Rhiner Cruz
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2012-2018)
Rhiner Cruz was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2012 to 2018 for the Houston Astros and the Toronto Blue Jays, a span of 7 seasons. Across 74 career appearances, he went 1-3 with a 5.20 ERA and 60 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 210 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2012-04-07
- Last Game
- 2018-07-07
Full name: Rhiner Allen Cruz
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | HOU | NL | 1 | 1 | 52 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 55.0 | 65 | 37 | 29 | 46 | 6.05 | 4.01 (-51%) | -1360.1 |
| 2013 | HOU | AL | 0 | 2 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21.1 | 25 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 3.38 | 3.87 (+13%) | -688.9 |
| 2018 | TOR | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2.70 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 1 | 3 | 74 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 79.2 | 93 | 46 | 42 | 60 | 5.20 | — | -2,049 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0 |
Career AVG .000 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OBP .000 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career SLG .000 vs. league average .404 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OPS .000 vs. league average .722 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | HOU | NL | 52 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2013 | HOU | AL | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2018 | TOR | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 74 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 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 (148 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 33 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 33 | 38.0 | 36 | 18 | 21 | 34 | 4.26 |
| Away | 41 | 41.2 | 57 | 28 | 21 | 26 | 6.05 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-07-07 | TOR | NYY | — | 1.1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018-07-04 | TOR | NYN | — | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013-09-29 | HOU | NYY | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-09-28 | HOU | NYY | — | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013-09-25 | HOU | TEX | — | 1.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013-09-19 | HOU | CLE | L | 0.2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-09-17 | HOU | CIN | — | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013-09-10 | HOU | SEA | — | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013-04-30 | HOU | NYY | — | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013-04-29 | HOU | NYY | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 74 |
Salary History
Rhiner Cruz's recorded salaries total $978,000 over 2 seasons, 2012 to 2013. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Cruz's career ran from 2012 to 2018. His seasons after 2016 are not included.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | HOU | AL | $498,000 |
| 2012 | HOU | NL | $480,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $978,000 | ||
Rhiner Cruz: the record in brief
The profile opens with Rhiner Cruz's first major league game on April 7, 2012; the last one listed came on July 7, 2018. Cruz played for the Houston Astros (2012 to 2013) and the Toronto Blue Jays (2018). Listed as a pitcher, Cruz batted and threw right-handed. The recorded size is 6'2" and 210 pounds. The birth record reads November 1, 1986, in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, D.R. Rhiner Cruz was the playing name; the full given name is Rhiner Allen.
Across 74 games (0 starts), Cruz recorded 1 win against 3 losses with a 5.20 ERA. The totals include 60 strikeouts. The league ERA over Cruz's seasons was 4.01, so the 5.20 figure ran 29.6% worse than average. In 2012, one of the busiest seasons, Cruz posted a 6.05 ERA; the league figure that year was 4.01.
Every defensive appearance on record for Cruz, 74 games, came at pitcher. On the mound, the fielding record shows 1 errors alongside 6 putouts and 7 assists.
Frequently Asked Questions about Rhiner Cruz
- What years did Rhiner Cruz play?
- Rhiner Cruz played in Major League Baseball from 2012 to 2018.
- Was Rhiner Cruz a pitcher?
- Yes. Rhiner Cruz pitched in the major leagues, recording 1 wins and 60 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Rhiner Cruz hit?
- Rhiner Cruz hit 0 career home runs.
- What teams did Rhiner Cruz play for?
- Rhiner Cruz played for 2 teams: the Houston Astros (2012–2013) and the Toronto Blue Jays (2018).
- What were Rhiner Cruz's career stats?
- In 74 games, Rhiner Cruz went 1-3 with a 5.20 ERA, 60 strikeouts, and 79.2 innings pitched.
- How much did Rhiner Cruz earn in his career?
- Rhiner Cruz's recorded salaries total $978,000 over 2 seasons, 2012 to 2013. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Cruz's career ran from 2012 to 2018. His seasons after 2016 are not included.
- What was Rhiner Cruz's salary?
- Rhiner Cruz's last recorded salary was $498,000, in 2013. His highest recorded salary was $498,000, in 2013, and his lowest was $480,000, in 2012. The Salary History table lists each season from 2012 to 2013.
- What position did Rhiner Cruz play?
- Rhiner Cruz played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Rhiner Cruz and how much did he weigh?
- Rhiner Cruz was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 210 pounds.
- What was Rhiner Cruz's career ERA?
- Rhiner Cruz finished with a 5.20 career ERA, going 1-3 with 60 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Rhiner Cruz have?
- Rhiner Cruz recorded 60 career strikeouts.
- Is Rhiner Cruz in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Rhiner Cruz has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.