ESPN
    • Football
    • NBA
    • NFL
    • MLB
    • Cricket
    • Boxing
    • Rugby
    • More Sports
    • Fantasy
    • Search
    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
    • Overview
    • News
    • Stats
    • Bio
    • Splits
    • Game Log

    MLB Quick Links

    Scores
    Standings
    Schedule

    MLB

      Ex-MLBers Dotel, Blanco die in nightclub tragedy

      • 9M
      Ex-MLBers Dotel, Blanco die in nightclub tragedy
      Photo by HANDOUT/Prensa Servicio 911/AFP via Getty Images

      Mariners

      MLB

        N. Cruz signs 1-day deal to retire with Mariners

        • 2Y
        N. Cruz signs 1-day deal to retire with Mariners
        Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports

        Dodgers

        MLB

          Retired Nelson Cruz joins Dodgers as adviser

          • 2Y
          • Alden Gonzalez
          Retired Nelson Cruz joins Dodgers as adviser
          AP Photo/Gregory Bull

          MLB

            Cruz says he's retiring after 19 seasons, 464 HRs

            • 2Y
            Cruz says he's retiring after 19 seasons, 464 HRs
            Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images

            MLB

              $775 million for this?! How the Mets and Padres went from preseason favorites to first-half failures

              • 3Y
              • David Schoenfield
              Matt Carpenter of the San Diego Padres warms up in the outfield before the game against the New York Mets.
              Matt Thomas/San Diego Padres/Getty Images
              Back to Top

              Latest Videos

              Nelson Cruz emotional after winning humanitarian award
              • 2:46
              Cruz bringing leadership to Twins
              • 1:01
              All-Stars share fondest Midsummer Classic memories
              • 1:39

              MLB News

              Pierce Johnson 'excited' to join Emilio Pagan on Reds' pitching staff

              Pierce Johnson 'excited' to join Emilio Pagan on Reds' pitching staff

              Right-hander Pierce Johnson and the Cincinnati Reds have completed their $6.5 million, one-year contract.
              Sources: Rockies, Willi Castro agree on 2-year, $12.8M deal

              Sources: Rockies, Willi Castro agree on 2-year, $12.8M deal

              The Rockies and utilityman Willi Castro have reached an agreement on a two-year, $12.8 million contract, sources told ESPN on Thursday.
              Back so soon?: Kershaw commits to pitch in World Baseball Classic

              Back so soon?: Kershaw commits to pitch in World Baseball Classic

              Despite retiring from pitching after helping the Los Angeles Dodgers win a second straight World Series title, Clayton Kershaw has committed to pitch in the World Baseball Classic.
              Fantasy baseball news or noise: Breakout season on tap for Lawlar?

              Fantasy baseball news or noise: Breakout season on tap for Lawlar?

              Eric Karabell keeps tabs on the baseball world and tells you what is relevant to fantasy baseball managers.
              Kershaw, Verlander, Scherzer: Who is this generation's true ace?

              Kershaw, Verlander, Scherzer: Who is this generation's true ace?

              Three future Hall of Famers have dominated the conversation. We break down who the king of the hill is for his generation.
              Midwinter updates: Dodgers, Padres, Giants, D-backs, Rockies

              Midwinter updates: Dodgers, Padres, Giants, D-backs, Rockies

              L.A. is (again) the favorite, but with a month left until spring training, each team has work to do.
              All MLB News
              ESPN
              • Terms of Use
              • Privacy Policy
              • Your US State Privacy Rights
              • Children's Online Privacy Policy
              • Interest-Based Ads
              • About Nielsen Measurement
              • Your Privacy Choices
              • Contact Us
              • Disney Ad Sales Site
              • Work for ESPN
              • Corrections
              GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT/OR/NH. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Terms: sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos.
              Copyright: © 2026 ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved.