Elly De La Cruz throws out Teoscar Hernández with 102 mph relay
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 8:56 PM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz recorded a 102 mph relay assist during Tuesday night's game at Dodger Stadium against the Los Angeles Dodgers. In the third inning, Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernández attempted to score on a ball that reached the outfield wall, but he was thrown out at the plate by De La Cruz. Statcast initially registered the throw at 105.3 mph before correcting it to 102 mph, which stands as the hardest assist by an infielder since Statcast began tracking in 2015. Hernández acknowledged the play, noting that he believed he would have scored had the throw not been made by De La Cruz. The Reds continue their season following the defensive play.
- •Elly De La Cruz recorded a 102 mph relay assist at Dodger Stadium.
- •The throw prevented Teoscar Hernández from scoring an inside-the-park home run.
- •Statcast data confirms this is the hardest infield assist tracked since 2015.
- •The play occurred during the third inning of a game between the Reds and Dodgers.
- 8:56 PMYahoo Sports — Elly De La Cruz's 102 mph relay assist had MLB fans in complete awe
"Really might be the most ridiculous throw ... ever?
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