Ronny Cruz shows improvement at High-A Wilmington in August
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 7:00 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Ronny Cruz has rebounded in August while playing for High-A Wilmington, hitting three home runs and achieving a.410 wOBA, which places him in the 89th percentile among High-A hitters. After a challenging stretch where plate discipline and whiff issues hampered his performance, Cruz has demonstrated significant improvements this month, with a striking out just 10% of the time and walking 14%. These metrics indicate better swing decisions and overall plate discipline, as Cruz looks to build on his recent success. He currently holds a 76 wRC+ for the season but has spiked to 146 wRC+ in August, signaling potential for further growth before the season concludes.
- •Cruz has three home runs and a.410 wOBA in August.
- •His strikeout rate is down to 10% with a 14% walk rate.
- •Cruz achieved a 146 wRC+ in August, up from 76 for the season.
- •Improvements in swing decisions have been noted over the past months.
- •Cruz’s early season struggles led to a dip in top prospect rankings.
- 7:00 PMYahoo Sports — Ronny Cruz Is Transforming As A Hitter in High-A Wilmington
"After a tough few month stretch, Ronny Cruz is putting it all together in Wilmington
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