What is Nelson Cruz's Net Worth?
Nelson Cruz is a Dominican American professional baseball player with a net worth of $40 million. Born in Las Matas de Santa Cruz, Monte Cristi, Dominican Republic, in July 1980, Cruz plays as a right fielder and designated hitter, batting and throwing right-handed.
MLB Career
Nelson Cruz made his Major League Baseball debut with the Milwaukee Brewers in 2005. He subsequently played for the Texas Rangers from 2006 to 2013, the Baltimore Orioles in 2014, the Seattle Mariners from 2015 to 2018, and joined the Minnesota Twins in 2019.
Achievements & Awards
Nelson Cruz has earned numerous accolades throughout his career. He was named the American League Championship Series MVP in 2011, led the AL in home runs in 2014, and topped the AL RBI leaderboard the same year. In 2017, Cruz won the prestigious Edgar Martinez Award.
All-Star Appearances & Silver Slugger Awards
He has been an MLB All-Star in 2009, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, and 2018 and has won the Silver Slugger Award in 2015 and 2017.
International Success
On the international stage, Cruz won a gold medal representing the Dominican Republic in the 2013 World Baseball Classic.
Controversies
In 2013, Cruz faced a 50-game suspension by MLB due to his involvement in the Biogenesis baseball scandal.
Major Contracts
In 2014, Cruz signed a four-year deal with the Seattle Mariners worth $57 million. In 2019, he secured a one-year contract with the Minnesota Twins valued at $14.3 million.
