Elly De La Cruz stole THREE BASES in the span of two pitches!

[@watsonrandy47]

Man does he know how to make the absolute most out of every opportunity to play. Such a smart aggressive player.

[@nofurtherwest3474]

why did the pitcher not throw it better to the catcher when he stole home? isn't that ironic

[@Anthony-bx5yk]

​@@nofurtherwest3474probably because he was caught off guard and not expecting that at all

[@rmh941]

@@nofurtherwest3474 Brewers did a terrible job holding him on 2nd and 3rd. Nobody even went to cover 3rd when he stole that bag and then when he was on 3rd, the 3rd baseman was too far off the bag so he got a big lead and when the pitcher got the ball he had his back turned and took a lazy walk back to the mound and De La Cruz took notice and took advantage.

[@bartsimpson8330]

@@nofurtherwest3474because brewers were lazy and probably didn’t read scouting report

[@JaredHettler]

​@@nofurtherwest3474because most times they don't whip the ball back and forth. They lob it. In between pitches is usually when the pitcher is thinking about the situation and what he's going to do next. That's why people like EDLC and Acuna are so dangerous. You can't take a moment off.

[@leafbelly]

The fact that just about every person in that stadium saw what he was doing before the pitcher had any clue is amazing. I love listening to the crowd's reaction, which gets the pitcher to finally turn around. Elly knew the only person who mattered was the guy holding the ball. Those are some incredible instincts.

[@PaveDearce]

I love that the crowd is thrilled by what happened in spite of the fact that it's an opposing player that did it.

[@labzz8768]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/e2WreGWLhbehZ8k

[@koisose]

i didnt know that you can steal base when the pitcher not ready i still learn about baseball lol

[@jl4646]

Instinct + awareness. Wow... what a player!

[@deanthomas7197]

​@@kingsrevenge9234no

[@anthonyg.4785]

Definitely got to love his tenacity and aggression. Dude has the necessary skills to be an absolute force for the foreseeable future.He's definitely the real deal!

[@Ea-Nasir_Copper_Co]

Tenacity, aggression, and brains. He’s carefully watching the other team for weaknesses and taking advantage.

[@Clayton876]

I agree definitely a force in the future! The next Tom brady for sure!

[@utrainstinctisgodly7042]

He's been a force now dude is a stud

[@boohere2]

I wish we would get a free taco from Taco Bell for every base he stole/steals

[@brad-corfman]

I look forward to the Hall of Fame career he'll have with another organization! 😂

[@173jaSon371]

This man is a PHENOM. A few weeks in the bigs and everyone and their mother knows his name. This is the type of guy that brings more kids eyes to the game.

[@Cynsham]

@repentandbelieveinJesusChrist2Maybe you should keep your superstitions to yourself

[@Ulquiorra105]

We need more black baseball players, and less young black men picking football. Why risk getting seriously injured when you can make the same money playing baseball?

[@173jaSon371]

@@Ryan-jc7qh Aw man, did you steal your mommy's phone again? I thought I told her to tell you no more trolling on youtube son.

[@joeycard17]

@@Cynshammaybe you should mind your own business and possibly ignore his comment

[@always.entertaining.people1396]

@@joeycard17take your own advice

[@anothermonday5664]

The OVATION. The fkng ovation for a VISITING player!! 🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯. That's how captivating this kid is.

[@thinkglobalactlocal4898]

rigggggggghhht !!! unbelievable...they were chheeeeeeeeering him on, not booing

[@robertallred]

I just seen Tampa Bay Ray's fans give Spencer Strider a standing ovation

[@nate78824]

He KNEW that if he could steal 3rd with no one covering the base, he could take that HUGE lead towards home with no threat to throw behind him. This kid is something else!!

[@mattstrathis4328]

Agreed. This was poor play by the Brewers 3rd baseman!

[@TheIcecreamtaco]

I’m inclined to call the stealing of 3rd defensive indifference. That’s how unbelievably lackadaisical the 3rd basemen was. But I guess it counts as a steal if the pitcher or catcher make a motion to throw? Or can it not be indifference if you’re the lead runner? Is it only in walk off situations? Kinda weird to me. I don’t even want to take away from Elly, it was just frustrating to watch. Stealing second and home were obviously 100% legit though

[@Clayton876]

Yes this kid is something else!!

