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WATCH: Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz sets Statcast record for hardest hit at 122.4 mph - CBS Pittsburgh
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Baseball has never seen anyone like Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz - The Boston Globe
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June 25, 2022: Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz (15) waits on deck during the MLB game between Pittsburg Pirates and Tampa Bay Rays St. Petersburg, FL. Tampa Bay Rays defeat the Pittsburg
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June 25, 2022: Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz (15) waits on deck during the MLB game
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Oneil Cruz, Pittsburgh Pirates rookie shortstop sensation, is like if Giannis Antetokounmpo played baseball.
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2022 MLB season preview: Pittsburgh Pirates - VSiN Exclusive News - News
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Talk the Plank Podcast: Happy Oneil Cruz Day! - Bucs Dugout
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Pittsburgh Pirates Top 43 Prospects
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Towering Pirates shortstop aims for big league spot
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Oneil Cruz, Pirates rookie, is the tallest shortstop in MLB history
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Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz showcases all his skills in impressive season debut
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The Argument Against Oneil Cruz
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Pirates first-half review, second-half preview: Nuggets of note and what we're watching - The Athletic
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How tall is Oneil Cruz? Pirates shortstop is anything but a 'short' stop, rivaling Aaron Judge's height