The Hank Aaron Award is awarded annually to the best overall offensive performer in each league. On Monday, the Reds announced that Elly De La Cruz was named a finalist for the prestigious award. De La Cruz played in 160 games and slashed .

Prior to kickoff of Sunday's game between the Bengals and Baltimore Ravens, Reds star Elly De La Cruz was mingling along the sideline and even got a mini ovation of some early game attendees at Paycor Stadium.

Cincinnati Reds All-Star shortstop Elly De La Cruz took a huge step during a breakout first full MLB season. Now the Reds want to see the next step.

The Cincinnati Reds do NOT plan to make Elly De La Cruz Switch Positions, Despite plenty of speculation about his future at shortstop.

Elly De La Cruz went hitless in his previous game (0-for-4), but will have another crack at it when the Cincinnati Reds take on Caleb Kilian and the Chicago Cubs on Sunday at 3:20 PM ET on

CINCINNATI — The Bengals host the Ravens on Sunday at Paycor Stadium. The biggest star in the city not named Joe Burrow or Ja'Marr Chase is in attendance. Elly De La Cruz spent some time on the field before the game and received plenty of cheers from Cincinnati fans. Check out video below: