WASHINGTON -- We may have never seen a player like Oneil Cruz before. And don't turn your head for one second, or you'll risk missing the next reason why.
In what ended up being yet another disappointing loss -- the fourth straight for the Pirates -- Cruz once again flashed his unlimited potential.
First, let's do a quick rewind. Since his call up one week ago, Cruz has thrown a ball from shortstop to first base at nearly 97 mph. He's also recorded the hardest-hit ball by a Pirate this season at 112.