PLATTSBURGH, NY – Emmanuel Cruz, 3rd baseman of the Puerto Rico Islanders moved to Fargo Moorhead of the American Association.

Manny, who was signed originally as a shortstop, spent most of his time playing third base for the Puerto Rico Islanders as the team already had former 11th round pick by the Diamondbacks in Jacob Cordero and gold glove winner in liga Doble A in Puerto Rico Edwin Arroyo at second base.

Manny was recently serving as the teams 3 hole hitter and is a very strong power and contact player.

Cruz finishedd with a .367 batting average (40 for 109) with 2 home runs and 33 RBIs.

He will join the team immediately and is hopeful that this opportunity can get him even higher in levels.

Article by Empire Media