I knew this kid was going to be a star.
Ellie de la CruzThe Cincinnati Reds shortstop made history on Wednesday when he joined the 60/20 club. Playing against the Toronto Blue Jays, he MLB Top This was his 60th stolen base of the season, making him just the fifth player in league history to record 60 or more stolen bases and 20 or more home runs in a season.
In the fifth inning of the game, De La Cruz stole third base and eventually homered to tie the game for the Reds. (RELATED: Reds legend Joey Votto announces retirement from baseball)
The fourth player to join the 60/20 club was the Atlanta Braves superstar. Ronald Acuña Jr. Last season, he hit 41 home runs and stole 73 bases.
The other three members of the club are Rickey Henderson, Eric Davis and Joe Morgan, the last two also Reds players.
List of shortstops in MLB history with 20 home runs and 60 stolen bases in a season:
– Ellie de la Cruz pic.twitter.com/SFXlhTI0zd
— MLB (@MLB) August 22, 2024
Would I be willing to induct this kid into the Hall of Fame right now?
If you've been following my coverage at the Daily Caller, you know I've had my eye on Ellie de la Cruz since the beginning. I'm impressed that he's in the 60/20 club, but honestly, it's not the most shocking thing in the world. I knew he was going to be a superstar.
And to think that Ellie is doing this at just 22 years old…it's amazing to imagine him in his prime.
