Nelson Cruz
Major League Baseball pitcher with several teams from 1997 to 2003
About Nelson Cruz
Born 1972. Nelson Cruz is a Dominican baseball player.
Nelson Cruz (born September 13, 1972) is a Dominican former professional baseball pitcher. He played all or parts of six seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Chicago White Sox, Detroit Tigers, Houston Astros, and Colorado Rockies, and one season in Korea Professional Baseball for the SK Wyverns.
Career He was signed by the Montreal Expos as an amateur free agent in . Cruz played his first professional season with their Rookie league Gulf Coast Expos in , and his last affiliated season with the Detroit Tigers' Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens in . He finished his career with the Toros de Tijuana of the Mexican League in .
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Nelson Cruz?
Major League Baseball pitcher with several teams from 1997 to 2003
When was Nelson Cruz born?
Nelson Cruz was born on 13 September 1972 in Puerto Plata.
What is Nelson Cruz's occupation?
Nelson Cruz is a baseball player.
What nationality is Nelson Cruz?
Nelson Cruz is Dominican.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Nelson Cruz (pitcher)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Nelson Cruz. https://biography.guide/nelson-cruz-baseball-player-1972/
MLA: "Nelson Cruz." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/nelson-cruz-baseball-player-1972/.
Chicago: "Nelson Cruz." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/nelson-cruz-baseball-player-1972/.
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