06-30-2025, 11:47 AM
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/mlb/these-ugly-elly-de-la-cruz-stats-could-finally-force-the-reds-hand/ar-AA1HD30u?ocid=BingNewsSerp
" De La Cruz's -7 mark means he has failed to convert seven plays that an average shortstop would have made. That could stem from poor reads, bad angles, or over-aggressiveness — all symptoms of someone still learning how to harness his athleticism into consistent, polished defense. "
"It starts with his athletic profile, which might actually play better on the grass. De La Cruz has top-end sprint speed, incredible closing ability, and one of the strongest arms in the game. In the outfield — particularly in right or center — that profile could translate into elite defensive value. He’d have more space to operate, and fewer of the fast-twitch reads and footwork that have exposed him in the infield."
Why are the Reds, whoever "they" are? So entrenched in keeping Elly at SS. Being in the outfield may even help him be better at the plate.
" De La Cruz's -7 mark means he has failed to convert seven plays that an average shortstop would have made. That could stem from poor reads, bad angles, or over-aggressiveness — all symptoms of someone still learning how to harness his athleticism into consistent, polished defense. "
"It starts with his athletic profile, which might actually play better on the grass. De La Cruz has top-end sprint speed, incredible closing ability, and one of the strongest arms in the game. In the outfield — particularly in right or center — that profile could translate into elite defensive value. He’d have more space to operate, and fewer of the fast-twitch reads and footwork that have exposed him in the infield."
Why are the Reds, whoever "they" are? So entrenched in keeping Elly at SS. Being in the outfield may even help him be better at the plate.
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