Deivi Cruz
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1997-2005)
Deivi Cruz was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 1997 to 2005 for 5 teams, including the Detroit Tigers, a span of 9 seasons. In 1,234 career games, he hit .269 with 1,109 hits, 70 home runs, and 464 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 160 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1997-04-01
- Last Game
- 2005-10-02
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,234 | 4,124 | 442 | 1,109 | 250 | 16 | 70 | 464 | 16 | 132 | 429 | .269 | .293 | .388 | .682 | -8,126 |
Career AVG .269 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .293 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 12.7% below league average.
Career SLG .388 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — 8.6% below league average.
Career OPS .682 vs. league average .761 across their career seasons — 10.4% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | DET | AL | 147 | 436 | 35 | 105 | 26 | 0 | 2 | 40 | 3 | 14 | 55 | .241 | .266 (-10%) | .336 (-22%) | .419 (-25%) | .756 (-24%) | -1783.3 |
| 1998 | DET | AL | 135 | 454 | 52 | 118 | 22 | 3 | 5 | 45 | 3 | 13 | 55 | .260 | .266 (-2%) | .335 (-15%) | .420 (-16%) | .755 (-15%) | -1230.6 |
| 1999 | DET | AL | 155 | 518 | 64 | 147 | 35 | 0 | 13 | 58 | 1 | 12 | 57 | .284 | .271 (+5%) | .344 (-12%) | .433 (-2%) | .778 (-6%) | -703.8 |
| 2000 | DET | AL | 156 | 583 | 68 | 176 | 46 | 5 | 10 | 82 | 1 | 13 | 43 | .302 | .270 (+12%) | .344 (-8%) | .437 (+3%) | .782 (-2%) | -398.5 |
| 2001 | DET | AL | 110 | 414 | 39 | 106 | 28 | 1 | 7 | 52 | 4 | 17 | 46 | .256 | .263 (-3%) | .332 (-13%) | .426 (-11%) | .758 (-12%) | -865.9 |
| 2002 | SDN | NL | 151 | 514 | 49 | 135 | 28 | 2 | 7 | 47 | 2 | 22 | 58 | .263 | .261 (+1%) | .331 (-11%) | .416 (-12%) | .747 (-12%) | -1079.1 |
| 2003 | BAL | AL | 152 | 548 | 61 | 137 | 24 | 2 | 14 | 65 | 1 | 13 | 49 | .250 | .264 (-5%) | .332 (-19%) | .422 (-11%) | .754 (-14%) | -1404.9 |
| 2004 | SFN | NL | 127 | 397 | 46 | 116 | 30 | 2 | 7 | 55 | 1 | 17 | 32 | .292 | .266 (+10%) | .335 (-4%) | .427 (+1%) | .762 (-1%) | -201.4 |
| 2005 | SFN | NL | 81 | 209 | 26 | 56 | 10 | 1 | 5 | 19 | 0 | 10 | 31 | .268 | .264 (+1%) | .330 (-9%) | .418 (-5%) | .749 (-7%) | -253.6 |
| 2005 | WAS | NL | 20 | 51 | 2 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .255 | .264 (-4%) | .330 (-14%) | .418 (-34%) | .749 (-26%) | -253.6 |
| Career · 10 seasons | 1,234 | 4,124 | 442 | 1,109 | 250 | 16 | 70 | 464 | 16 | 132 | 429 | .269 | — | — | — | — | -8,175 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (1234 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 621 | 2025 | 220 | 535 | 32 | 222 | .264 |
| Away | 613 | 2099 | 222 | 574 | 38 | 242 | .273 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-10-02 | WAS | PHI | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005-10-01 | WAS | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-09-25 | WAS | NYN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005-09-24 | WAS | NYN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-09-23 | WAS | NYN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-09-22 | WAS | SFG | W | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-09-18 | WAS | SDP | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-09-17 | WAS | SDP | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-09-16 | WAS | SDP | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-09-15 | WAS | NYN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2B | 51 | 35 | 81 | 101 | 2 | 32 |
| 3B | 13 | 10 | 6 | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 1124 | 1064 | 1541 | 3200 | 107 | 738 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | DET | SS | 147 | 133 | 192 | 420 | 13 | 94 |
| 1998 | DET | SS | 135 | 132 | 196 | 445 | 11 | 100 |
| 1999 | DET | SS | 155 | 151 | 230 | 453 | 12 | 106 |
| 2000 | DET | SS | 156 | 154 | 222 | 482 | 13 | 116 |
| 2001 | DET | 3B | 7 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | DET | SS | 109 | 102 | 157 | 292 | 17 | 69 |
| 2002 | SDN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | SDN | SS | 147 | 133 | 169 | 372 | 15 | 83 |
| 2003 | BAL | SS | 147 | 144 | 222 | 409 | 16 | 96 |
| 2004 | SFN | 2B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | SFN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | SFN | SS | 104 | 95 | 127 | 266 | 8 | 59 |
