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Pittsburgh Pirates rookie Oneil Cruz rips 122.4 mph liner, hardest
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Pirates rookie Oneil Cruz sets Statcast record for hardest hit
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Oneil Cruz reaches highest exit velocity ever recorded
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Oneil Cruz Has Hardest-hit Ball Recorded by MLB: 122.4 Mph – NBC10
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