Putting Elly De La Cruz's Skills into Perspective

Brian Kenny dives into the Reds budding superstar Elly De La Cruz and puts his skill set into perspective.
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[@zachallard2737]

Watched this after the cycle and after he stole 2nd 3rd and home. Absolutely amazing player

[@fenagio]

What a beast!

[@maximomercedes4796]

platano y arenque...

[@joshua_anderson0601]

The strikeouts are definitely annoying but those will come down with time as he adjusts to the majors even more.

[@ActuallyBenji]

Not to mention, the umpires are calling nonsense

[@stevemahoney1733]

Or, the pitching staffs around the league will find his weak spots and exploit them

[@joshua_anderson0601]

@@stevemahoney1733 that is what is currently happening, However Elly has still barely played in the Majors and will learn and adapt he want through a slump like this after his hot 3 game start but adjusted and now he needs to continue to adjust.

[@dustytussey5456]

I can't even bring myself to be annoyed by his SO's.....he is 21 years old! He's a fkn baby in this league man damn, give em time to learn at the highest level ffs. This kid is the MAIN reason we have turned the tide with this team. Pshhh...between him and Joe, I've never been so proud or excited to be a Cincinnati sports fan. We've been through more than most and we damn sure deserve this. Keep it up young guns!!!

[@danagiles5100]

He just needs experience.

[@mlayton1904]

I don't even watch baseball and I'm watching this kid. Amazing! Talent jumps off the screen.

[@Amaranthyne]

Same

[@elbob17]

I just watched him single, steal second, steal third and steal home. This kid is something else.

[@lellisla08]

I haven't paid attention to a player in a while. He not just good. He makes everybody want to watch.

[@gregorygaskill5412]

He will get plate discipline in time, if he stays healthy he could help carry the Reds to the postseason. Build around this kid and bring back the "Big Red Machine" !!!

[@WanerPena]

Not to mention that the Reds won 12 straight games after Elly was called up. Lol

[@eamonkelley3811]

Reds to Pirates: We see your Cruz and raise you a De La Cruz

[@dynamiicdingo9001]

O’Neil Cruz is much better so just be ready for when he comes back

[@FISHINSTONED]

Seriously same player

[@gregcircanow]

Caught a Reds game earlier this year when I was in Cincinnati. EDC hit an infield grounder and everyone in my row was yelling "HE CAN BEAT IT!" (He beat it.)

[@Daze-ew6xj]

He's like playing the show rtts at this point.. Kid doing this good at this age and has all these tools?? wow.

[@_pocketsand]

god i love Brian Kenny. been one of the GOATs for so long.

[@stevemeters3090]

He makes me furious.

[@mommashouse6852]

He’s horrible😂

[@_pocketsand]

@@stevemeters3090 sad

[@Goodchicken_lameducks]

@@_pocketsand Really? I think he's horrible. Never forget he said Jason Heyward and Shin Soo-Choo were both worth over 200+ million dollar contracts (they weren't). Said the same thing about DeGrom and Strasburg. He never goes back and says he was wrong. Just throws another random ass stat you've never heard of to explain why the flavor of the month is comparable to all time greats only for them to fizzle out after a couple years. He is like a bad hype man for baseball.

[@_pocketsand]

@@Goodchicken_lameducks there is a nuanced comedic quality to everything you've listed about him. and for some, it's the reason they like him. Plus, Kenny v Mayweather was all-time.

[@juanpena7436]

Elly is the most exciting player in mlb Cincinnati is lucky

[@teflonmusk11B]

Charlie hustle Jr . Pete Rose in this man's blood. Ely your the man

[@cambiteroswebmaster]

Dominican pride! 🇩🇴

[@charlesh946]

The Reds are stacked and packed. Encarncion Strand and Marte havent even got a chance yet. And they are the two best prospects we have.

[@MichellePachoud-dn9yb]

Love watching Ella play! Reds have a great team chemistry! I love his hair too! His is amazing player! ❤

[@TheTruth_StraightNoChase]

This is why MLB needs a salary cap. Won't be long til New York, Boston, or LA comes knocking with an open checkbook to lure him away from my small market Cincinnati Reds.

