Absolutely love this kid so happy hes in Cincy!

Elly seems so down to earth, I can't imagine how hard it would be to move to another country at that age, not knowing the language. I hope he has so much success this year. Go Reds!

@adonisdelacruz7153

4 ай бұрын

He is learning the language quick too Seems like he is smart kid in a couple areas

We’re so lucky to have him here in Cincinnati. 🙏

I really hope Ohtani is being truthful. Its been a while since we've had larger than life players like him and De la Cruz. Baseball needs them. As a Yankees fan, but also a Baseball fan, how can you not love watching pure talent like what these guys have. Reminds me of growing up watching Bonds, Gwynn, Maddux, Bo and others who just blew you away with their sheer talent. You knew you were witnessing something special. As we are with these guys.

Not really a baseball fan personally, but I live in Ohio and dig this kid. hope he does well for a long time.

Great for him! He understands that's he is a super star and fans will love interact with him. Some player are reluctant or unwilling to learn English. This with open so many doors for him 🇩🇴

very likeable young man, wishing the best for him. the sky is the limit for his future!

And as a reds fan I love the main reason for him wanting to learn English is because of the fans .totally a class act .GO REDS!!!!

As if we needed another reason.... But there it is. Dude is incredible

Elly saw what was going on with Ohtani and learned English in 2 days

@TG-ld8hl

4 ай бұрын

😂😂

@mystery_reeves

4 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

Elly is a good kid.. So glad he's a RED!

Went to a game last year. Cruz hit a lead off home run, made an insane double play at short, drew a walk, and immediately stole 2nd. Absolute game changer.

Him and Oneil Cruz are great for baseball. I’m excited to see these guys play and excited for baseball again.

If I remember right, I believe that Rusty Staub learned French when he signed with the Expos and the whole country just fell in love with him! Feeling that same vibe with Elly…

this dude is great for the game hes a special talent

It's ironic that my favorite all time player is Eric Davis and Elly ia rocking the 44 and playing for my city Big Red Machine the reds indeed its quite the luxury i can admit and ill cherish this moment as while he's here among us lets get it 44

@user-rq7el8nh6q

4 ай бұрын

Baseball needs Elly ! And the reds

@PlayerToBeNamedLater1973

4 ай бұрын

Ironic?

@randalljohnson7123

4 ай бұрын

@@PlayerToBeNamedLater1973 YES IRONIC FOR ME PROBLEM???

@PlayerToBeNamedLater1973

4 ай бұрын

@@randalljohnson7123 that's coincidence. But it's not irony. If Ellie has an injury plagued career , that would be ironic

@randalljohnson7123

4 ай бұрын

@@PlayerToBeNamedLater1973 🤷🏾‍♂️💭 ILL TAKE THAT

The man is human bravado.. yet this comes off as humility & just how do you not love him

@wojciechbieniek4029

4 ай бұрын

It reminds me a bit of Josh Naylor, who's a warrior and the beast on the field, but super humble in the clubhouse and interviews.

We Reds fans are Blessed to have Elly on our reds team .but a little advise Elly we're glad and proud of you on learning English .GO REDS!!!!

Much Love from a Michigan man in Cincinnati ❤

The love for the game has returned to pre '93 strike levels due to this young man's game and infectious personality. HE'S PROVEN TO BE MAN ENOUGH TO WEAR REDS 44.

I like how he is practicing his English. Respect.

#44❤ !!! Let’s go !!! Cincinnati Reds!!!😊

Impossible not to smile watching that interview. This is someone who deserves the highest hieghts life has to offer.

Elly is a beauty

Cincinnati has finally crawled out of the pit of the laughingstock in the sports world. With the Bengals becoming consistent title contenders, the Reds with their young crop of players that are showstoppers like Cruz, and even the Bearcats basketball program is turning a corner, joining the big 12 and going tow to tow with it in their 1st year and showing they can handle alot of the pressure, it's just a wonderful thing. What a time to be a Nati sports fan

Such a great story. Thank you!

Dude is a monster hope cincy keeps him

I was watching highlights,of him last night. I consider myself an extremely casual baseball fan. But I look forward to seeing Elly.

Everyone should cheer for Reds young prospects. There's a fantastic chance they'll be on YOUR team soon!

He seems like an easy guy to root for just an average guy loves to play baseball is lucky to be having the life he has you know

Bravo Elly

Yea he’s gonna be a unanimous mvp some point oin his career

GO REDS

Him going for a bunt made me smile something serious, we are DANGEROUS REDS FANS!!!!! LGR!!!!!!!

Love Elly

That smile, baseball is back. Now will I pay to watch?

@barryware7497

4 ай бұрын

Pay to watch Elly yes. Most of the Reds team is exciting as well...

What a beaut Elly is!!!

The Reds are going to shock a lot of teams this year.

World Series MVP aside, there's a reason Johnny Cueto wasn't as beloved in Cincinnati as Jose Rijo.

Mets being rained out on opening day is just so mets

Idk if it is for this guy but I hope so! Reds Fan Here

The best thing Elly can do for MLB is to inspire more kids to play the game as he does. Speed, hustle, arm strength, enthusiasm. If not, we could have a slew of Joey Gallos on MLB rosters ...

