I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the Cruz family on becoming the fifth in baseball history—and the first of Latin American heritage—to have three generations, grandfather, father, and son, reach Major League Baseball.
With Trei Cruz's promotion to the Major Leagues, they join an exclusive group of baseball families that have produced three generations of Major League players:
• Gus Bell, Buddy Bell, and David Bell/Mike Bell
• Ray Boone, Bob Boone, and Bret Boone/Aaron Boone
• Joe Coleman Sr., Joe Coleman Jr., and Casey Coleman
• Sam Hairston, Jerry Hairston Sr., and Jerry Hairston Jr./Scott Hairston
A remarkable achievement and a proud moment for Puerto Rico and Latin American baseball.