Career Summary
Fernando Cruz played pitcher for the New York Yankees from 2025. Over 1 season, he appeared in 49 games, going 3-4 with a 3.56 ERA and 72 strikeouts. He also appeared in 4 postseason games.
| Year | Team | G | GS | W | L | ERA | WHIP | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | HR | SV | HLD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | CIN | 69 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 4.86 | 1.34 | 66.2 | 54 | 36 | 35 | 109 | 9 | 0 | 23 |
| 2025 | NYY | 49 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3.56 | 1.19 | 48.0 | 33 | 19 | 24 | 72 | 5 | 2 | 16 |
| 2026 | NYY | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Stats via MLB Stats API & Baseball Savant. Statcast data from 2025 season.
Statcast
Percentile Rankings
vs. all MLB pitchers with min. 50 batters faced.
xERA
3.4
81st
xBA Against
0.2
90th
xSLG Against
0.3
86th
xwOBA Against
0.3
81st
Pitch Usage
Run Value per 100 Pitches
Negative = runs saved (good). Positive = runs allowed (bad).
| Pitch | Usage | Velo | Whiff% | K% | Put-Away% | RV/100 | xwOBA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Split-Finger | 60.5% | 80.6 mph | 56.6% | 49.2% | 35.2% | +1.3 | 0.216 |
| 4-Seam Fastball | 19.3% | 93.9 mph | 26.1% | 18.4% | 31.8% | +3.0 | 0.392 |
| Sinker | 14.3% | 93.0 mph | 10.3% | 3.2% | 50.0% | -3.9 | 0.480 |
Pitch Movement Profile
Split-Finger
4-Seam Fastball
Sinker
Slider
Pitch Location
All Pitches
Pitch Count · 792 pitches
Whiff Rate
Whiff Rate · 792 pitches
Split-Finger
Pitch Count · 479 pitches
4-Seam Fastball
Pitch Count · 153 pitches
Sinker
Pitch Count · 113 pitches
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Fernando Cruz play in the postseason with the Yankees?
Yes, Fernando Cruz appeared in 4 postseason games for the New York Yankees. While Fernando Cruz didn't win a World Series ring, the postseason experience showed Fernando Cruz's value as a contributor during the Yankees' October runs.
Where was Fernando Cruz born?
Fernando Cruz was born in Bayamon, Puerto Rico. Fernando Cruz went on to play for the New York Yankees from 2025, representing the franchise at the major league level.
How is Fernando Cruz performing this season?
Fernando Cruz's current performance data -- including advanced metrics from Baseball Savant -- is available in the analytics section above. Fernando Cruz's profile includes percentile rankings, batted ball data, and pitch mix breakdowns for the New York Yankees.