At the July 31st MLB trade deadline, general managers like Brian Cashman seek to enhance their teams. Cashman has inquired about Oneil Cruz, the Pirates center fielder. Cruz, a 6-foot-7 athlete, excels in arm strength, bat speed, and exit velocity statistics. Despite leading in stolen bases and having considerable raw talent, he struggles with a low batting average, ranking 126th with 2.0 fWAR, indicating potential unfulfilled due to a lagging hit tool.
Oneil Cruz is among the most dynamic athletes in baseball, with the highest average arm strength and bat speed, yet struggles with his hit tool.
At 6-foot-7 and 240 pounds, Cruz has recorded the hardest-hit ball this season at 122.9 mph, surpassing even Aaron Judge's top hits.
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