?New Face of Baseball?: Cincinnati Reds? ?Fastest Man? Makes Shock Appearance Alongside Alex Morgan and Odell Beckham Jr.

The?Mission: Impossible franchise needs no introduction. With Tom Cruise’s Ethan Hunt going on unimaginable assignments all around the globe, the action series has captured viewers’ hearts since 1996. About two months ago, the uber-popular film franchise collaborated with the sports world to promote its seventh installment. Who could relate better to Cruise’s hyperfast running than Cincinnati Reds’ ‘Fastest Man Alive’?

Elly De La Cruz has been a sensation to watch this season. The Reds’ breakout star has left the league amazed with his long legs that sprint lightning fast. Teaming up with NFL star Odell Beckham Jr. and soccer icon Alex Morgan, De La Cruz participated in an MI ad at a crucial juncture in his career.

Elly De La Cruz, Odell Beckham Jr., and Alex Morgan Make the Impossible, Possible

The whole basis of the theme of the Mission: Impossible franchise is in its title. And Tom Cruise’s signature run of course also attracts attention. And who understands running better than athletes? OBJ, Morgan, and Cruz each understand the quickness and agility each of their sports requires of them. In an advertisement promoting MI 7,?the three players appear together to encourage fans to go watch it.

While Morgan and Beckham are veterans of the game, De La Cruz had only played 27 MLB games when he was tapped for the commercial. It starts with Beckham saying to the camera, “We’re all on a mission.”

To which Morgan adds, “Make the impossible, possible.” The video cuts back to the Ravens player, “It takes hard work.” Then De La Cruz joins the melee, “Training.” The SD Wave FC player adds, “And inspiration.”

The video is interspersed with clips of the three athletes playing, as well as Tom Cruise in the film. They watch the actor do fantastic stunts, applauding his performance. De La Cruz tells the camera, “But it all comes down to one thing.”

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Morgan makes the penultimate statement, “Run like your life depends on it.” And OBJ adds, “And never, ever quit.” Although the iconic?MI?theme song is missing from the ad, it gets the message across. It even features the memorable scene where Cruise jumps off of a cliff with a parachute and his partner, Benji, is left aghast.

Cincinnati Reds Fans Love This Cross Sports Collaboration

Baseball fans united with football and soccer fans to praise the three athletes. One iterated how the Reds slugger is a scout’s dream.

“He is a scout’s dream. He has speed, power, and agility….He’s got All-star written all over him.”

One considered him, “The new face of baseball.”

One believed De La Cruz could do anything. “Nothing he can’t do”

Another believed in the greatness that was to come. “He?s gonna end being the greatest to ever touch the field”

One praised Cruz’s skills, “He a good energy player good kid”

Hopefully, this is just one of many spectacular commercials to come!

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