Beyond the Errors: Why Cincinnati Reds Star Shortstop Elly De La Cruz Defensive Brilliance Shines Through
On Tuesday night against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Elly De La Cruz made his 15th error of the season, which leads Major League Baseball. If you jumped online, Reds fans were criticizing and debating if De La Cruz should play a position other than shortstop.
De La Cruz, known for his aggressive style and exceptional athleticism, frequently attempts plays that many other infielders wouldn't even consider. This willingness to take risks and make spectacular plays can sometimes lead to errors, but it also highlights his capability to reach balls that would otherwise become base hits.Enter Outs Above Average , a statistic developed by Statcast to provide a more nuanced view of a player’s defensive performance.
Consider this scenario: De La Cruz might commit an error while attempting a difficult play deep in the hole at shortstop. In doing so, he might give up a base, but more often, his range allows him to convert similar plays into outs that few others could. These moments are captured by OAA, but overlooked by traditional error counts.
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