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BOS Top 100 (7/2020)
The beginning-of-season top 100, calculated using data collected during the offseason
- 7/1/2021
| Class: AAA Position: SS Age: 23 Height: 6' 7" Weight: 210 Bats: L Throws: R | |
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Hot take: If Oneil Cruz, Nick Gonzales, Roansy Contreras and Quinn Priester all become as good as some are predicting, the Pirates will be pretty good.
—Brett Spillane 10/16/2021
Pirates Oneil Cruz gets called up to the MLB right before the season and hits his first career home-run against the Reds
—PittsburghSportsNews 10/14/2021
There's a lotta bad in a 101-loss season. But many things are headed the right way for the Pirates, too. Right, Oneil Cruz? “I hope that players like myself do bring hope to this community, this city and organization. I dream about being a champion.” https://t.co/ds1Ts8ojkE
—RobBiertempfel 10/12/2021
Pirates Fans: In your own opinion, what is Oneil Cruz’ ceiling as an MLB player? #Pirates
—Kody Duncan 10/7/2021
Mason Martin hit 22 homers for Altoona before being promoted to AAA Indy, where he hit 3 more homers in 8 games. Oneil Cruz made the big leagues and hit a homer in his 2nd game in Pittsburgh! Congrats to both on making the Double-A Northeast League Postseason All-Star team -RI https://t.co/LHNPXLDGKA
—AT&T SportsNet™ PIT 10/7/2021
Once the Pirates are a competitive team in a few years. I can't wait until Oneil Cruz hits one out of Dodgers Stadium in the playoffs.
—Joshua Travis 10/7/2021
The Pittsburgh Pirates with Oneil Cruz on the team beats either of these teams in a 3 game series by the way, and it's not really close
—Cannonball '100+ Losses Prove Resilience' Corner 10/7/2021
'He’s a unicorn': Oneil Cruz makes a statement (at 118 mph) in Pirates debut – The Athletic https://t.co/rWGhRnGArT
—Vincent Tiberi 10/6/2021
1. Liover Peguero SS/DH 2. Nick Gonzales 2B 3. Bryan Reynolds CF 4. ONeil Cruz SS/DH 5. Henry Davis C 6. Ke’Bryan Hayes 3B 7. Mason Martin 1B 8. Travis Swaggerty LF 9. Canan Smtih Njigba RF Pitcher: Quinn Priester Pirates 2024 opening day lineup. #LetsGoBucs
—Mike 10/5/2021
Top scores by Pittsburgh Pirates hitters during the 2021 #MLB season, per OVOA: 1. Bryan Reynolds: 119.357 2. Oneil Cruz: 2.412 3. Connor Overton: 1.268 4. Taylor Davis: 0.608 No one else had a positive score. https://t.co/xNVeziyWSg https://t.co/PBRiKDYvk7
—MLB Math 10/5/2021
Gotta love a 22 year old 6 foot 7 short stop named after a great #Yankees @PaulONeillYES, making the best of being called up late in the season and killing it. Pirates news: Oneil Cruz hits first MLB home run in season final https://t.co/5vpSGYkgpT
—Sixto 10/5/2021
The Pittsburgh @Pirates have placed RHP Tanner Anderson on the 10-day IL with a right foot contusion and recalled SS Oneil Cruz from AAA. #Pirates
—Major League Writeup 10/5/2021
@MPRichards1981 @tallelvis @Prospects1500 Whoever got Julio at 2 got a steal. Oneil Cruz at 11 is interesting. I'm a Pirates fan and a homer, but I don't know if I'd do that. Curious to see how far Austin Martin falls. Industry has REALLY soured on him. I haven't, I think he's gonna be great, but the industry has.
—Omar Comin' 10/4/2021
Nick Castellanos hits a homerun and the world falls apart. Oneil Cruz hits a homerun and Facebook gets erased from existence. Thankful yet again to be a Pittsburgh Pirate fan, where peace and harmony always exist.
