Cincinnati Reds Star Elly De La Cruz Loves to Hit at Great American Ball Park

The 22-year-old has been great at home this season.

Greg Kuffner | May 22, 2024

May 21, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz (44) hits a single against the San Diego Padres in the first inning at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports / Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports

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Great American Ball Park has always been know as a hitter's park. Cincinnati Reds superstar Elly De La Cruz can confirm.

On the season, he is hitting .262/.355/.483 with a wRC+ of 135. Now let's break those numbers down a bit.

At home, De La Cruz he is slashing .325/.429/.610, has a wRC+ of 183, to go along with 11 extra base hits. He strikes out 27.5% of the time and walks 14.3% of the time.

Away from Great American Ball Park, he is slashing .211/.292/..379 with a wRC+ of 94. He has eight extra base hits away from home. He strikes out 35.8% of the time and walks 8.5% of the time.

When you look at those numbers, it is no surprise De La Cruz loves the friendly confines of Great American Ball Park.

For the first time, #Reds SS Elly De La Cruz did his entire press conference in English today.

"It's important for the fans to understand me, and me understand the fans. I've put a lot of work on my English to talk with you guys.”

Elly joked that he doesn't need a translator… pic.twitter.com/3lHQyXTaQU
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