Xavier Cruz

Xavier Cruz is a 20-year-old RHP in the STL organization, currently at the CPX→LoA level. Across 20.2 innings, Xavier has posted a 3.92 ERA with a 2.50 xFIP and 1.16 WHIP. The strikeout rate sits at 43.7% against a 14.9% walk rate, a 28.7% K-BB% and 27.8% swinging-strike rate.

On the Statcast side, the fastball averages 89.5 mph (topping at 99.0) with +8.5" of induced vertical break and a -6.70° vertical approach angle.