Elly De La Cruz

Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2023-2026)

Elly De La Cruz is a shortstop who has played in Major League Baseball since 2023 for the Cincinnati Reds, a span of 4 seasons. In 563 career games, he has hit .262 with 575 hits, 90 home runs, and 285 RBI. Elly De La Cruz is a 2-time All-Star. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 2,516.

AVG (Batting Average):
Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
HR (Home Runs):
Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
RBI (Runs Batted In):
Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.

Data updated

Active Player
AVG .262
HR 90
RBI 285
H 575
OPS .801
PIV thru 2025 2,516

PIV is computed through the 2025 season, so it does not yet include 2026. Every other career total on this page includes 2026 through October 24, 2026.

Position
Shortstop
Bats / Throws
B / R
Height / Weight
6'5" / 200 lb
Born
1/11/2002 in Sabana Grande de Boya, Monte Plata, D.R.
MLB Debut
2023-06-06
Awards
2× All-Star
Jersey
#44

Full name: Elly Antonio De La Cruz

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Career Batting Statistics

Elly De La Cruz — Career Batting Statistics
G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
563 2,194 373 575 112 29 90 285 169 243 718 .262 .338 .463 .801 2,516

Career AVG .262 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — +6.9% above league average.

Career OBP .338 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — +6.8% above league average.

Career SLG .463 vs. league average .404 across their career seasons — +14.4% above league average.

Career OPS .801 vs. league average .721 across their career seasons — +11.1% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Career Arc

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Elly De La Cruz — Season-by-Season Batting
Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
2023 CIN NL 98 388 67 91 15 7 13 44 35 35 144 .235 .248 (-6%) .320 (-6%) .414 (-1%) .734 (-3%) -258.0
2024 CIN NL 160 618 105 160 36 10 25 76 67 69 218 .259 .243 (+6%) .312 (+8%) .399 (+18%) .711 (+14%) 1716.6
2025 CIN NL 162 629 102 166 31 7 22 86 37 67 181 .264 .245 (+8%) .315 (+7%) .403 (+9%) .718 (+8%) 1057.8
2026 CIN NL 143 559 99 158 30 5 30 79 30 72 175 .283 .243 (+16%) .318 (+15%) .400 (+29%) .718 (+22%) 0
Career · 4 seasons 563 2,194 373 575 112 29 90 285 169 243 718 .262 — — — — 2,516

Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

Elly De La Cruz — Playoff Career Batting
G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2 6 1 0 0 0 0 2 2 4 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Elly De La Cruz — Playoff Batting by Year
Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2025 NLWC1 CIN 2 6 1 0 0 0 0 2 2 4 .000

Game Log & Splits

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Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).

Batting — Home / Away

Elly De La Cruz — Batting — Home / Away
SplitGABRHHRRBIAVG
Home2087851302002797.255
Away21285014421733109.255

Last 10 Games — Batting

Elly De La Cruz — Last 10 Games — Batting
DateTmOppResABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSO
2025-09-28 CINMILL 411001101
2025-09-27 CINMILW 401000012
2025-09-26 CINMILW 401000000
2025-09-25 CINPITW 400000001
2025-09-24 CINPITL 501000002
2025-09-23 CINPITL 313001210
2025-09-21 CINCHCW 301000001
2025-09-20 CINCHCW 301100011
2025-09-19 CINCHCW 211001121
2025-09-18 CINCHCW 300000001

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Elly De La Cruz — Career Fielding Totals by Position
Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 32 29 25 47 1 5
SS 387 382 574 854 68 169

Season-by-Season Fielding

Elly De La Cruz — Season-by-Season Fielding
Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2023 CIN 3B 32 29 25 47 1 5
2023 CIN SS 69 66 110 154 13 30
2024 CIN SS 160 159 247 360 29 70
2025 CIN SS 158 157 217 340 26 69

Career Games by Position

Position Diamond

Circle size = games played at each position.

Elly De La Cruz — Career Games by Position
Position Games
Third Base 32
Shortstop 387
Designated Hitter 5

Awards & Honors

Elly De La Cruz — Awards & Honors
Year Award Notes
2023 Player of the Week Week of 2023-06-24

Award Voting History

Elly De La Cruz — Award Voting History
Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2025 Most Valuable Player NL 23th 1.0 420 0
2024 Most Valuable Player NL 8th 89.0 420 0
2023 Rookie of the Year NL 7th 1.0 150 0

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  4. 88
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  5. 88
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Elly De La Cruz: the record in brief

Elly De La Cruz's major league record starts with the debut on June 6, 2023 and remains open, because the career is ongoing. De La Cruz's only club in the season tables is the Cincinnati Reds. De La Cruz played primarily as a shortstop and batted from both sides and threw right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on January 11, 2002, in Sabana Grande de Boya, Monte Plata, D.R. and a listed size of 6'5" and 200 pounds. De La Cruz's full given name, per the bio, is Elly Antonio De La Cruz.

De La Cruz's career batting table shows 563 games, 2,194 at bats and 575 hits, a .262 average; the totals also include 90 homers, 285 runs batted in, and 169 stolen bases. Reaching base at a .338 clip and slugging .463, De La Cruz carries a .801 OPS. Over the seasons De La Cruz played, league hitters batted .245; the .262 career figure is 6.9% above that.

Frequently Asked Questions about Elly De La Cruz

What years did Elly De La Cruz play?
Elly De La Cruz played in Major League Baseball from 2023 to 2026.
Was Elly De La Cruz a pitcher?
No. Elly De La Cruz was a position player (Shortstop).
How many home runs did Elly De La Cruz hit?
Elly De La Cruz hit 90 career home runs with 575 hits.
What teams has Elly De La Cruz played for?
Elly De La Cruz has played for one team, the Cincinnati Reds (2023–2026).
Has Elly De La Cruz won an MVP award?
No. Elly De La Cruz has not won the MVP award through the 2025 season, the latest in the site's award records.
What awards has Elly De La Cruz won?
Elly De La Cruz has been selected to 2 All-Star Games.
What are Elly De La Cruz's career stats?
In 563 games, Elly De La Cruz has 575 hits, 90 home runs, 285 RBI, 373 runs, and 169 stolen bases, with a .262 batting average.
What position does Elly De La Cruz play?
Elly De La Cruz plays primarily as a shortstop, the position where he has appeared in the most games.
How tall is Elly De La Cruz and how much does he weigh?
Elly De La Cruz is listed at 6 feet 5 inches and 200 pounds.
What number does Elly De La Cruz wear?
Elly De La Cruz wears number 44, according to MLB's 2026 roster data.
How many home runs has Elly De La Cruz hit each season?
Elly De La Cruz's home runs by season: 13 in 2023, 25 in 2024, 22 in 2025, and 30 in 2026. His most in one season was 30, in 2026.
What was Elly De La Cruz's career batting average?
Elly De La Cruz batted .262 over his career, with 575 hits in 2,194 at bats.
How many RBI did Elly De La Cruz have?
Elly De La Cruz drove in 285 runs in his career.
How many All-Star Games has Elly De La Cruz made?
Elly De La Cruz has been selected to 2 All-Star Games.