Tatis, Ozzie and Acuña got me back into MLB a few years ago. Now with kids like Elly and Oneil Cruz, its kept me watching. MLB has become my 2nd favorite sport over the NBA. I was into it hardcore as a kid during the Bonds, Sosa, McGwire days and then dipped out in the early 2010's. Glad i got back into it. I missed baseball.
Crazy story how he made the league. When he was used/brought in by scouts for a game to make another player look better which back fired when he destroyed everyone on the field.
I've always considered the best infield arm to be Ken Caminiti R.I.P. and Elly is right with him. I hadn't even realized this until now. Probably because I'm not a Reds fan.
I played 3rd, center and left field (and a bit of SS). Mostly at 3rd though (high school, some low level college, and of course men’s league or town ball). My pitchers hated me at 3rd for my arm lol (and obviously I’m no big leaguer throwing upper 90’s). I did throw damn hard though, and from the hot corner I couldn’t throw it over the pitcher or it would sail over the first basemen, always need to be a frozen rope about chest/waste high… so I would always see the pitcher (in my tunnel vision) either hitting the deck or running his ass off the mound to get out of the way lol. When I got into my 30’s I finally switched over to softball. Every time I played with a new team the first game all my new team mates would just be “holy shit man, you got an arm”. They would stick me in left center and I basically shut down any extra base taking (like there is any in softball anyways). These days I’m getting close to 40, my shoulder is shredded and it’s painful to even play catch with my kid :/… ahh the good ole days though
Positioned at a distance 224 feet from home plate for the relay, Winn unleashed a 101.2 mph throw, per Statcast that sailed past Cardinals second baseman José Fermín and got to catcher Willson Contreras on one hop. As it turns out, that Winn rocket proved to be the fastest recorded throw by an MLB infielder in the Statcast era (since 2015).
Elly has made throws quicker. He recorded a 106.9 mph throw on statcast. Sadly the reds have a midget at first so the play wasn’t made but the point stands.
Elly Broke Statcast. Registered a throw at 106.9. The actual throw was 102-103. It shows Statcast can be tricked. Until a mathematician proves Masyn actually throws 102.5, like one did with the Ellly 106.9 throw Elly will hold the title.
Positioned at a distance 224 feet from home plate for the relay, Winn unleashed a 101.2 mph throw, per Statcast that sailed past Cardinals second baseman José Fermín and got to catcher Willson Contreras on one hop. As it turns out, that Winn rocket proved to be the fastest recorded throw by an MLB infielder in the Statcast era (since 2015).
Elly De La Cruz, a shortstop for the Cincinnati Reds, was reported to have thrown a ball at 106.9 mph . However, it was later announced that there was a glitch in the recording system, and the speed was not officially recorded. Regardless of the speed, many of De La Cruz's teammates and opponents have praised his incredible arm strength.
@@gavinwinkler1147 aye. I haven't caught up to familiarity with Wynn yet. But I just thought it was be a hilarious yet promising bizzaro depth chart, if the infield had cannons and the outfield threw rainbow bloops. Elly, Cruz, and Wynn 3rd to 2nd in the infield. And Mickey Moniak, Corbin Carroll, and Josh Lowe out in LF, CF, and RF
@@bigfloridapimpas a cardinals fan wynn has got a hell of an arm and his base running is top notch with his speed while on top of that at the plate hes got a .323 avg
The accuracy of these throws is pretty impressive. Even if he were to completely lose all his hitting ability, I think he could at least be a star closer
There’s a few reasons here, one he didn’t start throwing side armed like every kid in high school thinks they should be doing, and two his arms are longer than average so he’s basically set, love this man
Positioned at a distance 224 feet from home plate for the relay, Winn unleashed a 101.2 mph throw, per Statcast that sailed past Cardinals second baseman José Fermín and got to catcher Willson Contreras on one hop. As it turns out, that Winn rocket proved to be the fastest recorded throw by an MLB infielder in the Statcast era (since 2015).
Positioned at a distance 224 feet from home plate for the relay, Winn unleashed a 101.2 mph throw, per Statcast that sailed past Cardinals second baseman José Fermín and got to catcher Willson Contreras on one hop. As it turns out, that Winn rocket proved to be the fastest recorded throw by an MLB infielder in the Statcast era (since 2015).
