De La Cruz, Terry Francona and Hall of Fame baseball

Elly De La Cruz Left Terry Francona in Awe With Score From Second on Double-Steal
There isn't much that Terry Francona, a former 10-year MLB veteran who is now managing his fourth franchise, hasn't seen in baseball. And yet, he still can't believe some of the things he's seen this spring from Cincinnati Reds star Elly De La Cruz.
'That was incredible.' Elly De La Cruz steals third base, home to score against Rockies
Elly De La Cruz used his speed − arguably his most prominent physical attribute − to great effect in the bottom of the fourth inning Tuesday against the Rockies.
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LOOK: Terry Francona Reacts to Elly De La Cruz's Double Steal to Score a Run
CINCINNATI -- Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz has incredible speed. That much is known. So much so that it may become common for him to try advance two bases when attempting to just steal one. That was the case Tuesday in the Reds 8-5 win over the Colorado Rockies, when De La Cruz stole third base on Reds double steal attempt.
Elly De La Cruz net worth 2025: Is the Reds superstar really rich?
Elly De La Cruz, a rising star shortstop for the Cincinnati Reds, has been highlighted for his potential as an MVP candidate in 2025. Gaining fame sin
MLB: Elly De la Cruz wows manager Terry Francona with unbelievable play
Reds slugger Elly De la Cruz left Terry Francona in awe with a play the seasoned manager had never witnessed before.
Watch: Reds' Superstar Elly De La Cruz Focused on the Little Things in Spring Training
Mar 4, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz against the Los Angeles Dodgers during a spring training game at Camelback Ranch-Glendale. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images / Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
What Elly De La Cruz did that Terry Francona has ‘never seen before’
Cincinnati Reds sensation Elly De La Cruz took the baseball world by storm in 2024 with his stunning speed and prodigious power. The 23-year-old shortstop hit the ground running in the lead-up to the regular season,
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Elly De La Cruz garners massive praise from 12x All-Star MLB legend
Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz enters the 2025 season with a high upside. After leading the majors with 67 stolen bases and hitting 25 home runs in 2025, De La Cruz could be looking forward ...
Henderson and De La Cruz among 11 players whose contracts unilaterally renewed by their teams
Baltimore’s Gunnar Henderson and Cincinnati’s Elly De La Cruz were among 11 players whose contracts were unilaterally renewed ...
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'I've never seen that': Elly does something Tito can't believe
Elly De La Cruz opened the bottom of the fourth inning Tuesday by effortlessly legging out an infield single with a burst of ...
Brady Singer, Elly De La Cruz highlight Cincinnati Reds' win vs. Colorado Rockies
The C Reds (9-7-1) on Tuesday used pitcher Brady Singer's strong start and a large dose of Elly De La Cruz's speed to help ...