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2023 Fall Academic Showcase
Carlos Luis Cruz is a 2026 SS/2B with a 5-7 130 lb. frame from Bayamón, PR who attends Puerto Rico Baseball Academy. Smaller slender young build. 7.29 runner in the sixty. Primary middle infielder on defense, has a quick first step and good lateral range, works around and through the ball, comfortable making plays on the move, soft hands at the ball, played well on the left side of the infield in the games and stood out for his defensive skills. Switch hitter at the plate, better at present from the left side, has some barrel quickness left handed from a wide base, drops his back shoulder to create some lift in his swing but needs more strength to consistently drive the ball. Also pitched, has an athletic high leg tuck delivery with a slight pause at the top, some effort into his release, mid 3/4's arm slot. Fastball topped out at 72 mph, mostly straight and thrown for strikes, also threw a short horizontal slider. Defense is his best tool. Good student.