Pro speed is awesome. Note: When it is seen that a 14 year old is throwing from 3rd to 1st on a 90' field, I have to say he is hitting 85+ mph. Maybe someone at a higher level should check this kid out. I have seen alot of athletes, and this one seems different.
Elly did make a throw this season that recorded 106.9. I can’t recall who was at first but it was a little high and quick so he didn’t make the catch. Rightfully moving so. That is moving quick af.
Elly De La Cruz, a shortstop for the Cincinnati Reds, was reported to have thrown a ball at 106.9 mph . However, it was later announced that there was a glitch in the recording system, and the speed was not officially recorded. Regardless of the speed, many of De La Cruz's teammates and opponents have praised his incredible arm strength.
@@bruhziledits The fastest official pitch in baseball was 105.8 mph by Aroldis Chapman on September 24, 2010, against the Padres. However, Chapman is not the only pitcher to have thrown a pitch over 105 mph. There are reports that Nolan Ryan's pitch was clocked at 100.8 mph, but with modern-day technology, it would have been measured at 108.1 mph.
@@spencernene that was the guiness world record pitch recorded by Chapman later he recorded an even faster one but the old one is still registered by Guiness as the fastest pitch
So im from Cincinnati. Amelia area. Im 39 and ive been in boring ardmore Oklahoma for probably 15 years. Its about 30 min north of Gainesville TX border. Nothing here really to have fun but workds largest casino. Anyways i dont ever even get to watch my reds or bengals until reventlybsince ive been on worans comp. I dont have time nor can i afford it. But its exciting times for the reds. I dont have any memoribilia for i cant afford it. But my friend suddenly messaged me and was like hey come get this shirt i got you. I ordered one and they sent me two he said. I go to get it and low and behold its a freaking elly de la cruz jersey. The black one with cincy on front. Its dope. Sorry that was a lot of blabbering
Dude I played second for the Expos organization and I had to cut off this 6'7 player from carousel island, who would throw 105-108mph from right. The damn ball sounded like a freight train coming at me. No bull.
Maybe if your a person who knows nothing about the history of baseball. I can’t believe I subbed this guy. Baseballs been around almost 150 years. This guy has a channel for what 2? And he has mike Schmidt’s arm strength? Or Ozzie smiths. brooks Robinson. No disrespect to elly I’m saying the game is much bigger and these people sensationalize things to get clicks. I mean the amount of infielders that came up and this one just happens to be the greatest ever, just when he needs a video to put out. That’s the truth. If he was truthful that’s what he’d say
Shawn Dunstan in the early mid 80’s for Cubs hit those speeds too. He was picked ahead of Doc Gooden and their GM said because he had a better arm. This dude can play for sure though
Catcher catching a 100mph one hopper is crazy
It was probably in the 80s after the hop. The velo wasn't the tough part, the bad throw was.
And the tag
Something only a catcher could pull off with ease
@@eshep71 to comment but can't read is crazy, also ball slowing down that much that quickly makes it tough your eyes are mapping 100mph
I mean, they are pros after all. Still fricken talented to be able to do that tho. Impressive stuff non the less.
This dude is electrifying to watch
Did you see him steal second and then the next throw later he steals third and then he steals home while the stupid pitcher had turned his back!
@@davidthompson7817 That shit was a thing of beauty to witness. The only thing that would have made it better would be to see it in person.
De La Cruz is on another level.
Props to the catcher scooping a 100 MPH ball skipping home
Tatis, Ozzie and Acuña got me back into MLB a few years ago. Now with kids like Elly and Oneil Cruz, its kept me watching. MLB has become my 2nd favorite sport over the NBA. I was into it hardcore as a kid during the Bonds, Sosa, McGwire days and then dipped out in the early 2010's. Glad i got back into it. I missed baseball.
Elly is an absolutely insane athlete. He took a ton of time to gather on a few of these throws and STILL was throwing dudes out with ease
wait til he gets overpaid, if he stays in cin, he'll be on the DL a lot like griffey jr
Crazy story how he made the league. When he was used/brought in by scouts for a game to make another player look better which back fired when he destroyed everyone on the field.
