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Reds prospect De La Cruz makes history in first week of big league career

  • Elly De La Cruz is a 21-year-old switch-hitting infielder for the Cincinnati Reds.
  • De La Cruz has had an impressive first week in the major leagues, becoming only the second player since 1900 to have a single, double, triple, homer, and stolen base within their first three games.
  • The Reds have had a history of both successful and unsuccessful prospects, but De La Cruz is part of a young core of players that is promising for the future.
  • De La Cruz's family in the Dominican Republic has been following his journey, and he has received congratulations from other Dominican players in the league.
  • De La Cruz is focused on giving his team a chance to win and putting in his best effort.
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