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Jose Cruz Jr

San Diego Padres

1974/04/19 35

6-0 210

Arroyo, Puerto Rico

B / R

12

the Seattle Mariners in 1995 (1st round)

Year Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K SB CS AVG OBP SLG
2008 Astros 38 49 6 6 1 0 0 1 11 9 0 0 .122 .283 .143

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Is a rare switch-hitter with power from both sides of the plate. Can play all three outfield positions. When he gets hot, he can make a major impact.
Flaws
  • Never became a student of the base-stealing art. His defense is erratic and his hitting stroke inconsistent. Is a little too lackadaisical.
Career Potential
  • A decent fourth outfielder.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

June 6, 2008 Designated for assignment by the Houston Astros.
March 30, 2008 Contract purchased from Round Rock (AAA).
November 28, 2007 Signed by the Houston Astros to a minor league contract.
August 20, 2007 Signed as a free agent by the New York Yankees.
August 1, 2007 Designated for assignment by the San Diego Padres.
August 1, 2007 Released by the San Diego Padres.
June 5, 2007 Missed 5 games (back injury).
May 31, 2007 Back injury, day-to-day.
December 5, 2006 Signed as a free agent by the San Diego Padres to a one-year contract.
August 1, 2006 Designated for assignment by the Los Angeles Dodgers.
November 4, 2005 Re-signed by the Los Angeles Dodgers to a one-year contract with a club option in 2007.
July 27, 2005 Designated for assignment.
May 9, 2005 Missed 27 games (back injury).
April 16, 2005 Back injury, 15-day DL.
April 12, 2005 Back injury, day-to-day.
December 14, 2003 Signed as a free agent by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays to a two-year contract.
October 22, 2003 Declined to pick up club option.
January 28, 2003 Signed as a free agent by the San Francisco Giants to a minor league contract and invited to spring training.
December 20, 2002 Not offered a contract for the 2003 season.
September 15, 2002 Missed 34 games (left ankle injury).
August 15, 2002 Left ankle injury, 15-day DL (retroactive to August 10th).
July 18, 2002 Missed 4 games (hamstring).
July 14, 2002 Hamstring, day-to-day.
August 30, 2001 Missed 1 game (abdominal injury).
August 29, 2001 Abdominal injury, day-to-day.
August 28, 2001 Missed 1 game (abdominal injury).
August 26, 2001 Abdominal injury, day-to-day.
May 21, 2001 Missed 15 games (lower back pain).
May 11, 2001 Lower back, 15-day DL (retroactive to May 6).

Trades

November 28, 2007 Signed by the Houston Astros to a minor league contract.
August 20, 2007 Signed as a free agent by the New York Yankees.
December 5, 2006 Signed as a free agent by the San Diego Padres.
August 9, 2005 Boston Red Sox traded Jose Cruz Jr. to the Los Angeles Dodgers for a player to be named later (Tony Schrager - Aug. 10th).
July 30, 2005 Boston Red Sox traded Kenny Perez and Kyle Bono to the Arizona Diamondbacks for Jose Cruz Jr..
February 6, 2005 Tampa Bay Devil Rays traded Jose Cruz Jr. and cash to the Arizona Diamondbacks for Casey Fossum.
December 14, 2003 Signed as a free agent by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays.
January 28, 2003 Signed as a free agent by the San Francisco Giants to a minor league contract.
July 31, 1997 Seattle Mariners traded Jose Cruz. Jr to Toronto Blue Jays for Mike Timlin and Paul Spoljaric.
June 1, 1995 Drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the 1st round in 1995.

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