[@keef94]

*such

[@brandonvise8879]

Don't think it can be indifference because they were holding him on 2nd before the pitch. Not 100% sure, but that would make sense to me.

[@Neotron2001]

This is what it's all about. Bring the sandlot spirit to the ballpark. As a baseball purist, I love this kind of passion and hustle.

[@knowledgenerd2hinkle275]

SO RIGHT YOU ARE, he seems to be just having Simple fun, but with Professional pay😂😅😊

[@Neotron2001]

@@knowledgenerd2hinkle275 Just like they used to tell me in little league ball, "just go out there and have fun!" But now you get paid.

[@sircliffordmalcolmjac5870]

Heck yeah buddy!! Its 100% sandlot spirit!! Joy of the game!!😁😁💪💪

[@timjansen7694]

Baseball has been played forever with most of the activity long-since becoming "routine" ("routine flyball", "routine groundout" etc.,). If a player has the ability, and opportunity to execute outside of the _routine_ , that's when things can get pretty exciting.

[@patcarter-ix2zb]

I've always considered the triple steal the most exciting play in baseball. This young man just added an exclamation mark to that thought.

[@carystorm1863]

He'll probably have a few inside the parkers before seasons end, I'm a Cubs fan but this dude's exciting to watch

[@donsolos]

Scratch out baseball and make it in all of sports and I would agree. This has to be one of the most unique and difficult athletic feats to pull off

[@austinkeithgrant]

I don't even watch baseball and I can admit this is absolutely INSANE.. What a player!!!

[@mondaytosunday7841]

@@DMend824My rangers 🫣

[@YaBoyWIL]

And he's already hit for the cycle

[@KurtisB]

@@kingsrevenge9234Yes. Do it.

[@Kybone]

​@@KurtisBahahaha

[@RNP688]

Maybe you should become a Reds fan

[@Dangilo2490]

Joe Burrow and Elly De La Cruz have blessed our city man. Happy I’m alive to see it. The reds and bengals are good together 😢 never thought I’d see it.

[@EthanLewandowski]

I know man it’s a dream come true for all of us in Cincy

[@MrDuneedon]

Now...all we need is some CHAMPIONSHIPS!

[@andrewhiedelburg4576]

So is FC CINCINNATI

[@PeterJVogel]

Amen. Don't forget what Fickell did for UC, too. 🙂

[@jamiebrs1]

Don't leave out FC Cincinnati.

[@blackhood909]

I love Votto leading the Elly chant after he steals home. This team is not only blessed with the most exciting kid in baseball, but also the best and most humble veteran leader in baseball 💪

[@Clayton876]

Just look at him go through his progressions. Wow!!!!

[@ryanyamada9414]

This vet still bangs.

[@kevinstull8552]

I guess he's not as much of a hothead like he used to be 😂.

[@Demoralized88]

@@kevinstull8552 Nah he's a fake nice guy now

[@michaelmccauley648]

Humble? Votto? Really? Older & slightly wiser, maybe.... but humility is not a trait he possesses. Having said that, he could play for my team any day. And DeLaCruz will be fun to watch for years.

[@tedkrillies5326]

How can you not love this kid! Plays baseball the way your supposed to! Great for the game! His energy has turned this team around in a hurry!!

[@Hastur876]

I wish the rules allowed Elly to take first on the wild throw to home, so he could steal all the bases again.

[@fevertech1870]

They told me at work what this guy did. I had to look it up to believe it. In all the years i've been watching baseball i've never seen anything like this. Dude has freak speed and clever instincts.

[@tacomawild8750]

I’ve been watching baseball for over 20 years and I have never seen a ball player literally steal 1st to home that quickly on no errors. Unbelievable this kid.

[@bbigjohnson069]

How do you steal WITH errors?

[@tacomawild8750]

@@bbigjohnson069 Easy, you steal then the catcher tries to throw you out and the throw goes into the outfield and the runner advances.

