Elly’s progress was real, but the final leap is still sitting right there in neon lights.
The Cincinnati Reds already have the kind of player other franchises spend a decade trying to draft, develop, and manifest through vibes: Elly De La Cruz. He’s a nightly highlight reel with cheat-code athleticism.
But “star” and “superstar” aren’t the same thing — and the gap between them is smaller than it looks. It’s not about Elly needing a new tool.