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Oneil Cruz treating magical Pirates debut as motivation to make big-league return in 2022
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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' O'Neil Cruz With A 98-MPH Rocket To First Base – OutKick
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WATCH: Pirates rookie Oneil Cruz rockets 122.4-mph single for hardest MLB hit ever recorded