Victor Cruz, baseball player, 1978-1983

Victor Cruz

Born: 12/24/1957 in Rancho Viejo, La Vega, D.R.

Died: 9/26/2004 in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, D.R.

MLB Debut: 1978-06-24 | Final Game: 1983-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 174 lbs

Full name: Victor Manuel Cruz

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Biography

Victor Cruz, born in 1957, was a talented pitcher whose career spanned from 1978 until his retirement on October 1, 1983. Known for his effective pitching style and competitive spirit, Cruz made a significant impact in the league during his playing years. Over the course of his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 18-23, showcasing his ability to compete at a high level despite the challenges of the era. With an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 3.09, Cruz proved to be a reliable option on the mound, managing to strike out 248 batters and secure 37 saves throughout his tenure. Cruz's contributions as a pitcher came at a time when the game was evolving, with an increasing emphasis on specialization and the development of relief pitching roles. His ability to close games effectively with 37 saves highlighted his skill in high-pressure situations. Although he may not have achieved the stardom of some of his contemporaries, Victor Cruz remains a respected figure in baseball history, remembered for his work ethic and dedication to the craft of pitching.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
18 23 187 0 0 0 37 271.0 218 93 28 131 248 3.09 0

Career ERA 3.09 vs. league average 3.81 across their career seasons — 19.0% better 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
1978 TOR AL 7 3 32 0 0 0 9 47.3 28 9 35 51 1.71 3.69 (+54%) 1165.4
1979 CLE AL 3 9 61 0 0 0 10 78.7 70 37 44 63 4.23 4.00 (-6%) -993.5
1980 CLE AL 6 7 55 0 0 0 12 86.0 71 33 27 88 3.45 3.84 (+10%) 1264.3
1981 PIT NL 1 1 22 0 0 0 1 34.0 33 10 15 28 2.65 3.58 (+26%) -920.6
1983 TEX AL 1 3 17 0 0 0 5 25.0 16 4 10 18 1.44 3.87 (+63%) 124.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
187 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 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 .325 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .386 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.711 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
1978 TOR AL 32 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1979 CLE AL 61 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1980 CLE AL 55 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1981 PIT NL 22 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1983 TEX AL 17 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 187 0 5 21 4 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1978 TOR P 32 0 1 5 0 0
1979 CLE P 61 0 1 4 2 0
1980 CLE P 55 0 1 5 1 1
1981 PIT P 22 0 1 5 0 1
1983 TEX P 17 0 1 2 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 187