this video made me, girl from hong kong who has had no contact with baseball in my entire life, a fan. never touched or seen a game in my life, not a sports fan in general, didn't understand anything when i first watched this. now i'm deep into following the sport, learning the terminology and history, 4 months into a fixation on something that i would've never thought i'd like at all. it's honestly really fun :D
i grew up playing and watching baseball but went about 10 years without doing either. when elly started playing though, baseball became one of my favorite sports again. he’s had a similar effect on both of us!
I was there too! As soon as he hit the last one, I was begging him to go for 3. When I slid in basically right in front of me at 3rd, I lost my ever-loving mind!!
@@arandomdudewithhobbies3318 yea that’s what I’m saying they just need to get used to the Major League & I think they’ll become great players because they have everything else
With the exception of Shohei Ohtani, modern baseball players are nothing more than shooting stars.🌠 After they retire, people will forget them within 10 years, let alone 100 years.🥹
Also props to him to learn English on purpose and quickly. He said,” if my fans speak English I should speak English too.” He didn’t have to but he did. He wants to be a cover play for the mlb. So smart to learn English and do some short interviews in full English.
1. The Reds play by play announcer is really good. 2. Enjoy him while you can, in 4 years the Dodgers will give him a billion dollars. 3. This kid has insane talent.
With the exception of Shohei Ohtani, modern baseball players are nothing more than shooting stars.🌠 After they retire, people will forget them within 10 years, let alone 100 years.🥹
I can't even remember someone who remotely resembles all of his offensive weapons who is also a switch hitter He reminds me of Ichrio with his speed and amazing left handed contact hitting I imagine right handed batting is what comes naturally to him since he throws right handed but he could be like Ichrio who threw R/Bats L I suppose a young in his prime before the injuries and excessive boozing Mickey Mantle might be the closest guy as far as amazing hitter from both sides and amazing speed and the drive to win no matter what and is the leader of the team in some respects Mantle is the closest comparison off the top of my head even though I'm positive there's someone I'm spacing on who resembles his play even more so
If I was the reds I would be looking at anyway possible to buy a big name star, top 5 pitcher, and sure up the bullpen. Just to surround this guy with talent. Bc we have a Mike trout situation on our hands. I hope the reds are more willing to spend money for this kid. Trouts story reads like a Greek tragedy. Plz give Cruz a team.
Wow this guy is just unreal. I was actually at that game vs the brewers that he not only stole second but 3rd and then home all in one inning need i remind you.
These announcers are really good. I agree he is a good ballplayer and hits some hard shots but he was on pace for 200 k's. Bo Naylor had better stats with 200 less plate appearances. While Cruz is fun to watch there are better hitters out there.
I mean how can you not love this kid. Here's the sad part. Cincy can't pay him in a couple years.o losing to the dodgers here in a couple years they're going to give him my lifetime contract and we're going to be left in the dust
this video made me, girl from hong kong who has had no contact with baseball in my entire life, a fan. never touched or seen a game in my life, not a sports fan in general, didn't understand anything when i first watched this. now i'm deep into following the sport, learning the terminology and history, 4 months into a fixation on something that i would've never thought i'd like at all. it's honestly really fun :D
i grew up playing and watching baseball but went about 10 years without doing either. when elly started playing though, baseball became one of my favorite sports again. he’s had a similar effect on both of us!
Being at that cycle game live was something I'll never forget...incredible!!!
That’s awesome
dude jealous. that's awesome
yooo i was there too
my friend was there too
I was there too! As soon as he hit the last one, I was begging him to go for 3. When I slid in basically right in front of me at 3rd, I lost my ever-loving mind!!
For this to be a rookie season is actually insane
Some of the hardest hit baseballs I have ever seen in person. His potential is unlimited.
That 99 Elly Cycle Card was the Best card of MLB the Show 23'.
I pulled it… too bad it was a week before 24 came out
Yea I pulled that as well. My friend said lemme borrow your ps5 cause he thought I was lucky 😂💀, after I pulled that
De La Cruz is something special. Hits home runs often, steals bases at will and is an exceptional infielder!! He does it all!!
Not to mention his speed
It's a CYCLE!! Has to be one of the best calls 🤟🏽
Stros fan!
I love the delivery on "THAT BALL HAD A FAMILY"
Crazy cycle, too. Yknow, most of the time, you get a triple out of the way early and then go for the cycle. Nah. He saved it for last.