—Cannonball '100+ Losses Prove Resilience' Corner 10/4/2021
With the #11 pick in the @Prospects1500 #2EarlyMiLBMock I selected Pittsburgh Pirates SS Oneil Cruz
—Daniel Victor 10/4/2021
With the #11 pick in the #2EarlyMiLBMock I selected Pittsburgh Pirates SS Oneil Cruz
—Daniel Victor 10/4/2021
This is a great point. The Pittsburgh Pirates were indeed undefeated in 2021 when both Bryan Reynolds and Oneil Cruz were in the starting lineup https://t.co/acboYTO8nD
—Rum Bunter 10/4/2021
I watched less Pirates baseball this season than any in a long time. That’s what happens when there’s zero effort to put a winning product on the field (again). They’ve got to actually try to win some games next season. Always skeptical, of course. Oneil Cruz seems fun though.
—David Malitz 10/4/2021
2022 Pirates Starting Lineup Projections ( Hitters ) 3B - Ke'Bryan Hayes 2B - Hoy Jun Park SS - Oneil Cruz 1B - Michael Chavis C - Jacob Stallings LF - Anthony Alford CF - Bryan Reynolds RF - Hunter Owen
—PiratesSuck991 10/4/2021
Oneil Cruz made his MLB debut over the weekend and made an impact at the plate in process https://t.co/ar0d8pOqUi
—Rum Bunter 10/4/2021
Happy Birthday October 4🎂 To Pirates Future Star Oneil Cruz. JC https://t.co/Mwn1F1lxal
—john chergi 10/4/2021
It's @Dejan_Kovacevic's Monday morning @nshoretavern Daily Shot of Pirates podcast: Oneil Cruz is here to stay, but there’s a lot more to like about what next season will bring 🎧 Our platforms: https://t.co/YV2wAfxJ8Y #DKPS #Pirates #LetsGoBucs https://t.co/pq6P1BTGbZ
—DK Pittsburgh Sports podcasts 10/4/2021
#Pittsburgh #Pirates: Oneil Cruz hit THIS for his first Major League home run!!!!... https://t.co/Bn3TVwy03z #Baseball #MajorLeagueBaseball #MLB #MLBNationalLeague #MLBNationalLeagueCentral #Pennsylvania #PittsburghPirates https://t.co/dhmNFCRB7z
—Raw Chili 10/4/2021
On Sunday, Oneil Cruz became the first left-handed hitting SS to homer for the #Pirates since Craig Reynolds on September 24th, 1976
—Jason Shetler 10/4/2021
Title: Oneil Cruz homers, but Pirates end season in typical fashion with 6-3 loss to the Reds Link: https://t.co/XXndKFPWPl (Sent from Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) ****** Download Pittsburgh Post-Gazette app now. Play Store Link: https://t.co/XRdUTNFuOT
—Meidas_Damon 🗽 🩸🦷 10/4/2021
Oneil Cruz got a cup of coffee with the Pittsburgh Pirates as a September call up this weekend and made an impact in the process https://t.co/ar0d8pwQ2K
—Rum Bunter 10/4/2021
The Pittsburgh Pirates were a .500 team when Oneil Cruz was in the starting lineup this season
—Rum Bunter 10/4/2021
Oneil Cruz Hits First Major League Home Run In 6-3 Loss To Reds In Pirates’ Season Finale https://t.co/BzSjDWnCuc
—Verdant Square Network PA 10/4/2021
Oneil Cruz homers, but Pirates end season in typical fashion with 6-3 loss to the Reds https://t.co/35dAu2FlCa
—Post-Gazette Sports 10/3/2021
@Pirates Oneil Cruz #61 reacts as he crosses home plate after hitting a two run home run for his first Major League home run in the 9th inning during the game against the Cincinnati Reds at PNC Park on October 3, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images) #oneilcruz https://t.co/IKrxqMmLP4
—law412 10/3/2021
IN THE END: Oneil Cruz hit his first major league home run in the Pirates' 2021 season finale, a 6-3 loss to the Reds. https://t.co/FYXKrzuZil
—KDKA 10/3/2021
.@Pirates recall INF Oneil Cruz (@MLBPipeline's No. 52 prospect) from Triple-A Indianapolis https://t.co/loSgHe4haF
—MLB Roster Moves 10/2/2021
The #Pirates have recalled INF Oneil Cruz from Triple-A Indianapolis and placed RHP Tanner Anderson on the 10-day IL
—MLB Update 10/2/2021
ROSTER MOVES: We have recalled INF Oneil Cruz from Triple-A Indianapolis and placed RHP Tanner Anderson on the 10-day injured list.