@@anonymousYTviewer69griffey jr was a HOF player one of the best all time
@@byranwitherspoon5369 never said he wasn't
They leave out the ones where he fires it into the crowd due Votto being less than 8ft tall. Saw it twice in one game and once in another.
100 mph with a hop is INSANE. Well done firstie
I'm a Dodgers fan, and I'm excited about this year, but it's Elly that got me excited about baseball again !
Cruz will def get the pitching nod whenever there's that game where all pitchers r used😂
"but he couldn't beat the infield velocity record... until two days later" what a legend
I've always considered the best infield arm to be Ken Caminiti R.I.P. and Elly is right with him. I hadn't even realized this until now. Probably because I'm not a Reds fan.
Damn i got that feeling of seeing the birth of a star
Not just a star this kid is a legend in the works
these are exciting times
Yep, then he'll spend his best years with another team. My Reds rarely keep this type of guy.
Kid a Monster ⚾️
The thing that cracks me up is the other infielder hitting the dirt between Elly and the catcher. If that ball slips he's closed casket.
I played 3rd, center and left field (and a bit of SS). Mostly at 3rd though (high school, some low level college, and of course men’s league or town ball). My pitchers hated me at 3rd for my arm lol (and obviously I’m no big leaguer throwing upper 90’s).
I did throw damn hard though, and from the hot corner I couldn’t throw it over the pitcher or it would sail over the first basemen, always need to be a frozen rope about chest/waste high… so I would always see the pitcher (in my tunnel vision) either hitting the deck or running his ass off the mound to get out of the way lol.
When I got into my 30’s I finally switched over to softball. Every time I played with a new team the first game all my new team mates would just be “holy shit man, you got an arm”. They would stick me in left center and I basically shut down any extra base taking (like there is any in softball anyways).
These days I’m getting close to 40, my shoulder is shredded and it’s painful to even play catch with my kid :/… ahh the good ole days though
Positioned at a distance 224 feet from home plate for the relay, Winn unleashed a 101.2 mph throw, per Statcast that sailed past Cardinals second baseman José Fermín and got to catcher Willson Contreras on one hop.
As it turns out, that Winn rocket proved to be the fastest recorded throw by an MLB infielder in the Statcast era (since 2015).
Elly has made throws quicker. He recorded a 106.9 mph throw on statcast. Sadly the reds have a midget at first so the play wasn’t made but the point stands.
@@axiatrix Was a statcast error, Check the updated stories
Simply amazing...
Masyn Winn has the record. He did it back in the 2022 Futures game
He also currently has the fastest infield throw of the season as well as the highest average, surpassing 2nd by around .5 mph on the average
Came here to say this!
Elly Broke Statcast. Registered a throw at 106.9. The actual throw was 102-103. It shows Statcast can be tricked. Until a mathematician proves Masyn actually throws 102.5, like one did with the Ellly 106.9 throw Elly will hold the title.
@@davidtaplin71 You just proved nothing, Winn has the official record.
Positioned at a distance 224 feet from home plate for the relay, Winn unleashed a 101.2 mph throw, per Statcast that sailed past Cardinals second baseman José Fermín and got to catcher Willson Contreras on one hop.
As it turns out, that Winn rocket proved to be the fastest recorded throw by an MLB infielder in the Statcast era (since 2015).
Elly De La Cruz, a shortstop for the Cincinnati Reds, was reported to have thrown a ball at 106.9 mph . However, it was later announced that there was a glitch in the recording system, and the speed was not officially recorded. Regardless of the speed, many of De La Cruz's teammates and opponents have praised his incredible arm strength.
Lemme get Elly at 3rd and Oneil at SS for the next 15 years 😅 if my Dbacks had an infield of Christian, Ketel, Oneil, and Elly wooo boy
Elly at third, Oneil at SS, Winn at 2B, have the best throwing infield in history
@@gavinwinkler1147 aye. I haven't caught up to familiarity with Wynn yet. But I just thought it was be a hilarious yet promising bizzaro depth chart, if the infield had cannons and the outfield threw rainbow bloops. Elly, Cruz, and Wynn 3rd to 2nd in the infield. And Mickey Moniak, Corbin Carroll, and Josh Lowe out in LF, CF, and RF
@@bigfloridapimpas a cardinals fan wynn has got a hell of an arm and his base running is top notch with his speed while on top of that at the plate hes got a .323 avg
He broke his own record by trowing it 116,6 mph last weak
I'm a Reds fan, and I feel finally like I'm watching a young Mantle.
