José Cruz Jr.

Head Coach - Rice (NCAA-1) [2025]
High Level
MLB
Years
1993-2008 (1997-2008)
Proper Name
Jose Luis Cruz Jr.
Nickname
Cheito
Positions
CF (600) ... RF (460) ... LF (288) ... OF (276) ... DH (2)
Height / Weight
6-0 / 210
Bats / Throws
Both / Right
Birthdate
April 19,1974   Age:  51.275
High School
Bellaire (Bellaire,TX)
Colleges
Rice University (Houston,TX)
Drafted/Signed
Signing Bonus
$ 1,285,000
MLB Debut
MLBAM ID
Retrosheet#
cruzj004
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Son of Jose Cruz ... Nephew of Tommy Cruz ... Nephew of Hector Cruz ... Father of Antonio Cruz ... Father of Trei Cruz   [1995] Golden Spikes award finalist ... 1st Round Draft Pick (#3 overall) by the Seattle Mariners   [1997] Topps All-Star Rookie   [2003] Inducted into the Rice University Athletics Hall of Fame   [2006] Played for Puerto Rico in World Baseball Classic
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Draft Instances

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yearrndovlphasedraft teamsignedsign datepossourceregionschoolschool divschool typeclassslot valuebonusscoutsnotes
1991561402June-RegSeattle MarinersYes 3BCollegeTXSan JacintoNJCAAJrCollege PremiumPremium  
199215425June-RegAtlanta BravesNo OFHSTXBellaire (Bellaire,TX)HSHShsPremiumPremiumN/A 
199513June-RegSeattle MarinersYes1995-07-20OFCollegeTXRiceNCAA 14Year PremiumPremiumChris Smith 
3 record(s)