Nelson Cruz
- January 4, 2024
- Baseball Player
Quick Facts
Full Name | Nelson Cruz |
Occupation | Baseball Player |
Date Of Birth | Jul 1, 1980(1980-07-01) |
Age | 44 |
Birthplace | Monte Cristi |
Country | Dominican Republic |
Birth City | Monte Cristi |
Horoscope | Cancer |
Nelson Cruz Biography
Name | Nelson Cruz |
Birthday | Jul 1 |
Birth Year | 1980 |
Place Of Birth | Monte Cristi |
Home Town | Monte Cristi |
Birth Country | Dominican Republic |
Birth Sign | Cancer |
Spouse | Solani Genao |
Children(s) | Giada Cruz, Nelson Cruz Jr. |
Nelson Cruz is one of the most popular and richest Baseball Player who was born on July 1, 1980 in Monte Cristi, Monte Cristi, Dominican Republic. MLB right fielder known for his home runs swing. In 2015 he was awarded the Silver Slugger award.
He and second baseman Ian Kinsler both joined the Texas Rangers in 2006.
Nelson Ramón Cruz Martínez (born July 1, 1980) is a Dominican-American professional baseball right fielder and designated hitter for the Minnesota Twins of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the Milwaukee Brewers, Texas Rangers, Baltimore Orioles, and Seattle Mariners.
Nelson Cruz became the second hitter to hit a home run into the upper deck in right field as a right-handed batter in the history of Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. The other was hit by former Ranger Chad Curtis, during the 2000 season. On July 22, he had 8 RBIs in a game against the Toronto Blue Jays; it was Cruz’s career high in RBIs.
He married Solani Genao in 2009. He has a daughter named Giada and a son named Nelson, Jr.
Nelson Cruz Net Worth
Net Worth | $40 Million |
Source Of Income | Baseball Player |
House | Living in own house. |
Nelson Cruz is one of the richest Baseball Player from Dominican Republic. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Nelson Cruz 's net worth $40 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He was discovered by MLB scouts while playing for the Dominican Summer League.
He was named to his first All-Star game in 2009.
Cruz was born on July 1, 1980 in Las Matas de Santa Cruz, Dominican Republic. His father, Nelson Cruz Sr., also played professional baseball in the Dominican Republic. Both his parents are successful professors and they raised Cruz and his two sisters, Nelsy and Olga, in a well-to-do Dominican neighborhood. Growing up, Cruz’s passion was for basketball, not baseball. His idol was Michael Jordan and as a teenager Cruz played for the Dominican Republic Junior National Basketball Team. He attended the high school where his father taught history. In addition to playing sports, Cruz worked as a mechanic’s helper with his uncle at a tractor factory. He also shined shoes and learned how to repair them. In September 2012, he donated $20,000 to help buy a firetruck for Las Matas de Santa Cruz, enlisting AMR’s help in also donating two ambulances.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Height | 6 ft 2 in |
Nelson Cruz height 6 ft 2 in Nelson weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Nelson Cruz Dating?
According to our records, Nelson Cruz married to Solani Genao. As of December 1, 2023, Nelson Cruz’s is not dating anyone.
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Cruz failed to make the major league roster prior to the 2008 season and cleared waivers after being designated for assignment because he had exhausted his minor league options.
Facts & Trivia
Nelson Ranked on the list of most popular Baseball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Dominican Republic. Nelson Cruz celebrates birthday on July 1 of every year.
He was selected Dominican Republic national baseball team at the 2009 World Baseball Classic, 2013 World Baseball Classic, 2017 World Baseball Classic.
Has Nelson Cruz won a World Series?
Nelson Cruz
Runs batted in| 1,265
Teams
What is Nelson Cruz's current batting average?
ABAVGOPS
7093| .276| .868
How many home runs has Nelson Cruz hit?
Nelson Cruz has played 18 seasons for 7 teams, including the Rangers and Twins. He has a . 276 batting average, 1,956 hits, 454 home runs , 1,266 RBIs and 1,056 runs scored.
How tall is Nelson Cruz?
6′ 2″
Who is the oldest active MLB player?
- Albert Pujols, DH, Cardinals (age 42) Born: Jan. …
- Rich Hill, LHP, Red Sox (age 41) 0:38. …
- Nelson Cruz, DH, Nationals (age 41) 0:42. …
- Oliver Pérez, LHP, D-backs (age 40) 0:23. …
- Adam Wainwright, RHP, Cardinals (age 40) 2:54. …
- 7 (tie). …
- Justin Verlander, RHP, Astros (age 39) …
- Sergio Romo, RHP, Mariners (Age: 39)