At this point, Elly De La Cruz’s speed shouldn’t be a surprise. But the more we see that speed in action, the more it continues to amaze.
He seriously might be the fastest person on the planet.
During Sunday’s game between the Reds and Brewers, De La Cruz stole second with two outs in the third. Yet instead of focusing on the batter in a 1-2 count, Brewers pitcher Colin Rea inexplicably had his attention on De La Cruz at second. He made a pick-off attempt with De La Cruz just a couple steps off the bag, and that throw went into center field.
And just like that, it was off to the races for De La Cruz.
INSANE speed Elly pic.twitter.com/bE3GOr0K87
— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) June 16, 2024
De La Cruz seemingly hit top speed after a couple steps and got the green light to make the turn home from third base. No other player in baseball is scoring from second on that error with two outs. De La Cruz’s speed is just different like that.
No wonder MLB fans were in awe of the electrifying play. His speed produced a run out of thin air.
This was how Twitter/X reacted
Guy went 2nd to home in less then 7 seconds. unreal https://t.co/3hAwWq1B72
— Young Javy (@JJbuckets516) June 16, 2024
The Most Electrifying Man in Baseball https://t.co/EaEPMOHA6D
— Meister Mikey J (@MeisterMikeyJ) June 16, 2024
I love this dude. He may swipe 90 bags this year. 🫣 https://t.co/3f1bZ0DYKT
— Landon Vodka (@Coach_Vodka) June 16, 2024
My goodness man https://t.co/SLbSTILFDu
— Nance. Mr Nance. (@Mr_Nance47) June 16, 2024
Another thing I have legit never seen in baseball before he showed up.
Mind blowing stuff from Elly https://t.co/iofTGwDC9s
— SouthpawTodd (@Southpaw_Tra) June 16, 2024
Track star. Electric https://t.co/zU58grm4ED
— big ounce (@_bigounce) June 16, 2024
The Brewers should probably keep Elly De La Cruz off of second base https://t.co/FDf3uZHzve
— C. Trent Rosecrans (@ctrent) June 16, 2024
Nobody else can do this. Nobody. Like @mrLeCure said, he's 1 of 1. https://t.co/XfplMP1fQO
— Scott Strasemeier (@ScottStras) June 16, 2024
I no longer attempt to comprehend any of this. I just watch. https://t.co/OxTzy5Y5sP
— king bull (@solid8fate) June 16, 2024
Just when you think you’ve seen everything on a baseball field, Elly happens. Wow. https://t.co/7ojPvGbwTv
— Chris Looy (@chrislooy) June 16, 2024
