Nelson Cruz

Seattle Mariners

DH
B/T: R/R
6' 2"/230

Nelson Ramon Cruz
Status: Voluntarily Retired List
Nickname: Boomstick
Born: 7/01/1980 in Las Matas de Santa Cruz, Dominican Republic
MLB Debut: 9/17/2005

MiLB Career Stats

AB	AVG	HR	RBI	SB	OPS
2769	.297	156	537	107	.905

AB	AVG	HR	RBI	SB	OPS
2769	.297	156	537	107	.905

MLB Career Stats

AB	AVG	HR	RBI	SB	OPS
7501	.274	464	1325	84	.856

AB	AVG	HR	RBI	SB	OPS
7501	.274	464	1325	84	.856

Year	AB	R	H	HR	RBI	SB	AVG	OBP	OPS
MiLB Career Stats	2769	488	823	156	537	107	.297	.369	.905
MLB Career Stats	7501	1090	2053	464	1325	84	.274	.343	.856

Year	AB	R	H	HR	RBI	SB	AVG	OBP	OPS
MiLB Career Stats	2769	488	823	156	537	107	.297	.369	.905
MLB Career Stats	7501	1090	2053	464	1325	84	.274	.343	.856

More Nelson Cruz

6/11/2023 at 11:06 PM 6/11/2023 at 11:06 PM

Nelson Cruz clocks an RBI single to right field

6/07/2023 at 11:49 PM 6/07/2023 at 11:49 PM

Rehabbing Nelson Cruz hammers a 428-foot home run

Latest Transactions

Team	Date	Transaction
	March 28, 2024	DH Nelson Cruz retired.
	November 2, 2023	DH Nelson Cruz assigned to Gigantes del Cibao.
	July 10, 2023	San Diego Padres released DH Nelson Cruz.
	July 4, 2023	San Diego Padres designated DH Nelson Cruz for assignment.
	June 13, 2023	San Diego Padres activated DH Nelson Cruz from the 10-day injured list.
	June 7, 2023	San Diego Padres sent DH Nelson Cruz on a rehab assignment to El Paso Chihuahuas.
	June 2, 2023	San Diego Padres placed DH Nelson Cruz on the 10-day injured list retroactive to June 1, 2023. Right hamstring strain.
	February 9, 2023	Dominican Republic activated DH Nelson Cruz.
	January 23, 2023	San Diego Padres signed free agent DH Nelson Cruz.
	January 23, 2023	San Diego Padres activated DH Nelson Cruz.
	January 23, 2023	San Diego Padres activated DH Nelson Cruz.
	November 6, 2022	DH Nelson Cruz elected free agency.
	March 17, 2022	Washington Nationals activated DH Nelson Cruz.
	March 17, 2022	Washington Nationals activated DH Nelson Cruz.
	March 17, 2022	Washington Nationals signed free agent DH Nelson Cruz.
	November 3, 2021	DH Nelson Cruz elected free agency.
	August 24, 2021	Tampa Bay Rays activated DH Nelson Cruz from the 10-day injured list.
	August 24, 2021	Tampa Bay Rays activated DH Nelson Cruz from the 10-day injured list.
	August 24, 2021	Tampa Bay Rays activated DH Nelson Cruz from the 10-day injured list.
	August 22, 2021	Tampa Bay Rays placed DH Nelson Cruz on the 10-day injured list.
	July 23, 2021	Tampa Bay Rays activated DH Nelson Cruz.
	July 22, 2021	Tampa Bay Rays traded RHP Drew Strotman and RHP Joe Ryan to Minnesota Twins for DH Nelson Cruz and RHP Calvin Faucher.
	July 12, 2021	DH Nelson Cruz assigned to American League All-Stars.
	February 5, 2021	Minnesota Twins signed free agent DH Nelson Cruz.
	February 5, 2021	Minnesota Twins signed free agent DH Nelson Cruz.
	February 5, 2021	Minnesota Twins signed free agent DH Nelson Cruz.
	October 28, 2020	DH Nelson Cruz elected free agency.
	August 19, 2019	Minnesota Twins activated DH Nelson Cruz from the 10-day injured list.
	August 9, 2019	Minnesota Twins placed DH Nelson Cruz on the 10-day injured list. Left wrist strain.
	June 3, 2019	Minnesota Twins activated DH Nelson Cruz from the 10-day injured list.
	June 1, 2019	Minnesota Twins sent OF Nelson Cruz on a rehab assignment to Fort Myers Miracle.
	May 17, 2019	Minnesota Twins placed DH Nelson Cruz on the 10-day injured list retroactive to May 14, 2019. Left wrist strain.
	January 2, 2019	Minnesota Twins signed free agent DH Nelson Cruz.
	October 29, 2018	DH Nelson Cruz elected free agency.
	April 14, 2018	Seattle Mariners activated DH Nelson Cruz from the 10-day disabled list.
	April 3, 2018	Seattle Mariners placed DH Nelson Cruz on the 10-day disabled list retroactive to April 1, 2018. Sprained right ankle.
	January 2, 2017	OF Nelson Cruz assigned to Gigantes del Cibao.
	December 4, 2014	Seattle Mariners signed free agent DH Nelson Cruz.
	October 30, 2014	LF Nelson Cruz elected free agency.
	February 24, 2014	Baltimore Orioles signed free agent LF Nelson Cruz.
	September 30, 2013	Texas Rangers activated RF Nelson Cruz from the restricted list.
	August 5, 2013	Texas Rangers placed RF Nelson Cruz on the restricted list.
	December 6, 2012	RF Nelson Cruz assigned to Gigantes del Cibao.
	September 13, 2011	Texas Rangers activated RF Nelson Cruz from the 15-day disabled list.
	August 30, 2011	Texas Rangers placed RF Nelson Cruz on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to August 29, 2011. left hamstring strain
	May 23, 2011	Texas Rangers activated RF Nelson Cruz from the 15-day disabled list.
	May 20, 2011	Frisco RoughRiders sent RF Nelson Cruz on a rehab assignment to Round Rock Express.
	May 16, 2011	Nelson Cruz assigned to Frisco RoughRiders.
	May 7, 2011	Texas Rangers placed RF Nelson Cruz on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to May 4, 2011. strained right quadriceps muscle
	August 30, 2010	Texas Rangers activated RF Nelson Cruz from the 15-day disabled list.
	August 26, 2010	sent RF Nelson Cruz on a rehab assignment to Frisco RoughRiders.
	August 16, 2010	Texas Rangers placed RF Nelson Cruz on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to August 15, 2010. strained left hamstring
	June 22, 2010	Texas Rangers activated RF Nelson Cruz from the 15-day disabled list.
	June 18, 2010	sent RF Nelson Cruz on a rehab assignment to Oklahoma City RedHawks.
	May 30, 2010	Texas Rangers placed RF Nelson Cruz on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to May 29, 2010. Strained left hamstring.
	May 14, 2010	Texas Rangers activated RF Nelson Cruz from the 15-day disabled list.
	May 11, 2010	sent RF Nelson Cruz on a rehab assignment to Oklahoma City RedHawks.
	April 27, 2010	Texas Rangers placed RF Nelson Cruz on the 15-day disabled list. Strained right hamstring.
	October 16, 2009	RF Nelson Cruz assigned to Gigantes del Cibao.
	August 20, 2009	Texas Rangers activated RF Nelson Cruz from the 15-day disabled list.
	August 17, 2009	sent RF Nelson Cruz on a rehab assignment to Oklahoma City RedHawks.
	August 14, 2009	Texas Rangers placed RF Nelson Cruz on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to August 4, 2009. left ankle sprain
	May 5, 2006	DH Nelson Cruz assigned to Nashville Sounds.

