20
Hand Speed (max)
2/19/23
CLASS OF 2026
C
C
Neldwy
Cruz
Saint Raphael Academy (HS) • RI
5' 9" • 145LBS
R/R • 16yr 4mo
Travel Team: Bandits baseball club
5' 9" • 145LBS
R/R • 16yr 4mo
Travel Team: Bandits baseball club
Rankings
2026 National
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Best Of Stats
69.2
Bat Speed (max)
2/19/23
16
Rot. Acc (max)
2/19/23
-
Hard Hit %
76.3
Exit Velocity (max)
2/19/23
67.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/19/23
247
Distance (max)
2/19/23
40
Sweet Spot %
2/19/23
7.59
60
2/19/23
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
72
INF Velo
2/19/23
-
OF Velo
67
C Velo
2/19/23
2.26 - 2.41
Pop Time
2/19/23
Positional Tools
2023
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.59
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.26 - 2.41
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
10.0
Hitting
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.3
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
247
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
127
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
19.0
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Scout Day: RI Bandits 2.19.23
Feb 19, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
76.3
Exit Velocity (max)
67.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
127
Distance (avg)
247
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
17.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
69.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
62.8
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Scout Day: RI Bandits 2.19.23
Feb 19, 2023
Blast - Hitting
20.0
Hand Speed (max)
17.5
Hand Speed (avg)
69.2
Bat Speed (max)
62.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
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Neldwy Cruz: SS/C, (2027) Saint Raphael Academy, RI. 5-foot-8, 140-pound lean athletic frame. Above average in the box, the right-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 76 mph. Began in an athletic tall stance with a tight compact load, then used a controlled leg kick. Has quick bat speed, short upward swing plane and high finish. He found multiple barrels with tons of loud contact. Up the middle pull side approach. Above average in the infield, displayed a velocity of 72 mph; had quick footwork, a clean exchange, and next level hands. Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball out front. While catching, his best recorded throw to second was clocked at 67 mph; had quick footwork, a twitchy transfer, and soft hands. had consistent pop times of 2.26-2.41. Tons of flexibility and athletic setup. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a short arm action with a ¾ slot. In the 60-yard dash, his time was 7.59.
Exit Velocity: 76 mph
Arm Velocity: 72 mph
Sixty-Yard Dash: 7.59