Retired#23DH2005–2023#37 all-time

Nelson Cruz

“Boomstick” · Milwaukee Brewers, Texas Rangers, Baltimore Orioles, Seattle Mariners, Minnesota Twins, Tampa Bay Rays, Washington Nationals, San Diego Padres

Nelson Cruz was one of baseball’s great late bloomers. He didn’t become an everyday player until his late 20s, then hit 464 home runs, led the majors with 40 for Baltimore in 2014 and was still hitting 40 in his late 30s with the Twins. His six home runs in the 2011 ALCS set a record for a postseason series.

Bats / ThrowsRight / Right
Age46
Height / Weight6' 2" / 230 lb
BornJul 1, 1980 · Las Matas de Santa Cruz, Dominican Republic
MLB debutSep 17, 2005
Last gameJul 3, 2023
TeamsMilwaukee Brewers 2005Texas Rangers 2006–2013Baltimore Orioles 2014Seattle Mariners 2015–2018Minnesota Twins 2019–2021Tampa Bay Rays 2021Washington Nationals 2022San Diego Padres 2023
Career home runs
464
2055 games · 19 seasons
Best season
44
2015 · Seattle Mariners
All-time HR rank
#37
Next: Dave Winfield (465), 2 to pass
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Season

Player’s Vault

15 badges earned
1Unicorn
7Rare Air
7Legend
  • ×2UnicornGameThree home runsFirst Jul 25, 2019 · latest Aug 3, 2019
  • ×40Rare AirGameMulti-homer gameFirst Sep 4, 2006 · latest Sep 7, 2021
  • Rare AirSeasonHome run title2014
  • ×4Rare AirSeason40 home runs2014, 2015, 2016, 2019
  • ×2Rare AirSeasonHomered in five straight games2015, 2019 · best 5 straight
  • ×2Rare AirSeasonWorld Series home run2010, 2011 · 3 HR
  • Rare AirCareer400 home runs464 home runs
  • Rare AirCareerHomered off every team29 of 30 clubs
  • LegendGamePinch-hit homerApr 4, 2023 · AZ at SD
  • LegendGameBack-to-back homersJun 11, 2022 · MIL at WSH
  • LegendGameFirst-pitch homerApr 4, 2023 · AZ at SD
  • ×8LegendSeason30 home runs2009, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 +3 more
  • ×5LegendSeasonPostseason home run2010, 2011, 2014, 2019, 2021 · 18 HR
  • LegendCareer300 home runs464 home runs
  • LegendCareer200 home runs464 home runs

Distance and exit-velocity badges count from 2015, when tracking began. Grand slams, walk-offs, inside-the-park, leadoff, pinch-hit, first-pitch, back-to-back, switch-hitting and ballpark badges count games from 2008 on.

Career arc

Home runs by season · tap a bar
Home runsSelected season

Personal records

Career

Longest of his career

Hardest hit of his career

Year by year

Regular season · MLB
SeasonTeamGPAHRRBIAVGOBPSLGOPSAB/HR
2023San Diego Padres49152523.245.283.399.68228.6
2022Washington Nationals1245071064.234.313.337.65044.8
20212 teams1405843286.265.334.497.83116.0
2020Minnesota Twins532141633.303.397.595.99211.6
2019Minnesota Twins12052141108.311.392.6391.03111.1
2018Seattle Mariners1445913797.256.342.509.85114.0
2017Seattle Mariners15564539119.288.375.549.92414.3
2016Seattle Mariners15566743105.287.360.555.91513.7
2015Seattle Mariners1526554493.302.369.566.93513.4
2014Baltimore Orioles15967840108.271.333.525.85815.3
2013Texas Rangers1094562776.266.327.506.83315.3
2012Texas Rangers1596422490.260.319.460.77924.4
2011Texas Rangers1245132987.263.312.509.82116.4
2010Texas Rangers1084452278.318.374.576.95018.1
2009Texas Rangers1285153376.260.332.524.85614.0
2008Texas Rangers31133726.330.421.6091.03016.4
2007Texas Rangers96333934.235.287.384.67134.1
2006Texas Rangers41138622.223.261.385.64621.7
2005Milwaukee Brewers8700.200.429.400.829—
Career205583964641325.274.343.513.85616.2

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Nelson Cruz home run facts
How many career home runs does Nelson Cruz have?

Nelson Cruz hit 464 career MLB home runs in 19 seasons (2005–2023), 37th all-time.

Where does Nelson Cruz rank on the all-time home run list?

37th in MLB history with 464. Next: Dave Winfield (465), 2 to pass.

What was Nelson Cruz’s best home run season?

His most home runs in a season is 44, in 2015 with the Seattle Mariners, when he posted a .935 OPS.

What teams has Nelson Cruz played for?

Milwaukee Brewers (2005); Texas Rangers (2006–2013); Baltimore Orioles (2014); Seattle Mariners (2015–2018); Minnesota Twins (2019–2021); Tampa Bay Rays (2021); Washington Nationals (2022); San Diego Padres (2023).

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