How Elly De La Cruz Took Over Baseball Out Of Nowhere

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  • Опубліковано 10 лют 2025
  • After Elly De La Cruz made his MLB debut in 2023, he quickly became one of the most exciting rookies in baseball, and it's easy to understand why. With his combination of speed, power, height, and energy, De La Cruz has a promising future. However, the journey to his debut was not always easy, and he is already facing struggles despite his hot start.
    This is the story of Elly De La Cruz.
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  • @ssherrierable
    @ssherrierable Рік тому +27

    Confidence is such a big part of a rookies career moving forward. He started out on fire so in his mind he now knows he can do it at this level and can even get better. Lots of fun watching this kid from an old Mets fan here…

  • @MisterOmega-yv3lb
    @MisterOmega-yv3lb Рік тому +18

    It blows my mind we just got O'Neil Cruz and people were talking about how he's a freak athlete as a 6'7" shortstop then the next season we get Elly Del La Cruz another young Dominican shortstop at 6'5"

    • @millywok
      @millywok 7 місяців тому +3

      & elly not even really 6’5 people that know him say he’s closer to 6’7 then 6’5

  • @roylinmckeever2002
    @roylinmckeever2002 Рік тому +20

    La Cocoa is one of the most determined young men in the MLB. A true team player. Bumps in the road will never deter him...Poised for greatness for many years to come!!!

  • @carlososcarcomedy
    @carlososcarcomedy Рік тому +10

    I went to a ballgame on the west coast the guy has crazy energy and speed!!!!! Tall and Athletic.

  • @jamiebrs1
    @jamiebrs1 Рік тому +22

    It's not just Elly, that whole Reds team has a lot of rookies that contributed to that winning season.

  • @GuzonHobert
    @GuzonHobert 5 місяців тому +2

    Your video was incredible. I loved watching it!

  • @MrHOMERUNS
    @MrHOMERUNS Рік тому +10

    When i played with Elly in the AZL and low A we all knew our kids one day would want an Elly de la Cruz jersey. We were also like, who tf is this kid, and why haven't we heard about him. He was electric.

    • @westonyeagy
      @westonyeagy 11 місяців тому +2

      You played with him befor

  • @CountryTraining16
    @CountryTraining16 Рік тому +11

    This channel is underrated

  • @InfraRed12
    @InfraRed12 10 місяців тому +8

    Everyone: watching normally
    Me: replaying the CLEAN transition at 7:53 5 times

  • @williammercer2434
    @williammercer2434 9 місяців тому +6

    this man is more than aawesome

  • @luisayala7226
    @luisayala7226 Рік тому +13

    You deserve so much more views man

  • @CarsonWalker-t3w
    @CarsonWalker-t3w Рік тому +6

    A guy like this can change a franchise. Tatis was the same way for us. Very excited about the Reds

    • @jblz86
      @jblz86 Рік тому +1

      Reds will eventually trade him away for peanuts because our team's owner is cheap as fuck.

    • @CarsonWalker-t3w
      @CarsonWalker-t3w Рік тому +1

      @@jblz86 damn 💀💀

    • @dennissvitak5475
      @dennissvitak5475 Рік тому +1

      Dude hit .235, and struck out more frequently than any other player in the major leagues. His on base percentage was terrible, as well.

    • @CarsonWalker-t3w
      @CarsonWalker-t3w Рік тому

      @@dennissvitak5475He's also young and has a ton of potential, which is what I was referring to

  • @mustardtigerbaaaaaam
    @mustardtigerbaaaaaam Рік тому +10

    You should do a video analysing the 2006 blue jays. They were a good team but barley missed the playoffs. They just needed better starting pitching depth

  • @nolascoconcepcion2785
    @nolascoconcepcion2785 9 місяців тому +3

    Hanga ako dyan kay Elly Ang lakas pumalo ang lakas bumato ang tulin tumakbo napaka listo pag nalingat ka naka takbo agad homebase 😂🤣💪👍

