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    Nelson Cruz

    NelsonCruz

    • Designated Hitter
    • Birthdate
      1/7/1980
    • BAT/THR
      Right/Right
    • Birthplace
      Las Matas de Santa Cruz, Dominican Republic

    2023 season stats

    • AVG
      .245
    • HR
      5
      150+
    • RBI
      23
      150+
    • OPS
      .681
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      • Ex-MLBers Dotel, Blanco die in nightclub tragedy
        • 3M
        Ex-MLBers Dotel, Blanco die in nightclub tragedy
        • N. Cruz signs 1-day deal to retire with Mariners
          • 1Y
          N. Cruz signs 1-day deal to retire with Mariners
          • Retired Nelson Cruz joins Dodgers as adviser
            • 2Y
            • Alden Gonzalez
            Retired Nelson Cruz joins Dodgers as adviser
            • Cruz says he's retiring after 19 seasons, 464 HRs
              • 2Y
              Cruz says he's retiring after 19 seasons, 464 HRs
              • $775 million for this?! How the Mets and Padres went from preseason favorites to first-half failures
                • 2Y
                • David Schoenfield
                Matt Carpenter of the San Diego Padres warms up in the outfield before the game against the New York Mets.
                • Padres designate slugger Cruz for assignment
                  • 2Y
                  Padres designate slugger Cruz for assignment
                  • Where have you gone, Edgar Martinez (and other DHs who can hit)?
                    • 2Y
                    • David Schoenfield
                    Edgar Martinez
                    • 'MLB Together' community help program launched
                      • 2Y
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                      • Machado, Cruz collect 7 RBIs in Mexico slugfest
                        • 2Y
                        Machado, Cruz collect 7 RBIs in Mexico slugfest
                        • Cruz, 42, becomes 3rd-oldest with 6-RBI game
                          • 2Y
                          Cruz, 42, becomes 3rd-oldest with 6-RBI game

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                        Nelson Cruz emotional after winning humanitarian award
                        • 2:46
                        Cruz bringing leadership to Twins
                        • 1:01
                        All-Stars share fondest Midsummer Classic memories
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