December 14, 2024
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David Bell on Reds' 5-2 loss | 08/27/2023 | Cincinnati Reds

Reds star Elly De La Cruz sets sights on Shohei Ohtani after notching impressive record

Cincinnati Reds All-Star Elly De La Cruz became the first shortstop in MLB history to record a 25-home run, 65-stolen base campaign on Saturday. He is the youngest player to do so regardless of position. However, the 22-year-old has much loftier goals for the future.

David Bell on Reds' 5-2 loss | 08/27/2023 | Cincinnati Reds

Following his record-setting accomplishment, De La Cruz responded to a question while speaking with reporters about one day joining Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani in the 50-50 club.

“Oh yeah. I would like to do,” De La Cruz said via Bally Sports Cincinnati. “But, it’s hard to do.”

David Bell on Reds' 5-2 loss | 08/27/2023 | Cincinnati Reds

Considering that Ohtani was the first to do it on Sept. 19, equaling the feat would be challenging. Nevertheless, De La Cruz has made a habit of making the difficult look easy early in his career.

David Bell on Reds' 5-2 loss | 08/27/2023 | Cincinnati Reds

On Saturday, De La Cruz had a four-RBI day, finishing 3-of-5 with a double and homer No. 25 in the Reds’ 7-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. While he’s the first shortstop to join the 25-60 club, he’s only the fifth member overall, along with Ronald Acuna Jr. (2023), Rickey Henderson (1990, 1986), Eric Davis (1986) and Joe Morgan (1973), per Stathead.

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