Nelson Cruz
Designated Hitter
2005—2023
BORN
July 1, 1980, in Las Matas de Santa Cruz, Monte Cristi, D.R.
BATS / THROWS
Right / Right
HT / WT
6-2 / 230
MLB DEBUT
September 17, 2005
FINAL GAME
PRIMARY TEAM
Texas Rangers
17
.274
BATTING AVERAGE
2053
HITS
42.2
WAR
.343
ON-BASE PCT
464
HOME RUNS
29.8
WAR7
.513
SLUGGING
.856
ON-BASE + SLUGGING
3.3
WAR PER SEASON
77 homers before the age of 30, and 340 after. Still going strong at 39 in 2020.
Compared to Hall of Fame Designated Hitters
| CAREER | LONG PEAK | PRIME | SHORT PEAK | JAWS | WAR PER | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Cruz |
42.2 |
29.8 |
21.6 |
14.4 |
36.0 |
3.3 |
|
AVG HOFer |
64.1 |
37.4 |
25.6 |
17.4 |
50.8 |
4.3 |
Where Does Nelson Cruz Rank?
No. 9 Ranked
at Designated Hitter
| CAREER | LONG PEAK | PRIME | SHORT PEAK | JAWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
5 |
6 |
10 |
7 |
|
WAR |
WAR7 |
WAR 5 CONSECUTIVE |
WAR3 |
JAWS |