4 mins agoCincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz showed off his elite ceiling during an inconsistent age-22 season that still resulted in a whopping 67 steals, 25 home runs, 105 runs scored, and a .259/.339/.471 slash line. EDLC came out swinging with eight homers and 18 steals in March/April but wouldn't reach those heights again. His 13.9 percent walk rate and .962 OPS were also monthly-split highs as pitchers adjusted and perhaps early-season adrenaline faded. The youngster may have seen his endurance tested in the second half of his first full MLB season, with only six steals each in August and September after 14 or more in three of his first four months. Several key metrics slid in the midseason through the second half, which could indicate a failure to adjust or the potential for a massive year with experience in his pocket. If his launch angles and overall barrel rates can hold up then he could be the No. 1 player. Enough fantasy managers lean toward optimism to push his ADP up to the fourth pick in early NFBC drafts. ATC projects him for 24 home runs, 55 steals, and a .254 average. The 23-year-old is still growing and will contribute healthy pop while carrying the SB category. If he winds up hitting .270 on top of 75-80 swipes and 30 HRs then his teams are dancing.--Nick Mariano - RotoBaller