[@bbigjohnson069]

@@tacomawild8750 SB for 2nd goes to 3rd on the error E2. That's not "steal 1st to home" if there's an error. Advance is what you meant probably.

[@tacomawild8750]

@@bbigjohnson069 I didn’t mean steal first to home in one play man..I meant consecutively steal first to home as de la Cruz did, without any errors on throws, etc…

[@tacomawild8750]

@@bbigjohnson069 the fact of the matter is, even without your technicalities, there’s almost no one with this kids speed that can score a run solely based on his speed and base-running ability

[@Shamboo79]

I can’t watch this enough. Been a Reds fan and a baseball fan for almost 40 years. Never seen that before. Crazy. Also Benson just holding his head in the dugout is hilarious.

[@LescoBC]

Every day I’m like….ok, what’s Elly going to do today? He’s fun to watch. These rookies for the Reds have energized the team.

[@stevemeters3090]

They have something like 8 rookies all playing great ball and genuinely contributing and none of them are making over 3 mil. Think Votto comes off the books this year and then the Reds have an enormous amount of money available to spend and amazing talent that's costing them nothing. And Greene, Abbott, and Lodolo look like a legitimate high end rotation. Plus, Diaz is becoming a lockdown closer. The Reds have very serious potential. Pick up a good veteran catcher for leadership and a few bullpen pieces, and they could maybe make a run.

[@LescoBC]

@@stevemeters3090 and the Reds are still paying Ken Griffey, Jr. making 3.59 million this year.

[@stevemeters3090]

@LescoBC good for Jr. lol

[@firedude-qr8ez]

@@stevemeters3090I think the reds should still sign votto to a 1-2 year deal he still has some gas left in him

[@jimbob8969]

⁠@@LescoBCand we are still paying most Mike Moustakas 2023 salary. Joey Votto, Mike M, and Ken G jr. Are making a combined 51 million this year

[@miked5252]

Bro is truly gifted, glad I’m alive to witness him before his prime even begins!

[@beertruck7720]

I love Will Benson's reaction! He is standing there thinking "I don't believe what I just saw". I remember how great it was watching the 1990 season, but this team is by far and away the most exciting Reds team of my life!

[@jeffmisch1485]

72,73,75,76 when baseball was truly America's past time. Rose, Morgan,Griffey, Bench, Perez, Foster, Geronimo, Concepcion.

[@jumpingship3001]

​@@jeffmisch1485My head is so full of Big Red Machine memories.

[@stevenp3957]

This kid is a phenomenon. Never seen anything like him.

[@nonyabizz3533]

Nah man never. This is insane what has been happening

[@JaredHettler]

Dude is incredible. One of the most freakish athletes I've ever seen play in the major leagues. Blazing speed. Top tier pop from both sides of the plate. Absolute rocket launcher for an arm. Great instincts in the field. Kid is absolutely special and will be playing ball for a loooooong time.

[@axe2grind244]

Ricky Henderson.

[@Carado5150]

​@@axe2grind244can't even spell his name right

[@jamirbingham4101]

@@Carado5150yo mom a baddie

[@MrDuneedon]

The Reds are something like 23-7 since they called up Elly to the big show. I mean -- that says it all, right there. Dude is electric and infectious (in a GOOD way!)

[@Trav673]

"INFECTIOUS" is the keyword, bcuz I think the whole team is feeding off his energy, and sometimes, that's all it takes...

[@tomcoulnd3686]

And at least 3 1 run losses in that time.

[@bpl101]

@@Trav673yep baseball teams will feed off anything! It’s sometimes crazy to see

[@AEMoreira81]

That is indeed their record. Makes one wonder why they waited until after the likely Super 2 threshold had passed.

[@maxjimenez1360]

MAKING HISTORY IN MONTHS THIS KID IS THE FUTURE

[@sgs1313]

a month, he just got called up June 6...Ell-ectric!

[@smartymcfly5387]

This is NOT professional baseball. This is some craved up , watered down version of what was once a revered sport. Now it's just crappy entertainment.

[@milkboxshow1416]

@@smartymcfly5387found the brewers fan

[@vinnydeville4675]

@@milkboxshow1416 lol

[@brainhappy]

Absolutely love his toughness and aggression. This guy has the skills necessary to be an absolute force for the foreseeable future. He is definitely the real deal!

[@georgedevine4130]

Are you kidding me? This kid is doing some magical stuff right now. In just about a month he's done all there is to do. Let's not forget he just had a cycle a week ago. Even if you aren't an avid baseball fan, you're starting to hear this kid's name alot lately. He's turning this team into a juggernaut bc the whole team is feeding off his energy

[@whateveryo4470]

As a Braves fan that’s been able to watch Acuna the last 5 years, this guy reminds me of that skill level with Oneil Cruz height and length. Bat flies through the zone. Runs like a gazelle. This dude is the real deal and should be a problem for years to come. Man I love baseball.

[@ItsJustJodieLove-ej4il]

I feel that. Bruh I do too

[@snave59]

DeLa Cruz,also has a very strong throwing arm.

[@MP2x4]

0:35 he’s scanning the positions of every player on the field as soon as he gets up. Love a player like that, gears are always turning. A lot of potential!

[@8nvibin454]

I think he was jus talking to someone no?

[@haywood0457]

Elly is a monster. Baseball needed this season big time. The increased runs, hits, stolen bases, etc were much needed. Hope there’s more changes to come because I believe the game still needs another uptick in overall offense.

[@randallrhoads3271]

plus the best change of all...the PITCH CLOCK!!...im loving these 2 and half hour games.

[@Redmenace96]

Finally somebody for ESPN to talk about besides sluggers and HR numbers. The kid is batting .328.

[@MyLibertyTV]

Now we just need robo umps that won't call balls as strikes!

[@marsrecordings]

Agreed pitch clock was everything to make the sport good again.

[@VLE-Grimace]

They should change it so that homers count for 2 points

[@periseanbaltimore2037]

this is what baseball has been missing, there's something special with this kid and you can see that he LOVES what he's doing, it's that kid like joy for me

[@grandmotherproductions9380]

This entire sequence is a great moment in baseball history and should be celebrated as such. Elly doesn't even stop when he gets to third. He fixed his helmet. Looks to see where the ball is and takes off. It's beautiful.

[@FormedVoid]

The way that Elly can completely RUIN a teams defense is unreal. He had the brewers absolutely lost when he stole home. His hitting is getting more consistent and he’s learning to be aggressive at the right times, not just all the time. This kid is something special and I can’t believe he’s on the Reds. Finally we have a team to rally behind!

[@vitesse_arnhem]

Manfred lets everyone make the playoffs though so it only matters in the postseason “tournament” which shouldn’t even exist

[@petezereeeah]

@Formedvoid- Enjoy him while he lasts in Cincy, and it won't be long. The Mets, Yanks, Dodgers, Red Sox etc have pockets that will pay this kid $ beyond what the Reds could even comprehend.

[@JesusChrist2000BC]

Honestly let him be aggressive all the time. The last thing you want to do is mess with what's working.

[@vitesse_arnhem]

@repentandbelieveinJesusChrist1 Go away with your worship nonsense. There is no magic Jewish carpenter who is his own father

[@Kybone]

​@@vitesse_arnhem there is more evidence that he does exist than evidence that he doesn't. In fact, 2023 is numbered that way for this very reason. It's interesting that someone would choose not to believe, and I pray you come to know Him one day because it makes life so much better.

[@RyuHaybausa]

This is crazy. Elly De La Cruz and the Reds are bringing back life.

[@SSNESS]

His kind is always stealing everything

[@conbitches]

@@SSNESSHis kind meaning baseball players right? I’m sure that’s what you meant.

[@RyuHaybausa]

@@conbitches exactly.

[@Dlnqntt]

I hope that De La Cruz never gets injured, not once. Love my Orioles, but I find it hard to miss a Reds game now because of him!

[@sinatrabone]

Elly is an absolute joy to watch! I’m a devoted Mariner’s fan, but I love that everyone is coming together across baseball (and maybe coming into baseball for the first time) just to wonder at this guy’s talent! Most of all, he plays with joy.