  • @michaelsiengo1
    @michaelsiengo1 9 місяців тому +3

    That guy is the best thing to happen to baseball in a very long time I mean I’m watching baseball now and haven’t watched since Darryl strawberry

  • @Joseph-namvet
    @Joseph-namvet 8 місяців тому +11

    I am amazed De La Cruz is considered Reds best player. Today, he strikes out 4 times. Including today, how many times this season has he struck out with a winning runner on 3rd base? He makes a magnificent play that sports center will televise over and over. Trust me, he makes many more offense and defensive physical and mental errors costing the Reds numerous games than than he contributes to winning. The Reds currently reside in last place. Enough said.

    • @dennissvitak5475
      @dennissvitak5475 8 місяців тому +4

      50 errors in 112 MLB games. I am shaking my head. They need to get him out of the infield.

    • @mazzysyrup
      @mazzysyrup 8 місяців тому +1

      they tell the pitchers to strike him out because he is notorious for stealing bases. he is literally so fast he has run from home to home in well under 15 seconds. they throw him balls that are hard to read because once he’s on base he’s fast enough to make it home on one error… also to be fair to the reds majority of their main rotation for batters has been out at some point this season. hear ya though just saying give the kid a break it’s not his fault the media is hyping him up so much. he’s just putting his heart into the game!

    • @Joseph-namvet
      @Joseph-namvet 7 місяців тому +1

      @@mazzysyrup Elly now leads baseball in fielding errors and in strikeouts. Okay, he has swiped the most bases. Does this make him the Reds their team MVP?

  • @jbroughton1
    @jbroughton1 8 місяців тому +5

    My brother held A baseball when he was 2 years old

    • @ShannonRuesch
      @ShannonRuesch 8 місяців тому

      Did i ask. My son held a baseball when he was 1 years old

    • @SimonDeRias
      @SimonDeRias 6 місяців тому

      @@ShannonRueschdid we ask

  • @KillaMCful
    @KillaMCful Рік тому +2

    Well done

  • @powerwam024
    @powerwam024 3 місяці тому +1

    dude ran a 4 second 40 in baseball uniform and spikes

  • @adianezmangual7448
    @adianezmangual7448 8 місяців тому +3

    Good channel. 🥰🇵🇷🇩🇴

  • @Coach_Shiner
    @Coach_Shiner Рік тому +2

    Its pretty crazy to think hes done all of this, and hes only 21

  • @TripleThreatReviews.
    @TripleThreatReviews. Рік тому +2

    Another banger

  • @Mari-AnneKrengel
    @Mari-AnneKrengel 9 місяців тому +1

    Hey his debut is on my birthday

  • @stephaniebelliard4158
    @stephaniebelliard4158 2 місяці тому

    My dad he was about to be in mlb but then his team didnt wanna resign his contarct and he retired (ariel urena) he was in the acdamy with soto

  • @johnbell452
    @johnbell452 10 місяців тому +2

    Seems to me he's a Tall Stop. Fantastic talent.

  • @wayneeden98
    @wayneeden98 5 місяців тому

    He has already been clock with throw from his 3rd base over to first base with a pitching speed throw and beating the base runner, at 97 plus, so has anyone considered giving him a try at being a pitcher

  • @ChineseBananaMan1211
    @ChineseBananaMan1211 10 місяців тому +1

    hes just built diffrent

  • @jdadventuretime
    @jdadventuretime Рік тому +1

    We should call him special speeder

  • @Wiffleball651
    @Wiffleball651 10 місяців тому +2

    7:53 do y’all notice that

    • @InfraRed12
      @InfraRed12 10 місяців тому

      Thank GOD I'm not going insane

  • @Jami_21_22
    @Jami_21_22 8 місяців тому +1

    “We need to go to the beginning”
    counter going to 2092

  • @ShellT4940
    @ShellT4940 9 місяців тому +1

    From what I can tell he’s doing better in 2024. Correct me if I’m wrong

  • @Coolkidvibes5
    @Coolkidvibes5 5 місяців тому +5

    Just stop hating brp

  • @Baseballify
    @Baseballify Рік тому +10

    But he’s a 11% below average hitter with a 89 ops+
    And a 37% k percentage

    • @averagebaseball
      @averagebaseball  Рік тому +5

      yeah it took me a while to make this video and he kinda fell off since I started haha, but I still wanted to tell his story, plus there’s no denying that his accomplishments during his first few weeks were crazy

    • @dennissvitak5475
      @dennissvitak5475 Рік тому

      Don't forget the .235 average, .300 OBP, and MINUS dWar.

