Nelson Cruz News, Stats, Photos

Year	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	K	SB	CS	AVG	OBP	SLG
2001		23	88	11	22	3	1	3	16	4	29	6	3	.250	.283	.409
2002		63	214	23	59	14	0	4	25	9	58	12	1	.276	.316	.397
2003		119	470	65	112	26	2	20	85	29	128	10	5	.238	.292	.430
2004		66	261	54	90	27	1	11	52	24	73	8	4	.345	.407	.582
2005	Brewers	8	5	1	1	1	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	.200	.429	.400
2005		68	248	45	76	19	0	16	54	31	71	10	3	.306	.388	.577
2006	Rangers	41	130	15	29	3	0	6	22	7	32	1	0	.223	.261	.385
2006		104	371	68	112	22	1	20	73	42	100	17	6	.302	.378	.528
2007	Rangers	96	307	35	72	15	2	9	34	21	87	2	4	.235	.287	.384
2007		44	162	32	57	9	1	15	45	21	34	1	2	.352	.428	.698
2008	Rangers	31	115	19	38	9	1	7	26	17	28	3	1	.330	.421	.609
2008		1	4	1	1	1	0	0	1	2	1	0	0	.250	.500	.500
2009	Rangers	128	462	75	120	21	1	33	76	49	118	20	4	.260	.332	.524
2009		3	10	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	5	1	0	0	.091	0
2010	Rangers	108	399	60	127	31	3	22	78	38	81	17	4	.318	.374	.576
2010		3	11	1	4	1	0	0	1	1	0	1	0	.364	.385	.455
2011	Rangers	124	475	64	125	28	1	29	87	33	116	9	5	.263	.312	.509
2011		3	11	1	2	1	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	.182	.250	.273
2012	Rangers	159	585	86	152	45	0	24	90	48	140	8	4	.260	.319	.460
Career Total	695	2478	355	664	153	8	130	413	215	602	60	22	.268	.328	.494

Stories

Hidden Value Within Slash Lines

Lee Trocinski Beyond the Box Score Mar 12 2013, 10:00a

While the normal slash line tells us a lot about a hitter, there are results that can deceive someone using only those metrics. How much do those results affect a player's value?

2013 Community Projections: Nelson Cruz

Brad Lone Star Ball Mar 8 2013, 12:00p

Enter your community projections for Nelson Cruz.

2013 MLB Draft

2013 MLB Draft Profile: Justin Williams, OF, HS

jsams The Crawfish Boxes Feb 20 2013, 9:00a

Many are enamored with Justin Williams "huge upside". After digging deeper, I'm not convinced the Louisiana high schooler will ever reach his potential.

Cruz denies PED allegations

Nathan Aderhold MLB Daily Dish Feb 1 2013, 9:00a

A statement released by Nelson Cruz's attorneys denies the PED allegations of the Miami New Times' bombshell report that tie their client to illegal drug use.

Still no Bourn for Rangers

Nathan Aderhold MLB Daily Dish Jan 30 2013, 11:30a

Even in light of yesterday's report linking Nelson Cruz to a Miami PED clinic, Texas is not planning to pick up their pursuit of free-agent outfielder Michael Bourn.

2012 Community Projections Results: Nelson Cruz

Brad Lone Star Ball Oct 15 2012, 12:00p

Reviewing the best and worst of the pre-season community projections.

Texas Rangers, Nelson Cruz Agree to 2-Year, $16M Deal

Justin Bopp MLB Daily Dish Feb 9 2012, 2:13p

The Texas Ranges and Nelson Cruz are coming close to signing a two-year deal, according to Evan Grand of the Dallas Morning News.

Junior Ciruit Communique - Albert Pujols & The AL-Only First Round

psporer Roto Hardball Dec 12 2011, 3:20p

Albert Pujols signing in LA has an obvious impact on the top of AL-Only fantasy drafts, but should he be the top pick overall?

2011 Community Projections Review: Nelson Cruz

Brad Lone Star Ball Nov 18 2011, 2:00p

In 2010 Nelson Cruz had a breakout performance by putting up a .318 / .374 / .576 slash line for a .950 OPS in 445 PA. His PA were limited by injuries but before the season started expectations...

Nelson Cruz in 2012

Peter Christensen Roto Hardball Nov 10 2011, 9:16a

Anyone who watched much of the Texas Rangers during their 2011 post-season run likely came away impressed by Rangers' outfielder Nelson Cruz. Cruz slugged seven home runs and drove in 15 runs...