[@LottiDotti76]

I have never been a fan of baseball, but here I am because of Elly. That is a dude I could watch the game for. I don't know baseball much at all, but I know a triple steal like that is something truly special.

[@gc256]

He complete the cycle of stealing

[@vred2494]

I had to watch this multiple times just to marvel at what happened! This guy is incredible!

[@ronaldkulas5748]

I remember Kirby Puckett electrifying the Twins in his first season. It did not take long til the Twins were in the World Series. I see the same thing happening to the Reds.

[@SSNESS]

Most of his family is in prison for stealing stuff also

[@winstoncannady4224]

Marge Schott would be proud

[@robduncan2816]

1:22. i love Benson's reaction, "WTH just happened?!!!!!"

[@guildguitars6349]

I grew up in Cincinnati and went to many games at Riverfront Stadium from 71 - 75. This guy is a throwback to the big red machine, and guys like Morgan and Rose must be loving what they are seeing. This attitude has been missing from baseball for a long time, and is amazing to see. Welcome to the bigs, EDLC!

[@Evelyn82C]

This is incredible baseball. And then "Joey Votto is leading the Reds' fans in a Elly chant" made me tear up a little, because I am sentimental about baseball.

[@KingJKickz]

So it wasn't just me 😢

[@carlevans8825]

How can you not be 😅

[@lucilln]

The only man capable of stealing 1st base

[@jeffpeterson6959]

Didn't Jean Segura already do that?

[@robertarmstead160]

You ain’t never lied 😂

[@PhantomObserver]

I think Javy Baez did that, against Pittsburgh back when he was a Cub

[@joralex]

​@@PhantomObserveryou're correct.

[@fionaalpaca]

He didn’t steal first base though… he stole second, third, and home.

[@LtSump]

I'm a cubs fan, but this kid is just amazing.

[@MrCubFan415]

Same!

[@robertmather7334]

This guy right here is one of the most exciting players I've ever watched. He does everything well.

[@jordanscott1241]

I keep coming back to this highlight! sick asf fr. This is the excitement baseball needs! Elly did that 😮‍💨

[@bamboosho0t]

Will Benson’s (30) reaction says it all. WOW!! 😱

[@nate78824]

LOL. His expression was screaming bromance.

[@stevengray8663]

in the presence of greatness I stand in awe!

[@cincinnatipedalsteel4347]

Elly is just on another level. You can never let your guard down when he is on base because he’s constantly looking for an opening.

[@cambiteroswebmaster]

Orgullo dominicano! 🇩🇴🇩🇴🇩🇴

[@rogerthomas3802]

Dominican power!

[@felixcruz8092]

de mi pueblo sabana grande de boya..

[@miguelangelcolon1345]

El pitcher Peguero tambien es dominicano.

[@christopherhughes3381]

Elly and Acuna making MLB baseball fun again! I am a Braves fan, and this season is really special. Elly is a great role model. Awesome.

[@scotmhead]

I don't care who your team is, that gets you hollerin' for Elly De La Cruz!

[@Zevonfan524]

This is an unbelievable display of skill & heads up play. But the pitching coach needs to ask that man why he thought it was a good idea to turn his back on a runner who just stole 2 bases in 3 pitches.

[@carlfrye1566]

Yes, bad scouting and a lack of attention. De La Cruz seems like the type of player/baserunner who can sense when the pitcher is lazy.

[@zacharyvansickle4219]

Little League stuff right there

[@blankmode888]

Hahahahahahaha!!!! F’real😂

[@sheilamacdougal4874]

Clearly no one expected such a daring play. Stealing home is rare enough - but it's virtually always while a pitcher is pitching to a batter. I've never heard of a steal home while the pitcher has the ball and is not even pitching. The element of surprise was key.

[@junichihayashi5202]

​@@sheilamacdougal4874plus the pitcher's post-pitch habits are key. Even on the very next pitch after Elly stole home, you'll notice he pitches, walks slightly off the mound, gets the ball, turns his back, shrugs his shoulders, then gets back on the bump. The turn away and the shrug, not looking at 3B, the third baseman staying at his spot, plus adding the shock factor of the steal in-between pitches, opens that window. Not to mention Elly is fast enough to pull it off.

