Enrique Cruz
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2003-2007)
Enrique Cruz was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 2003 to 2007 for the Milwaukee Brewers and the Cincinnati Reds, a span of 5 seasons. In 61 career games, he hit .083 with 6 hits and 2 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
- 6'1" / 205 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2003-04-02
- Last Game
- 2007-04-16
Full name: Enrique Michael Cruz
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | 72 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 30 | .083 | .143 | .097 | .240 | -794 |
Career AVG .083 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 68.7% below league average.
Career OBP .143 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 57.3% below league average.
Career SLG .097 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — 77.0% below league average.
Career OPS .240 vs. league average .757 across their career seasons — 68.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | MIL | NL | 60 | 71 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 30 | .085 | .264 (-68%) | .332 (-56%) | .422 (-77%) | .754 (-68%) | -794.1 |
| 2007 | CIN | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 61 | 72 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 30 | .083 | — | — | — | — | -794 | ||
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 (61 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 38 | 49 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 2 | .122 |
| Away | 23 | 23 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-04-16 | CIN | MIL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-09-28 | MIL | HOU | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2003-09-20 | MIL | AZ | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-09-18 | MIL | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003-09-15 | MIL | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003-09-10 | MIL | HOU | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-09-07 | MIL | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-09-06 | MIL | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-08-28 | MIL | CIN | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-08-14 | MIL | PHI | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 6 |
| Third Base | 2 |
| Shortstop | 14 |
Salary History
Enrique Cruz's recorded salaries total $300,000 over 1 season, in 2003. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Cruz's career ran from 2003 to 2007. No salary is recorded for 2007.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | MIL | NL | $300,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $300,000 | ||
Enrique Cruz: the record in brief
April 2, 2003 and April 16, 2007 bracket Enrique Cruz's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. Cruz played for the Milwaukee Brewers (2003) and the Cincinnati Reds (2007). Cruz played primarily as a shortstop and threw and hit right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on November 21, 1981, in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, D.R. and a listed size of 6 feet, 1 inch and 205 pounds. The given name on file is Enrique Michael Cruz.
Cruz finished with 6 hits from 72 at bats in 61 games, which works out to .083, adding 2 runs batted in. On-base and slugging figures of .143 and .097 give Cruz a career OPS of .240. The league as a whole hit .266 across Cruz's seasons, which puts the .083 career mark 68.7% below average. By OPS the gap is 68.3% below league average (.240 against .757). Cruz collected a career-high 6 hits in 2003. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .085 in 2003, did not top the league's .264.
Frequently Asked Questions about Enrique Cruz
- What years did Enrique Cruz play?
- Enrique Cruz played in Major League Baseball from 2003 to 2007.
- Was Enrique Cruz a pitcher?
- No. Enrique Cruz was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Enrique Cruz hit?
- Enrique Cruz hit 0 career home runs with 6 hits.
- What teams did Enrique Cruz play for?
- Enrique Cruz played for 2 teams: the Milwaukee Brewers (2003) and the Cincinnati Reds (2007).
- What were Enrique Cruz's career stats?
- In 61 games, Enrique Cruz had 6 hits, 2 RBI, and 6 runs, with a .083 batting average.
- How much did Enrique Cruz earn in his career?
- Enrique Cruz's recorded salaries total $300,000 over 1 season, in 2003. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Cruz's career ran from 2003 to 2007. No salary is recorded for 2007.
- What was Enrique Cruz's salary?
- Enrique Cruz's recorded salary was $300,000 in 2003.
- What position did Enrique Cruz play?
- Enrique Cruz played primarily as a shortstop, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Enrique Cruz and how much did he weigh?
- Enrique Cruz was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 205 pounds.
- What was Enrique Cruz's career batting average?
- Enrique Cruz batted .083 over his career, with 6 hits in 72 at bats.
- How many RBI did Enrique Cruz have?
- Enrique Cruz drove in 2 runs in his career.
- Is Enrique Cruz in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Enrique Cruz has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.