—Pittsburgh Pirates 10/2/2021
Derek Shelton on Oneil Cruz: "I think when we talk about accountability, it runs both ways. He was very accountable when he was in Altoona and when he went to Indianapolis. So if you want to call it a little bit of a reward for that, I would say that’s fair."
—Jason Mackey 10/2/2021
Sources: Pirates expected to promote Oneil Cruz for Saturday's game https://t.co/DQAIPLirbH via @PittsburghPG
—Vincent Tiberi 10/2/2021
Pirates purchased the contract of SS Oneil Cruz from Triple-A Indianapolis. For Fantasy Analysis Click Here: https://t.co/mgia7Miqm4
—Fantasy Alarm 10/2/2021
Based on the Dodgers having a deep farm system, as well as the large pockets to spend on star free agents, who's to say Oneil Cruz would've gotten an opportunity in LA. Playing for the #Pirates now has to viewed as a blessing for him
—Jason Shetler 10/2/2021
#Reds fast-rising prospect Elly De La Cruz has drawn a lot of comps to Pittsburgh’s Oneil Cruz, who is making his debut tonight. https://t.co/eogFc4FE1c
—Bobby Nightengale 10/2/2021
You have to tip your cap to Ben Cherington. What he was able to build with a core of Ke’Bryan Hayes, Bryan Reynolds, and Oneil Cruz will bring many wins for years to come in Pittsburgh. Ben Cherington, you’ve done it again!
—Certified Loser Boy 10/2/2021
Oneil Cruz makes his MLB debut for the Pirates today. He's a 6'7 shortstop who murders baseballs. In AAA, Cruz is hitting .524 with a double, 5 home runs, 7 RBIs, 11 runs scored and 8 walks.
—Spreadapedia 10/2/2021
how long do we give the pirates to p*ss away their prospect situation with oneil cruz
—spooky babs 10/2/2021
When Oneil Cruz (6'7") makes his debut with the Pittsburgh Pirates, he will become the tallest shortstop in MLB history. Today's tallest shortstop are Corey Seager and Carlos Correa, both at 6'4" tall. https://t.co/dJVwyAP6rV
—Héctor Gómez 10/2/2021
Oneil Cruz is getting demoted from AAA Indianapolis to Pittsburgh. https://t.co/HkHVxv6D1e
—J. Mike Taylor🔰 10/2/2021
Pirates to promote top prospect Oneil Cruz, giving fans 1st glimpse of 6-foot-7 shortstop (Via TribLive) https://t.co/oHCjEy8m6Z
—Kevin Gorman 10/2/2021
It’s Saturday. Another glorious week of college football is here. Oh, and Oneil Cruz is making his Pirates debut tonight. Today is gonna be awesome #collegegameday #LetsGoBucs
—Isaac Viereck 10/2/2021
Is everyone ready for the Oneil Cruz show? The Pirates are expected to give the top prospect the call up to the MLB. https://t.co/vqHoHXQau8
—93.7 The Fan 10/2/2021
Good on the Pirates for promoting Oneil Cruz and giving the Pittsburgh faithful a sneak peek of a better 2022. Wish the Reds would have done the same with a couple innings out of the bullpen of Hunter Greene but no such luck.
