Rank History
| Year | Team | Position | Team Rank | OFP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | WAS | SS | 9 | 45 |
Jan 2021 Report
Evaluator: Matt Thompson
Age: 17 yr
Height: 5-11
Weight: 165 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2020 IFA
RuleV: 2024
Overall: The Nationals signed Cruz out of the Dominican Republic for $4 million. Cruz is known for his hands and flashy defensive skills, and he will put on a show during infield practice. Unreal footwork and hands, the hope is those elite skills translate to the offensive side of the ball. As you would expect with someone with elite hands, Cruz has a quick bat with good bat-to-ball skills. How much power he ends up hitting for is up for debate, but he should fill out nicely and stick at short with strong defensive skills and average or better offensive production.
OFP: 45
Risk: High
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