Oneil Cruz is a massive, massive human being (FanGraphs has him at 6’7″, 250 lbs). And that’s partially why he didn’t wind up sticking at shortstop longterm. Indeed, in August of 2024, Cruz moved out to center field, where he has played (mostly fine/solid) defense ever since. But from the looks of his first inning in the first game of the 2026 season, he, uh … has some offseason rust to shake off.
Check it out (it’s okay to laugh).
Oneil Cruz with two of the worst center field plays you'll see in a big league game…in the first inning of the first game of the year pic.twitter.com/kaBWNd58a3
— Jomboy Media (@JomboyMedia) March 26, 2026These are some brutal plays and led to a five-run first inning for the Bucs, who had to pull Paul Skenes from the game because of the 37 pitches. Not how anyone in Pittsburgh Saw this going, I’m sure.
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