Elly De La Cruz
#44 SS | Cincinnati
Ht: 6'4" | Wt: 200 lbs | Age : 22 | Bats: B
Eligible Draft Positions: SS,MI,UT
YearABHRHRRBIBBKSBOUTSAVGOBPSLG
2025*57214484248160186534280.2520.3270.463
20233889167134435144352970.2350.3000.410
ADPMinMaxLeagues
3.00332
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Elly De La Cruz Will focus on shortstop this spring
Reds manager David Bell said Tuesday that De La Cruz will focus on playing shortstop during spring training, Charlie Goldsmith of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Analysis: De La Cruz was used at third base in addition to shortstop during his time with the Reds last season, but the plan is for him to settle in at short this spring and during the regular season. Also worth noting is that the switch hitter has shortened his leg kick from both sides of the plate in hopes that it will help cut down on strikeouts. De La Cruz slashed .235/.300/.410 with 13 home runs, 35 stolen bases and a 33.7 percent strikeout rate over 427 plate appearances with Cincinnati in 2023.
Elly De La Cruz Logs two steals in loss
De La Cruz went 1-for-3 with a walk and two steals in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Guardians.
Analysis: De La Cruz, whose second half slump prompted a drop in the order, has used his legs to make up for the shortcomings of his bat. Aside from the two home runs he hit Tuesday, the rookie has reached base safely six times and stolen six bases over the last five games. The two thefts leave him with 35 over 95 games.

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