—Randall 10/2/2021
The boys come to Pittsburgh and Oneil Cruz gets called up. Coincidence? I think not
—Yinzdaily 10/2/2021
ICYMI: Friday night news broke that Oneil Cruz is on his way to Pittsburgh https://t.co/6DbZHQvEBF
—Rum Bunter 10/2/2021
Oneil Cruz called up to Pirates after dominant start to AAA https://t.co/KnUumKiHIG
—Austin Bechtold 10/2/2021
BREAKING: Oneil Cruz called up to Pittsburgh Pirates after dominant start to AAA https://t.co/fAMTnHVps7
—Roansy Contreras Fan Account 10/2/2021
Multiple sources told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette late Friday that the club intends to promote Oneil Cruz, one of their top prospects who will be making his MLB debut. From: @JMackeyPG ⬇️ https://t.co/BtYVwOhvv4
—Post-Gazette Sports 10/2/2021
According to Hector Gomez, the Pirates plan to call up top prospect Oneil Cruz from Triple-A Indianapolis on Saturday. For Fantasy Analysis Click Here: https://t.co/NZ23CVhXdO
—Fantasy Alarm 10/2/2021
Massive production nets promotion speculation for Oneil Cruz https://t.co/OLUdMgyWji
—Post-Gazette Sports 10/1/2021
Oneil Cruz was supposed to be on a Zoom call with other Class AAA Indianapolis prospects. We're told he is unavailable today.👀👀👀
—Jason Mackey 10/1/2021
@Veno202 @Pirates Need the "ROSTER MOVES: we have recalled INF Oneil Cruz and optioned to Indianapolis _(some random pitcher, probably yajure)_"
—John Akey 10/1/2021
Picture this: Game 162. Pirates are going for the elusive sweep. We’re down 4-3 in the bottom of the ninth and two outs. Out steps Oneil Cruz. He puts one on the opposite side of the Allegheny and the Bucs win. The curse is lifted. We win 120 games in 2022 and get Cutch a ring.
—Bacon Burt 10/1/2021
SS Prospect, Oneil Cruz #Pirates Current Rankings: #3 System #52 MLB Next ranking prediction: Pirates: #1 System MLB Pipeline: #15 MLB
—Kody Duncan 10/1/2021
Pittsburgh Pirates stud shortstop prospect Oneil Cruz has 5 HR 7 RBI and 8 BB in 6 games since being promoted to AAA Indianapolis.
—Daniel Victor 10/1/2021
Indians fall 3-8 against the Sounds tonight. Notable performances: - Oneil Cruz: 1/2, 2 RBI, 3 BB, 2-run HR (5)
—Vergil 10/1/2021
@Dejan_Kovacevic #J1Q with just one weekend series left, should the pirates call up Oneil Cruz? Even if it’s just a few pinch hit ABs or some work in the field, just having that experience would seem beneficial heading into 2022
—Josh Karadeema 10/1/2021
I’d offer Oneil Cruz a contract this offseason with the hopes he accepts and then starts the year in the majors. They did it with Hayes who is infinitely better defensively, but Cruz’s power is something that costs too much for the Pirates to buy, so you have to roll the dice.
—Kraig Riley 10/1/2021
What if told you Oneil Cruz blasted his 5th HR with Indianapolis? - And what if I told you that said blast traveled 116 mph off the bat?
—Jason Shetler 10/1/2021
Oneil Cruz has played in six games with us. Tonight, he became the first Indians player since 2008 to homer in four consecutive games. He just might be the real deal, folks. 🤯 https://t.co/S1rEfa5ImT
—Indianapolis Indians 10/1/2021
How about Oneil Cruz makes a stop in Pittsburgh on his way to the moon? https://t.co/fHgUpEadVS
—Mike J. Asti 10/1/2021
Indianapolis held a Jersey auction tonight for their Circle City jerseys, which are soo smooth. Oneil Cruz’s Jersey went for $720 Next highest was James Marvel at $260. For those curious and still reading at this point pitching coach Joel Hanrahan’s jersey went for $170
—Jarrod Prugar 10/1/2021
SS Prospect, Oneil Cruz #Pirates Like clockwork, Cruz hits another 💣 for Indy!
—Kody Duncan 10/1/2021
TAG AN ONEIL CRUZ DOUBTER TO SHUT THEM UP!!! MY OH MY HE’S THE MESSIAH OF PIRATES BASEBALL!! https://t.co/kcR7PATiEa
—\/inny 🅱️uffone 10/1/2021
@PITPiratesChat You talked me into it. But even If not now, come March 31, 2022, I'd like to see Oneil Cruz at SS and Diego Castillo at 2B for the Pirates.
