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    Nelson Cruz

    NelsonCruz

    • Designated Hitter
    • Birthdate
      7/1/1980
    • BAT/THR
      Right/Right
    • Birthplace
      Las Matas de Santa Cruz, Dominican Republic

    2023 season stats

    • AVG
      .245
    • HR
      5
      150+
    • RBI
      23
      150+
    • OPS
      .681
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        N. Cruz signs 1-day deal to retire with Mariners

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          Retired Nelson Cruz joins Dodgers as adviser

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            Cruz says he's retiring after 19 seasons, 464 HRs

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