This article was originally published on www.si.com as Elly De La Cruz, Shohei Ohtani Go Viral With Special Moment During Dodgers-Reds Game.

Cincinnati Reds teammates marvel at All-Star Elly De La Cruz's ability to focus and perform during a time of grief for close-knit family.

Cincinnati Reds All-Star Elly De La Cruz is finding new ways to step up to the plate and deliver to fans off the field.

Cincinnati Reds star Elly De La Cruz has turned down MLB Home Run Derby invitations three straight years but says he wants to eventually participate.

Cincinnati Reds LHP Andrew Abbott pitched a 1-2-3 sixth inning, and Elly De La Cruz went 0-for-2 as the duo soaked in the MLB All-Star Game vibe.

Elly De La Cruz comes through with the bases loaded as he drives in a pair with a bloop single in the bottom of the 7th inning

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When MLB.com asked 90 big-league players who the fastest player in baseball is, 40 voted for Tampa Bay Rays rookie outfielder Chandler Simpson. Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. received 17 votes, and so did Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz.