Overview
- Nelson Cruz, the seven-time MLB All-Star, has announced his retirement at the age of 43 after completing 19 seasons in Major League Baseball.
- Throughout his career, Cruz played for eight different teams and ended with a .274 average, 464 home runs, and 1,325 RBIs.
- His notable achievements include playing in consecutive World Series with the Texas Rangers in 2010 and 2011, making five appearances among the top 10 in Most Valuable Player voting.
- In the face of retirement, Cruz plans to continue his baseball career by playing in the Dominican Professional Baseball League.
- However, Cruz's career also saw a controversy as he was suspended for 50 games in 2013 after being linked to the Biogenesis scandal, which alleged use of performance-enhancing drugs.
- Despite the debate surrounding the PED scandal, Cruz's impact on baseball stands significant with a strong Hall of Fame case, thanks to his impressive career stats and his role as a mentor for younger players.