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Pirates gush over Oneil Cruz's incredible throw to first base during victory over Cubs
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Pirates' Oneil Cruz understands both lofty ceiling and potential pitfalls after rookie season
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Cardinals' shortstop prospect Winn hits triple digits on record-setting Futures Game throw
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Oneil Cruz Statcast history timeline
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Pirates rookie Oneil Cruz breaks MLB Statcast with hardest hit ever recorded
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Four Bases: 2019 MLB Season Preview by joelbailey752 - Issuu
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Oneil Cruz Stats
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Watch: Pittsburgh Pirates 6' 7” shortstop Oneil Cruz records hardest throw by an infielder this season in just his first Major League game
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Oneil Cruz lives up to hype in first Pirates game of the season - Sports Illustrated
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Oneil Cruz has a CANNON! Check out the Pirates rookie's fastest throws so far this season!