Elly De La Cruz
Dominican Cincinnati Reds shortstop whose switch-hitting power, speed on the bases and strong throwing arm keep fans watching every play.
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MLBOverview
- Born
- January 11, 2002 · Sabana Grande de Boyá, Dominican Republic
- Known as
- La Cocoa
- Position
- Shortstop · Switch hitter
- MLB debut
- June 6, 2023 · Cincinnati Reds
- Breakout
- A cycle in his 15th MLB game, June 23, 2023
Mini bio
How it started.
Elly grew up in the Dominican Republic and signed with Cincinnati in 2018. A Reds scout had come to watch another shortstop when Elly caught his attention.
The breakthrough.
After climbing through the minor leagues, he reached Cincinnati in June 2023. Seventeen days after his debut, he hit for the cycle against Atlanta, becoming the first Red to do it since Eric Davis in 1989.
What fans follow.
His game brings together switch-hitting power, aggressive baserunning and a strong arm at shortstop. He led MLB with 67 steals in 2024 and earned All-Star selections in 2024 and 2025. Away from the diamond, he joined the shared cover of MLB The Show 25.
Creditschronological, newest first
Baseball
- 2023–presentCincinnati RedsShortstop
- 2023Cycle against the Atlanta BravesBatter
Video games
- 2025MLB The Show 25Cover athlete
Awards
Quotes
It’s important to make every play in the game.Elly De La Cruz, MLB.com
After his diving catch against Baltimore on April 20, 2025.
Trivia
- He has a twin brother named Pedro.
- He wears a locket holding a photograph of his parents from his signing day.
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