SLN	1B	2	0	4	0	0	0
2014	SLN	3B	1	0	0	1	0	1
2014	SLN	C	47	35	275	15	1	1
2015	SLN	3B	3	0	0	2	0	1
2015	SLN	C	51	30	251	16	0	1
2016	KCA	C	4	0	9	0	0	0
2018	CIN	C	6	6	58	3	0	0