Debuts in the professional and competitive sphere are tough. It takes courage, hard work, and consistency to claim a position in both these spheres. With all eyes judging you from the first day and the limitation of opportunities, one can not lose a breath to ensure one’s survival. And the Cincinnati Reds’ young sensation?Elly Da La Cruz?is ensuring he does not lose one at the big stage of the MLB.

The 21-year-old played another great game of the season. But this time, his fielding effort against the Milwaukee Brewers caught baseball fans’ attention. It also added another chapter to the “Fastest Man in the World” after he claimed another record to his name. Given the world is already a big fan of his, the latest effort left them in awe of the player. They shared another streak of reactions praising the young star.

A Feat Accomplished by None Other Than the Exceptional Elly de la Cruz

It has been over a month ever since Elly made his MLB debut. Given that it was his rookie year, everyone expected him to emerge into the bigger picture slowly. But he has other plans.

In 33 appearances of the season, Elly De La Cruz has done well and has claimed many records. Adding to the list, Cruz put another solid performance on the field and claimed a rare record in modern MLB history.

Talkin’ Baseball shared a Twitter post related to this record. Elly De La Cruz just broke the Statcast Era record for the hardest recorded infield assist EVER, per @SlangsOnSports. That’s a 97.9 mph throw, accompanied by a fire sign to show his prowess.