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Luis Cruz

Pittsburgh Pirates

1984/02/10 25

6-1 215

Navojoa, Mexico

R / R

2

Year Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K SB CS AVG OBP SLG
2009 Pirates 27 70 5 15 1 0 0 2 6 7 0 0 .214 .282 .229

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Has the look of a classic shortstop, complete with a great glove and ability to play little ball with the bat.
Flaws
  • May not hit enough to secure an everyday job in the big leagues, despite his outstanding defense. Strikes out too much.
Career Potential
  • A defensive starting shortstop.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

July 10, 2009 Recalled from Indianapolis (AAA).
April 17, 2009 Optioned to Indianapolis (AAA).
March 4, 2009 Re-signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates to a one-year contract.
September 2, 2008 Contract purchased from Indianapolis (AAA).
March 17, 2008 Assigned to minor league camp.
December 13, 2007 Signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates to a minor league contract.
November 3, 2007 Opted for minor league free agency.
March 14, 2007 Optioned to Portland (AAA).
March 2, 2007 Re-signed by the San Diego Padres to a one-year contract.
November 20, 2006 Contract purchased from Mobile (A).
December 16, 2002 Acquired from the Boston Red Sox.

Trades

December 13, 2007 Signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates to a minor league contract.
December 16, 2002 Boston Red Sox traded Luis Cruz to the San Diego Padres for Cesar Crespo.
August 29, 2000 Signed as a nondrafted free agent by the Boston Red Sox.

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