—Brian Cartwright 9/30/2021
Results on which position should Oneil Cruz play once he arrives to Pittsburgh 73%: Shortstop 27%: Right field
—Jason Shetler 9/30/2021
𝐈𝐓. 𝐈𝐒. 𝐋𝐈𝐕𝐄. 🔥 The Circle City jersey auction is LIVE. Text VICTORY to 72727 & bid on top @Pirates prospects jerseys like Oneil Cruz, Rodolfo Castro & more. Bid until the end of the seventh inning tonight. All auction proceeds benefit Indianapolis Indians Charities. https://t.co/zCm1bINM1A
—Indianapolis Indians 9/30/2021
Demilio: Time to Let Oneil Cruz Finish the Season in Pittsburgh https://t.co/l6ETqeEpre https://t.co/p3YjscjMLd
—Pittsburgh Baseball Now 9/30/2021
SS Prospect, Oneil Cruz #Pirates With Triple-A Indy: (5)G (24)PA 10-19(.526) (10)R (4)HR (1)2B (5)BB - 20.8% (5)K - 20.8% Slash line: .526/.625/.1.211 OPS of 1.836 Adv. stats: ISO(.684) BABIP(.600)
—Kody Duncan 9/30/2021
Pirates No. 3 prospect, 6’7” shortstop Oneil Cruz, has been RAKING in his first five games at Triple-A! .526 AVG, 4 HR, 5 RBI, SB, 1.836 OPS 🔥 https://t.co/qvpPovLKVc
—Farm To Fame 9/30/2021
Oneil Cruz and Roansy Contreras are going to be the only two people who get me excited for Pirates baseball next year. Maybe a resurgence from Young Hayes too
—Justin 9/30/2021
With four games remaining in the 2021 MLB season the Pirates should give slugging shortstop prospect Oneil Cruz his first taste of MLB action https://t.co/xmtOqVxp7O
—Rum Bunter 9/30/2021
Oneil Cruz indo pra Pittsburgh. https://t.co/irHP9dXpNq https://t.co/ttekambMiW
—Pirates Brasil 🇧🇷 9/30/2021
Indians walk it off in extra innings tonight, beating the Sounds 5-4. Notable performances: - Oneil Cruz: 4/5, 2 RBI, 1 2B, 2-run HR (4) - Diego Castillo: 1/1, 1 RBI, 1-run HR
—Vergil 9/30/2021
4 hit night for Oneil Cruz. The 4th was a game-tying, 2-run 💣 in the 9th. Just 5 games at Indianapolis, and he is absolutely feasting AAA pitching. #Pirates
—Jason Shetler 9/30/2021
Oneil Cruz with a two-run bomb in the bottom of the ninth for Class AAA Indianapolis, tying the game at 4. His fourth hit of the game. My God.
—Jason Mackey 9/30/2021
SS Prospect, Oneil Cruz #Pirates The man can’t be stopped. He is 3-4 on the night with a double. Cruz is now batting .500 with Indy in 5 games.
