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Pirates rookie shortstop Oneil Cruz smashes the hardest hit ball in recorded history at 122.4mph
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Pirates Rookie O'Neil Cruz Records Hardest Hit in Statcast History - Sports Illustrated
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Oneil Cruz Just Hit a Ball Over 118 MPH
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Pirates' Oneil Cruz made MLB history with 97.8 mph throw from short
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How tall is Oneil Cruz? Pirates shortstop is anything but a 'short' stop, rivaling Aaron Judge's height
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Michael Perez hits three home runs to lead Pirates
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Oneil Cruz's 118 mph homer another Pirates record
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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 homers into river, Mitch Keller throws 6 scoreless as Pirates pound Mets
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Oneil Cruz shines as Pirates rally past Reds for Opening Day win
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Oneil Cruz has a CANNON! Check out the Pirates rookie's fastest throws so far this season!
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He's a unicorn': Oneil Cruz makes a statement (at 118 mph) in Pirates debut - The Athletic