Oneil Cruz crushes hardest-hit ball possibly ever
Aug 24, 2022 · The Pirates’ 6-foot-7 shortstop has already set marks with his crazy strong arm, but in Wednesday’s 14-2 loss to the Braves, he recorded the hardest-hit ball in Statcast history with a 122.4 mph single that nearly went out for a homer at PNC Park.
Pirates moving Oneil Cruz to center field after defensive struggles …
Aug 26, 2024 · The Pittsburgh Pirates dropped a bombshell Monday afternoon by revealing Oneil Cruz will be moving from shortstop to center field, a position switch that could be permanent. It’s an eyebrow-raising move for the 6-foot-7 Cruz, the tallest starting shortstop in major-league history. But the Pirates believe moving the 25-year-old now
Cruz control: Pirates weigh what to do on defense with error …
Aug 19, 2024 · Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz turns a double play next to the Dodgers’ Mookie Betts on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at PNC Park.
Oneil Cruz strives for 30-30 season in 2023 - MLB.com
Feb 18, 2023 · BRADENTON, Fla. -- Oneil Cruz ’s ambitions are as tall as him. As a rookie, Cruz demolished 17 home runs and stole 10 bases in 87 games. That adds up to about 32 home runs and 19 steals across a full season, numbers that could …
Pirates SS Oneil Cruz sets another Statcast record with 117.5-mph …
Aug 30, 2022 · Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz (left) is congratulated by Rodolfo Castro after hitting a three-run homer during the fifth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday, Aug. 29, 2022. Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz celebrates his two-run home run with Josh VanMeter during the second inning against the Brewers on Thursday, June 30, 2022, at PNC Park.
Ready to return: A healthy Oneil Cruz confident he can make a …
Feb 19, 2024 · BRADENTON, Fla. — Oneil Cruz booted grounders. He couldn’t get a ball out of his glove to make a throw. He missed pickoff throws from the catcher at second base. He even got frozen by a Luis Ortiz changeup for a called third strike during a …
Oneil Cruz enjoying switch to center field - MLB.com
Sep 7, 2024 · PITTSBURGH -- Oneil Cruz made the play look routine, but a deeper dive showed that it was anything but. Keibert Ruiz hit a slicing liner to left-center in the sixth inning Thursday night, and Cruz had 5.1 seconds of opportunity to cover the 96 feet needed to make the play.
Oneil Cruz hits 2-run homer, leads Pirates to 5-3 win and series ...
May 5, 2024 · Oneil Cruz hit a two-run homer to highlight a four-run sixth inning, powering the Pittsburgh Pirates past the Colorado Rockies 5-3 for a series win.
Pirates' Oneil Cruz eyes late summer return from broken ankle
Jun 3, 2023 · Recovery for Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz remains on track, meaning he could return sometime late this summer from his broken ankle, barring setbacks.
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