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Luis Cruz Hired For Dodgers’ Spanish-Language Radio Broadcasts

Matthew Moreno
November 13, 2024
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The Los Angeles Dodgers hired former infielder Luis Cruz as an analyst for the team’s Spanish-language radio broadcasts. Cruz is going to begin his new role for the 2025 season.

“We are thrilled to welcome Luis to our broadcast team,” Dodgers executive vice president and chief marketing officer Lon Rosen said in a statement.

“Luis’ passion and knowledge of the game make him a natural fit for this role. During his time with the Dodgers, he quickly won fans over, and we look forward to the energy and insights he’ll bring to the booth.”

Cruz is going to join Pepe Yñiguez and José Mota on flagship station KTNQ 1020 AM and the Dodger Latino Media Network. Cruz additionally is going to engage with Dodgers fans and support various community outreach programs throughout the season.

“I’m very excited about this opportunity,” Cruz said. “There’s a saying, ‘Once you’re a Dodger, you’re always a Dodger.’ Starting in 2012 when I played here, the fans embraced me and made me feel really comfortable.

“Now, to be a part of the Dodger organization again and be with Pepe and José, I look forward to giving my all to make our broadcasts the best they can be.”

The Dodgers’ Spanish-language broadcasts lost a significant voice this year when Fernando Valenzuela stepped away in late September to focus on his health. Valenzuela then passed in October as the Dodgers were on the verge of beginning the World Series.

Luis Cruz’s Dodgers career

Cruz signed with the Boston Red Sox in 2000 as an amateur free agent and made his MLB debut with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2008.

Cruz also played for Pittsburgh during parts of the 2009 season before appearing in seven games for the Milwaukee Brewers in 2010.

His biggest opportunity then came with the Dodgers in 2012, when Cruz hit .297/.322/.431 with 20 doubles, six home runs and 40 RBI over a career-high 78 games.

Overall in his career, Cruz hit .234/.272/.316 while playing for the Pirates, Brewers, Dodgers and New York Yankees in parts of five seasons at the Major League level. Cruz last was in the Majors in 2013.

That same year he also served as the starting third baseman for Team Mexico in the 2013 World Baseball Classic, playing across the diamond from then-Dodgers teammate Adrián González.

In 2014, Cruz played for the Chiba Lotte Marines of Japan’s Pacific League, and crossed paths with Shohei Ohtani, who at the time was 19 years old and on the Nippon-Ham Fighters roster.

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ByMatthew Moreno
Matthew Moreno is a journalist from Whittier, Calif., who is a credentialed reporter and is currently the Executive Editor of DodgerBlue.com and LakersNation.com. In addition to covering Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angels Lakers, Matthew has a strong passion for keeping up to date with the sneakerhead culture. It began with Michael Jordan and Air Jordan shoes, and has carried over to Kobe Bryant's signature line with Nike. Matthew previously was the lead editor and digital strategist at Dodgers Nation, and the co-editor and lead writer at Reign of Troy, where he covered USC Trojans Football. Matthew graduated from California State Long Beach University with a major in journalism and minor in communications. Contact: matt@mediumlargela.com
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