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 546 career games, he has hit .262 with 558 hits, 85 home runs, and 275 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
- Position
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'5" / 200 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2023-06-06
- Awards
- 2× All-Star
Full name: Elly Antonio De La Cruz
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 546 | 2,133 | 362 | 558 | 108 | 29 | 85 | 275 | 164 | 232 | 696 | .262 | .337 | .459 | .796 | 2,516 |
Career AVG .262 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — +6.7% above league average.
Career OBP .337 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — +6.4% above league average.
Career SLG .459 vs. league average .404 across their career seasons — +13.5% above league average.
Career OPS .796 vs. league average .721 across their career seasons — +10.4% above league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| 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 | 126 | 498 | 88 | 141 | 26 | 5 | 25 | 69 | 25 | 61 | 153 | .283 | .243 (+16%) | .318 (+14%) | .400 (+26%) | .718 (+21%) | 0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 546 | 2,133 | 362 | 558 | 108 | 29 | 85 | 275 | 164 | 232 | 696 | .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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (420 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 208 | 785 | 130 | 200 | 27 | 97 | .255 |
| Away | 212 | 850 | 144 | 217 | 33 | 109 | .255 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-28 | CIN | MIL | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025-09-27 | CIN | MIL | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2025-09-26 | CIN | MIL | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-09-25 | CIN | PIT | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025-09-24 | CIN | PIT | L | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2025-09-23 | CIN | PIT | L | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025-09-21 | CIN | CHC | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025-09-20 | CIN | CHC | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025-09-19 | CIN | CHC | W | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025-09-18 | CIN | CHC | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 32 |
| Shortstop | 387 |
| Designated Hitter | 5 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Player of the Week | Week of 2023-06-24 |
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 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
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 85 career home runs with 558 hits.
- What was Elly De La Cruz's career batting average?
- Elly De La Cruz batted .262 over his career, with 558 hits in 2,133 at bats.
- How many RBI did Elly De La Cruz have?
- Elly De La Cruz drove in 275 runs in his career.
- Is Elly De La Cruz in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Elly De La Cruz has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.