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Pirates phenom Oneil Cruz sets mark for MLB's hardest-hit ball
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Pirates rookie shortstop Oneil Cruz smashes the hardest hit ball
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Pittsburgh Pirates' Oneil Cruz notches first four-hit game of season
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Oneil Cruz's three-run homer (17), 09/18/2022
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Watch: Pittsburgh Pirates 6' 7” shortstop Oneil Cruz records
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Oneil Cruz has hardest-hit ball recorded by MLB: 122.4 mph
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Pirates' Oneil Cruz made MLB history with 97.8 mph throw from short
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Oneil Cruz has a CANNON! Check out the Pirates rookie's fastest
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Watch: Pittsburgh Pirates 6' 7” shortstop Oneil Cruz records
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Oneil Cruz shows off arm in debut
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Pirates' Oneil Cruz Blasted The Hardest-Hit Ball On Record
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Pirates rookie shortstop Oneil Cruz smashes the hardest hit ball
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Oneil Cruz BREAKS MLB RECORD Hardest Hit Batted Ball 122.4 MPH
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