Then you have players like Barry, Larkin, Joy Votto, who spent some time learning Spanish just so they can communicate better with their own teammates. But that story doesn’t get told very much.

@wojciechbieniek4029

4 ай бұрын

I used to work with a very multi-national team, and i did my best to be able to at least greet them in their respective languages, it's a matter of respect to the people around you

It’s a miracle of the lord we haven’t sold him to the Yankees by now.

Go redlegs!!!

why can't Ohtani make this language leap?

ELLY.....ELLY......ELLLY..........RUN DLC!!!!!

❤

There are lots of exciting players in baseball. Too bad you guys in the press never talk about them.

It's like listening to my grandpa try to tell a story.

Phenomenal K rate

He’s the 34 on the bucks and he’s our 44 hehe 🤫

so is Rich a Reds fan then?

@tmap92

4 ай бұрын

I think Rich is an overall Cincinnati fan--we already know his respect for the Bengals, so it's natual that he's learning abot the other Cincinnati sports teams and starting to like them too.

You a reds fans

The greatest thing about the MLB being back is that people suffering from insomnia can finally get some much-needed sleep again.

Don't jump the wagon once baseball is baseball and they have downs.

I guess it goes both ways because I remember Barry Larkin became fluent in Spanish to communicate with his teammates. Ella De La Cruz already speaks better English than the great Tony Perez, but that’s ok big doggy.

He's setting a great example for all legal immigrants. Bravo to you, Elly.

I have not seen a LIV golfer learn Arabic.

I think it’s great! He probably grew up idolizing Pedro and Papi. So he can see the advantages to being bilingual…

Hope like hell he keeps away from the bookie pimps.

I am sorry, but Shohei is speaking in Japanese to Japanese funs and Japanese media.. There is nothing wrong with speaking in Japanese and having an interpreter. You don't understand the circumstances of him at all. He is a superstar in Japan. All of his messages,comments broadcast in Japan "every single Morning news, linch time and evening news. X, KZread, magazines, newspapers, tabloid. He can not make one mistake. He is always making donations of massive amounts of money. He does not notice missing some millions.

is rich eisen woke?

Elly's story is great, however I have to throw mad shade at Rich Eisen right now. Rich, who could have taken 10sec to look up how to properly pronounce Elly's DR hometown on his phone is trying to throw suspicion Ohtani's way because he doesn't speak English? News Flash: It's harder to go from Japanese to English than Spanish to English because a chunk of American English is rooted in Latin pronunciation. The language barrier isn't the reason for suspicion.

@soultoburn

4 ай бұрын

I don't do shade but just wondering is it Ally and not Elly?

@ShelbyBaby27

4 ай бұрын

@@soultoburn No shade, thank you! I know I typed Elly. Damn autocorrect 😩

@VidaBlue317

4 ай бұрын

I don't think he was throwing shade at Ohtani - he was just noting that most people don't take the time to learn a second language just to connect with fans. And you're right - Japanese English is another layer of impossible because of the character/alphabet difference.

@ChRisu_Ojisan

4 ай бұрын

A lot of Japanese artist that can speak basic english usually have an interpreter. They usually answer simple questions themselves but when they want to explain something into more detail they speak in Japanese and let the translator translate. As some of you may know the structure sentences in Japanese is the total opposite to english and not only that but L's are R's and R's are L's. A lot of people are afraid that people will make fun of them from pronouncing "Flied Lice" instead of fried rice.

@ashlinarriaga6955

4 ай бұрын

Shohei speaks English and some Spanish

If EDLC figures out how to hit, watch out. Luckily he's still super young and has time.

The numerous MLB hispanic players elect to learn English. Why does S. Ohtani not learn English?

@lucasnogueira1137

4 ай бұрын

Teammates say he knows how to speak English but a lot of guys are just more comfortable speaking in their own language in order to not get misinterpreted

O'Neil Cruz is better

@darylhoskins5696

4 ай бұрын

Nah!!!

@jarrett6311

4 ай бұрын

Who cares which Cruz is better? Can't we just appreciate them both

@Purp4040

4 ай бұрын

@@jarrett6311 no. One plays for the pirates and other the reds they both in same division and a rivalry so no.*

@darylhoskins5696

4 ай бұрын

@@Purp4040 Arguably ,Hell Yes Rivals!!

@brianf.8996

4 ай бұрын

​@@Purp4040There's no current rivalry in the NL Central involving the Pirates. They've been irrelevant for too long.

At least he wasn't wearing earrings.

Elly is Overrated

@spiritedwhiskey4640

4 ай бұрын

Wrong.

@darylhoskins5696

4 ай бұрын

Your opinion is ! Jealous ???

@brianf.8996

4 ай бұрын

Yo Mama certainly wasn't.

@darylhoskins5696

4 ай бұрын

@@brianf.8996 yup and HoosierDaddy?

If you're not a reds fan, at least take some time out of one your days to watch this kid play. It is special. Every tool he has is elite. Now if the reds would only care about pitching one of these decades.

suprstar????? dude was completely beelow average number wise. dude hoit an iinsiide the parker and yall lose your mind. had like a 2?? batting average. i dont root for him. over rated

GO REDS

GO REDS