Jose Cruz, Jr. @cruz22
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Ashton Todd@MarinersKid24
What's your favorite beach in Puerto Rico?
Matthew Schneider@mschnei02
If you went pro in any other sport, what would you have wanted it to be and why?
Jose Cruz, Jr.@cruz22
For me that's a really easy question, it would be a professional golfer. Is there anything better than being on the PGA?
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Ashton Todd@MarinersKid24
Altuve is awesome. He's been a keeper on my fantasy team for three years now. Great call!
Ashton Todd@MarinersKid24
Also, side note, my iPhone wants to correct Altuve to altimeter, which is weird.
Jeremy Ross@JRoss96
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Jose Cruz, Jr.@cruz22
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Ashton Todd@MarinersKid24
Which young player today most impresses you and why?
Isabelle Homola@isabelle
What advice would you give to rookies hoping to have a long successful career?
Jose Cruz, Jr.@cruz22
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Ashton Todd@MarinersKid24
Which ballpark had the worst visitors locker room?
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Jayhawkfan@jayhawkfan23
Were you a superstitious player? If so, what superstition worked the best for you?
Matthew Schneider@mschnei02
This is a good one
Jose Cruz, Jr.@cruz22
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Alex Wilson@A_Wil9
When you played in ballparks favorable to hitters, did you alter your approach at the plate?
Jose Cruz, Jr.@cruz22
Absolutely
Matthew Schneider@mschnei02
Did you have a particular work routine? How did it change during the offseason vs in season?
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Ashton Todd@MarinersKid24
Is it harder to steal a base or hit a home run?
Jose Cruz, Jr.@cruz22
Home Run.
Bill Jackson@BaseballDad1960
Is there one home run you remember hitting that really sticks out?
Jose Cruz, Jr.@cruz22
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Mark Pilatowski@mpilatow
What did you do to maintain your physical and mental sharpness through the long baseball season?
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Mary Snauffer@marysnauffer
Awwwesome!!
Shannon Loft@Lofty1990
Who was the hardest pitcher you ever played against?
Sean Duhame@SeanoBoston
Ah. Great question!
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Infield Chatter@InfieldChatter
Don't forget! The best question for Jose Cruz Jr. will win an autographed baseball ⚾️😎
Jeremy Ross@JRoss96
Ugh I want to win!
Sean Duhame@SeanoBoston
Ooooh. Sweet!
Matthew Schneider@mschnei02
Since Spring Training is right around the corner, what advice would you give the younger guys trying to find a spot on a roster?
Jose Cruz, Jr.@cruz22
Great question.
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Matthew Schneider@mschnei02
Thanks for the reply!
Sean Duhame@SeanoBoston
You played for a good number of teams. Who's got the best locker room?
Jose Cruz, Jr.@cruz22
San Diego padres
Sally Kuesel@MissSally
What was your favorite organization to play for? 😄⚾️
Jose Cruz, Jr.@cruz22
I was very fortunate to play in great cities. Seattle Toronto Los Angeles and San Francisco stand out
Mark Pilatowski@mpilatow
What advice do you have for young ball players to achieve their dream of playing in the majors.
Jose Cruz, Jr.@cruz22
I always tell kids that if you are a good baseball player the worst thing that can happen to you is that you get your college paid for. But ultimately you have to have a passion for it. You have to enjoy what you do then it is not work anymore.