@@rawbones4117it won’t be his last either that’s for sure ⚾️
Say what you want. But this guy is single handedly making baseball great again
Him and Oneil Cruz are ridiculously talented and if they can get the hitting down they are gonna tear up the league
He just has to stop swinging. as long as learns patience, he will become one of the best.
@@arandomdudewithhobbies3318 yea that’s what I’m saying they just need to get used to the Major League & I think they’ll become great players because they have everything else
With the exception of Shohei Ohtani, modern baseball players are nothing more than shooting stars.🌠 After they retire, people will forget them within 10 years, let alone 100 years.🥹
@@KanetsuguNaoe1112 I wouldn’t say that because guys nowadays are gonna have records that you have to be special to break
AZ Corbin Carroll waaaay better
"That ball had a family!" LMAO! 00:47
😂😂
😂
#1 hornets announcer
#2 this beautiful man
John sadak is the future of reds announcing. Hopefully for many years to come. That call for elly first hr was cracked
😂😂😂😂😂
"You better come down here Cincinnati and watch this young man play"
Yessir
On my way.
oh my god this could revive MLB
Literally my favorite player in baseball since he showed up. 60+ steals coming this season and 30+ HR.
I'm thinking 100+ steals
Also props to him to learn English on purpose and quickly. He said,” if my fans speak English I should speak English too.” He didn’t have to but he did. He wants to be a cover play for the mlb. So smart to learn English and do some short interviews in full English.
“Oh goodness. That ball had a family”.
That was a great call
“That ball had a family!” Best quote ever
1. The Reds play by play announcer is really good.
2. Enjoy him while you can, in 4 years the Dodgers will give him a billion dollars.
3. This kid has insane talent.
Our PBP guy is alright, just kinda dorky. He doesn't match up well with Larkin.
@@Deadspheremore like Larkin doesn’t pair up with Sadak
Sheesh, boy might be my favorite athlete rn. D-Backs fan 🤝.
To hit that perfectly placed change up for that triple is insane wow
My favorite baseball player
This is the most dangerous player in MLB. Will break many records.
As a White Sox fan… this has to be the best rookie season a player has had since I was born… if not ever. (30yo)
This kid is insanely talented. Will be fun to watch for the next 15 to 20 years.
He’s only 21, he will be in the league for another 10-20 years unless he turns into Aronn Donald
True ,he may not br the best hitter but i admit,same time he brings excitement to the game which in my opinion is good for MLB
I'm deffo going to be watching more of the reds and Elly now, I'm with the reds on mlb the show, but jeez the man is lightning
I hope we keep him on the roster for a while. He's only going to get better.
Facts he struggled a bit but it was good that the reds never sent him down for he can learn what the big leagues are.
Based on the number of views of his videos, he gets less attention than Ohtani's puppy, but your list must be interesting.😮
@@KanetsuguNaoe1112Ohtani has the whole country of Japan on his shoulders so you can expect Shohei’s numbers to inflate
He can only get better because he can't get much worse 😂
oriones fan kjkkk
A player with a passion for the game and talent off the charts. Hard to believe this is his rookie season video.
Elly had such great season. Team was amazing the start of the season. Just could not finish the end. So excited for next season
He had a 89 OPS+. That is not a great season lmao
@@Zack-bl1cw yea he is extremely overrated
mlb loves treating him as this absolutely insane phenom. he's flashy, but not good.
@@YankeeJoe34 89 OPS+ you call that underrated??
With the exception of Shohei Ohtani, modern baseball players are nothing more than shooting stars.🌠 After they retire, people will forget them within 10 years, let alone 100 years.🥹
"Elly is going to be the GOAT"
Elly De La Cruz is the goat
Hizo el Cycle, se robó todas las bases en un mismo turno, y bateó un Home Rum de pierna … Promete este muchacho
Representando a RD❤ 🇩🇴
5:00 the definition of don’t sleep on me
Went to a Red Sox Reds game this past weekend to see my Sox and De La Cruz play. Dude is special.
Has a lot of talent. If he trains harder before starting the 2024 season, he will stand out quite a bit in the new season.
Being a switch hitter makes it so difficult to pitch to him. You're not walking him, cause that's like giving a triple. He's insane.
