Joel De La Cruz

Born: 6/9/1989 in Bajos de Haina, San Cristóbal, D.R.

MLB Debut: 2016-06-29 | Final Game: 2016-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 240 lbs

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Biography

Joel De La Cruz was a professional baseball player born in 1989, who made his mark in Major League Baseball during a brief career that spanned from June 29, 2016, to September 30, 2016. Serving primarily as a position player, De La Cruz appeared in 22 games, where he recorded 3 hits and 1 run batted in, finishing his career with a batting average of .188. Although he did not hit any home runs or steal any bases, his involvement in the game contributed to the depth of talent present in the league during a period characterized by a mix of emerging stars and seasoned veterans. De La Cruz's time in the majors coincided with an era that saw significant offensive production and power hitting. While he may not have achieved the star status of some of his contemporaries, his journey to the big leagues reflected the determination and hard work of many players striving for success in a highly competitive environment. After his short stint in the majors, he left an indelible mark on the teams he played for, showcasing the resilience required to compete at the highest level of baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	7	22	9	0	0	0	62.7	65	34	10	22	37	4.88	0

Career ERA 4.88 vs. league average 4.19 across their career seasons — 16.5% 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
2016	ATL	NL	0	7	22	9	0	0	0	62.7	65	34	22	37	4.88	4.19 (-17%)	-1585.6

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
22	16	0	3	0	0	0	1	0	0	8	0.188	0.188	0.188	0.375	0.0

Career AVG .188 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 26.6% below league average.

Career OBP .188 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 41.7% below league average.

Career SLG .188 vs. league average .417 across their career seasons — 55.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.375 vs. league average 0.739 across their career seasons — 49.3% 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
2016	ATL	NL	22	16	0	3	0	0	0	1	0	0	8	0.188	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	22	9	2	9	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2016	ATL	P	22	9	2	9	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	22