Elly De La Cruz in action against the Chicago Cubs (image credit: getty)
Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz had a strong 2024 season. Regarded as one of the brightest talents in the baseball world, De La Cruz finished the campaign batting .259 with 25 home runs and 76 RBIs. His blistering turn of pace allowed him to lead the NL with 67 stolen bases.
Although De La Cruz undoubtedly possesses heaps of talent, he makes sure to work hard as well so he stays in top shape to perform well on the diamond. On Tuesday, he took to Instagram to give fans a sneak peek of his offseason training regimen, posting a video of a massive home run he hit during batting practice.
"We are still active🔥" De La Cruz captioned.
Screenshots of Elly De La Cruz's Instagram Stories (Images from - Instagram.com/@la_cocoa_____18 IG Stories)
After signing with the Cincinnati Reds as an international free agent in 2018, De La Cruz made his big league debut in June 2023. Since then, he has gone from strength to strength, establishing himself as a regular in Reds skipper Terry Francona's lineup. Owing to his solid performances, he earned his first ever All-Star cap in the 2024 season.
