# Votto Calls De La Cruz Top Shortstop | Cincinnati News

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Podcast: [Cincinnati News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/cincinnati-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7564722)
Published: 2026-09-19T01:23:31+00:00
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Joey Votto, a former teammate and vocal advocate, is boldly declaring Elly De La Cruz the best shortstop in baseball today—backed by firsthand observation and glowing praise. Votto highlights De La Cruz’s elite hitting, blazing speed, and remarkable durability, noting he played all 162 games last season despite a leg injury. He also points to De La Cruz’s natural baserunning instincts and growing two-way hitting ability as game-changing traits. Votto’s endorsement carries extra weight, coming from someone who watched De La Cruz evolve right before his eyes. Even with a twist—he believes Great American Ball Park’s dimensions may be holding De La Cruz back—Votto’s conviction remains clear: this young star is now firmly at the top of the shortstop hierarchy. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.si.com/mlb/reds/onsi/joey-votto-makes-bold-claim-about-elly-de-la-cruz-and-great-american-ball-park-01m2tsmg51de More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/405a8a3a05c03e4b Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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