Elly De La Cruz caught bird lingering on field. Then Reds star showed it how to take flight

In addition to hitting for average, hitting for power, fielding, running and throwing, toss ornithology into the Cincinnati star's toolbox.

WATCH: Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz hits home run out of Great American Ball Park

The blast left the stadium and was the latest in a growing collection of towering home runs by the 24-year-old star.

Elly De La Cruz Remains Optimistic After Reds' Blowout Loss to Dodgers

The young shortstop remains confident in the Cincinnati Reds' future outlook even though the club suffered a 14-1 blowout loss on Wednesday night.

Dodgers lit up by Elly De La Cruz’s monster HR that literally left the park

Cincinnati Reds slugger Elly De La Cruz gave the team its lone offensive highlight on Monday night, crushing a monstrous 457-foot solo home run in the ninth inning of a 4-1 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers at Great American Ball Park.

Elly De La Cruz makes Reds history, joining Joey Votto and Johnny Bench on exclusive list

Elly De La Cruz Makes Reds History, Joining Joey Votto and Johnny Bench on Exclusive List

Elly De La Cruz throw harder than most pitches Jose Trevino has caught

Cincinnati Reds veteran catcher Jose Trevino said only two pitchers have thrown a ball harder to him than Elly De La Cruz's relay throw Tuesday night.

3 Stats That Show Elly De La Cruz Has Reached Another Level

Elly De La Cruz has gone to another level in 2026. Here are three stats showing how much better Elly has been this year than in 2025.