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Awards

Futures Game Selection

Year
2005	Nashville Sounds	PCL

PCL League Championship Most Valuable Player

Year
2005	Nashville Sounds	PCL

PCL Mid-Season All-Star

Year
2006	Nashville Sounds	PCL
2008	Oklahoma RedHawks	PCL

Caribbean Series All-Star

Year
2008	Dominican Republic 2	CS

PCL Player of the Week

Week
06/23/2008	Oklahoma RedHawks	PCL

PCL Post-Season All-Star

Year
2008	Oklahoma RedHawks	PCL

PCL Most Valuable Player

Year
2008	Oklahoma RedHawks	PCL

MiLB.com Triple-A Offensive Player of the Year

Year
2008	Oklahoma RedHawks	PCL

Home Run Derby Participant

Year
2009	Texas Rangers	AL

AL All-Star

Year
2009	Texas Rangers	AL
2013	Texas Rangers	AL
2014	Baltimore Orioles	AL
2015	Seattle Mariners	AL
2017	Seattle Mariners	AL
2018	Seattle Mariners	AL
2021	Minnesota Twins	AL

AL Player of the Week

Week
05/24/2010	Texas Rangers	AL
06/02/2014	Baltimore Orioles	AL
09/08/2014	Baltimore Orioles	AL
04/20/2015	Seattle Mariners	AL
06/24/2018	Seattle Mariners	AL
07/28/2019	Minnesota Twins	AL
07/26/2020	Minnesota Twins	AL

Rangers Harold McKinney Good Guy Award

Year
2010	Texas Rangers	AL

ALCS MVP

Year
2011	Texas Rangers	AL

WBC All-Tournament Team

Year
2013	Dominican Republic	WBC

Orioles Most Valuable Award

Year
2014	Baltimore Orioles	AL

AL Player of the Month

Month
04/2015	Seattle Mariners	AL

Mariners MVP

Year
2015	Seattle Mariners	AL
2017	Seattle Mariners	AL

AL Silver Slugger

Year
2015	Seattle Mariners	AL
2017	Seattle Mariners	AL
2019	Minnesota Twins	AL
2020	Minnesota Twins	AL

