Jul 25, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz (44) reacts after hitting a double in the eighth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

Cincinnati Reds Superstar Continues to Rise Up Through Record Books

Originally posted on Cincinnati Reds on SI
By Greg Kuffner | Last updated Jul 26, 2025 8:41 AM ET

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz continues to do things not many others have done. The 23-year-old had four hits in Friday night's 7-2 win over the Tampa Bay Rays.

He now has eight four-hit games in his career, which is the third most out of any Reds hitter in history through their age 23 season, behind just Frank Robinson and Sam Crawford, according to Matt Wilkes.

The switch-hitter is slashing .283/.362/.487 with 42 extra-base hits and 27 stolen bases this season.

The Reds are 54-50 and now sit just one game back from the third and final National League Wild Card spot. The Reds will need De La Cruz to continue his big season in the second half if they want to contend and make a playoff spot.

The Reds and Rays will face off in game two of the series on Saturday night at 6:40 ET. Andrew Abbott will take the mound for Cincinnati.

You can see the full list below:

Most 4-hit games by a Reds hitter through the age of 23 (since 1901):

Frank Robinson, 10
Sam Crawford, 10
Elly De La Cruz, 8
Johnny Bench, 7
Vada Pinson, 7
— Matt Wilkes (@_MattWilkes) July 26, 2025