Pittsburgh, USA. 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

After playing waiting game, Pirates No. 1 prospect Oneil Cruz arrives with plans to stay

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz slides into third, beating the throw to Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Yandy Diaz during the fourth inning of a baseball game Friday, June 24, 2022, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Scott Audette Stock Photo - Alamy

Pittsburgh, USA. 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

Pittsburgh Pirates on X: Oneil Cruz hit this 122.4 mph 🤯 That's the hardest hit ball in the Statcast era!!! / X

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Pittsburgh, USA. June 25, 2022: Tampa Bay Rays center fielder Josh Lowe (15) runs to third during the MLB game between Pittsburg Pirates and Tampa Bay Rays St. Petersburg, FL. Tampa Bay

After playing waiting game, Pirates No. 1 prospect Oneil Cruz arrives with plans to stay