Palomar Comets Baseball 2007

MICHAEL CRUZ

NO. 14 /  RHP, FR, 5-11, 175; BATS: Right; THROWS: Right

HOMETOWN: San Marcos, CA

HIGH SCHOOL: La Costa Canyon (2006)

PERSONAL: Born Nov. 24, 1988, in Oceanside. ... Son of Albert and Mary Ann Cruz. ... Has an adult brother, Albert, and an adult sister, Vanessa.

2007 SEASON: Was 4-1 with a 4.15 earned run average pitching both as a starter and out of the bullpen as a true freshman. ... Was 2-1 with an ERA of 4.01 in the Pacific Coast Conference. ... Started and gave up one run in 5 2/3 innings against Ventura on Feb. 3. ... Recorded the pitching win, throwing 4 1/3 innings and surrendering one run, as the Comets downed Los Angeles Pierce 18-3 on Feb. 17. ... /was the starter and winner in a 3-1 victory over Grossmont on March 15, throwing five hit ball and surrendering one run in 6 1/3 innings.... Threw five innings of shutout ball and notched his third win as the Comets beat Imperial Valley 8-5 on March 22. ... Threw three innings to pick up the victory in relief on April 5 as the Comets pinned a 9-8 loss on Chaffey, which entered the game with a 24-9 record. ... Pitched 2/3 of an inning of scoreless ball vs. San Diego Mesa on May 28.

HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL: Pitched for coach Justin Machado at La Costa Canyon High. ... Was 6-2 as a senior with a 3.50 ERA and 60 strikeouts.

(Updated at conclusion of season)