Pirates moving Oneil Cruz to center field after defensive struggles …
Aug 26, 2024 · The Pittsburgh Pirates dropped a bombshell Monday afternoon by revealing Oneil Cruz will be moving from shortstop to center field, a position switch that could be permanent. It’s an eyebrow-raising move for the 6-foot-7 Cruz, the tallest starting shortstop in major-league history. But the Pirates believe moving the 25-year-old now
Oneil Cruz crushes hardest-hit ball possibly ever
Aug 24, 2022 · The Pirates’ 6-foot-7 shortstop has already set marks with his crazy strong arm, but in Wednesday’s 14-2 loss to the Braves, he recorded the hardest-hit ball in Statcast history with a 122.4 mph single that nearly went out for a homer at PNC Park.
Cruz control: Pirates weigh what to do on defense with error …
Aug 19, 2024 · Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz turns a double play next to the Dodgers’ Mookie Betts on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at PNC Park.
Ready to return: A healthy Oneil Cruz confident he can make a …
Feb 19, 2024 · BRADENTON, Fla. — Oneil Cruz booted grounders. He couldn’t get a ball out of his glove to make a throw. He missed pickoff throws from the catcher at second base. He even got frozen by a Luis Ortiz changeup for a called third strike during a …
Oneil Cruz changing positions, moving to center field - MLB.com
Aug 26, 2024 · Manager Derek Shelton and general manager Ben Cherington announced pregame Monday that the Pirates will be moving Cruz to center field in a move that appears to be pretty solidified for not just the rest of 2024, but future seasons.
Oneil Cruz working on defense in center field - MLB.com
Sep 14, 2024 · PITTSBURGH -- The early returns for Oneil Cruz 's move to center field have generally been positive, seeing him learn to take advantage of his speed and arm to create opportunities he may not have had at shortstop.
Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz takes important step in recovery by ...
Aug 10, 2023 · And he initiated a running program earlier this week. So, all in all, things continue to go well for Oneil.” The Pirates initially projected the 6-foot-7, 220-pound Cruz, who had surgery after fracturing his left ankle on an awkward slide into home plate against the Chicago White Sox on April 9, to return to baseball activities within four ...
Oneil Cruz hits 2-run homer, leads Pirates to 5-3 win and series ...
May 5, 2024 · Oneil Cruz hit a two-run homer to highlight a four-run sixth inning, powering the Pittsburgh Pirates past the Colorado Rockies 5-3 for a series win.
Pirates' Oneil Cruz eyes late summer return from broken ankle
Jun 3, 2023 · Recovery for Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz remains on track, meaning he could return sometime late this summer from his broken ankle, barring setbacks.
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