Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz had heard all about the man whom he was named after throughout his life.
On Wednesday in New York, Cruz finally met the baseball star behind his namesake.
Yankees Hall of Fame outfielder Paul O’Neill reached out to Cruz and the two connected over a FaceTime call prior to the Pirates matchup against the Bronx Bombers.
Oneil Cruz is named after Paul O'Neill.
This afternoon the two FaceTimed and Paul gave Oneil a signed jersey! pic.twitter.com/DMLy2mGWP9— Pittsburgh Pirates (@Pirates) September 21, 2022Paul also presented Cruz with a signed jersey.