Frankie De La Cruz
Born: 3/12/1984 in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, D.R.
Died: 3/14/2021 in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, D.R.
MLB Debut: 2007-06-18 | Final Game: 2011-09-26
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 214 lbs
Full name: Eulogio De La Cruz
Biography
Frankie De La Cruz was a professional baseball player born in 1984, who played in Major League Baseball from 2007 until his final game on September 26, 2011. Throughout his career, De La Cruz primarily served as a position player, appearing in 26 games. Despite his efforts on the field, he concluded his MLB tenure without recording a hit, home run, or run batted in, finishing with a batting average of 0.0. His career also featured no stolen bases, which underscored the challenges he faced in establishing himself in the highly competitive environment of professional baseball.
De La Cruz's career unfolded during a period characterized by a significant emphasis on offensive production, making his struggles to contribute statistically notable. While he may not have left a lasting impact in terms of traditional metrics, his journey reflects the challenges faced by many players striving to break into the major leagues. His experience serves as a reminder of the rigorous demands of professional sports and the fierce competition that defines the game of baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 26 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32.0 | 37 | 29 | 3 | 26 | 20 | 8.16 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | DET | AL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6.75 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | MIA | NL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 15 | 18 | 11 | 4 | 18.00 | - |
| 2009 | SDP | NL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.3 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 5.40 | - |
| 2011 | MIL | NL | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.0 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 2.77 | 223.6 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | DET | AL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | MIA | NL | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | SDP | NL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2011 | MIL | NL | 11 | 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 | 26 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | DET | P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | FLO | P | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | SDN | P | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 | MIL | P | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 26 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | SDN | NL | $400,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $400,000 | ||