Michael De La Cruz
Michael Jefree (Diaz) De La Cruz
Born: July 10, 1996
Santo Domingo Centro, DO
Primary Position: Outfield
All Position(s) Played: 1B, CF, LF, RF
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 165
Career: 2014-2018
Michael (Diaz) De La Cruz compiled a career batting average of .219 with 4 home runs and 49 RBI in his 355-game career with the Pirates, Bristol Pirates and West Virginia Black Bears. He began playing during the 2014 season and last took the field during the 2018 campaign.
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Batting:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | GP | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | CS | BB | SO | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS | TB | DP | HBP | SH | SF | IBB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | R | GULF | Pirates | 32 | 112 | 91 | 10 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 15 | 25 | .165 | .287 | .198 | .485 | 18 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | R | GULF | Pirates | 55 | 230 | 195 | 32 | 50 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 19 | 6 | 7 | 23 | 50 | .256 | .341 | .379 | .720 | 74 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | R | APPY | Bristol Pirates | 51 | 194 | 164 | 25 | 36 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 10 | 0 | 26 | 52 | .220 | .328 | .268 | .596 | 44 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | Short Season A | NYPL | West Virginia Black Bears | 17 | 73 | 65 | 6 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 20 | .200 | .268 | .215 | .483 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | Short Season A | NYPL | West Virginia Black Bears | 26 | 99 | 82 | 9 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 11 | 26 | .207 | .298 | .268 | .566 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Totals | 181 | 708 | 597 | 82 | 131 | 15 | 7 | 4 | 49 | 29 | 14 | 81 | 173 | .219 | .315 | .288 | .604 | 172 | 2 | 5 | 20 | 5 | 0 |
Fielding:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | Pos | GP | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | R | GULF | Pirates | CF | 30 | 69 | 3 | 2 | 3 | .973 | 2.400 |
| 2014 | R | GULF | Pirates | OF | 30 | 69 | 3 | 2 | 3 | .973 | 2.400 |
| 2015 | R | GULF | Pirates | CF | 55 | 143 | 5 | 1 | 2 | .993 | 2.691 |
| 2015 | R | GULF | Pirates | OF | 55 | 143 | 5 | 1 | 2 | .993 | 2.691 |
| 2016 | R | APPY | Bristol Pirates | LF | 9 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 0 | .867 | 1.444 |
| 2016 | R | APPY | Bristol Pirates | OF | 50 | 109 | 5 | 7 | 1 | .942 | 2.280 |
| 2016 | R | APPY | Bristol Pirates | CF | 41 | 97 | 4 | 5 | 1 | .953 | 2.463 |
| 2017 | Short Season A | NYPL | West Virginia Black Bears | CF | 16 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 1.688 |
| 2017 | Short Season A | NYPL | West Virginia Black Bears | OF | 16 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 1.688 |
| 2017 | Short Season A | NYPL | West Virginia Black Bears | 1B | 1 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .909 | 1.000 |
| 2018 | Short Season A | NYPL | West Virginia Black Bears | LF | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 2.333 |
| 2018 | Short Season A | NYPL | West Virginia Black Bears | OF | 26 | 56 | 1 | 2 | 0 | .966 | 2.192 |
| 2018 | Short Season A | NYPL | West Virginia Black Bears | CF | 13 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 2.692 |
| 2018 | Short Season A | NYPL | West Virginia Black Bears | RF | 10 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 0 | .882 | 1.500 |
| Totals | 355 | 818 | 28 | 25 | 13 | .971 | 2.383 |
Minor League Service:
| Year | Level | League | Team | Affiliation | First Appearance | Final Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | R | Gulf Coast League | Pirates | PIT | June 20, 2014 | August 28, 2014 |
| 2015 | R | Gulf Coast League | Pirates | PIT | June 22, 2015 | August 29, 2015 |
| 2016 | R | Appalachian League | Bristol Pirates | PIT | June 23, 2016 | September 1, 2016 |
| 2017 | Short Season A | New York-Pennsylvania League | West Virginia Black Bears | PIT | June 19, 2017 | September 2, 2017 |
| 2018 | Short Season A | New York-Pennsylvania League | West Virginia Black Bears | PIT | June 15, 2018 | September 3, 2018 |
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