The accuracy of these throws is pretty impressive. Even if he were to completely lose all his hitting ability, I think he could at least be a star closer
We’re going to ignore mason winn who threw 100 mph across the infield a bit ago
That crow hop at 100 mph was pretty good.
I REALLY LOVE good defense.
Just badass !!!!
So much fun to watch!!
He's my favorite ❤😊
Dude is Elite wtf 😮
If they ever need a position player to come in and pitch, he’s the guy
Elly is a beast
Cruz is the best baseball I've ever seen hands down. He's only going to get better too.
Seen him play AA in Chattanooga!!
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Imagine being the first baseman trying to handle that 😮
Que Dios bendiga y proteja a De La Cruz. Let him be healthy.
Tremendo éxitos cruz ely
Awesome athlete! 😎
Damn! Good thing the shortstop got down during that piss missile to the plate!
🥋dominican toughness 🇩🇴
Unreal.
There’s a few reasons here, one he didn’t start throwing side armed like every kid in high school thinks they should be doing, and two his arms are longer than average so he’s basically set, love this man
Nobody throws side arm unless they are on the run. They usually throw from around a 3/4 slot and that doesn't have any impact on velocity.
Elly should be in the outfield
In order to throw less often?
@@damac5136in order to be a better, higher percentage player in the field instead of a liability*
Got ya. I thought he was competent at fielding ground balls. I''ll take your word for that is not the case!@@user93279
@@user93279lol he’s a rookie, who was one of the best fielders in the minor leagues. He’s going to figure it out lol bro 💀💀
Well you see what happened to Billy Hamilton when they made him a of
Didn't know they were clocking infield throws. A couple guys I'd like to see numbers on would be Pudge and Ken Caminiti.
I could have sworn Caminiti used to hit triple digits back in the day.
Positioned at a distance 224 feet from home plate for the relay, Winn unleashed a 101.2 mph throw, per Statcast that sailed past Cardinals second baseman José Fermín and got to catcher Willson Contreras on one hop.
As it turns out, that Winn rocket proved to be the fastest recorded throw by an MLB infielder in the Statcast era (since 2015).
He threw one last night at 106.9! Unbelievable!
Positioned at a distance 224 feet from home plate for the relay, Winn unleashed a 101.2 mph throw, per Statcast that sailed past Cardinals second baseman José Fermín and got to catcher Willson Contreras on one hop.
As it turns out, that Winn rocket proved to be the fastest recorded throw by an MLB infielder in the Statcast era (since 2015).
He didn’t throw one 106, it was an error, look it up
Absolute cannon! Nice!
Pro speed is awesome. Note: When it is seen that a 14 year old is throwing from 3rd to 1st on a 90' field, I have to say he is hitting 85+ mph. Maybe someone at a higher level should check this kid out. I have seen alot of athletes, and this one seems different.
HELLO?? MASYN WINN?? Literally has the record at 101.5
Elly did make a throw this season that recorded 106.9. I can’t recall who was at first but it was a little high and quick so he didn’t make the catch. Rightfully moving so. That is moving quick af.
@@axiatrix idk where you got that but that is just not true elly’s fastest is 98.5 and the fastest throw EVER is Aroldis Chapman’s at 106.1
Elly De La Cruz, a shortstop for the Cincinnati Reds, was reported to have thrown a ball at 106.9 mph . However, it was later announced that there was a glitch in the recording system, and the speed was not officially recorded. Regardless of the speed, many of De La Cruz's teammates and opponents have praised his incredible arm strength.
@@bruhziledits The fastest official pitch in baseball was 105.8 mph by Aroldis Chapman on September 24, 2010, against the Padres. However, Chapman is not the only pitcher to have thrown a pitch over 105 mph. There are reports that Nolan Ryan's pitch was clocked at 100.8 mph, but with modern-day technology, it would have been measured at 108.1 mph.
@@spencernene that was the guiness world record pitch recorded by Chapman later he recorded an even faster one but the old one is still registered by Guiness as the fastest pitch
Sleeping on masyn Winn
maysn winn did it in a future stars game so it doesn’t count
@@edwardcruz3958plus it was one throw . at least elly does it often
@@edwardcruz3958it still does, he made the throw
@@sir.muffiniii7011but not in a real MLB game lol.
