That’s actually incredibly admirable. I don’t think a player who speaks a different language should have to learn English, but I think it’s super cool he wanted to do this to better connect with fans.

He is my favorite baseball player

HUGE respect!! His English is great.

You are a gift to humanity, baseball, and the city of Cincinnati. Thank you, sir.

This is legitimately great!

Respect. Doing it for the fans, good for him. My new favorite player.

I really do admire elly to make learning English a priority really shows you how much this guy cares and his reasons for doing it are even better.

Yes! My grandfather taught himself German when he was deployed and he taught himself English when he came to the States. He’s a big fan and I showed him this interview. He was very impressed and proud.

Awesome respect to Elly for this and this is also so wholesome

Elly, our guy, much love for him to learn a new curve in life.

Finally feels good to be a Reds fan again! Love this kid!!! Generational talent. And how did he learn so quick. Sheesh!!!

Hell yes he is the most exciting player to watch in the league and this has to just make you love him more and I'm and Orioles fan

Fav player

Buena bro. My respect to you. 🇩🇴🇩🇴

Wow that’s awesome!

Love this guy even more now! But my god... what a ball player. I sincerely wish my team had him that's for dam sure

I’m Kenyan and I know exactly how difficult and amazing English is once you can get your point across without having to think it in another language first 😅

He’s smiling while talking I’m so proud of him 🤝🏿

Hard not to like this guy. One of the most electrifying athletes in all of sports, and he actually TRIES to improve his English! 👍🏼

Fantástico Elly de la Cruz