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Pirates phenom Oneil Cruz sets mark for MLB's hardest-hit ball - The Washington Post
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Oneil Cruz Statcast history timeline
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Oneil Cruz, Pirates rookie, is the tallest shortstop in MLB history
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Pirates' prospect Oneil Cruz is long-term fantasy baseball option
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Oneil Cruz hardest hit ball tracked by Statcast by highest exit velocity
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The hardest hit ball in the Statcast era 🤯 122.4 mph off the bat for Oneil Cruz
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122.4 mph hit?!?!? Oneil Cruz SMASHES hardest hit of Statcast era!!!
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Pirates' prospect Oneil Cruz is long-term fantasy baseball option
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Watch: Pittsburgh Pirates 6' 7” shortstop Oneil Cruz records hardest throw by an infielder this season in just his first Major League game
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White Sox players, manager react to Oneil Cruz's collision at home plate, ensuing 'altercation
Oneil Cruz shows off arm in debut
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White Sox players, manager react to Oneil Cruz's collision at home plate, ensuing 'altercation
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Pirates phenom Oneil Cruz sets mark for MLB's hardest-hit ball - The Washington Post
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Oneil Cruz - Wikipedia