Xavier Cruz

Xavier Cruz is a 20-year-old RHP in the STL organization, currently at the CPX→LoA level. Across 17.2 innings, Xavier has posted a 3.06 ERA with a 2.30 xFIP and 1.07 WHIP. The strikeout rate sits at 45.2% against a 13.7% walk rate, a 31.5% K-BB% and 30.1% swinging-strike rate.

On the Statcast side, the fastball averages 89.7 mph (topping at 99.0) with +8.5" of induced vertical break and a -6.60° vertical approach angle.