Oneil Cruz Joins Home Run Derby, Showcasing Elite Power

Pirates slugger Oneil Cruz has officially accepted his invitation to compete in the 2025 Home Run Derby. Known for his immense and elite power, Cruz previously clobbered the hardest-hit homer in the Statcast era at 122.9 mph. His participation is expected to bring a formidable display of hitting prowess to the competition, joining a suddenly stacked group of power hitters.