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AJ Cruz
2026 GRAD
 |  SS/3B, MIF
 |  Miami, FL
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9
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OVERALL SS OVERALL SS
Smooth and fluid defender with agility throughout actions, loose arm; found barrel well throughout summer, hit .404 w/ 29 SB
Miami Sunset Senior
HIGH SCHOOL
6-1
  180

HEIGHT/WEIGHT
R/R
BATS/THROWS
17 and 7 mos
AGE
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PG EVENT RESULTS
83 mph
FB VELO 9/28/2023
6.98 sec
60 YARD DASH 11/2/2024
1.64 sec
10 YARD SPLIT 12/28/2022
90 mph
OF VELO 11/2/2024
88 mph
IF VELO 11/2/2024
90 mph
EXIT VELO 11/2/2024
Batting Stats
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2024 Calendar Year
OPS AVG OBP SLG G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB CS
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LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2024 Miami Prospect Showcase  
AJ Cruz is a 2026 SS/3B/OF with a 6-1 180 lb. frame from Miami, FL who attends Miami Sunset. Tall athletic build that continued to fill out. Ran 6.98 60-yard dash. As an outfielder topped 90mph with carry on ball. From the infield, strong accurate throws. Footwork to ball well developed with good glove movements. Hits right-handed with balanced stance and simple leg lift. Upper body movement to facilitate bat speed. Aggressive approach with high-quality contact. Power present to all fields. Made Miami showcase top prospect list. Good Student.
PG CAREER PROGRESSION
+12 MPH
FB Velo since 09/04/2020
-0.13 SEC
10 Yard Split since 01/30/2021
-1.11 SEC
60 Time since 01/30/2021
+7 MPH
OF Velo since 06/22/2021
+11 MPH
IF Velo since 01/30/2021
+17 MPH
Exit Velo since 01/30/2021
+8.44 MPH
Max Barrel Speed since 01/30/2021
+4.80
Impact Momentum since 01/30/2021
+6.91 Gs
Max Acceleration since 01/30/2021
Best PG Grade: 9
PERCENTILE RANKINGS
CLASS OF 2026 in the recorded year
CATEGORY TOP RESULT CLASS AVG PERCENTILE
FB 83 mph 74 mph
87.32%
60 6.98 sec 7.57 sec
88.19%
10 SPL 1.64 sec 1.75 sec
79.70%
OF 90 mph 77 mph
94.31%
IF 88 mph 75 mph
95.44%
CATEGORIES TOP RESULT CLASS AVG PERCENTILE
Exit Velo 90 mph 78 mph
92.59%
CBU National Tryout
Right Handed Hitting

Swing Efficiency™

83%

Exit Velo

88mph

Swing Sequence

The order in which each body segment reaches its peak speed

#1 Pelvis
#2 Arm
#3 Torso
#4 Hand
2022 National Underclass Showcase-Main Event
Right Handed Hitting

Swing Efficiency™

79%

Exit Velo

81mph

Swing Sequence

The order in which each body segment reaches its peak speed

#1 Pelvis
#2 Arm
#3 Torso
#4 Hand
2022 14U National Showcase
Right Handed Hitting

Swing Efficiency™

77%

Exit Velo

78mph

Swing Sequence

The order in which each body segment reaches its peak speed

#1 Arm
#2 Pelvis
#3 Torso
#4 Hand
2021 13U National Showcase
Right Handed Hitting

Swing Efficiency™

75%

Exit Velo

70mph

Swing Sequence

The order in which each body segment reaches its peak speed

#1 Arm
#2 Pelvis
#3 Torso
#4 Hand
2021 13U Summer Main Event Showcase (Tues/Wed)
Right Handed Hitting

Swing Efficiency™

75%

Exit Velo

68mph

Swing Sequence

The order in which each body segment reaches its peak speed

#1 Arm
#2 Pelvis
#3 Torso
#4 Hand
2021 13U East Showcase
Right Handed Hitting

Swing Efficiency™

86%

Exit Velo

72mph

Swing Sequence

The order in which each body segment reaches its peak speed

#1 Arm
#2 Pelvis
#3 Torso
#4 Hand
CATEGORY TOP RESULT CLASS AVG PERCENTILE
Max Barrel Speed 61.678 mph 60.50 mph
56.60%
Impact Momentum 23.360 22.37
62.72%
Max Acceleration 28.874 g's 29.89 g's
50.23%
BEST SINGLE GAME STATS
BATTING STATSLAST OCCURRENCE
At bats: 4 Jul 07, 2024 vs. South Charlotte Panthers 2026 Scout
Runs: 3 Oct 09, 2022 vs. Team Steel National 15u
Hits: 4 Jul 06, 2020 vs. Yalobusha Giants 2026
RBI's: 4 Jul 06, 2020 vs. Yalobusha Giants 2026
Doubles: 2 Jun 03, 2021 vs. Buford Wolves 13u
Triples: 1 Jul 07, 2024 vs. South Charlotte Panthers 2026 Scout
Home runs: 1 Jul 04, 2020 vs. B45 Oklahoma 2026
Total bases: 8 Jul 06, 2020 vs. Yalobusha Giants 2026
Walks: 2 Jul 14, 2023 vs. Wow Factor Ohv 15u 2026 Platinum
SAC bunts: 1 Oct 30, 2021 vs. CBU Tampa 2026
SAC flies: 1 May 29, 2023 vs. Power Baseball 2026 Marucci
Stolen bases: 3 Jul 25, 2022 vs. 5 Star National 14u Grubbs/Wilson
Hit by pitch: 1 Nov 03, 2024 vs. 2-Gold
PITCHING STATSLAST OCCURRENCE
Inn. pitched: 3.0 Jul 25, 2021 vs. 9-Gold
Runs allowed: 0 Jul 06, 2024 vs. PFA National 2026
Earned runs: 0 Jul 06, 2024 vs. PFA National 2026
Hits allowed: 0 Jul 06, 2024 vs. PFA National 2026
Strikeouts: 8 Jul 25, 2021 vs. 9-Gold
Walks allowed: 0 Jul 06, 2024 vs. PFA National 2026