When he's on, Elly De La Cruz is one of the most electric players in all of baseball. Now imagine if the Cincinnati Reds could clone him. If infield prospect Leo Balcazar has his way, that just might happen.
The 21-year-old has been tearing up the Arizona Fall League, leading the way with 26 hits just past the midway point of the autumn showcase. All the while, he's been thinking about De La Cruz, his idol. The two crossed paths in the Cactus League when the then-17-year-old prospect from Venezuela made his stateside debut. Since then, De La Cruz has been a role model for Balcazar.