[@OffTheBallNetwork]

Baseball gods please protect this man!!!!

[@SSNESS]

DMTBKA

[@Fosterkidlife]

Just an unbelievable talent. Lucky for me I live 10 minutes away from GABP so I get to see him in person all the time. Go Reds💯💯

[@uneek1neo1ne19]

Baseball needs this type of stuff, its making the game exciting

[@entertherat]

I love that Brewers fan at 1:08 throwing up his arms and saying “wth guys”.

[@chrisandersen5635]

Damn! That’s some heads up baseball right there. How many teams wish they had a young player this knowledgeable and hungry and audacious. Real deal.

[@LuisRdzG10]

In 40 years I never saw something like that. Stealing home is absolutely ridiculous

[@Schneltor]

Stealing home ***on the same pitch*** as stealing third base! I was watching it with my 6-year old son. It was a teachable moment to *always* know where the ball is and pay attention to what's happening on the field. Elly is strong, fast, and--most importantly--smart.

[@digitalsalsas]

@@Schneltorcool ukraine flag . Do you teach your son to support puppet dictatorships with profile pics as well?

[@uoohknk6881]

@@Schneltor Jackie Robinson stole home in the World Series I believe

[@AEMoreira81]

@@Schneltor -- That part. He stole third and home before another pitch was thrown.

[@stevemartegani]

Clearly you never watched Ricky play

[@BobSmith-ic8bu]

As a Yankees fan I love watching this reds team play, they are so exciting and can actually hit the ball

[@Demoralized88]

Your org. is so dysfunctional right now that it's absolutely mind boggling. Everyone from ownership down is doing their best to lose fans and it's insane.

[@BobSmith-ic8bu]

@@Demoralized88 u don’t need to remind me of my pain 😂😂😂

[@vibrationtherapy7296]

That’s taking the saying “take what your given” to a whole new level!!!!

[@Samisgood478]

This man is single-handedly reviving baseball

[@eimonperez1551]

This boy is a show, God allow him to be healthy every season so that he can continue playing that baseball ⚾️ aggression that we Dominicans play 🇩🇴🇩🇴

[@toadsanX]

The Dominican Republic is a superstar factory.

[@anthonyrodriguez7950]

This kid is so awesome - exactly what the game needs more of

[@TheMichaelangelo11]

I can't quit watching this video. It has to be the most exciting play in baseball. Its very difficult to do and a huge accomplishment!

[@0-Elias-0]

This is the first baseball highlight I've watched in about 5 years (I'm an NFL fan). That was so funny

[@bstdenis]

Pitcher not looking, 3rd baseman not caring....still great by de la Cruz but I wouldn't be trilled if I were a Brewers fan...

[@jeffbeck9028]

Why would they be thrilled anyway

[@skttnm]

I'm a Brewers fan and give props to Ely. Truly a spectacular baseball moment. My Brewers, their lack of interest and effort is just appalling. No excuse for allowing the steal home and I'm pointing the finger at the pitcher, catcher and third baseman.

[@BrotherApexx]

Haven't been this excited for my Redlegs since the wire-to-wire Championship team in 90. Wow!

[@HiThereFaceHere]

Baseball would be so much more intense if everybody was that aggressive

[@reedaraiza8622]

Most players wouldn’t even think about stealing home

[@davidliskey3553]

Like back in the Ricky Henderson days, you walk him it becomes a triple

[@georgiaboi22]

This guy is incredible. One of my favorite players in the bigs right now

[@AfalavaFamily]

Wow just absolutely amazing it’s a thing of beauty! The game is challenged and made better by such a player! Everyone has to be on watch with this guy on base just beautiful to watch!

[@yamamancha]

Young, brash, fast, smart, hungry, attentive. What an electrifying combination of attributes to have in a 6'4" athlete who has even begun to peak.

[@KortezFernanders-rk9sz]

6”5

[@tomboard1]

Don't forget....switch hitter...