—Kody Duncan 9/30/2021
Oneil Cruz will be joining him in the burgh! He will not be in the lineup unfortunately. https://t.co/pWOrvQdqsS
—Pirates PR 9/29/2021
Yesterday at Pirates Prospects, we did a Prospect Roundtable, debating between Henry Davis and Oneil Cruz as the #Pirates top prospect. Thanks to @JohnDreker @AramLeighton8 @TankPotanko013 @garymo2007 and @TalkPirates for their responses! Go check it out and give them a follow! https://t.co/s7COGIgZFo
—Tim Williams 9/28/2021
Oneil Cruz is off to a strong start at the Triple-A level https://t.co/cauHHvCsSP
—Rum Bunter 9/28/2021
Oneil Cruz is off to a strong start at Triple-A with 3 home runs, 6 total hits and 5 walks in his first four games with Indianapolis https://t.co/cauHHvCsSP
—Rum Bunter 9/27/2021
Indians win a high scoring affair against the Storm Chasers 17-10. Notable performances: - Oneil Cruz: 2/3, 1 RBI, 3 BB, 1-run HR (3) - Michael Chavis: 1/4, 2 RBI, 1 BB, 2-run HR (14) - Rodalfo Castro: 3/5, 3 RBI, 1 2B
—Vergil 9/27/2021
Should Oneil Cruz take part in winter ball, it would not surprise me in the least to see him split games at SS & RF. #Pirates
—Jason Shetler 9/27/2021
This lineup In 2023 would be awesome to have. #Pirates 1. 3B Ke’Bryan Hayes 2. 2B Nick Gonzales 3. CF Bryan Reynolds 4. RF Oneil Cruz 5. C Henry Davis 6. DH Michael Conforto 7. 1B Endy Rodriguez 8. SS Liover Peguero 9. LF Andrew McCutchen
—Kody Duncan 9/27/2021
#Pirates SS Oneil Cruz is finishing the season on fire. The 22-year old went 2-for-3, with 3 walks, 4 runs, and a solo HR. The lefty is hitting .299/.361/.564 with 15 HR and 19 SB in only 292 PA between AA & AAA. Cruz hasn't moved off shortstop defensively since 2017. #LetsGoBucs
—Michael Richards 9/27/2021
Pirates No. 3 prospect Oneil Cruz has homered in three of his first four Triple-A games! He’s hit .429 in that span https://t.co/gQUg19r5e7
—Farm To Fame 9/27/2021
Indianapolis scores 17 runs, Greensboro moves within one game of the title in a game that included 36 strikeouts in nine innings. Oneil Cruz and Nick Gonzales homer. Details here https://t.co/pcL9F8mGin
—John Dreker 9/27/2021
Oneil Cruz now has 3 home runs since being promoted to AAA Indianapolis earlier this week
—Jason Shetler 9/26/2021
SS Prospect, Oneil Cruz #Pirates Homers on his first at bat. 3 homeruns already in AAA!
—Kody Duncan 9/26/2021
-The Pirates called up a bunch of players to AAA this week. Mason Martin hit his 1st 2 HRs. Rodolfo Castro had 2 hits including his 3rd AAA homer in 3 games. Oneil Cruz had 3 hits including his 2nd HR in 3 AAA games. #LetsGoBucs
—Michael Schneider 9/25/2021
Indians hold their own homerun derby tonight as they hit a combined 4 homeruns tonight to beat the Storm Chasers 9-8. Notable performances: - Oneil Cruz: 3/4, 1 RBI, 1 BB, 1-run HR - Rodalfo Castro: 2/4, 2 RBI, 1 BB, 2-run HR - Mason Martin: 2/4, 4 RBI, 3-run HR, 1-run HR
—Vergil 9/25/2021
Oneil Cruz's second homer in 3 games for Indianapolis. If nothing else, #Pirates will have much more intriguing call ups next season
—Jason Shetler 9/25/2021
SS Prospect, Oneil Cruz #Pirates Is dominating AAA so far, be it a short sample size. He is 3-3 with a Homerun tonight. This kid with Gonzales and Davis is going to be fun to watch.
—Kody Duncan 9/25/2021
Mason Martin and Oneil Cruz have both gone deep for Triple-A Indianapolis https://t.co/YAqUh7E6VT
—Pittsburgh Baseball Now 9/24/2021
Oneil Cruz with ANOTHER home run for Triple-A Indianapolis! They now have a 6-0 lead
—Pirates Talk 9/24/2021
When we look at their #MLB ready prospects, #Pirates have: C Christian Bethancourt 1B Mason Martin SS Oneil Cruz INF Tucupita Marcano, Rodolfo Castro OF Travis Swaggerty, Cal Mitchell, Canaan Smith-Njigba SP Roansy Contreras, Miguel Yajure +talent & versatility (8 of many)
—Mat Germain 9/23/2021
Not sure who needs to hear this, but Oneil Cruz homered in his AAA debut for Indianapolis....in a playoff game no less. #Pirates
—Jason Shetler 9/23/2021
I’m getting very close to declaring Oneil Cruz the savior of the Pittsburgh Pirates.
