Nova Southeastern University Athletics

AS A FRESHMAN (2014)
Started in 39 of the 40 games he played in as the team's shortstop...Finished with a team-high 52 hits and his .338 batting average was good for second on the team...Finished the season with 12 doubles, one triple, one home run and 24 RBI...Was second on the team in on-base percentage (.428)...Went 4-for-5 with four RBI and two runs scored, in NSU's 22-3 win over Saint Leo (3/22)...Went 3-for-4 with two RBI, in a 5-3 win over Catawba (2/2)...Went 2-for-5 with two RBI in a 15-0 win over Palm Beach Atlantic (3/29).

PREVIOUS SCHOOL
Attended Florida State University for one year…Saw action in three games in 2013. 

HIGH SCHOOL
Played baseball for four years at Treasure Coast High School under head coach Kyle Smith…Also played one year of basketball…Batted .398 with two homeruns, 15 RBI, eight stolen bases and seven runs in his senior year…Participated in the 2012 Mike Picano Senior All-Star Game…Earned Perfect Game All-American Honorable Mention accolades in 2012…All-State Honorable Mention. 

PERSONAL
Born in Port St. Lucie, Fla.…Majoring in sports and recreation management…Favorite food is pizza…Favorite movie is Step Brothers…Favorite actor is Will Smith…Favorite sports team is the Miami Heat…Son of Tanya Cruz…Two siblings: Destyni (15) and Geno (6).