[@sanchezjr13]

This guy is must see television.

[@charlesh1735]

Elly drops jaws and make highlight reels on a game to game basis! Unbelievable!

[@PM2024-]

man, where did this dude come from??? seriously, absolute 🔥 Really wish he was on my favorite team!! you’re lucky Cincinnati fans!! 👏

[@drmilktruck]

We were there! Amazing to see. I turned to my son as De La Cruz inched towards the plate "He's gonna steal home!"

[@scorp5469]

As a Jays and Reds fan this year, there were days at the start of the year that I was just dreading baseball games, not I wake up and look forward to watching a Reds game every single day

[@mm.ss.]

as a cardinals fan, it's a completely opposite story for me

[@YGI11]

How can you be a jays and reds fan. We don’t claim you in cincy buddy

[@JaredHettler]

​@@YGI11peep the "this year" part 😂 Stros fan last year

[@scorp5469]

@@YGI11 Born in Calgary, moved to Cincinnati gtfoh idc if you claim me or not do I need a stamp of approval from "YGI11" to be part of the prestigious Reds Fan Group

[@elijahstudios6096]

This Dude is a Legend! I Have Never Seen Someone Anything Like Him Before. Unbelievable!

[@richardsong7732]

This dude is ELECTRIC ⚡️ feel like I’m watching just a pure baseball player who can and will do anything to get the team a W. big win for baseball

[@dirk8449]

That micro-second the pitcher walking back to the mound hears the crowd and is just like "eh Sh*t....hes stealing home isn't he..." 😂 He should change his name to "Lightning" De LA Cruz I love his reaction in the dugout hiding, peaking his head out smiling like a little kid who just swiped 3 cookies out of the jar 😂 This guy's amazing!

[@Bill-uo6cm]

3rd baseman was in his own universe.

[@2009ccastillo]

😂

[@nofurtherwest3474]

what about the pitcher. and he couldn't even throw it straight

[@nate78824]

He didn't hold him there either, so Elly knew he could take that HUGE lead at 3rd.

[@prodinuyasha]

@@nofurtherwest3474 I thought you cant steal until the pitcher is facing the hitter. I guess you learn something new everday

[@kwebster62]

@@prodinuyasha Back in the day, our Little League team learned, the hard way, that you can steal second while going to first on a walk. Gotta be ready during a "live ball".

[@KidAm7]

Brewers fan and I was there in person. That was electric!

[@JackSQL]

Was the crowd going nuts?!

[@Seth_9382]

this kid is gonna make history

[@bbigjohnson069]

By doing what?

[@carmenmejia4081]

Ese es de mi pais, de los mio, amo cuando lo ponen en alto. ❤❤❤❤Elly voy a ti. Bien hecho.

[@tconolly]

Give it up for the color commentators. I always appreciate those who bring good emotion and excitement when calling games.

[@KarenStansbury]

I am a Orioles Fan but seeing this kid do that was INSANE im exited for what comes in the future for this kid!

[@PeterJVogel]

This young man is single-handedly taking over baseball. 😊

[@Chameleox]

Fact! I was at the game yesterday; he’s fun to watch (even as a Brewers fan).

[@robertallred]

Ronald Acuna Jr says otherwise

[@uhohhotdog]

Never even heard of him til this video

[@chesian]

​@@robertallredshohei says otherwise

[@Johndoe-gd4tb]

@@uhohhotdogyou haven’t been paying attention

[@jacksoncurtain9612]

This young man is so good for baseball right now. He's obviously a great player and doesn't show boat in ridiculous ways. He has electrified the Reds team.

[@sunsfever83]

I've watched this over and over. I would love to see him play. Already making an impact as a rookie.

[@joeybags2966]

It’s amazing to see this much energy in play. Thank you de La Cruz

[@snarkyguy2657]

That's nuts!

[@deadpool1092]

Was watching this live, and it was something out of a little league game. Guy steals 3rd and everyone is just thinking "alright let's get set for thr next pitch". Elly just understands time was never called and absolutely no one was paying attention to anything until he was halfway down the line. Just incredible awareness.

