José Cruz Jr.

Former Prospect 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:  52.048
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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1998Topps326Toronto Blue JaysView checklistOutfieldTopps All-Star RookieAction - Baserunning
2004Topps712San Francisco GiantsView checklistOutfieldNL Gold Glove AwardAction - Fielding
2004Topps249San Francisco GiantsView checklistOutfield Action - Batting
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