Russell Cruz - 2023 - Baseball - Colorado Christian University Athletics

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Year-by-Year

2023 | Cruz appeared in 28 games for the Cougars starting 15 of those for his team. He picked up 20 RBI while blasting four homeruns and 5 doubles for his team. Cruz scored 13 runs on 16 hits. He also turned 3 double plays, had 18 assists, and tallied 26 putouts in the field.
2022 | Cruz played in 9 games and made 7 starts on the season. He finished the year with 5 runs, 9 hits, 3 home runs, and slashed .33/.441/.741.
2021 | Cruz played in 25 games and made 14 starts on the season. He finished the year with 6 runs, 14 hits, 1 home run, 1 stolen base, and slashed .233/.299/.367.
2020 | Cruz played in 5 games and made 3 starts on the season. He had 13 at bats and finished the year with 1 home runs, 3 RBI, and slashed .231/.231/.462.
2019 | Cruz played at Garden City Community College. He had 67 plate appearances in 21 games. He tallied 5 hits, including 1 home run. Cruz went 1-for-3 with 3 runs scored and 4 RBI against McCook (04/03), and scored twice against Pratt (04/12).

Beyond the Jersey

INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE & WHY | "Some days you win. Some days you lose. And some days, it rains." - Ebby Calvin. Cruz says, "We aren't going to win every day of life, but we also aren't going to lose every day. Sometimes we catch a break from this win/lose routine and amazing things happen during the rain delay."
FAVORITE CCU MOMENT & WHY | One of Cruz's favorite memories is beating Colorado Mesa in the 2022 season. Cruz says taking 3 of 4 from them will be something this program will remember for a long time.
OUTSIDE OF SPORTS | In his free time, Cruz enjoys playing board games, bowling, and spending time with his famliy and team.
WHY CCU? | Cruz chose to play baseball at CCU because it was a great opportunity to continue in his athletic career.
FAMILY TIES | Cruz is not the only collegiate athlete in his family; his sister, Taylor, played volleyball and threw for the track team at Cornell College in Iowa.
POST COLLEGE DREAMS | After college, Cruz wants to continue baseball by playing or coaching.

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