Cincinnati Reds Shortstop Elly De La Cruz Named to First All-Star Game

Good for De La Cruz!
Jul 7, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz (44) reacts after a play by first baseman Jeimer Candelario (not pictured) in the second inning against the Detroit Tigers at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 7, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz (44) reacts after a play by first baseman Jeimer Candelario (not pictured) in the second inning against the Detroit Tigers at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports / Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports
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CINCINNATI — Elly De La Cruz in an All-Star.

The 22-year-old shortstop is the Reds' lone representative in this year's All-Star Game.

De La Cruz has posted a .247 batting average with 15 home runs, 39 RBI and an .804 OPS. He also has 43 stolen bases. Check out the Reds' official announcement below

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