Bryan De La Cruz
| Bryan De La Cruz | |
|---|---|
 De La Cruz with the Marlins in 2021 | |
| Miami Marlins – No. 14 | |
| Outfielder | |
| Born: December 16, 1996 Santo Domingo Este, Dominican Republic | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| July 30, 2021, for the Miami Marlins | |
| MLB statistics (through April 24, 2024) | |
| Batting average | .263 |
| Home runs | 42 |
| Runs batted in | 154 |
| Teams | |
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Bryan Starling De La Cruz (born December 16, 1996) is a Dominican professional baseball outfielder for the Miami Marlins of Major League Baseball (MLB). De La Cruz signed with the Houston Astros organization as an international free agent in 2013. He made his MLB debut in 2021.
Career
Houston Astros
De La Cruz signed with the
In the 2018 season, De La Cruz played for Quad Cities and the
Miami Marlins
On July 28, 2021, the Astros traded De La Cruz and Austin Pruitt to the Miami Marlins in exchange for Yimi García.[6] On July 30, Miami selected his contract and promoted him to the major leagues. He made his MLB debut that night against the New York Yankees.[7] On August 13, De La Cruz hit his first career grand slam off of Chicago Cubs starter Adbert Alzolay.[8]
De La Cruz made the Marlins Opening Day roster for the 2022 season.[9]
References
- ^ Polishuk, Mark (October 3, 2013). "International Notes: Jose Abreu, Bryan De La Cruz". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved July 28, 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f "Bryan De La Cruz Minor & Winter Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved July 28, 2021.
- ^ Kyle, Brad (March 19, 2020). "Houston Astros' Prospect: Bryan De La Cruz". The Runner Sports. Retrieved July 28, 2021.
- ^ Kuhlmann, Landan (July 27, 2021). "Skeeters spotlight: Bryan De La Cruz". Fort Bend Star. Retrieved July 28, 2021.
- ^ Martinez, Jason (July 22, 2021). "Knocking Down The Door: July 22, 2021". RotoGraphs Fantasy Baseball. Retrieved July 28, 2021.
- ^ De Nicola, Christina. "García to Astros for OF prospect". MLB.com. Archived from the original on July 28, 2021. Retrieved July 28, 2021.
- ^ De Nicola, Christina (July 30, 2021). "New Marlins pieces show up against Yanks". MLB.com. Archived from the original on July 31, 2021. Retrieved July 31, 2021.
- ^ "Marlins' Bryan de la Cruz: Belts second homer". August 14, 2021.
- ^ Miami Herald (subscription required)
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet