Cincinnati Reds star Elly De La Cruz did his press conference on Wednesday in English, a first for the Dominican infielder.
"I think I'm doing a good job," he said, laughing.
"I practice every day, talking with the other guys," he continued, referencing his teammates, when asked how he learned English. "I just started with them, and I let it go. I like talking with the American guys because I create confidence. I don't need [translator Jorge Merlos] anymore."
When Merlos joked that he could leave, De La Cruz laughed and added, "He helped me a lot.