Back to the Top News Newsfeed

Oneil Cruz sets record for hardest-hit ball: Pirates star blasts 122.9 mph homer

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Oneil Cruz entered Sunday holding the record for the hardest-hit ball in the Statcast era.

He's broken his own record.

Cruz launched a ball 122.9 miles per hour off the bat and into the Allegheny River for a solo home run in Sunday's home contest against the Milwaukee Brewers. The ball left the stadium in quick fashion to get Pittsburgh on the scoreboard, although the Pirates lost the contest 6-5.

The Statcast era began in 2015. The previous record, held by Cruz, was a single on Aug.