—Mitchell Nagy ⚾️ 9/23/2021
Oneil Cruz doing some yard work for Class AAA Indianapolis. Big man with his first homer in his first Class AAA game. Opposite-field shot.
—Jason Mackey 9/23/2021
@gone_postin Maybe alphabetical order as the tie-breaker, too! them: “How dare you rank [78-84] Philadelphia over [78-84] Pittsburgh? You [‘22 NL ROY] Oneil Cruz hater!” you: shrugs
—🇺🇸 💉💉 9/21/2021
#Pirates promoted eight players, including top prospect Oneil Cruz, from Double-A Altoona to Triple-A Indianapolis to finish the final 10 games of their minor league season. https://t.co/o8JlST1NWc
—Tribune-ReviewSports 9/21/2021
Pirates make several moves including the promotion of Oneil Cruz, Rodolfo Castro and Roansy Contreras from Double to Triple-A. https://t.co/Vn6rvjHrOt
—93.7 The Fan 9/21/2021
⬆️ SS Oneil Cruz assigned to Indianapolis Indians (AAA) from Altoona Curve (AA).
—Pitcher List MiLB Transaction Alert 9/21/2021
Pirates with a series of organizational roster moves: -Taylor Davis selected to join Pirates. Jacob Stallings to 7-day concussion IL. -Bryse Wilson transferred to 60-day IL -Rodolfo Castro and Oneil Cruz, along with RHP Roansy Contreras move to Triple-A Indy from Double-A.
—John Lydic 9/20/2021
More interesting #Pirates prospects now one step away from the big league level Tons of internal competition for the 2 OF spots flanking Bryan Reynolds...Oneil Cruz still hasn't played an inning in the OF, remaining a 6'7" SS for now https://t.co/wJkmnjAsrC https://t.co/3N8iw5SD66
—Pro Baseball Radar 9/20/2021
SS Oneil Cruz, RHP Roansy Contreras and 1B Mason Martin promoted to AAA @indyindians @Pirates
—J.P. 9/20/2021
Class AAA Indy officially announces that Oneil Cruz, Rodolfo Castro, Roansy Contreras, Mason Martin, Cal Mitchell, Canaan Smith-Njigba, Yerry De Los Santos and Osvaldo Bido have been promoted from Class AA Altoona.
—Mike Persak 9/20/2021
Oneil Cruz, Mason Martin, Cal Mitchell, Canaan Smith-Njigba & Roansy Contreras will be taking over Victory Field in Indianapolis https://t.co/a1ZvvN3kqQ
—Jason Shetler 9/20/2021
Also, can confirm Oneil Cruz, Canaan Smith-Njigba, Mason Martin and Cal Mitchell headed to Indy with Class AA Altoona’s season done. @jprugar26 with that news first.
—Jason Mackey 9/19/2021
Sounds like Martin won’t be alone. It appears that Oneil Cruz, Cal Mitchell and Canaan Smith-Njigba are also heading to Indianapolis #Pirates https://t.co/QQtxP1KGMC
—John Dreker 9/19/2021
ONeil Cruz, Canaan Smith-Njigba and Cal Mitchell in addition to Mason Martin all expected to get called up to Triple A Indianapolis to finish the season according to sources
—Jarrod Prugar 9/19/2021
Earlier this week Oneil Cruz and Endy Rodriguez flashed their power potential... as well as their clutch gene in the process https://t.co/ItYDRUxoF3
—Rum Bunter 9/18/2021
Pirates farm report for Sept. 16: Matthew Fraizer, Oneil Cruz homer for Curve https://t.co/CwSPAyV821
—Tribune-ReviewSports 9/17/2021
Curve snap a 3 game losing streak as they take tonight's game against the Baysox 3-2. Notable performances: - Oneil Cruz: 1/4, 1 RBI, 1-run HR (12) - Matt Fraizer: 2/3, 2 RBI, 2-run HR (3) - Travis MacGregor: 6.1IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 8 SO, 65% strikes
—Vergil 9/17/2021
Pirates farm report for Sept. 15: Oneil Cruz homers for Altoona https://t.co/RPvitWwVlX
—Tribune-ReviewSports 9/16/2021
Just a 462-foot rocket from Pirates No. 1 prospect Oneil Cruz https://t.co/eszYzyHiBC
—Ben Badler 9/16/2021
Full count, two out, two on, down three. One swing from third-ranked Pirates prospect Oneil Cruz tied things up for the @AltoonaCurve. https://t.co/lxcywIfU6c
—MLB Pipeline 9/16/2021
Oneil Cruz demolishes a pitch with 2 strikes and 2 outs in the 9th inning to bring Altoona even with Bowie. Can't lie...that was a beautiful shot.
