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Scouting Report
Updated May 20, 2026
Oneil Cruz is having an excellent 2026 season for the Pittsburgh Pirates, becoming the first player in MLB to achieve 10+ home runs and 10+ stolen bases. He's slashing .255/.320/.473 with 10 HR, 15 SB (on 17 attempts), 29 RBI and 31 runs scored in 39 games. This represents a dramatic turnaround from a difficult 2025 season where he hit .200 with 174 strikeouts. Cruz has shown particular improvement against left-handed pitchers and leads the Pirates in runs scored and RBIs.
Strengths
- + First player in MLB to reach 10 HR and 10 SB milestone in 2026
- + Significant improvement in batting average from .200 (2025) to .255 (2026)
- + Strong power production with 10 home runs tied for 14th in MLB
- + Elite stolen base total with 15 SB ranking 3rd in MLB
- + High success rate on stolen base attempts (15 of 17)
- + Leads Pirates in runs scored (31) and RBIs (29)
- + Improved performance against left-handed pitchers
- + Tied for team lead in home runs with Brandon Lowe
Weaknesses
- - Still carries strikeout concerns from 2025 season
- - Batting average of .255 remains below league average
- - On-base percentage of .320 is modest
- - Slugging percentage of .473 indicates some inconsistency in power
About
Oneill Manzueta is a right fielder for the Colorado Rockies.
Player Overview
Position
RF
Team
Colorado Rockies