Nelson Cruz

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/nelson-cruz

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

Designated Hitter (DH): A player in baseball who bats in place of the pitcher, allowing the pitcher to focus solely on pitching.
Silver Slugger Award: An annual award given to the best offensive player at each position in both the American League and National League.
Edgar Martínez Award: An award presented annually to the best designated hitter in Major League Baseball.
Biogenesis Baseball Scandal: A 2013 scandal involving a clinic that allegedly supplied performance-enhancing drugs to numerous professional athletes, including baseball players.