—The Verge- An Orioles MiLB Podcast 9/16/2021
Pirates SS Oneil Cruz cracks top 20 in Baseball America's updated top 100 prospect rankings (Via TribLive) https://t.co/7D4ldBS1oS
—Kevin Gorman 9/15/2021
Oneil Cruz and Curve manager Miguel Pérez just got tossed in their game against Bowie. Came right after Contreras delivered a strike three. There was a bang-bang play at second earlier this inning, and it looks like Cruz was still upset about it.
—Alex Stumpf 9/14/2021
There are five Pirates prospects among Baseball American's new Top 100: Oneil Cruz (No. 19), Henry Davis (44), Quinn Priester (50), Nick Gonzales (65), Liover Peguero (78).
—RobBiertempfel 9/13/2021
2022 Pirates end of season lineup: 3B Ke’Bryan Hayes SS Oneil Cruz CF Bryan Reynolds 1B Colin Moran RF Michael Chavis 2B Diego Castillo C Jacob Stallings LF Travis Swaggerty/Ben Gamel P Roansy Contreras
—\/inny 🅱️uffone 9/10/2021
@yeahimajerk @npc210 @garymo2007 If you actually care so much about pirates baseball u would know who Oneil Cruz is. Lmao
—AP 9/10/2021
Curve even up their series against the Sea Wolves with a win tonight 8-3. Notable performances: - Oneil Cruz: 2/5, 1 RBI, 1 2B - Ji-hwan Bae: 3/4, 1 BB - Jack Suwinski: 2/4, 3 RBI - Omar Cruz: 5.0IP, 3 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 3 BB, 6 SO, 64% strikes
—Vergil 9/10/2021
#3 Prospect, Oneil Cruz #Pirates The future starter for the Pirates in 2022 starts the game off with a single for Altoona. https://t.co/RtkIz3vfQe
—Kody Duncan 9/9/2021
#Pirates shortstop prospect Oneil Cruz showing off effortless power. https://t.co/LJAMpnUMEr
—Tim Williams 9/9/2021
ICYMI, Pirates farm director John Baker re: Oneil Cruz: "I don’t think (playing him in OF) makes a lot of sense with couple of weeks left in the season. Also, he’s proven to us he can play shortstop in the major leagues." https://t.co/FW9g2qq91u
—RobBiertempfel 9/8/2021
Curve drop game one to the Sea Wolves tonight 2-4. Notable performances: - Oneil Cruz: 1/3, 1 BB, 1 SB - Rodalfo Castro: 2/4, 1 RBI, 1 2B - Mason Martin: 1/3, 1 RBI, 1 2B - Roansy Contreras: 3.0IP, 1 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 4 SO, 65% strikes
—Vergil 9/8/2021
Q&A with Pirates farm director John Baker on top prospects Henry Davis, Oneil Cruz, Bubba Chandler and more https://t.co/jO0PiAXtpJ
—The Athletic Pittsburgh 9/7/2021
Here's Pirates director of coaching and development John Baker talking about Oneil Cruz and others and how playing several positions will be an important part of player development: https://t.co/juiE3b4QXh
—Jason Mackey 9/7/2021
This could be us today, but you still playin,@Pirates C- Stallings 1B- J. Bell 2B- Frazier or JHay SS- Newman (ONeil Cruz is coming) 3B- Key'bryan Hayes OF- A Meadows OF- Bryan Reynolds OF- Starling Marte SP- Cole, Morton, Taillon, Glasnow #gimmesomethingtorootfor #letsgobucs
—☠ Mr. Dobalina ☠ 9/6/2021