[@constancedean8047]

That will be good for him. Cincinnati don't recognize real talent. Since the 90's their idea of talent is Joey Votto and Nick Sensel. Cincinnati is where talent goes to die.

[@Bobbynufkn]

Future GOAT

[@SkuzzBenson]

Jesus, he has 18 games played

[@swoesteban5570]

The problem for the rest of the MLB, Joey Votto has him sitting down beside him, talking hitting. The Reds announcer also mentioned that Elly is just now getting used to major league breaking balls.

[@NosyNoah]

you know this guy one every single race in school by a mile 😂

[@JamieSmith-fz2mz]

Makes the other older players look passive and content. Hope he lights a fire under them and makes them raise their games.

[@millitejada9768]

When you enjoy what you do, everything becomes easier for you.

[@a22509]

He’s like puig

[@teo2333]

Elly de la cruz is amazing 👏

[@hummakavula3750]

Know who else had a lot of strikeouts? Babe Ruth.

[@PUN1SH3R438]

DLC is a fantastic ballplayer whos shown his worthiness at EVERY level. As a phils fan Im happy for the Reds to have such a prominent player.

[@Flowshow88]

I dont watch baseball but this guy has my attention 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@zethmox]

I'm surprised he was kept at the minor league level for so long...I mean Reds, you weren't exactly dominating last year.

[@WinstonOfDojima]

There is such a thing as coming up too early. Think of it like climbing a mountain. You can’t just start at the peak you need to slowly climb and acclimate.

[@verde7595]

If he was called up too early it would've been a detriment to both him and the club. He got called up at the perfect time, which is pretty rare.

[@zethmox]

@@verde7595 he stats were pretty awesome in the minors. One could argue his overall growth would go much faster in the pros. Pro coaches and pro pitching competition to analyze and get better against.

[@zethmox]

@@WinstonOfDojima so if they kept Aaron Judge in the minors for 10 years you would still say "no such thing as coming up too early" 🙄

[@Alucard13211]

@@zethmoxThat is an asinine statement. We aren’t gonna drag him straight to the majors from single a. He NEEDED time to adjust. Plus, if he’d been called up early and was messed up developmentally, you and everyone else would be rightfully ripping the Reds a new one.

[@OmarGomez-ij3zc]

I feel like him and Oneil Cruz are very similar

[@dynamiicdingo9001]

Oneil Cruz will be much better😊

[@arikmeinhardt33]

@@dynamiicdingo9001cruz is three years older and already not better than elly

[@dynamiicdingo9001]

@@arikmeinhardt33 Cruz did what he did last year but better look at the stats bud

[@arikmeinhardt33]

@@dynamiicdingo9001 elly has been in the league for 20 games, furthermore cruz would still be older then elly by a year last season time. elly has two years to catch up, even if he needed to, which he doesnt

[@arikmeinhardt33]

@@dynamiicdingo9001 cruz has a lifetime batting average of .237. yawn

[@andrewhiedelburg4576]

I've never seen a SS that big.

[@rgarrison1819]

Reds Need to Lock Him Up for The Next 10 Years at Least!!!!

[@snave59]

Agree.Just like they did Joey Votto,many years ago.

[@two-nine7730]

Stick close to Votto and he will be fine.

[@jeffwiltse420]

I can’t wait till Oneil cruz comes back from injury I like elly a lot but they are acting like Oneil wasn’t doing the same things last year smh

[@AlderPeak]

You mean the Oneil Cruz who hit .233? Yeah, same things.

[@snave59]

@jeffwise420.because he wsn't.

[@TheCambobsherwood]

What if billy Hamilton and him were on the same team same time and both in their prime 😂 that’d be funny

[@aroncastrejon4136]

Can’t believe I ever thought I ever even had a chance to make the bigs

[@stacyphillips5417]

Hes literally scaring pitchers and players into making game-changing mistakes.

