

Through 54 games entering Sunday in Triple-A, Cruz was hitting. To underline that point, last season in 69 minor-league games, he had 16 doubles, five triples, 17 homers and 19 steals. Cruz also possesses great power and speed.

Shortstops typically stand between second base and third base, and are usually the most athletic. Note here that Corey Seager is regularly heralded as the tallest shortstop in MLB history and he's 6-foot-4. The shortstop is often called the captain of the infield. 828 OPS, 30 doubles, 29 homers, and 102 RBIs. Vladdy naturally stole the show for the traveling circus that was the Dunedin/Buffalo/Toronto Blue Jays, but Bo led the American League in hits while hitting.
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Anderson ranked Cruz as the 22nd-best prospect in baseball, and many of the guys in front of him have already debuted this year.Ĭruz, 23, is quite the athletic specimen. Last year was Bo Bichette’s first full season and during it, he became the sixth-best shortstop in baseball in 2021. Heading into the season, CBS Sports' R.J. He’s one of the main reasons why in my estimation, we’re the best defensive team in the league. Cruz appeared in two games late last season and was thought to be ready to join the MLB ranks this season, but the Pirates sent him to Triple-A to start the season and he remained there until this promotion. The shortstop position is so vital for winning baseball teams.

The Pittsburgh Pirates are calling up top prospect Oneil Cruz, according to multiple reports ( Jon Heyman). Who leads all MLB Shortstops in HRs, Batting Average & more Find sortable fantasy baseball statistics here.
