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Nelson Cruz

1980 - Today

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Nelson Ramón Cruz Martínez (born July 1, 1980), nicknamed "Boomstick", is a Dominican-American former professional baseball designated hitter and right fielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Milwaukee Brewers, Texas Rangers, Baltimore Orioles, Seattle Mariners, Minnesota Twins, Tampa Bay Rays, Washington Nationals, and San Diego Padres. Cruz is a seven-time MLB All-Star. Known for his power hitting, he won four Silver Slugger Awards and two Edgar Martínez Awards. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in 14 different languages on Wikipedia. Nelson Cruz is the 94th most popular baseball player, the 51st most popular biography from Dominican Republic and the 13th most popular Dominican Baseball Player.

Nelson Cruz, the Dominican baseball player born in 1980, is most famous for his power-hitting ability, particularly as a designated hitter and outfielder in Major League Baseball. He is known for his multiple All-Star selections and for being one of the top home run hitters in the league during his career.

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Among BASEBALL PLAYERS

Among baseball players, Nelson Cruz ranks 94 out of 91. Before him are Bartolo Colón, Adrián Beltré, José Bautista, Johnny Damon, Chipper Jones, and Adrián González. After him are Yadier Molina, David Wright, Zack Greinke, Stephen Strasburg, Ryan Howard, and Bryce Harper.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1980, Nelson Cruz ranks 1,007. Before him are Charlotte Rohlin, Texas Battle, Manus Boonjumnong, Leyla Hussein, Aleksandr Dokturishvili, and Erivaldo Antonio Saraiva. After him are Laura Mennell, Aslanbek Khushtov, Leo Bill, Álvaro Santos, Ceará, and Thor Kristensen.

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In Dominican Republic

Among people born in Dominican Republic, Nelson Cruz ranks 51 out of 51. Before him are Francisco García (1981), Marileidy Paulino (1996), Bartolo Colón (1973), Adrián Beltré (1979), José Bautista (1980), and Max Brown (null). After him are Brenda Castillo (1992), Luguelín Santos (1993), Rafael Campos (1936), Kim Won-jin (null), José Reyes (1983), and Aimee Carrero (1988).

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Among BASEBALL PLAYERS In Dominican Republic

Among baseball players born in Dominican Republic, Nelson Cruz ranks 13. Before him are Robinson Canó (1982), Alfonso Soriano (1976), Juan Soto (1998), Bartolo Colón (1973), Adrián Beltré (1979), and José Bautista (1980). After him are Edwin Encarnación (1983), and Melky Cabrera (1984).

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