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On June 6, 2023, Ellie De La Cruz debuted in the MLB to roaring cheers from fans who recognized they were witnessing the start of something special. His first hit came at a blistering 112 miles per hour and he quickly followed up with a 458-foot home run. His first few games set records that left fans and players alike in awe.
On June 23, just a few weeks into his career, he made history by being the youngest player in over 50 years to hit for the cycle. His blazing speed was evidenced as he recorded the fastest home-to-third time of the season in just 10.83 seconds.