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Pirates' Oneil Cruz breaks record with 122.4 mile-per-hour rocket - The Boston Globe
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WATCH: Pirates rookie Oneil Cruz rockets 122.4-mph single for hardest MLB hit ever recorded
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Meet Oneil Cruz, the Dominican Infielder Who Can Throw at 100mph
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Pirates rookie shortstop Oneil Cruz smashes the hardest hit ball in recorded history at 122.4mph
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After shattering Statcast records as rookie, Pirates SS Oneil Cruz eyes exclusive clubs
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Pirates rookie Oneil Cruz sets Statcast record for hardest hit with 122.4-mph single
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Oneil Cruz hits the hardest baseball in recorded history
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