Elly De La Cruz’s Lightning McQueen Sliding Glove Shown Up Close

Elly De La Cruz, shortstop for the Cincinnati Reds and one of the fastest players in Major League Baseball, appeared wearing a sliding glove bearing the image of Lightning McQueen. The visual detail stands out during his movements on the bases and fits his fast-paced style of play.

As reported by Bleacher Report, MLB’s official account posted on Friday on X a photo of De La Cruz’s glove, clearly showing the figure of the Cars movie character.

Lightning McQueen is the main character of Disney and Pixar’s Cars film series, known for his speed and his race for the Piston Cup. The choice of this motif underscores the element of speed that defines De La Cruz’s style of play.

The photo and information about the glove spread after publication and were popularized by Bleacher Report.