I can't even remember someone who remotely resembles all of his offensive weapons who is also a switch hitter
He reminds me of Ichrio with his speed and amazing left handed contact hitting
I imagine right handed batting is what comes naturally to him since he throws right handed but he could be like Ichrio who threw R/Bats L
I suppose a young in his prime before the injuries and excessive boozing Mickey Mantle might be the closest guy as far as amazing hitter from both sides and amazing speed and the drive to win no matter what and is the leader of the team in some respects Mantle is the closest comparison off the top of my head even though I'm positive there's someone I'm spacing on who resembles his play even more so
MAN!!! The Reds are so fricken lucky after all that bad luck I cannot believe how great this kid is!!!
My favorite Mlb player, God bless him 🙏💪🦵⚾️🙌
"This guy,......this guy's a STAR!"
He’s one of my fav players in MLB rn He’s gonna be one of the best players in the MLB soon
He's going to be huge
まじでデラクルーズ期待してる！
Dunno much about baseball. But elly has tremendous explosive reaction. He is gifted i wish badeball would be more risky
Just pulled his RC Card. Epic!!
those city connect jerseys 🤌
If I was the reds I would be looking at anyway possible to buy a big name star, top 5 pitcher, and sure up the bullpen. Just to surround this guy with talent. Bc we have a Mike trout situation on our hands. I hope the reds are more willing to spend money for this kid. Trouts story reads like a Greek tragedy. Plz give Cruz a team.
i love this kid, wish the Cards had him
still don't get why they didn't give rookie of the year to this man, insane
Real
He is so good
Gonna be a star
He already is 😅
He a switch hitter as well😮
This guy can play (wow)
Elley DE LA CRUZE IS INSANE WHAT IN THE WORLD
That ball had a family 😂😂😂
Future of mlb is bright ❤Latino
Gang
Ummm more slave ships made into Latin countries then they did the states. He's a black man.
Mark my words, elly will break the record for most triples in a season one day
Electrifying player no doubts
some of his exit velos are bonkers
We need Elly in the Home Run Derby
He would for sure break Julio's record that he just made last year
Real
Elly is like Eric Davis on fire. He's amazing, and I hope the Reds can hang onto him.
I’m a cardinals fan and I love this guy so much
A Monster .
Only 22 and should have a great year in a well balanced offense.
That ball had a family!!!
only thing better than these highlights is the hype coming from the booth
Dominican talent 🇩🇴🇩🇴🇩🇴
7:34 All hail the mastery of The Little League Homerun!
De la Cruz is so good
6:42 Wait, he is batting right handed here?
he’s a switch hitter too lol
It's either De La Cruz stealing base or Shotei hitting home runs.
"THIS ROOKIE, IN 2 WEEKS IN THE BIG LEAGUES, POSTS THE FIRST CYCLE FOR A RED SINCE 1989! ELLY MANIA!"
Chills man. So glad to be a Reds fan.
the arrival of a legend
Absolute beast
Wow this guy is just unreal. I was actually at that game vs the brewers that he not only stole second but 3rd and then home all in one inning need i remind you.
On 2 freaking pitches .. lets not forget that part .. lol
I like this guy!!
1:17 IS HE FR?
Damn near hit that ball out the stadium
You almost hope he doesn’t hit it out so you can see him hustle around the bases.
Started off hot. Nothing yet shows me superstar
These announcers are really good. I agree he is a good ballplayer and hits some hard shots but he was on pace for 200 k's. Bo Naylor had better stats with 200 less plate appearances. While Cruz is fun to watch there are better hitters out there.
IMO i agree that he isn’t really a good hitter, but he is just a rookie. But I have to say that he is more fun to watch than some other players
He showed us what he's capable of, just gotta be patient and see his growth
Y’all realize that at 6:40 he got so bored of hitting normally that he hit righty?
The Reds had 2 of the top 10 rookies of the 2023 season and neither one of them was De La Cruz
Nice match with Shoie!
Dominican power!! 🇩🇴🇩🇴🇩🇴 🇩🇴
Elly❤
The announcer is just as good as the highlights
“That Ball has a family!” 😂😂😂😂😂
RD 🇩🇴 ❤💯🤞🏾
I was at that game where Corbin tried for home
He is good
😂
I wanna see him again Skenes
Elly is him
3rd base play 5:26
Holy smokes!
Imo, he is just as electric as SHOtime! I wish the Dodgers had him!
elly is goted
E D L C is the best thing about Cincy besides Rhinegeist.
Es increíble RD
I mean how can you not love this kid. Here's the sad part. Cincy can't pay him in a couple years.o losing to the dodgers here in a couple years they're going to give him my lifetime contract and we're going to be left in the dust
He is a goat Ella
sensation! will be even better next season.