    • @dennissvitak5475
      @dennissvitak5475 8 місяців тому

      Add in a .947 fielding percentage, and FIFTY errors in 112 MLB games. On pace for 70+ for a full season.

  • @JRUEHOLIDAYISDAGOAT
    @JRUEHOLIDAYISDAGOAT 8 місяців тому +1

    Today is his one year anniversary of being called up

  • @sherrijacobs9115
    @sherrijacobs9115 5 місяців тому

    is so cool

  • @Brentgoose123
    @Brentgoose123 4 місяці тому

    699k views, nice

  • @Imdefinetlyyaboi
    @Imdefinetlyyaboi 6 місяців тому

    7:53 -200 aura getting called short in 20 different languages

  • @andrayday8064
    @andrayday8064 Рік тому +5

    Definitely needs more work hitting and getting on base wise but he has time.

  • @JudFlores-r6z
    @JudFlores-r6z 2 місяці тому

    Who knew Eloy before he got to the majors besides me

  • @Srinpboo
    @Srinpboo 10 місяців тому +1

    WOW

  • @Clipisgood
    @Clipisgood 8 місяців тому

    I’m so glad he does not have steriods like,e my old favorite player Fernando tatis jr. 😮

  • @Uber-baby
    @Uber-baby Рік тому

    Can’t wait for strike zone perfection.

  • @chichito0507
    @chichito0507 8 місяців тому

    I hit my first homer in 2024

    • @Tordiel
      @Tordiel 7 місяців тому

      2018 for me

  • @kindnessmakesushappy
    @kindnessmakesushappy 4 місяці тому +2

    He is not the fastest in mlb rn it’s Bobby Witt jr

  • @Imfroggie1322
    @Imfroggie1322 4 місяці тому

    Who would win in a race de la Cruz or Tyreek Hill

  • @AngryCobblerGaming
    @AngryCobblerGaming Рік тому +1

    How come at 7:50 he swung righty

    • @averagebaseball
      @averagebaseball  Рік тому +6

      If I somehow forgot to mention it in the video, he’s a switch hitter 😂

  • @Dennis_The_Menace69
    @Dennis_The_Menace69 9 місяців тому

    How does dude not even at 60-40 yet?

  • @iconicyard1311
    @iconicyard1311 8 місяців тому

    the light that burns twice as bright, burns half as long. i hope this doesn't happen.

  • @dennissvitak5475
    @dennissvitak5475 7 місяців тому

    ELLY DE LA CRUZ!!!! Cardinals scored on a sacrifice fly to the shortstop, and won 1-0. I didn't think a player could get his head that far up his a$$...DIRECTLY led to a loss.

  • @Harrymaguireisinsane
    @Harrymaguireisinsane Рік тому +1

    Him and Oniel Cruz are gonna be scary in the future

  • @drewsr796
    @drewsr796 10 місяців тому

    So bro grew 5 inches in a year......as an adult??? Why juice up the story man 3:10

  • @ht6501
    @ht6501 8 місяців тому

    I watched him on Wednesday evening against the Cleveland Gardians and to be honest I wasn't that impressed tbh. Stuck out at least twice. Maybe just a bad game? 🇺🇲⚾️🤔

    • @GTW6878
      @GTW6878 7 місяців тому +1

      You can’t judge someone off of one Game… lol you must not watch it enough.

    • @ht6501
      @ht6501 7 місяців тому

      @@GTW6878 totally agree however I was only in Cincinnati for one game so........

