No Cincinnati Reds prospect has opened more eyes this season than 19-year-old infielder Elly De La Cruz.
In one month, he transformed from a player who made his Stateside debut in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League to a guy who is considered a consensus top-10 prospect in the organization. He’s a potential five-tool talent who seemingly came out of nowhere.
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De La Cruz, the youngest player at Low-A Daytona, has 19 extra-base hits (eight doubles, six triples and five homers) in 29 games.