Monroe University Bronx

2025: Second season playing collegiate baseball for the Express… was named to the EAST-COMM Academic Honor Roll (8/1)... was selected to the Region 15 All-Academic team (8/4)... appeared in 22 games, starting in eight… collected eight hits, three RBIs, and 15 runs scored in 33 at-bats… hit his first career home run on the road at NJCAA Division II Delaware Technical (3/9)… posted a season-high two hits and drove in a run in a win over Bronx C.C. (5/3)… scored a season-best four runs in a road victory at Dutchess (4/8)… recorded a season-high four assists in the field at NJCAA Division II Orange County (3/26)… went 1-for-3 with a stolen base against No. 7 Suffolk County (4/19)… drew six walks and stole five bases across the season… defensively recorded 15 putouts, 11 assists, and contributed to three double plays.

2024: First season playing collegiate baseball for the Express... was named to the Region 15 All-Academic team (6/26)... earned a spot on the Region 15 Sportsmanship team (5/8)... played in 23 games as a rookie... produced 11 singles, tallied 16 RBIs, scored 13 runs, stole nine bases, drilled four doubles, drew six walks, and scorched a triple during the year.

Who is Joeliel? 
Native Country: Puerto Rico
Reason for Choosing Monroe:  I liked the idea of studying in NY and had a friend who I knew here.
Career Goals After Graduation: Get a scholarship to play baseball in a four-year college and study physical therapy.
Dream Jobs: Professional baseball and physical therapist.
High School Sports Played: Baseball for four years.
Instagram: @joeliel.cruzz_
X: @J_CruzBaseball

My Favorite:
Athlete: Francisco Lindor
Movie: Cars
TV Show: The Simpsons
Food: Churrasco
Musical Artist: Bad Bunny
Quote: “I need a room full of mirrors so I can be surrounded by winners.” Kanye West
Professional Sports Team: New York Mets
Candy: Mike & Ike’s 
Hobbies: Listen to music, go to the gym.