Athletics rookie Denzel Clarke nearly scales outfield wall while robbing home run in matchup vs. Angels
Clarke, in the first inning of the Athletics' matchup with the Los Angeles Angels, started tracking what should've been an easy solo home run from Nolan Schanuel deep in center field. As Clarke reached the wall, he completely climbed up it and nearly launched himself all the way over it while somehow robbing Schanuel's homer.
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Schanuel, and just about everyone else on the field, was left completely stunned.
The play came just days after Clarke made another ridiculous grab in the outfield. On Friday night in Sacramento, Clark launched his body into the outfield wall while making a catch at Sutter Health Park.
That one, though, looked much more painful. Thankfully, Clarke was fine after he collected himself.
Monday night's game was just the 16th of Clarke's with the Athletics, who called him up from their Triple-A affiliate earlier this season. The 25-year-old entered the contest with a .224 batting average with one home run and three RBIs. The As took him in the fourth round of the Amateur Draft in 2021 out of Cal State Northridge.
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While he's just a handful of games into his MLB career, Clarke already has two bids for Catch of the Year under his belt. That's one incredible way to kick things off.
This post will be updated with more information shortly.
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