Elly Antonio De La Cruz, born on January 11, 2002, is a talented Dominican professional baseball infielder. He currently plays for the Cincinnati Reds, a Major League Baseball (MLB) team. De La Cruz made his highly anticipated MLB debut in 2023, marking a significant milestone in his young career.

Table of Contents

Known for his exceptional skills and versatility in the infield, De La Cruz has quickly garnered attention as a rising star in the baseball world. His dedication, hard work, and natural talent have propelled him to the highest level of the sport.

De La Cruz’s journey to the big leagues began with his signing as an international free agent with the Cincinnati Reds on July 2, 2018. From there, he embarked on his professional career, making his first appearance in 2019 with the Dominican Summer League Reds. In his debut season, he displayed a promising performance, maintaining an impressive batting average of .285 across 43 games.

Elly De La Cruz Age

The age of Elly De La Cruz is 21 years.

Career

Elly De La Cruz became a professional baseball player in 2018 when he joined the Cincinnati Reds. In 2019, he played for a team called the Dominican Summer League Reds and did really well, hitting the ball with an average of .285 in 43 games. Unfortunately, in 2020, he couldn’t play because the minor league season was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

In 2021, De La Cruz played for two teams: the Arizona Complex League Reds and the Daytona Tortugas, which is a Single-A team. He played a total of 61 games and had a good average of .296. He hit 8 home runs, got 42 RBI (runs batted in), and stole 10 bases.

In 2022, he played for two more teams: the Dayton Dragons and the Chattanooga Lookouts. He had a fantastic season, hitting the ball with an average of .304. He hit a lot of home runs (28), got a lot of RBI (86), and stole many bases (47). He was so good that he was chosen to represent the Reds in the All-Star Futures Game.

On November 15, 2022, the Reds added De La Cruz to their official player roster to protect him from a special draft called the Rule 5 draft. At the beginning of the 2023 season, he was sent to play for the Triple-A team called the Louisville Bats. He did really well there, hitting the ball with an average of .298. He hit 12 home runs, got 36 RBI, and stole 11 bases.

Because another player named Nick Senzel got injured, De La Cruz was asked to join the main Cincinnati Reds team on June 6, 2023. The next day, in his first game with the big league team, he hit his first home run.

Then, on June 23, 2023, in a game against the Atlanta Braves, he achieved something very special called “hitting for the cycle,” which means he hit a single, a double, a triple, and a home run all in one game. This hasn’t been done by such a young player since 1972.

Physical Appearance

Family

Relationship

Educational Qualification

Lifestyle

Read related articles like Mayank Bhatt, Mehek Saeed, Zarna Garg, Puneet Superstar, and Shaleena Nathani

Net Worth

Social Media

FAQ

Who is Elly De La Cruz?

The 21 years old Baseball player from, Dominican Republic Elly De La Cruz, is a very talented and proficient athlete who has embarked the global audiences with his electrifying skills.

How old is Elly De La Cruz?

The age of Elly De La Cruz is 21 years as of now in 2023. 

How tall is Elly De La Cruz?

Elly De La Cruz is 6 feet 4 inches tall.