Ever since making his big league debut in June 2023, Elly De La Cruz has established himself as one of the most exciting talents in the majors and one of the Cincinnati Reds' most influential players.

A two-time All-Star, De La Cruz continues to make his mark as one of the game’s most dynamic players. But because he plays for a small market team like the Reds, he doesn't get the recognition he would if he played for the New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers, or some other big market team.