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Cincinnati Reds Star Elly De La Cruz on Record-Setting Pace to Start Season

Elly De La Cruz is a star.

James Rapien

Apr 17, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz (44) celebrates
Apr 17, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz (44) celebrates / Stephen Brashear-USA TODAY Sports
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CINCINNATI — Reds star shortstop Elly De La Cruz finished 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, two runs scored and three stolen bases on Friday night against the Angels.

Not only did he help Cincinnati snap a three-game losing streak, but he continues to flash his potential.

We're only 19 games into the season, but De La Cruz already has six homers, 14 RBI and 10 stolen bases. He's on pace to finish with 51 home runs, 119 RBI and 85 steals.

For context, Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr. was named National League MVP last season after hitting 41 home runs, 106 RBI and stealing 73 bases.

George Foster holds the Reds record for most home runs in a season (52). Hugh Nicol has the most stolen bases (138) in a season.

De La Cruz, 22, has quickly become one of the most electrifying players in baseball. Watch his home run from Friday's 7-1 win over the Angels below:

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James Rapien
JAMES RAPIEN

James Rapien is the publisher of Bengals, Reds and Bearcats On SI. He graduated from the University of Cincinnati and has spent a decade covering Cincinnati sports. He's the author of Enter The Jungle, a book about the history of the Cincinnati Bengals. Prior to joining SI, Rapien was a host and producer at 700 WLW and ESPN 1530 in Cincinnati.