'This guy is absolutely amazing': Barry Larkin blown away by Elly De La Cruz diving catch
'This guy is absolutely amazing': Barry Larkin blown away by Elly De La Cruz diving catch
Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz made a diving, backhand catch in foul territory during Wednesday's series finale against the Texas Rangers that left National Baseball Hall of Famer, former Reds great and Fanduel Sports Network analyst Barry Larkin in awe.
"Elly De La Cruz!" play-by-play broadcaster John Sadak said during the broadcast. "Degree of difficulty: 10."
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"Eleven!" Larkin said. "Ridiculousness: 11. This guy is absolutely amazing. That is an unbeliveable play. Look how far he has to go (to catch it)! … Unreal."
Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz
Sadak said De La Cruz ran 118 feet to make the play.
"He plays shortstop like he's an outfielder. … It's amazing. He doesn't have the room to range the way that he does. But he ranges like a center fielder. It is absolutely amazing what he is capable of doing."
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