[@af2w131f]

Can you explain what it means to "call for time"? How does the pitcher or the team indicate this? I understand most of baseball but not all. Dude steals 2 bases wouldn't the team be more inclined to call for time just to calm things down?

[@deadpool1092]

@af2w131f pretty much signal to the umpire you need a minute to get set for the next sequence. Normally, it would happen after a base hit when they get the ball in from the outfield or after any play ended so you could continue onto the next batter. Part of what makes what Della Cruz did crazy is that most people wouldn't think to try doing what he did because they would either be scared of getting thrown out at home or would need to take a quick breath after stealing 3rd. It just shows what a heads-up player he is and crazy stamina he has.

[@davidapodaca2904]

I’m a Dodger fan to the core, but man, this guy is exciting to watch!

[@rsenior7140]

Si!

[@Laceup513]

I've have watched this about a million times since the all-star break I need baseball back.

[@PapitoLou]

Adding this guy to my fantasy baseball when he came up from the minors was easily the best decision I’ve made.. I thought Tatis was amazing coming in.. this guy just different and this coming from a Yankees fan

[@jasminec.s.3977]

I'm a Canadian fan and I only wish we had such exciting players on our team (Blue Jays) as this rookie, Elly de la Cruz is!! Wow! He's fun to watch! ⚾

[@PM2024-]

I’m a sad Yankees fan wishing the same thing 😂

[@RainbowFlowerCrow]

Lol, I'm a sad Jays fan; I was just saying to my brother that we'd have to trade our entire roster including the coach and a few fans in order to acquire DeLaCruz! The Jays inconsistency has been messing up my parlays this season, and what's going on with Manoah?! Jeez!

[@RainbowFlowerCrow]

​@@PM2024-I feel your pain, Sad Yankees Fan! I was so pissed when you guys got Donaldson; we lost some good guys, and we've been struggling ever since. Not sure how many games back we are from a wild card spot, but in any case, I'm not holding my breath for a pennant or championship any time soon!

[@LunarEquity93]

As a Guardians fan this is pretty awesome I've never seen anything like this before this is incredible wow 😮😮😮 congratulations on the new record not done since the 1910s way to go Cincinnati Reds

[@Mw-ic3lo]

as a Guards fan the only thing that couldve made this better is hearing Hammy call these scenes!

[@LunarEquity93]

@@Mw-ic3lo Yeah

[@jobutl]

That is crazy-good hyper aware base running. Can't wait to see more of him !!!

[@bryangintora9541]

I may be a Red Soxs fan but geez I love coming back to this amazing play and in his rookie career?! Honestly he is becoming a favorite player of mine. What a highlight reel he is for this game!

[@nitroinferno3695]

Saw it live, real hype

[@Maxbps88]

Elly The Electric Red does it again...and again...and again. Elly is just Phenomenal. This is going to be a fascinating time in Cincinnati for the next 15 years. The REDS & BENGALS just might win more championships in the next 15 as in Cincy sports history. Ohh, and the MLS FC Cincinnati team is #1 in the MLS, too.)

[@PseudoFiction]

FCC lacks depth though, especially in the back line, these games without Vazquez and Miazga have them struggling

[@knowledgenerd2hinkle275]

@Maxbps88 love the nickname, hope it catches on

[@mrmrsmoon6168]

HANDS DWN…ROOKIE OF THE YEAR OF THE ENTIRE MLB‼️…🤝🏽

[@tamehamehaprints3604]

lol, AZ CF is an ALL Star! plz dont be delusional .. fyi K la Cruz whiffs once every 3 times up and hits a HR every 30 times up so far in career....

[@cpaga1020]

Elly is a really exiting player but no chance for ROY. That would be the kid @Arizona

[@midwestboxing4415]

​@@user-ch9pd7se3vCorbin is good, not better than Cruz

[@70mackdaddy]

Corbin is not better than Cruz. Guaranteed Elly would have better numbers if he started the season with the Reds...not even close

[@KEALOHA-ju4jm]

lol...... AZ CF is 10X better

[@msromike123]

Puts a smile on your face, for sure.

[@SnowBalling]

Elly is on a different level.