Elly De La Cruz's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 31, 2026

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Elly De La Cruz. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Elly De La Cruz is a Dominican professional baseball shortstop currently playing for the Cincinnati Reds in MLB. He signed with the Reds in 2018 and quickly rose through the ranks, making his major league debut in 2023. His impressive performance led to his selection for the 2024 and 2025 MLB All-Star Game, solidifying his status as a rising star in baseball.

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Full Timeline Success & Recognition

1900: 20-60 Club

On August 21, Elly De La Cruz became the fifth AL/NL player since 1900 and the first shortstop in major league history to hit at least 20 home runs and steal 60 bases in a season.

1900: Extra Base and Stolen Base Record

On May 11, 2025, Elly De La Cruz became the first player in major league history with 115 extra base hits and 115 stolen bases through his first 300 games since 1900 when he hit a three-run home run against the Houston Astros.

1919: Greasy Neale's Record

On July 8, Elly De La Cruz became the first Reds player since Greasy Neale in 1919 to steal second, third, and home in the same inning.

1920: Hit, RBI, and Stolen Base Record

On May 23, 2025 against the Chicago Cubs with his 300th career hit, Elly De La Cruz reached 300 hits, 150 RBI, and 100 stolen bases in his career in fewer games than any other player since RBI became an official statistic in 1920.

1959: Frank Robinson Four-Game Homer Streak

From June 11–15, 2025, De La Cruz joined Eric Davis (1984), Johnny Bench (1970), and Frank Robinson (1959) as the only Reds aged 23 or younger to homer in four consecutive games.

1970: Johnny Bench Four-Game Homer Streak

From June 11–15, 2025, De La Cruz joined Eric Davis (1984), Johnny Bench (1970), and Frank Robinson (1959) as the only Reds aged 23 or younger to homer in four consecutive games.

1972: César Cedeño's Cycle

On June 23, 2023, Elly De La Cruz became the youngest player to hit for the cycle since César Cedeño in 1972.

1984: Eric Davis Four-Game Homer Streak

From June 11–15, 2025, De La Cruz joined Eric Davis (1984), Johnny Bench (1970), and Frank Robinson (1959) as the only Reds aged 23 or younger to homer in four consecutive games.

1989: Eric Davis's Cycle

On June 23, 2023, Elly De La Cruz became the first Reds player to hit for the cycle since Eric Davis in 1989.

2012: Ichiro Suzuki's Record

On May 16, 2024, Elly De La Cruz became the first MLB player since Ichiro Suzuki in 2012 to record four hits and four stolen bases in one game.

2013: George Springer's Stats

In 2022, Elly De La Cruz became the first minor league player since George Springer in 2013 to bat .300 with at least 25 home runs and 40 stolen bases.

2015: Broke Statcast Record

On July 16, Elly De La Cruz broke the Statcast record for fastest infield assist since at least 2015, with a throw reaching 97.9 miles per hour.

2015: Billy Hamilton's Stolen Base Record

On July 8, 2024, Elly De La Cruz stole his 44th and 45th stolen bases, setting a new record for most stolen bases by a Reds player prior to the All-Star break, surpassing Billy Hamilton's record from 2015.

2021: Played in Arizona Complex League and Daytona Tortugas

In 2021, Elly De La Cruz played for the rookie-level Arizona Complex League Reds and Single-A Daytona Tortugas. He was recognized by Baseball America as a top player and athlete.

2022: Played for Dayton Dragons and Chattanooga Lookouts

In 2022, Elly De La Cruz played for the High-A Dayton Dragons and Double-A Chattanooga Lookouts. He was chosen for the All-Star Futures Game and achieved career-highs in home runs, RBIs, and stolen bases. He was named the Reds' Minor League Player of the Year.

June 23, 2023: Hit for the Cycle

On June 23, 2023, Elly De La Cruz hit for the cycle, becoming the first Reds player to do so since Eric Davis in 1989 and the youngest player to do so since César Cedeño in 1972.

2023: Fastest Players in MLB

In 2023, Statcast tracked Elly De La Cruz and Bobby Witt Jr. of the Kansas City Royals as the fastest players in MLB in terms of sprint speed.

2023: Increased Performance Statistics

In his sophomore season, Elly De La Cruz nearly doubled his amount of home runs and stolen bases, with racking up 25 and 67, respectively, from 2023. His slash line statistics also increased across the board.

May 16, 2024: Four Hits and Four Stolen Bases

On May 16, 2024, Elly De La Cruz became the first MLB player since Ichiro Suzuki in 2012 to record four hits and four stolen bases in one game against the Dodgers.

2024: Selected for MLB All-Star Game

In 2024, Elly De La Cruz was selected for the MLB All-Star Game.

January 28, 2025: MLB The Show 25 Cover Athlete

On January 28, 2025, Elly De La Cruz was announced as one of three cover athletes for "MLB The Show 25" and became the first Reds player to be featured on the cover of the video game series.