Elly De La Cruz gifted Patrick Mahomes a signed bat with a cocky be aware
Cincinnati Reds sensation Elly De La Cruz gave Patrick Mahomes a signed bat — and despatched a message.
The Cincinnati Reds have gained 9 of their final ten video games behind the red-hot bat (and legs) of rookie infielder Elly De La Cruz. Already on the quick observe to stardom, De La Cruz is garnering consideration from sports activities followers the world over.
One such fan is two-time Tremendous Bowl winner Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs.
Mahomes just lately requested De La Cruz for a signed bat and ball throughout Cincinnati’s journey to Kansas Metropolis. The younger star obliged, however he did greater than signal the bat. He left the world’s biggest QB a somewhat assured message.
Cincinnati Reds’ Elly De La Cruz lets Patrick Mahomes (and all people else) know the way assured he’s
“Quickest Man within the World” — these are the phrases Elly De La Cruz left Patrick Mahomes. It’s fairly the assertion coming from a baseball participant, however the 21-year-old is definitely strolling the stroll (or, extra aptly, working the run). Right here’s De La Cruz beating out a routine groundout to 3rd base, which in the end was not a groundout due to his Ferrari-esque acceleration.
This man was a number of steps previous first base as soon as the ball arrived. And the Rockies’ third baseman completely roped that ball to first; it’s not like he beat out a tender little lob.
De La Cruz has performed in 12 video games for Cincinnati, racking up six stolen bases already. He’s getting it performed throughout the board — and particularly on the plate, the place he’s slashing .271/.352/.417 with 13 hits, one (huge) residence run, 5 RBIs, and 11 runs in 48 at-bats.
Cincinnati is presently first place within the NL Central and De La Cruz is sprinting forward of the pack for NL Rookie of the 12 months. He caught everybody’s consideration with a 458-foot home run in his second profession sport, however that was solely the start. De La Cruz is seemingly violating the laws of physics and increasing the probabilities of human achievement in each sport.
Heck, I’d even imagine him when he calls himself the quickest man on the earth. Who am I however a humble witness? The Reds are definitely thrilled with the early returns on their top prospect, however has De La Cruz requested Mahomes if the Chiefs want a brand new working again?
