Jul 2, 2024; Bronx, New York, USA; Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz (44) greets New York Yankees designated hitter Aaron Judge (99) at second base after forcing him out to end the first inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Aaron Judge Offers Up Huge Praise For Elly De La Cruz at All-Star Game

Originally posted on Cincinnati Reds on SI
By James Rapien | Last updated Jul 16, 2024 2:26 PM ET

Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz has taken baseball by storm since he was promoted to the big leagues last season.

The 22-year-old will play in his first All-Star Game on Tuesday night. De La Cruz's athleticism, speed and talent caught the eye of Yankees superstar Aaron Judge.

"The guy is electric," Judge said. "He's good for the game. Definitely going to be rooting for him and follow him for his career."

Judge also said that he would lose to De La Cruz in a race, even if he had a 15-yard head start.

Watch his entire answer in the video below:

Aaron Judge doesn’t think he can beat Elly De La Cruz in a 40-yard dash, even with a 15-yard head start. pic.twitter.com/Skuh9qthGE
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