[@144Donn]

BUT..is he faster than The Freeze!! That is what I want to know!

[@povertyspec9651]

Reds Dynasty

[@JuanLuna-ro3qb]

brian kenny for president!

[@detilador]

4:20 thought you couldn’t be in the 100th percentile if you’re a part of the group. Should be 99th percentile for his sprint but either way the kid is phenomenal.

[@kqatsi]

Right, the 100th percentile doesn't exist.

[@relentlessmadman]

I love to watch baseball! Thank God I can record and fast forward past all the yackity yak, and statisitical static to just see the game 1

[@the3littleboy669]

Dominican 🇩🇴

[@brucetowell3432]

His arm is amazing throwing 97 MPH from deep shortstop!!!...Can he be a two-way player like Osheni?

[@svpst1]

Speed is not a skill, its a God given talent.

[@TheDroppedAnchor]

Speed and base running are similar. But not the same thing.

[@akshayy_xd]

97??? Lol he should try pinch pitching

[@de1738]

Elly, we ❤u. So proud!!

[@dougbarkdull3469]

would love to get excited but all he is is a Future Yankee Reds don't keep the talent their system develops

[@madboyreadynow28]

At 6’5 and as fast as he is, he would be an amazing WR.

[@leecowell8165]

Wow! sure he swings at everything not very disciplined up there. BUT he's young. He'll learn to be more patient. the big plus is he has the tools just needs to work on his plate technique.

[@CasuallyCommentingBaseThings]

What an embarrassing comment section. So many casuals and so many non-baseball fans overhyping this dude. Hes in the reds where anyone above .250 looks good. Sports and baseball esp really know how to overhype someone who hasn’t done anything

[@jimmysanchez809]

Dominican power 🇩🇴

[@FedePena-h5u]

Tan fuerte los Rojos todito tienen ermejia desde que Ely llegó

[@jkmnopgmail]

Watch his base running and sliding too: he knows how to play baseball.

[@nicholasgullo9756]

None of his hitting highlights are him from the right side.

[@Rivs5117]

This guy is the real deal 💯

[@recycledgreens-bt9uw]

Like if a drug test is coming now that we saw this segment

[@HeinousAnus95]

Hes 6'5 and barely weighs 200 bruh. Doesnt exactly scream peds

[@markrussell0420]

10.8 seconds. Jesus

[@LincolnLagger]

Get him a helmet that fits

[@collextoys]

these players that play hard. Seem to have a lot of injuries. Hopefully he can have a long healthy career. And not be another Trout and Judge

[@jamescarpenter855]

Not be another trout so let's just not be another top 25 player of all time come on I've heard stupid but holy shit you take the cake with that statement

[@collextoys]

@@jamescarpenter855 what you don't think Trout is always getting hurt?

[@timothyreiley3994]

Or Eric Davis

[@bostoncityofchampions6581]

Seriously...Enough about this guy. He's got a month of MLB experience. Pitchers don't know him yet. Enough of the Big Red Hype Machine..

[@snave59]

He doesn't know the pitchers yet either.He's only going to get bettre,the more,he plays.

[@stevenmccoy5103]

THANK YOU , SIR!! WE ARE SO BLESSED IN CINCY ATM....THANKFUL BEYOND BELIEF , IM GETTING OLDER...LOL😂

[@drock5404]

Two names. CES and Marte. Cant wait to see them all play together.

[@AMGTT]

That’s the difference with O’Neil Cruz 6’7 both have about the same athleticism but O’Neil will most likely be a .250 hitter because he doesn’t have the connection like Elly but I think O’Neil will be better defender Elly better hitter

[@1xRyan]

So good

[@joshuapatrick682]

Is he a left handed AROD? Time will tell…

[@davidsteagall9147]

So what your telling me is he’s a created player on road to the show

[@RichardSanchez137]

Tatis take notes.

[@seldomsceen]

Christ..that arm. He thows lasers.

[@erichdoerr6247]

wtf are those boots he's wearing

[@1xRyan]

W

[@eForty6]

🇩🇴

[@kog43]

HE CAN RUN 20MPH????? WTF

[@Michael_B82]

He’s a beast

[@jakewyatt7013]

Clock struck midnight this dudes now a pumpkin being outshined by all the others rookies on the reds. Shows over boy

[@snave59]

LOL! You keep believing that,if it makes you happy.

[@Trill_817]

Real life my player 😂

[@Connor-tr1dv]

ella needs to stop striking out. he chases everything

[@snave59]

He's young.He will learn.

[@luismateo1395]

Elly 💪🏻🔥🔥🔥

[@uoohknk6881]

Calm, every new star is a phenom. Remember Yasiel Puig? How about Fernando Valenzuela, Doc Gooden, etc. We could go on and on. All these players were the best people had ever seen when they debuted.

[@user-bbn4ever]

Are you not supposed to talk about it, and act like the crazy array of tools he possess is not there?? 🤷‍♂️ Obviously, you can ALWAYS take the calm down wait and see, anything can happen??? 🤦‍♂️ If that’s the case there is zero reason to speak on anything early on, and just say well, off to a great start but we’ll see?? Lol

[@Ajallen20]

If he was white you'd be on his Johnson...Go somewhere

[@ohio72213]

true but elly de la Cruz is elly de la Cruz. so calm down

[@babyboomer9560]

How does he compare to Roberto Clemente?

[@snave59]

Very favorably.

[@thefinessekidloll876]

Acuña has power and speed too

[@snave59]

Does he have an arm like De La Cruz?

[@j.r.kropsky3509]

I'm sorry to say baseball, we may have the first post-steroids monster of a ball player to actually turn the fan base into a bunch of fiending junkies. This is pure magic. Like Michael Jordan for the Majors- circa 86/87 (v. Bird & co.). This ain't no fluke.

[@pbesk]

Elly De La Cruz is just an AMAZING player, no doubt everyone sees a bright future for this guy; he is for sure projected to become a real GOAT in the future. Great analysis by Brian Kenny!

[@steveb9151]

Reds fans know that this will all be over before we know it. In two or three years Elly will be dealt because Cincy won't be able to afford his signing bonus - much less his actual salary.

[@gnielsen07]

They signed votto long term, they might sign Cruz the same way

[@steveb9151]

@@gnielsen07 When does Votto's contract end? Maybe the Reds could channel Joey's cash over to Elly.

[@donovanmccat7254]

​@@steveb9151after this season

[@jonathanhaven1690]

Why do you live your life like that so miserable? The Reds signed Votto for his entire career. And also out of that last era signed Jay Bruce, Brandon Phillips, and others to extensions. The Reds will lock up their core again for this next window.

[@ethanweeter2732]

@@steveb9151Ely, McLain, Steer, Friedl, India.

[@pday10]

If he pitches he'll overtake ohtani

[@Tjstev]

as a reds fan, i love elly , very high ceiling but at this moment he is our 4th best rookie… let that sink in. the reds are the future.

[@fabolousjada5070]

Nro he brought me back since the Boston manny days im back baseball!! He has swag and is gonna be the goat

[@Michael_B82]

Ronald Acuna Jr is still the best player in baseball.

[@snave59]

Not for long! Elly has only played a handfull of games.Once he gets more experience,he will pass Acuna.

[@redfoley9608]

What a joke. Damn guy strikes out way too much.

[@berkpwn]

He's 21 mate

[@redfoley9608]

@@berkpwn hell at this rate he will strikeout more than anybody that’s ever played entire career before he turns 30. I get sick and fuckin tired of watch that bastard strikeout! McClain is better

[@redfoley9608]

@@berkpwn he’s struck out 21 times in 35 at bats. Yes he’s amazing he could possibly strike out over 400 times a year at this rate.

[@redfoley9608]

@@berkpwn extra innings tonight. He got an extra strikeout. I think he’s whiffed 4 times to night. But he’s only 21.

