This is absurd.
There's nobody like Oneil Cruz.
The Pittsburgh Pirates' star centerfielder proved that in a big way on Sunday.
Needing to uncork maybe the most perfect outfield throw in baseball history to cut down a runner at home plate, that's what Cruz did.
He unleashed a 105.2 mile per hour laser on one hop to his catcher for a tag out.
DON'T RUN ON ONEIL CRUZ!!!!!
— Platinum Ke’Bryan (@PlatinumKey13) July 6, 2025
A casual 105.2 MPH throw to get the runner at home. WOW. pic.twitter.com/lEZmKIqGyb
Who does that?
Cruz is the only correct answer.
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He's a converted shortstop, and yet at his best, he can be a supreme outfielder.
There are still plenty of flaws in Cruz's game, but his tools have never been in question.
And anytime you need a reminder of that, just watch this throw. And watch it again. Goodness gracious.
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