Elly De La Cruz Joins Baseball Royalty: What It Means for the Reds and Bettors Alike
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Can the Cincinnati Reds Ride Their Young Star to Offensive Breakout and Bettor Profit?
The Cincinnati Reds may have been stuck in an early-season offensive rut, but Elly De La Cruz is doing everything in his power to shake them out of it—and in the process, he’s entering some historically elite company. With his latest multi-extra-base-hit outing and stolen base, he’s not just igniting the lineup—he’s flashing signs of all-time greatness.
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Elly De La Cruz: In Hall of Fame Company
In his latest outburst, De La Cruz posted three extra-base hits and a stolen base, marking the third time in his career he’s hit that combo. According to MLB records, no player under 24 years old has done that more often since 1900—a stat that places him ahead of Reds legend Joe Morgan and Hall of Famer Orlando Cepeda.
These aren’t just empty numbers. Elly is flashing the kind of dynamic ability that can carry fantasy teams, power parlays, and shift game totals. With two homers and two steals already under his belt this season, De La Cruz is reminding Reds fans—and bettors—that his ceiling is sky-high.
Betting Angle: Reds Offense Ready to Rebound?
The Reds recently endured a bizarre and frustrating stretch, losing three straight games by a 1-0 score, nearly tying an all-time MLB record. But with De La Cruz heating up, this could be the moment Cincinnati breaks out offensively.
Betting Takeaways:
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Team Total Over: Once the offense awakens, the value will come fast—especially at Great American Ball Park.
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Player Props: Elly De La Cruz is a fun player to bet on with total bases, stolen base props, and even first-to-score.
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Parlay Add-On: With his dynamic game-changing ability, De La Cruz adds value to Reds same-game parlays, especially if he’s leading off or hitting high in the order.
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Fantasy Baseball and DFS Outlook
While some may focus on De La Cruz’s streakiness, those in fantasy and DFS formats know to ride the hot waves. He’s the kind of player who can win you a week with explosive multi-hit, multi-stat performances. With speed, power, and a green light on the bases, his upside is rare—even more so when he’s locked in.
DFS Tip: If De La Cruz is facing a right-handed pitcher with high fly ball rates, he’s a strong bet to outperform salary expectations.
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Final Thoughts: De La Cruz is the Future—And the Present
It’s easy to get caught up in hype, but when Elly De La Cruz starts appearing in stat lines alongside Joe Morgan, that’s not hype—it’s history in the making. For the Cincinnati Reds, he’s the centerpiece of the rebuild. For bettors and fantasy players, he’s the spark plug you can ride when he’s locked in.
Expect books to adjust his props quickly, so act fast during his hot streaks. If the Reds start converting his production into runs and wins, expect better value across moneylines, team totals, and player props.
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