About Deivi Cruz
Born 1972. Deivi Cruz is a Dominican baseball player.
Deivi Cruz Garcia (born November 6, 1972) is a Dominican former professional baseball shortstop. He was born in Bani, Nizao, Dominican Republic.
Cruz played at the Major League Baseball level for nine seasons (-) with the Detroit Tigers, San Diego Padres, Baltimore Orioles, San Francisco Giants, and Washington Nationals. In 1,234 career games, Cruz had a .269 batting average with 70 home runs and 464 runs batted in.
In 1997, Deivi Cruz made his Major League debut on April 1, 1997 and was honored as Tigers Rookie of the Year. Cruz was the starting shortstop for Detroit Tigers.
Cruz was released by the St. Louis Cardinals on March 30, 2006, and signed with the Bridgeport Bluefish on June 10, 2006.
Cruz' nephew, Yeyson Yrizarri, is also a professional baseball shortstop.
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Who is Deivi Cruz?
baseball player
When was Deivi Cruz born?
Deivi Cruz was born on 6 November 1972 in Baní.
What is Deivi Cruz's occupation?
Deivi Cruz is a baseball player.
What nationality is Deivi Cruz?
Deivi Cruz is Dominican.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Deivi Cruz. https://biography.guide/deivi-cruz/
MLA: "Deivi Cruz." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/deivi-cruz/.
Chicago: "Deivi Cruz." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/deivi-cruz/.
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