Oneil Cruz Blasts Hardest-Hit Home Run of the 2026 MLB Season

Pirates star Oneil Cruz made history on Wednesday by launching a 116.9 mph home run, the hardest-hit ball recorded in the MLB this season. The blast, which came off a Jalen Beeks cut fastball, traveled 432 feet and struck the top of the right-field foul pole at Globe Life Field. It also ranks as the second-hardest hit ball ever recorded at the stadium. Cruz continues to showcase his elite raw power, further cementing his reputation as one of the most physically gifted hitters in the league.