Blue Pirates Cruz Decides to Retire
<Juan Cruz:player#2949> said he's incredibly grateful for getting a chance to play with the <Ontario Blue Pirates:team#77> organization, but this season will be his last.

"I'm extremely loyal to the team, but that's why I have to walk away. I think there's probably someone younger and better who can come in and take my spot," the 36-year-old said. "I'm grateful for all the opportunities I've gotten in pro ball."

In 1395 games <Cruz:player#2949> has a career .252 batting average and a .311 on-base percentage. He has hit 162 home runs with 571 RBIs and 547 runs scored.