Oneil Cruz
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2021-2026)
Oneil Cruz is a shortstop who has played in Major League Baseball since 2021 for the Pittsburgh Pirates, a span of 6 seasons. In 461 career games, he has hit .240 with 407 hits, 77 home runs, and 258 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 651.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'7" / 220 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2021-10-02
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 461 | 1,699 | 243 | 407 | 78 | 11 | 77 | 258 | 100 | 191 | 617 | .240 | .319 | .434 | .753 | 651 |
Career AVG .240 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .319 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .434 vs. league average .404 across their career seasons — +7.6% above league average.
Career OPS .753 vs. league average .720 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | PIT | NL | 2 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2022 | PIT | NL | 87 | 331 | 45 | 77 | 13 | 4 | 17 | 54 | 10 | 28 | 126 | .233 | .242 (-4%) | .311 (-6%) | .394 (+14%) | .706 (+5%) | 226.1 |
| 2023 | PIT | NL | 9 | 32 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 8 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2024 | PIT | NL | 146 | 541 | 72 | 140 | 34 | 3 | 21 | 76 | 22 | 51 | 181 | .259 | .243 (+6%) | .312 (+4%) | .399 (+13%) | .711 (+9%) | 863.4 |
| 2025 | PIT | NL | 135 | 471 | 62 | 94 | 18 | 3 | 20 | 61 | 38 | 64 | 174 | .200 | .245 (-19%) | .315 (-6%) | .403 (-6%) | .718 (-6%) | -438.9 |
| 2026 | PIT | NL | 82 | 315 | 55 | 85 | 12 | 1 | 17 | 60 | 27 | 41 | 124 | .270 | .243 (+11%) | .318 (+13%) | .400 (+19%) | .718 (+16%) | 0 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 461 | 1,699 | 243 | 407 | 78 | 11 | 77 | 258 | 100 | 191 | 617 | .240 | — | — | — | — | 651 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (379 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 193 | 701 | 109 | 184 | 32 | 122 | .262 |
| Away | 186 | 683 | 79 | 138 | 28 | 76 | .202 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-28 | PIT | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025-09-27 | PIT | ATL | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-09-24 | PIT | CIN | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2025-09-23 | PIT | CIN | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025-09-21 | PIT | OAK | W | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025-09-20 | PIT | OAK | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025-09-19 | PIT | OAK | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025-09-17 | PIT | CHC | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-09-16 | PIT | CHC | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 2025-09-15 | PIT | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Shortstop | 202 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Center Field | 148 |
| Designated Hitter | 18 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Rookie of the Year | NL | 6th | 2.0 | 150 | 0 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Frequently Asked Questions about Oneil Cruz
- What years did Oneil Cruz play?
- Oneil Cruz played in Major League Baseball from 2021 to 2026.
- Was Oneil Cruz a pitcher?
- No. Oneil Cruz was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Oneil Cruz hit?
- Oneil Cruz hit 77 career home runs with 407 hits.
- What was Oneil Cruz's career batting average?
- Oneil Cruz batted .240 over his career, with 407 hits in 1,699 at bats.
- How many RBI did Oneil Cruz have?
- Oneil Cruz drove in 258 runs in his career.
- Is Oneil Cruz in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Oneil Cruz has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.