Montecristi.-For Nelson Cruz, the approval of the universal designated hitter would represent a great opportunity and expansion in Major League Baseball.
Cruz, who is currently in free agency, has sparked the interest of several National League franchises after Major League Baseball and the Players Association discussed this move.
“That issue is between the tables, I hope to God that it is approved, as long as both parties feel satisfied and that for the good of the game and the fans, the decision can be made as soon as possible,” said Cruz, during an activity of his Boomstick Foundation, in his native Las Matas de Santa Cruz, Montecristi province.
If in the National you play with the designated, it can benefit players whose strength would be the offense and also veterans who would extend their careers a little more.
Nelson Cruz while participating in a vitilla competition.
“I am a person who likes to win, I am studying the proposals of several teams and I hope to choose one with which I can go to a World Series,” said the 41-year-old veteran player, who is supposed to be in his eighteenth season. in the Majors, where he has recorded 449 homers, a career average of .277, 1,238 runs batted in and 1,031 runs scored.
Regarding his preparation for the 2022 season scheduled to start on March 31, Cruz assured that he is working hard to try to meet the expectations of the organization that acquires his services.
“Thank God I feel very healthy, I am working as hard as possible to contribute as much as I can with the team that chooses to make me part of it. This year I’m not thinking about numbers, I’m just going to go out and have fun every shift and help my team win,” Cruz said.
high rating
Cruz appreciated the high esteem professed by younger players who are heading to follow in his footsteps.
“I feel very good when I see players like Iván Castillo, Albert Abreu, Bryan de la Cruz and others who reflect on me; I think they have been fortunate to find a person to guide and advise them. When I was moving up to the Major Leagues, I did not find a Joaquín Benoit until after three or four years who guided me to take the right steps in this business”, he pointed out.
Social activity
For the seventh consecutive year, the Major League Baseball player held a social day in his municipality.
On this year’s day, dental sessions, mammography studies, sonography and prostate examination were carried out.
In addition, a basketball court was delivered in the town of La Vivienda 1, a facility renovated by the National Drug Control Directorate (DNCD), which is chaired by Vice Admiral of the Navy, José Manuel Cabrera Ulloa.
In this scenario, a baseball clinic was developed for children and young people aspiring to become professionals in this sport.
Cruz was accompanied by fellow peoteros Jean Segura, from the Philadelphia Phillies team; Eloy Jiménez, Chicago White Sox; Aristides Aquino, Cincinnati Reds; Bryan de la Cruz, Miami Marlins; Manuel Margot, Tampa Bay Rays; Sandro Fabian, San Francisco Giants; Ivan Castillo; Albert Abreu; Starlin Castro and Joaquín Benoit, former baseball player.
In addition to the award-winning players, their parents Nelson Cruz (father) and Milagros Martínez, as well as their sisters Olga and Nelsy Cruz Martínez, the latter being the governor of the Montecristi province, also participated.
Numbers
.346 is the on-base percentage.
What Cruz has in MLB, he also has a .527 Slugging rate for an .873 OPS.
*By Welcome Carmona jr
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