David Cruz Vélez
David Cruz Vélez is a Venezuelan professional baseball player who plays as a pitcher for the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball (MLB).
Biography
Cruz Vélez was born on November 4, 1998, in Caracas, Venezuela.
- Height: 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
- Weight: 165 lb (75 kg)
- Batting: Right
- Throwing: Right
Professional Career
Cruz Vélez made his professional debut in 2016 with the Venezuelan Summer League Cubs.
He was assigned to the Arizona League Cubs in 2017 and made his MLB debut on July 26, 2022, for the Chicago Cubs.
Minor League Career
Cruz Vélez pitched for the Cubs' minor league affiliates, including the Arizona League Cubs, Kane County Cougars, and South Bend Cubs.
- 2016: Venezuelan Summer League Cubs
- 2017: Arizona League Cubs, Kane County Cougars
- 2018: South Bend Cubs
- 2020: Double-A South Bend Cubs
- 2021: Triple-A Iowa Cubs
- 2022: MLB debut with Chicago Cubs
Career Statistics
Cruz Vélez has a career ERA of 2.64 and a WHIP of 0.98.
| 2022 Season Statistics | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Games | Pitches | Innings Pitched | |
| 6 | 66 | 59.2 | |
| Strikeouts | |||
| 42 | |||
| Walks | |||
| 8 | |||
| Home Runs Allowed | |||
| 4 | |||
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