Nelson Cruz (born September 13, 1972) is a Dominican former professional baseball pitcher. He played all or parts of six seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Chicago White Sox, Detroit Tigers, Houston Astros, and Colorado Rockies, and one season in Korea Professional Baseball for the SK Wyverns. He is currently the pitching coach for the Eugene Emeralds, the Class A Short Season affiliate of the San Diego Padres.