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2024 Player Outlook

2023 Recap: We were only treated to nine games for Cruz last year before a freak injury sliding into home ended his 2023 campaign. Albeit a small sample size, he posted a massive 17.5 percent walk rate, and his contact metrics were in a better spot compared to 2022. Cruz has a massive fantasy ceiling, and at his peak, he could be a 30/30 player, or at least a member of the 30/20 club. 

2024 Outlook: For 2024, health willing, we'll see a full season of Cruz, and he at least goes 20/20 with a .240+ average and .335+ OBP. He likely leads off for Pittsburgh, at least against right-handers, and there's enough thump behind him to help some of the counting stats. His ADP is very attractive for fantasy managers, making him a solid draft day target at a deeper shortstop position.