MLBPAA Mariners Heart and Hustle Award

Year
2016	Seattle Mariners	AL
2017	Seattle Mariners	AL

Mariners Unsung Hero Award

Year
2016	Seattle Mariners	AL

Edgar Martinez Outstanding DH of the Year

Year
2017	Seattle Mariners	AL
2019	Minnesota Twins	AL

Twins Bob Allison Leadership Award

Year
2019	Minnesota Twins	AL
2020	Minnesota Twins	AL
2021	Minnesota Twins	AL

Twins Calvin R. Griffith MVP Award

Year
2019	Minnesota Twins	AL
2020	Minnesota Twins	AL

Twins Carl R. Pohlad Community Service Award

Year
2019	Minnesota Twins	AL

All-MLB First Team

Year
2019	Minnesota Twins	AL

MLB Players Choice Man of the Year

Year
2020	Minnesota Twins	AL

All-MLB Second Team

Year
2020	Minnesota Twins	AL

Roberto Clemente Award

Year
2021	Tampa Bay Rays	AL

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League Rankings

Home Runs

	HR
2021	32	in
2021	13	in AL
2021	19	in AL
2020	16	in AL
2019	41	in AL
2019	0	in FSL
2018	37	in AL
2017	39	in AL
2016	43	in AL
2015	44	in AL
2014	40	in AL
2013	27	in AL
2012	24	in AL
2011	29	in AL
2011	3	in PCL
2011	0	in TEX
2011	3	in
2010	22	in AL
2010	0	in PCL
2010	0	in TEX
2010	0	in
2009	33	in AL
2009	0	in PCL

Strikeouts

	SO
2020	58	in AL
2017	140	in AL
2016	159	in AL
2015	164	in AL
2014	140	in AL
2012	140	in AL
2011	116	in AL
2011	1	in PCL
2011	0	in TEX
2011	1	in
2009	118	in AL
2009	5	in PCL

Slugging Percentage

	SLG
2021	.497	in
2021	.442	in AL
2021	.537	in AL
2020	.595	in AL
2019	.639	in AL
2019	.286	in FSL
2018	.509	in AL
2017	.549	in AL
2016	.555	in AL
2015	.566	in AL
2014	.525	in AL
2011	.509	in AL
2011	1.273	in PCL
2011	.273	in TEX
2011	.773	in
2009	.524	in AL
2009	.000	in PCL

Stolen Bases

	SB
2010	17	in AL
2010	0	in PCL
2010	1	in TEX
2010	1	in
2009	20	in AL
2009	1	in PCL

On Base Plus Slugging

	OPS
2021	.831	in
2021	.725	in AL
2021	.907	in AL
2020	.992	in AL
2019	1.031	in AL
2019	.572	in FSL
2018	.851	in AL
2017	.924	in AL
2016	.915	in AL
2015	.935	in AL
2014	.858	in AL
2011	.821	in AL
2011	1.811	in PCL
2011	.523	in TEX
2011	1.173	in

Runs Batted In

	RBI
2020	33	in AL
2019	108	in AL
2019	0	in FSL
2018	97	in AL
2017	119	in AL
2016	105	in AL
2015	93	in AL
2014	108	in AL
2012	90	in AL
2011	87	in AL
2011	4	in PCL
2011	1	in TEX
2011	5	in

Games Played

	BP
2017	155	in AL
2014	159	in AL
2012	159	in AL

Runs

	R
2020	33	in AL
2017	91	in AL
2016	96	in AL
2015	90	in AL
2014	87	in AL
2012	86	in AL

Doubles

	2B
2012	45	in AL

At Bats

	AB
2015	590	in AL
2014	613	in AL
2012	585	in AL

Plate Appearances

	PA
2017	645	in AL
2016	667	in AL
2015	655	in AL
2014	678	in AL
2012	642	in AL

Total Bases

	TB
2020	110	in AL
2019	290	in AL
2019	2	in FSL
2018	264	in AL
2017	305	in AL
2016	327	in AL
2015	334	in AL
2014	322	in AL
2012	269	in AL

Hits

	H
2020	56	in AL
2017	160	in AL
2016	169	in AL
2015	178	in AL
2014	166	in AL

Caught Stealing

	CS
2014	5	in AL

Batting Average

	AVG
2020	.303	in AL
2019	.311	in AL
2019	.286	in FSL
2017	.288	in AL
2016	.287	in AL
2015	.302	in AL

On Base Percentage

	OBP
2020	.397	in AL
2019	.392	in AL
2019	.286	in FSL
2017	.375	in AL
2016	.360	in AL
2015	.369	in AL

Hit By Pitch

	HBP
2020	4	in AL
2018	14	in AL
2017	12	in AL
2016	9	in AL

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