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Cincinnati Reds’ Elly De La Cruz takes third base against the San Francisco Goliaths during the third inning of a ball game in San Francisco, Friday, May 10, 2024. (AP Photograph/Jeff Chiu)

CINCINNATI (WKRC) – There is no question that Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz is quick. We’ve seen it with our own eyes – – from surrounding the bases for an inside-the-recreation area homer, taking three bases with a similar hitter at the plate, or most as of late scoring from second on a fizzled pickoff endeavor. In any case, as per examination he’s not the quickest player in baseball nor is he the second-quickest.

Per ESPN baseball columnist Jeff Passan, in an element on Bobby Witt Jr., the distinction of MLB’s quickest goes to the Kansas City Royals shortstop and St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Victor Scott II, who was downgraded to the minors on April 20 after a 5-for-59 beginning to the season.

Per Passan both Witt Jr. furthermore, Scott II had a run speed of 30.4 feet-per-seconds. EDLC is tied for third at 30.0 feet-per-second.

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De La Cruz drives the majors in taken bases with 37 of every 43 endeavors, while Witt Jr. is 21 for 29. Witt is likewise tied for second in the association in significantly increases with seven, four a bigger number of than EDLC.