[@skinnyweenie5107]

@@redfoley9608look at other stars stats at 21….your a joke

[@Dudeman9339]

If Elly wants to seriously perform and rake in the cash he needs to ditch the face slapping chains and cut his hair so his helmet fits right. I totally get the desire to look amazing but you gotta maximize the money you make and the performance you can while you are healthy and a chain slapping you in the face while you run and a helmet flying off are a problem.

[@Bobbynufkn]

Shut up

[@Braydon559]

No it’s not he a grown ass man can wear whatever he wanna wear have whatever hairstyle he likes

[@iproducerhythm]

What a weird comment

[@smizu1442]

The swag is what sells and makes money old white man....smh

[@mikejump64]

Didn't stop him from doing the amazing things he's already done 🤣 what a goofy comment just cause you don't approve of his chain slapping style SMH he's a young man living his dream

[@michaelc7110]

Fastest? O'Neil Cruz is a split second off him. And still holds hardest infield throw and hardest hit off bat. O'Neil Cruz was clocked at 99 throw. Hit ball at 122.4 So I guess you forgot O'Neil Cruz " experts".

[@RealPatrickWebb]

The other Cruz throws 105 across the diamond, tf are y'all talking about?

[@HeinousAnus95]

No he doesnt?

[@snave59]

patwebbjr,no he does not.Elly will pass the other Cruz in a month or so,and be better.

[@ArthurRofi]

Got to watch a little league game and I was pleased to see that one team was disciplined and it was that discipline that got them over the hump to win. Pequannock vs CLIFTON & Paquannock was the most disciplined team out of the both. I told one of the paquannock fans that Clifton had more talent but what I meant was that they had more ability. Their team was bigger, stronger and faster BUT they lacked discipline. They, Clifton, swang at bad pitches constantly. Their starting pitching was not able to get it back together once the pitcher lost the strike zone. And once they fell behind on the score, they did not have the discipline put it together and make a comeback. Paquannock on the other hand, had smaller players, slower and did not throw as fast but they kept it together the whole time. They fell behind 3-0 and came back and won 8-5 I think was the final score. Paquannock did not hit as hard as Clifton and was not as fast as Clifton players but they chipped it one inning at the time till they got that big break in middle of the game where they received about 5-6 walks…. IF THEY DID NOT HAVE DISCIPLINE THEY WOULD HAVE NOT WON THE GAME THAT EASILY & THAT REFLECTS ON THE LEADERSHIP OF THE TOWN. I bet Paquannock does not weed out the crops and leave the weeds on the ground. THEY, PAQUANNOCK, WEED THE WEEDS OUT AND KEEP THE CROPS. SO, one team won because they had discipline even thought they were smaller and slower and the other team lost because they lacked discipline even though they were bigger and faster. Paquannock starting pitcher #18 was a gamer… he kept his composure. Gave up 4 runs in the first 4-5 innings but did not quit….a skinny little white boy throwing mediocre speed just kept grinding. THERE WAS NO QUIT IN HIM & THAT IS WHAT IT TAKES TO MAKE IT! BY THE WAY, UMPIRING WAS NOT THAT BAD. WITH THE EXCEPTION OF A FEW LOW BALLS CALLED FOR STRIKE, IT WAS NOT BAD AT ALL. I PRAY THAT THE EMPIRE THAT LEFT THE GAME IS WELL!

[@snave59]

Why write all this? Has nothing to do with the topic.

[@dh3279]

He’s crazy talented and fun to watch. I just hope his cockiness and antics don’t derail his career. Enthusiasm is great, but there’s a fine line that he seems to already be flirting with.

[@jamescarpenter855]

He's flirting with it perfectly fine and he has that type of personality that just seems to always be happy just like Ken Griffey Jr had

[@steveanthrop8475]

Cockiness?! I don't think you have been watching him. He exudes confidence, but I would never call him cocky. This whole team is riding high and he just fits right in.

[@dh3279]

@@steveanthrop8475 Yes, I’ve been watching him, and other than Shohei Ohtani, he’s the best thing to happen to baseball in along time. But little things like repeatedly pointing at his bat after a home run is cockiness, not enthusiasm. As I said, there’s a fine line.