| 2005 | SFN | 2B | 33 | 27 | 54 | 76 | 2 | 22 |
| 2005 | SFN | 3B | 5 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | SFN | SS | 16 | 15 | 22 | 48 | 1 | 13 |
| 2005 | WAS | 2B | 16 | 8 | 27 | 25 | 0 | 10 |
| 2005 | WAS | SS | 8 | 5 | 4 | 13 | 1 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Second Base | 51 |
| Third Base | 13 |
| Shortstop | 1124 |
| Designated Hitter | 5 |
Salary History
Deivi Cruz's recorded salaries total $8,725,000 over 8 seasons, 1997 to 2005. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Cruz's career ran from 1997 to 2005. No salary is recorded for 2004.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | SFN | NL | $800,000 |
| 2003 | BAL | AL | $1,000,000 |
| 2002 | SDN | NL | $600,000 |
| 2001 | DET | AL | $3,525,000 |
| 2000 | DET | AL | $1,975,000 |
| 1999 | DET | AL | $430,000 |
| 1998 | DET | AL | $245,000 |
| 1997 | DET | AL | $150,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $8,725,000 | ||
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 25th | 2.0 | 392 | 0 |
| 1997 | Rookie of the Year | AL | 4th | 12.0 | 140 | 0 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Deivi Cruz (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Deivi Cruz: the record in brief
Deivi Cruz's major league career runs from a debut on April 1, 1997 to a final game on October 2, 2005. By club, Cruz's seasons break down as the Detroit Tigers (1997 through 2001), the San Diego Padres (2002), the Baltimore Orioles (2003), the San Francisco Giants (2004 through 2005), and the Washington Nationals (2005). At 5'11" and 160 pounds, Cruz is listed as a shortstop. The bio says Cruz both batted and threw right-handed. Cruz was born on November 6, 1972, in Bani, Peravia, D.R.
Across 1,234 games at the plate, Cruz's career line reads 1,109 hits in 4,124 at bats for a .269 average, along with 70 homers and 464 RBI. Cruz's career OPS of .682 combines a .293 on-base mark with .388 slugging. Cruz hit .269 while the league hit .266 over the same span, a figure close to average. The OPS comparison is .682 to a league .761, 10.4% below average. No season beat the 14 home runs Cruz hit in 2003. 2000 produced Cruz's most hits, 176 of them for the Detroit Tigers. Cruz drove in a season-high 82 runs in 2000.
Frequently Asked Questions about Deivi Cruz
- What years did Deivi Cruz play?
- Deivi Cruz played in Major League Baseball from 1997 to 2005.
- Was Deivi Cruz a pitcher?
- No. Deivi Cruz was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Deivi Cruz hit?
- Deivi Cruz hit 70 career home runs with 1,109 hits.
- What teams did Deivi Cruz play for?
- Deivi Cruz played for 5 teams: the Detroit Tigers (1997–2001), the San Diego Padres (2002), the Baltimore Orioles (2003), the San Francisco Giants (2004–2005), and the Washington Nationals (2005).
- What were Deivi Cruz's career stats?
- In 1,234 games, Deivi Cruz had 1,109 hits, 70 home runs, 464 RBI, 442 runs, and 16 stolen bases, with a .269 batting average.
- How much did Deivi Cruz earn in his career?
- Deivi Cruz's recorded salaries total $8,725,000 over 8 seasons, 1997 to 2005. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Cruz's career ran from 1997 to 2005. No salary is recorded for 2004.
- What was Deivi Cruz's salary?
- Deivi Cruz's last recorded salary was $800,000, in 2005. His highest recorded salary was $3,525,000, in 2001, and his lowest was $150,000, in 1997. The Salary History table lists each season from 1997 to 2005.
- What position did Deivi Cruz play?
- Deivi Cruz played primarily as a shortstop, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Deivi Cruz and how much did he weigh?
- Deivi Cruz was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 160 pounds.
- How many home runs did Deivi Cruz hit each season?
- Deivi Cruz's home runs by season: 2 in 1997, 5 in 1998, 13 in 1999, 10 in 2000, 7 in 2001, 7 in 2002, 14 in 2003, 7 in 2004, and 5 in 2005. His most in one season was 14, in 2003.
- What was Deivi Cruz's career batting average?
- Deivi Cruz batted .269 over his career, with 1,109 hits in 4,124 at bats.
- How many RBI did Deivi Cruz have?
- Deivi Cruz drove in 464 runs in his career.
- Is Deivi Cruz in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Deivi Cruz has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.