Ivan Cruz
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1997-2002)
Ivan Cruz was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1997 to 2002 for the New York Yankees, the Pittsburgh Pirates, and the St. Louis Cardinals, a span of 6 seasons. In 41 career games, he hit .273 with 15 hits, 2 home runs, and 8 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
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 210 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1997-07-18
- Last Game
- 2002-09-27
Full name: Luis Ivan Cruz
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | 55 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 17 | .273 | .310 | .400 | .710 | 0 |
Career AVG .273 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .310 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 8.6% below league average.
Career SLG .400 vs. league average .427 across their career seasons — 6.3% below league average.
Career OPS .710 vs. league average .766 across their career seasons — 7.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | NYA | AL | 11 | 20 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1999 | PIT | NL | 5 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .400 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2000 | PIT | NL | 8 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | .091 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2002 | SLN | NL | 17 | 14 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .357 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 41 | 55 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 17 | .273 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (41 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 27 | 38 | 4 | 11 | 1 | 3 | .289 |
| Away | 14 | 17 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 5 | .235 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-09-27 | STL | MIL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002-09-26 | STL | MIL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002-09-25 | STL | AZ | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002-09-24 | STL | AZ | W | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002-09-23 | STL | AZ | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002-09-21 | STL | HOU | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002-09-20 | STL | HOU | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002-09-19 | STL | COL | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002-09-18 | STL | COL | W | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002-09-15 | STL | HOU | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 12 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 1 |
| Designated Hitter | 4 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | PIT | NL | $205,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $205,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville University | Jacksonville | FL | 1987, 1988, 1989 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Ivan Cruz
- What years did Ivan Cruz play?
- Ivan Cruz played in Major League Baseball from 1997 to 2002.
- Was Ivan Cruz a pitcher?
- No. Ivan Cruz was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Ivan Cruz hit?
- Ivan Cruz hit 2 career home runs with 15 hits.
- What was Ivan Cruz's career batting average?
- Ivan Cruz batted .273 over his career, with 15 hits in 55 at bats.
- How many RBI did Ivan Cruz have?
- Ivan Cruz drove in 8 runs in his career.
- Is Ivan Cruz in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Ivan Cruz has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.