    • @ht6501
      @ht6501 7 місяців тому +1

      @@GTW6878 I've watched his highlights on UA-cam. Heck of a player. I was given an Elly bobblehead at the game. Think I'll sell it when he's a hall of famer? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿👍🏻

  • @briangreer9228
    @briangreer9228 Рік тому +3

    Corbin carrol has wah better #s.... do you watch baseball?

  • @randyheinbaugh8238
    @randyheinbaugh8238 Рік тому +1

    needs to spend more time in AAA, way too many defensive mistakes and chases too many bad pitches

    • @Refill_2
      @Refill_2 Рік тому +1

      Agreed, he has the potential to be incredible in the future. Unfortunately the media is hyping him up way too much for how good he actually is right now, and I hope it doesn’t go to his head.

    • @Ramjet-lt1xc
      @Ramjet-lt1xc Рік тому +1

      I'm afraid all the ESPN hype has gone to his head. He acts as if he's above the team fray instead of just being one of 25 team dedicated players. He's immature even for a 21 year old with his hideous, unprofessional long hair and does belong back in AAA for more Instructional development. He has tremendous potential, but I feel he cost the Reds in 2023 more games than what he contributed thus far. Bell deserves much of the credit, letting him get away with his antics. His on field decision making, 37%+ strikeout rate, 235 batting avg and amount of defensive errors all speak for themselves.

    • @rodolfosalvadorsozarocha9530
      @rodolfosalvadorsozarocha9530 Рік тому

      He is an average rookie,at the moment ,but ,probably with the experience he is going to be be great,as soon as he start to hit the ball he will be awesome.

    • @Zaqnosis
      @Zaqnosis 10 місяців тому

      ⁠@@Ramjet-lt1xche’s immature with his hideous unprofessional long hair? Get a life he’s a young man freely expressing himself playing a game he love. What’s truly hideous is your closed minded idiotic mindset and opinions

  • @whoneedstoknow
    @whoneedstoknow 10 місяців тому

    The thing said electric…..hmmm his electric went out so I guess he didn’t pay the bill

  • @Thedogthebroandthesis2
    @Thedogthebroandthesis2 9 місяців тому

    I had 13443

  • @DJGOT6
    @DJGOT6 4 місяці тому

    E. DE LA

  • @CHSN-1
    @CHSN-1 10 місяців тому

    I was gonna say this aged well, but you made this after the season? Bro he hit .235 13 hrs. He's so far from "taking over baseball" that's its weird you'd make a video on it lol. Wake up brotha avg baseball videos never make sense lol

  • @Therealedit_king
    @Therealedit_king 10 місяців тому

    He isn’t the fastest mlb player it’s Corbin Carroll

    • @rylanknightsedits
      @rylanknightsedits 9 місяців тому

      Wrong elly is barely faster

    • @Therealedit_king
      @Therealedit_king 9 місяців тому

      @@rylanknightsedits it’s proven that he is faster

    • @LANXED4
      @LANXED4 8 місяців тому

      @@Therealedit_kingwrong

  • @adamesvariado
    @adamesvariado Місяць тому

    💪❤️🫡🇩🇴🙌

  • @Joseph-namvet
    @Joseph-namvet 10 місяців тому +1

    His young age aside, is there any MLB player that acts as immature emotionally as Elly? Nope, not even close. If he acted professional and cleaned up his act both in physical appearance & and post game behavior, he would have twice the fans as he does now. Instead, he acts and looks as if he has never escaped the welfare projects & HOOD. He needs direction from a mentor like Barry Larkin in the worst way. Oh well!

  • @lindseymccoy1633
    @lindseymccoy1633 Рік тому

    sorry to say, but the fastest throw in baseball history from an infielder that I know of is Mason win at 100.6

  • @dennissvitak5475
    @dennissvitak5475 Рік тому +39

    The dude hit .235 for the year, with an on base percentage of .300. Both are terrible. His OPS for the year was .710, which was ten percent BELOW league average. His strikeout rate was 37.1%, the highest of any player in the major leagues. His Defensive Wins Above Replacement, or dWar, was MINUS 0.1...essentially, a below average defender. Phenom? HELL NO.

