Elly De La Cruz and Oneil Cruz are both professional baseball players who share a Cuban surname and the uncommon given name Oneil, which naturally raises the question of whether they are related. Based on available biographical information, family details, and statements from credible sources, there is no verified evidence indicating a familial connection between them.
This article explains what is known about their backgrounds, why the relationship question arises, and how to interpret public records and statements about family ties in professional baseball.