All-Star years
Cruz was an All-Star in 2009, 2013 to 2015, 2017, 2018 and 2021.
BaseballMLBDesignated hitter / Right fielder
Nelson Cruz
Stats, career and game logNelson Cruz, a designated hitter and right fielder in MLB, won the Silver Slugger Award in 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2020.
30MLB games since 20232home runs
Updated
About Nelson Cruz
Nelson Cruz was a designated hitter and right fielder who batted and threw right-handed. Born on July 1, 1980, in Las Matas de Santa Cruz, Dominican Republic, he made his MLB debut on Sep 17, 2005, with the Milwaukee Brewers. He won the Silver Slugger Award in 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2020, and his final MLB game was on Jul 3, 2023, for the San Diego Padres.
Agatha Research DeskUpdated Oct 5, 2026Season by season30
Every season, every MLB game in our records since 2023, newest season first.
| Season | Team | Games | AB | H | HR | RBI | AVG | SLG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 |  SD | 30 | 77 | 15 | 2 | 7 | .195 | .286 |
| Career | 30 | 77 | 15 | 2 | 7 | .195 | .286 |
How he is doing now
2023 hitting.195 AVG2 HR, 7 RBI, 30 games
Last game0 for 2Jul 3 vs Angels
Injury status
No injury reports on file.
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All-MLB First Team
Cruz was named to the All-MLB First Team in 2019.
Career
18years2005 to 2023
- 2023First game in our records8-3 win vs Reds
- 2023Best game1 for 2, 1 HR, 1 RBI, vs Guardians
- Jul 3, 2023Latest game0 for 2 vs Angels
Honors
- 7x All-Star (2009, 2013-2015, 2017, 2018, 2021)
- All-MLB First Team (2019)
- ALCS MVP ()
- 4x Silver Slugger Award (2015, 2017, 2019, 2020)
- Roberto Clemente Award (2021)
- MLB home run leader (2014)
Regular season
30 games
.195 AVG, 2 HR, 7 RBI; since 2023
First game in our records
May 1, 2023: 0 for 1SD 8, Reds 3
Latest game
Jul 3, 2023: 0 for 2SD 10, Angels 3
Most often against
The teams he has faced most, with his teams' record and his line against each.
Cincinnati Reds5 games
2-3his teams
His line: .214 AVG, 0 HR, 0 RBI
Last met Jul 2, 2023
Los Angeles Dodgers5 games
1-4his teams
His line: .125 AVG, 0 HR, 0 RBI
Last met May 14, 2023
Washington Nationals4 games
3-1his teams
His line: .333 AVG, 0 HR, 2 RBI
Last met Jun 25, 2023
Boston Red Sox2 games
0-2his teams
His line: .167 AVG, 0 HR, 0 RBI
Last met May 20, 2023
Cleveland Guardians2 games
1-1his teams
His line: .167 AVG, 1 HR, 1 RBI
Last met Jun 15, 2023
Kansas City Royals2 games
0-2his teams
His line: .000 AVG, 0 HR, 0 RBI
Last met May 17, 2023
Sources and updates
Stats, scores and injury reports come from Agatha's own records: MLB's own box scores, its transactions and ESPN's injury reports.
Updated Oct 5, 2026, 3:12 PM ET. Results and form refresh after every game; biography facts are checked weekly.