@@edwardcruz3958uhh he was doing it this year also.. when he made his debut
Bravo por Haití y esa cosecha de estrellas, que los dominicanos se atribuyen. No quieren saber de ellos pero a este enseguida reclaman
In history *since 2015*
Guys got an arm. But speeds have only been recorded for a few years. Wonder what the guys before that were throwing?
Me encanta ❤
So im from Cincinnati. Amelia area. Im 39 and ive been in boring ardmore Oklahoma for probably 15 years. Its about 30 min north of Gainesville TX border. Nothing here really to have fun but workds largest casino. Anyways i dont ever even get to watch my reds or bengals until reventlybsince ive been on worans comp. I dont have time nor can i afford it. But its exciting times for the reds. I dont have any memoribilia for i cant afford it. But my friend suddenly messaged me and was like hey come get this shirt i got you. I ordered one and they sent me two he said. I go to get it and low and behold its a freaking elly de la cruz jersey. The black one with cincy on front. Its dope. Sorry that was a lot of blabbering
Dude I played second for the Expos organization and I had to cut off this 6'7 player from carousel island, who would throw 105-108mph from right. The damn ball sounded like a freight train coming at me. No bull.
No... you did not...
Elly is an alien!!!
Be on the lookout for Masyn Winn.. be interested in comparing the two
Didn’t Masyn Winn just set the record for hardest infield throw at like 101 mph?
.Let's hope he stays healthy
Elly de la cruz no anda en esa no burto ,klk activo RD
An effin phenom.. Gotta give it up
Ive been saying that watching him throw to first this past week..it's goes to first in the blink of a second
That arm should be on the mound! 💪🏿
Andrelton Simmons has no arm strength data from his prime defensive seasons. That dude could make strong throws from all sorts of throwing positions.
Shawon Dunston had a bazooka, use to make Mark Grace finch catching the ball.
100+ millions for him
Wasn't t aware 1st basemen wore a catchers mitt or perhaps his should-----OUCH!!!!!
I think he just might be the best that’s ever been
Masyn Winn is right there with this dude on defense for real
Imagine him on the dodgers now talk about the avengers
Favorite non tigers player
Does anybody feel bad for the first baseman😂😂😂
Votto at first winces every time he catches it
Simmons maintained a high velocity with faster hands. He gets my vote.
Put him at pitcher lmao 🤣
Still have his topps card❤😊
I think Votto needs a catcher’s mitt at first base
I thought Gunnar Henderson had a rockets arm (90-91) but this dude is throwing 95 😂
Pittsburgh Pirates have O'Neil Cruz at Shortstop who they call The Missile
LOL They aren't all-time records. They are stat-cast era records, which is a pretty short period of time.
This man needs to be playing Center Field
Right? I’m not a baseball expert but even I know his elite speed and arm is perfect for center field
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Longevity will be his kryptonite.
If Dela Cruz stays healthy he can have a Hall of Fame career.
Imagine de la Cruz and O’Neil Cruz of the pirates on the same team lmao
Maybe if your a person who knows nothing about the history of baseball. I can’t believe I subbed this guy. Baseballs been around almost 150 years. This guy has a channel for what 2? And he has mike Schmidt’s arm strength? Or Ozzie smiths. brooks Robinson. No disrespect to elly I’m saying the game is much bigger and these people sensationalize things to get clicks. I mean the amount of infielders that came up and this one just happens to be the greatest ever, just when he needs a video to put out. That’s the truth. If he was truthful that’s what he’d say
Make that man a pitcher
What a menace
That's not a cannon, it's a Rocket!!
So when does he start pitching?
Masyn Winn would like a word
Diablo de la cruz
Who is clocking ⏰️ this
goddamn.
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Yasiel Puig also had the best arm ever. So let's wait before we vote these young players into the HOF.
I put his arm up there with Vincent Jackson
I wish the cardinals could get him
Shawn Dunstan in the early mid 80’s for Cubs hit those speeds too. He was picked ahead of Doc Gooden and their GM said because he had a better arm.
This dude can play for sure though
Ken Caminiti had a gun…
this mans salary is around $700k for this season :)