Fernando Cruz
Position: Pitcher
Bats: Right • Throws: Right
Born: 1990-03-28, Bayamon, Puerto Rico
Age: 36
Height/Weight: 6' 2" / 237 lbs
MLB Debut: 2022-09-02
College: Puerto Rico Advancement College HS
Draft: 2007 (Round 6, Pick #186)
Status: Active
Next NYY Game: 09-10 vs COL
Player Biography & Career Profile
Fernando Cruz is an American professional baseball pitcher for the New York Yankees in Major League Baseball (MLB). Born on March 28, 1990 in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, he bats right and throws right. Prior to joining the major leagues, he attended Puerto Rico Advancement College HS and was selected by the New York Yankees in 2007 (Round 6, Pick #186).
Fernando Cruz made his Major League Baseball debut on September 2, 2022. Across 5 seasons on the mound, he pitched 248.6 innings with 367 strikeouts and an ERA of 4.05. His career accolades include honors such as MiLB.com Organization All-Star, PWL Post-Season All-Star, PWL Pitcher of the Year. Today, Fernando Cruz remains a vital everyday leader and fan favorite in the Bronx.
| Year | W | L | ERA | G | GS | SV | IP | SO | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Regular Season | 4 | 6 | 3.13 | 61 | 0 | 2 | 54.2 | 67 | 1.34 |
| Career Regular Season | 11 | 21 | 4.05 | 251 | 251 | 4 | 248.6 | 367 | 1.28 |
Career Statistics
Tm: New York Yankees Lg: American League W: 4 L: 6 ERA: 3.13 G: 61 GS: 0 SV: 2 IP: 54.2 H: 41 R: 23 ER: 19 HR: 7 BB: 32 SO: 67 WHIP: 1.34
Tm: New York Yankees Lg: American League W: 3 L: 4 ERA: 3.56 G: 49 GS: 0 SV: 2 IP: 48.0 H: 33 R: 21 ER: 19 HR: 5 BB: 24 SO: 72 WHIP: 1.19
Tm: Cincinnati Reds Lg: National League W: 3 L: 8 ERA: 4.86 G: 69 GS: 3 SV: 0 IP: 66.2 H: 54 R: 36 ER: 36 HR: 9 BB: 35 SO: 109 WHIP: 1.34
Tm: Cincinnati Reds Lg: National League W: 1 L: 2 ERA: 4.91 G: 58 GS: 2 SV: 0 IP: 66.0 H: 52 R: 39 ER: 36 HR: 6 BB: 28 SO: 98 WHIP: 1.21
Tm: Cincinnati Reds Lg: National League W: 0 L: 1 ERA: 1.23 G: 14 GS: 2 SV: 0 IP: 14.2 H: 9 R: 3 ER: 2 HR: 1 BB: 9 SO: 21 WHIP: 1.23
| Year | Age | Tm | Lg | W | L | ERA | G | GS | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | SO | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | New York Yankees | American League | 4 | 6 | 3.13 | 61 | 0 | 2 | 54.2 | 41 | 23 | 19 | 7 | 32 | 67 | 1.34 | |
| 2025 | New York Yankees | American League | 3 | 4 | 3.56 | 49 | 0 | 2 | 48.0 | 33 | 21 | 19 | 5 | 24 | 72 | 1.19 | |
| 2024 | Cincinnati Reds | National League | 3 | 8 | 4.86 | 69 | 3 | 0 | 66.2 | 54 | 36 | 36 | 9 | 35 | 109 | 1.34 | |
| 2023 | Cincinnati Reds | National League | 1 | 2 | 4.91 | 58 | 2 | 0 | 66.0 | 52 | 39 | 36 | 6 | 28 | 98 | 1.21 | |
| 2022 | Cincinnati Reds | National League | 0 | 1 | 1.23 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 14.2 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 21 | 1.23 |
🏆 Career Awards & Honors
3 Total AwardsMiLB.com Organization All-Star
Nov 7, 2022PWL Post-Season All-Star
Jan 14, 2020PWL Pitcher of the Year
Jan 14, 2019📋 Latest Roster Transactions
Official MLB Roster LogNew York Yankees placed RHP Fernando Cruz on the 15-day injured list. Right elbow discomfort.
RHP Fernando Cruz changed number to 63.
RHP Fernando Cruz changed number to 42.
Puerto Rico activated RHP Fernando Cruz.
RHP Fernando Cruz changed number to 63.
RHP Fernando Cruz changed number to 21.
New York Yankees activated RHP Fernando Cruz from the 15-day injured list.
New York Yankees sent RHP Fernando Cruz on a rehab assignment to Somerset Patriots.
