Reds' Elly De La Cruz: Still viewed as shortstop
De La Cruz is getting reps both at shortstop and third base, but the Reds view him primarily as a shortstop. His reps at third base have been a product more of their depth at shortstop in the organization rather than a concern about his 6'5" frame, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
De La Cruz had a breakout season in 2021, rocketing up the top prospect lists and organizational charts. He spent 2018 and 2019 in the Dominican Summer League and wasn't part of the Reds' alternate training site in 2020, nor was he invited to their minor-league spring training last year. However, he blew through the Arizona Complex League team last year, then collected 24 extra-base hits in 50 games at Low-A Daytona last season. He still strikes out way too much (65 Ks in 210 plate appearances), but he was also one of the youngest players in the league and hit for power in a low-power league. His progression this season will be a big story in the Reds' organization.
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