    • @shotbycamron
      @shotbycamron Рік тому +30

      Fair, but you cant say he didn’t single handedly ignite the Reds season that was looking like a complete L… UNTIL they brought him on and they turned into one of the hottest teams instantly… Homers first couple games, hits for cycle, etc etc… You cant put a number on what some of those things did for the team…

    • @dennissvitak5475
      @dennissvitak5475 Рік тому +3

      @@shotbycamron - I can put numbers on everything a player does. Just because he has a rocket arm (and is STILL a below average fielder) doesn't make him all that.

    • @dennissvitak5475
      @dennissvitak5475 Рік тому +2

      @@shotbycamron - All hype. All bad teams do it. Try to generate a few ticket sales, and HOPE the player plays well.

    • @jack_spon
      @jack_spon Рік тому +13

      21 btw

    • @jeffgz14
      @jeffgz14 Рік тому +10

      But I like to believe that Elly, one way or another, maybe even take some time since he just got called up, will develop into the phenom we slated him to be because he ignited a fire in that Reds organization and fandom that I can even get behind from across the country.

  • @whoneedstoknow
    @whoneedstoknow 10 місяців тому

    Hmmm he’s not as good as people said he would be so far

    • @joshuamsweeneyify
      @joshuamsweeneyify 10 місяців тому

      How about now at 21 and a month ..... minus Acunua tell show me someone that age doing these things ..... ill wait

  • @jordanyro
    @jordanyro Рік тому +6

    Dude c"mon what is this music right after you said Dominican Republic atleast do some research instead of just searching up “spanish” music

  • @awedee.0
    @awedee.0 Рік тому +1

    wtf was his trainer???

    • @adrianacevedo3056
      @adrianacevedo3056 9 місяців тому

      For real. To go from 6’0 to 6’5 just like that is insane.

  • @davidmcaninch4714
    @davidmcaninch4714 11 місяців тому

    Until he and the Reds go to the World Series and win it, I won’t believe it. I won’t believe in the hype. I don’t doubt De La Cruz was really exciting to watch in 2023, but I don’t trust him. I don’t trust him to take the Reds to the World Series anytime soon. In fact, I suspect the Reds’ owners will trade him to another team.

  • @kaihaole808
    @kaihaole808 10 місяців тому

    Late bloomer

  • @HappyRZRrider
    @HappyRZRrider 9 місяців тому

    He needs a random drug test done.

  • @hithere748
    @hithere748 11 місяців тому

    This guy hasnt taken over baseball, hes just mediocre.

  • @Cashtoniscoolandbuddy
    @Cashtoniscoolandbuddy 9 місяців тому

    Bro Usain Bolt is the fastest man in the world

  • @Fauksy
    @Fauksy Рік тому

    He’s a bust

  • @thevirtualplumber2148
    @thevirtualplumber2148 10 місяців тому

    He’s just another Billy Hamilton. He’ll be gone in two years.

  • @Buckeyefan123
    @Buckeyefan123 6 місяців тому

    He is not the first fastest he is not the second fastest he is not the third fastest he is not the fastest, but he is the fifth fastest

  • @moonie2465
    @moonie2465 10 місяців тому

    he is not that good

    • @Srinpboo
      @Srinpboo 10 місяців тому

      Ur a HATER

    • @SBC38
      @SBC38 10 місяців тому

      Wdym😊

    • @haydenthrower4710
      @haydenthrower4710 8 місяців тому +2

      He is terrible all he is a O’Neil Cruz good arm terrible fielding good sprint speed can hit nukes has like a 40%strike out rate man yall guy hyped him up he is a bust

    • @SBC38
      @SBC38 8 місяців тому

      @@haydenthrower4710 in your perspective but as a reds fan he is our “savior”