By this point, it’s abundantly clear: Elly De La Cruz is a highlight machine.
The Reds rookie infielder has propelled Cincinnati into the playoff race since his debut in June, and he’s been good for a jaw-dropping moment on a near daily basis. Between his speed, arm and power (despite his recent struggles at the plate), he can do it all on the field.
Sunday’s matchup with the Arizona Diamondbacks was no exception.
De La Cruz led off the game with a 407-foot home run that came off the bat at 110.7 mph. It was an absolute shot, and De La Cruz apparently knew it was coming. Just look at how he reacted upon making contact.
"I think he called it."
After launching his 5th Major League homer — 110.7 mph | 407 ft. — @Reds rookie Elly De La Cruz points to the dugout to say "I told ya." pic.twitter.com/BXn4B7sOOL
— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) July 23, 2023
Elly called his shot 🥶 pic.twitter.com/nvURRzWiLv
— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) July 23, 2023
De La Cruz immediately turned to his dugout and pointed as to say, “I told you.” The broadcast certainly thought that De La Cruz called his shot as well. It doesn’t get much cooler than that honestly, and MLB fans agreed.
Elly is a must-see talent.
This was how Twitter reacted
My favorite baseball player dude is crazy talented #Reds https://t.co/REh3hdPMfc
— JuTalkSports (@JuTalkSports) July 23, 2023
CC: all the people who said he had no business at lead off https://t.co/0fRvqdgxql
— Sierra Hedrick🧡🖤 (@SierraStormiRae) July 23, 2023
— Brandon Velaski (@bvelaski) July 23, 2023
I'd believe it. Amazing…
Dude's a Golden God of baseball https://t.co/2uhkyA6dIh
— Cliff Schecter (@cliffschecter) July 23, 2023
He is truly ELECTRIC https://t.co/QPEMBKY2ba
— ✨Ohtani to the Dodgers✨ (@BootsMcGuinness) July 23, 2023
generational talent https://t.co/5tvpFgmcKA
— Steve Sandmeyer (@SteveSandmeyer) July 23, 2023
This guy is unreal https://t.co/SQvLwmBEvB
— rust belt city girl (@heymiashea) July 23, 2023
He's such a fun player. https://t.co/U93SF9fGxg
— A Boy Named Sue (@greggorox) July 23, 2023
It looks like Elly De La Cruz got the last word! What a blast and what an amazing moment for the rookie and the Reds.
— Xiomara (@SierraAttridge) July 23, 2023
