Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz becomes a star

Since his Major League debut, Elly De La Cruz has turned heads and cemented his place as one of the most exciting young prospects in baseball. De La Cruz is only 22 years old and already an All-Star, but his performances this season have been nothing short of spectacular.

Since June 22, he has gotten even better. His stats and MLB rankings during this period show just how good he has been.

One of Major League Baseball’s best

De La Cruz has shown impressive numbers since June 22:

He has been the Reds’ best attacker since the start of the season.

Extra-base hits everywhere

De La Cruz was also a powerhouse in collecting extra-base hits during this period:

His combination of speed and power makes him a threat every time he steps up to bat, whether he’s hitting a double, executing a triple or throwing a ball over the fence.

Speed ​​demon on the base paths

One of De La Cruz’s most exciting attributes is his speed:

During this period and throughout the season, he is the best player in the league in stolen bases. With his speed, he not only disrupts pitchers and catchers, but also creates extra scoring opportunities for his team.

Discipline and development

While De La Cruz’s 29.4% strikeout rate (K%) suggests there is still room for improvement in terms of plate discipline, his 9.2% walk rate (BB%) shows he is also capable of drawing walks and making pitchers work. This balance of power, speed and discipline is a testament to his overall development as a player.

Elite company

His weighted runs created plus (wRC+) of 189 and OPS of 1.067 place him among the league’s best hitters during this span:

Conclusion

De La Cruz’s performance since June 22nd has been nothing short of remarkable. He’s already an All-Star and one of the most dynamic players in the game. If his recent performances are any indication, the future looks incredibly bright for this young star.

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