Cincinnati Reds Superstar Elly De La Cruz Continues to Make History in First Full Season

The 22-year-old was outstanding on Monday night

Aug 5, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz (44) reacts from second base after hitting a double against the Miami Marlins during the sixth inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports | Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

CINCINNATI — Reds star Elly De La Cruz finished 4-for-5 with four extra-base hits, including two home runs in Cincinnati's 10-3 win over Miami on Monday night.

He's the sixth-youngest player to accomplish that feat since 1901. He joins a list that includes Miguel Cabrera and Joe DiMaggio. He's the second player in Reds' history (since 1901) to accomplish that feat.

Related: Watch and Listen to De La Cruz's Second Homer Here

De La Cruz has 20 home runs, 57 stolen bases and 58 RBI this season. He continues to make a huge impact in his first full season in the big leagues.

at 22 years & 207 days old, Elly De La Cruz is the 6th-youngest player with 2+ 2B & 2+ HR in a game since at least 1901, older than only:

7/1/03 Miguel Cabrera: 20y, 74d
6/19/29 Mel Ott: 20y, 109d
6/24/36 Joe DiMaggio: 21y, 212d
9/7/89 Gregg Jefferies: 22y, 37d
5/26/28 Freddie… https://t.co/GzIf0WB5Nw

— Sarah Langs (@SlangsOnSports) August 6, 2024

Since 1901, Elly De La Cruz is the 2nd player in Reds history to have 2 doubles and 2 homers in a game. pic.twitter.com/U6CzMtISIE

— Cincinnati Reds (@Reds) August 6, 2024

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