I’ve been focusing on the new bat tracking data over the last two weeks with the Statcast Heroes articles. This week I’m getting back to tracking the top performers throughout the system from the previous week. First, the highlights, before diving into the weekly leaders below.
Oneil Cruz Has a Game
Last Tuesday, Oneil Cruz set a Statcast record with three balls hit harder than 116 MPH, with two hit 120+ MPH. Cruz hit a double at 116.3 MPH, a single at 120.4 MPH, and another double at 121.5 MPH. The 120+ MPH hits were the hardest hit balls in the game this year.