Former Dodger Joining LA’s Spanish-Language Broadcast Booth as Analyst

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced on Wednesday that former Dodgers infielder Luis Cruz is joining the Spanish-language radio broadcasts as an analyst, beginning in 2025.

According to the Dodgers, “Cruz will team up with veteran announcers Pepe Yñiguez and José Mota on flagship station KTNQ 1020 AM and the Dodger Latino Media Network. Cruz will engage with fans and support various community outreach programs throughout the year.”

Cruz, 40, spent parts of two seasons with the Dodgers in 2012 and 2013. He enjoyed the most success of his MLB career in L.A., slashing .247/.278/.354 with seven home runs and 46 RBIs across 123 games.

In addition to his time with the Dodgers, Cruz played with the Pittsburgh Pirates, Milwaukee Brewers, and New York Yankees. Over the course of his five-year career, Cruz hit .234 with seven home runs, 57 RBIs, and an OPS of .589.

Following the 2013 season with the Yankees, Cruz played overseas. He played in Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball and the Mexican Baseball League. He was also on the Mexico national baseball team at the 2006 World Baseball Classic, 2013 World Baseball Classic, 2017 World Baseball Classic, and in 2019 exhibition games against Japan.

Now, he’s officially back in Major League Baseball with the Dodgers organization in a new role.

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