How wonderful it is when you join a team and one minute later, you win and obtain your first victory! Naykel Cruz ensured he showed off his talent after being signed with the Baltimore Orioles recently. He is a Cuban baseball player, and since there are doors open for Cuban players to join baseball in the United States, he is representing his nation well and also proving to other younger baseball players that they can eventually get to where he is or even more and better. It is kind of rare to kick off with a strong start because of the readjustments that need to be done.
Beyond just another prospect, Naykel Cruz is changing baseball’s future internationally
When a young player does this, it motivates teams and the MLB to invest in them. This is not just about a bat and a ball, but a skill sharp enough to push its team to greater heights. It is a different aura, a Cuban type of atmosphere that made this win so exciting. Observing this player’s path is like witnessing the start of something far larger for fans in the United States and Cuba, and beyond.
Most of the time, the people who make headlines are those who are already established, baseball players such as Oneil Cruz, who broke the hardest-hit-ball record after a 122.9 mph homer. However, to see an upcoming show potential, often gives us the impression that baseball is in safe hands. Naykel Cruz is making headlines again, but this time it’s not about joining a new team or the MLB.
He is climbing up the ladder. From promising Cuban baseball player to Major League star
He has made his Mama proud. Naykel Cruz won his first game in the Major League Baseball system. He is a left-handed pitcher and ensured that his hits and strikes spoke volumes. We are talking about 3 scoreless innings, allowing just 1 walk and striking out 3, without giving up any solid hits. He is only 25 years old, by the way, and it looks like signing with the Baltimore Orioles was a great move.
Because of his command and excellent mechanics, he was able to produce a number of swings and misses with his fastball, which peaked at 93 mph and ranged from 90 to 92 mph. He only has a few days left to continue building himself up and honing his talent to maintain the momentum, because the last thing he needs right now is a loss. This will also help him gain supporters and grow on the go.
Naykel Cruz deserves this because
- He has proved himself to be a potential champion.
- He is not stopping at any cost.
- He is representing Latin America and Cuba very well.
- He is not afraid of change.
A Cuban sports commentator following his debut expressed,
“Naykel’s journey is more than about baseball—it’s about dreams that refuse to be caged.”
Baltimore and Cuban baseball’s future
The future looks good. In fact, as mentioned above, there is so much room for Cuban players to join the US baseball teams and leagues. Cuba will witness a change in their youth and see how the sport is shaping many young men for the good, and Naykel Cruz has set the pace for them. For context’s sake, Cruz is not just another foreign national who happens to love baseball and, boom, he was chosen to play in America. However, he plays a role as a connection between Cuban baseball and American baseball (MLB). While it is not an easy journey, it is worth it. Soon we will see him on the new MLB’s Sunday Night Baseball.
