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The crowning moment came when De La Cruz threw at an astonishing 106.9 miles per hour during a game against the San Diego Padres. The reception of this news sent shockwaves throughout the baseball community, asserting that a human being could launch a baseball at such incredible speeds. It reaffirmed De La Cruz's status as a force not just in his team but across the league. The response was immediate; some even suggested he could become the first MLB player to secure a $1 billion contract.