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Baseball has never seen anyone like Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz - The Boston Globe
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Analysis: Pirates pass on star power to prioritize development of 'unicorn' prospect Oneil Cruz
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Oneil Cruz Pittsburgh Pirates hardest-hit ball in Statcast era - TSN.ca
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Pittsburgh Pirates: Oneil Cruz Finding Consistency of Late
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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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Jason Mackey: Why the Pirates shouldn't wait a minute longer to promote prospect Oneil Cruz
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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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Oneil Cruz is 6ft 7in and can blast a baseball 122mph. But can he play?, Pittsburgh Pirates
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O'neil cruz hi-res stock photography and images - Alamy
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Oneil Cruz, Pirates rookie, is the tallest shortstop in MLB history