Francisco Cruceta
Born: 7/4/1981 in Rancho Viejo, La Vega, D.R.
MLB Debut: 2004-09-21 | Final Game: 2008-06-02
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 215 lbs
Full name: Francisco Alberto Cruceta
Biography
Francisco Cruceta was a professional baseball player born in 1981 who played in Major League Baseball from 2004 to 2008. Primarily known as a position player, Cruceta's career spanned a brief period during which he appeared in 19 games. Despite the promise that often accompanies young athletes, he finished his career without recording any hits, home runs, or runs batted in, resulting in a batting average of 0.0.
Cruceta's time in the major leagues coincided with a competitive era of baseball characterized by heightened athleticism and power hitting. While he did not achieve significant statistical milestones, his presence on the roster of teams reflected the challenges faced by many players striving to make an impact at the highest level. After his last appearance on June 2, 2008, Cruceta transitioned out of the spotlight of professional baseball, leaving behind a career marked by the struggle for success in a demanding sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 4 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26.0 | 33 | 23 | 5 | 20 | 22 | 7.96 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | CLE | AL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.7 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 9.39 | 0.0 |
| 2006 | SEA | AL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 10.80 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | DET | AL | 0 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.7 | 13 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 5.40 | -503.6 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | CLE | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2006 | SEA | AL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | DET | AL | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 19 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | CLE | P | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | SEA | P | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | DET | P | 13 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 19 |