‘I play a lot of GTA’: MLB star attributes impressive stats in LA to time spent in Los Santos

After another monster game last night against the Los Angeles Dodgers on the road, Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz cited his love for Grand Theft Auto V as a reason why he consistently performs so well in southern California. 

Last night against the Dodgers, De La Cruz had one of the best games of his MLB career, recording four hits, three runs, and four stolen bases. De La Cruz—who has gained a reputation as one of the fastest players in baseball—leads the majors in stolen bases with 30 after last night’s scorching performance. For reference, 18 whole teams in the MLB have fewer than 30 steals between their entire roster.