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Signed
Ronny Cruz
- Miami Christian School
- SS
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- Bats: S / Throws: R
- Age: 19
- Slot Money: $826,000
- Signing Money: $620,000
Scouting Report
A switch hitting shortstop.
From FSS:
Formerly an international free agent target of the Seattle Mariners, Cruz enrolled at Miami Christian and changed his eligibility for the stateside Rule 4 draft a couple years ago. He will be super young for the class, just 17 years old on draft day. There's work to be done with the bat, however Cruz flashes some upside offensively going short and compact into the zone with length and athleticism through it. He struggles to repeat his swing at times and will use a variety of loads and triggers to get on time affecting his contact quality. Cruz is a very good defender with fluidity and range at shortstop. He has quick hands and makes impressive transfers around the pillow with accurate throws across the diamond. Scouts are split on his arm strength, some calling it above average while other suggest it merely flashes average. There's a chance he eventually moves to second or third base as a pro, but that seems to be well down the road. Cruz walked away from close to a half-million dollars when he changed from an international free agent to a Rule 4 draft-eligible candidate. He's got a shot to go on day two and could elect to honor his Miami commitment.
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