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Tony Cruz | Catcher

Team: St Louis Cardinals
Age / DOB:  (26) / 8/18/1986
Ht / Wt:  5'11' / 205
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Tony Cruz has collected only two singles and a walk in 13 plate appearances.
The little-used backup isn't going to sniff fantasy relevance playing behind Yadier Molina. Cruz, a former 26th-round pick, is a .251/.287/.345 career hitter. May 26 - 3:24 AM

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Tony Cruz - C - Cardinals

Tony Cruz went 2-for-4 and scored both of the Cardinals' runs in a loss to the Reds on Saturday.

Cruz got the spot start in place of the injured Yadier Molina, and responded with a very solid effort. The 25-year-old backup catcher is hitting .242/.252/.364 with a homer and 10 RBI in 103 plate appearances.
Sat, Aug 25, 2012 07:15:00 PM
Tony Cruz - C - Cardinals

Tony Cruz went 1-for-4 with a run scored in Wednesday night's 7-2 victory over the Diamondbacks.

Cruz was filling in behind the plate for Yadier Molina, who suffered a bruised left hand in the ninth inning Tuesday. The 25-year-old backup is batting just .143 with a .333 OPS in 21 plate appearances this season, but he barely plays so it's not a major concern right now for St. Louis.
Thu, May 10, 2012 11:17:00 AM
Tony Cruz - C - Cardinals

Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak told B.J. Rains of FOX Sports Midwest that Tony Cruz and Bryan Anderson will compete for the backup catcher job during spring training.

Not a surprise now that Gerald Laird has signed with the Tigers. The 25-year-old Cruz will likely be viewed as the favorite, as he impressed filling in for Laird this season and has decent pop to go along with a strong arm behind the plate.
Source: FOXSportsMidwest.com
Wed, Nov 30, 2011 11:26:00 AM
Tony Cruz - C - Cardinals

Cardinals recalled C Tony Cruz from Triple-A Memphis.

Cruz hit .258/.333/.339 with six RBI in 62 at-bats for the Cardinals earlier this season. He will function as the club's emergency third catcher down the stretch.
Tue, Sep 6, 2011 09:59:00 AM
Tony Cruz - C - Cardinals

Cardinals optioned C Tony Cruz to Triple-A Memphis.

Cruz proved to be quite versatile during his time in St. Louis, making appearances at four other positions besides catcher. He also hit a solid .258/.333/.339 while driving in six runs in 62 at-bats. His stay in the minors should be a short one.
Fri, Aug 12, 2011 03:56:00 PM
Tony Cruz - C - Cardinals

Tony Cruz returned to action on Friday July 29.

Sat, Jul 30, 2011 11:56:00 AM
Tony Cruz - C - Cardinals

Tony Cruz has been diagnosed with a right hand contusion.

Cruz sustained the bruise Thursday when he was struck on the hand by a foul tip. He had to exit the game and is being called "day-to-day" by the Cards' medical staff.
Source: Brian Stull on Twitter
Thu, Jul 28, 2011 10:47:00 PM
Tony Cruz - C - Cardinals

Tony Cruz was pulled from Thursday's game after suffering an apparent finger injury.

Cruz was struck on the tip of his finger by a foul ball. The Cardinals lost Gerald Laird earlier in the game and had to turn to Yadier Molina in the eighth inning. Molina was supposed to get the entire night off.
Thu, Jul 28, 2011 10:35:00 PM
Tony Cruz - C - Cardinals

Tony Cruz hit a walkoff RBI double in the Cardinals' 7-6 win over the Diamondbacks on Saturday.

Cruz hasn't seen much playing time since his promotion, and that's not likely to change with Gerald Laird now back in the fold, but the 24-year-old played the role of hero in St. Louis on Saturday with a towering pinch-hit double to deep right-center field. He's 13-for-41 (.317) this year in the majors.
Sat, Jul 9, 2011 10:42:00 PM
Tony Cruz - C - Cardinals

Tony Cruz was 2-for-3 with a run and two RBI in the Cardinals' 12-2 rout over the Phillies on Thursday.

The young catcher was called up a month ago to back up Yadier Molina. He will continue to earn the occasional start until Gerald Laird's return.
Fri, Jun 24, 2011 01:33:00 AM
Tony Cruz - C - Cardinals

Cardinals recalled C Tony Cruz from Triple-A Memphis.

He'll replace the injured Gerald Laird on the active roster. Cruz, 24, has a .264/.319/.414 batting line over parts of five seasons in the minor leagues, including a .232 batting average to go along with four homers and 16 RBI over 107 plate appearances this season. This is his first promotion to the major leagues.
Mon, May 23, 2011 05:45:00 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Yadier Molina
2Tony Cruz
1B1Allen Craig
2Matt Adams
2B1Matt Carpenter
2Daniel Descalso
SS1Pete Kozma
2Rafael Furcal
3B1David Freese
2Ty Wigginton
LF1Matt Holliday
CF1Jon Jay
2Shane Robinson
RF1Carlos Beltran
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Adam Wainwright
2Jaime Garcia
3Jake Westbrook
4Lance Lynn
5Shelby Miller
6Chris Carpenter
7John Gast
8Tyler Lyons
9Michael Wacha
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Edward Mujica
2Trevor Rosenthal
3Randy Choate
4Joe Kelly
5Fernando Salas
6Kevin Siegrist
7Seth Maness
8Keith Butler
9Jason Motte