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5 days ago
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MLB Fans Lose Their Minds After Jurickson Profar's Catch of the Year Candidate
MLB Fans Lose Their Minds After Jurickson Profar's Catch of the Year Candidate originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The 2025 Major League Baseball season has produced multiple Catch of the Year candidates. From home run robbing leaps over outfield walls, to barehanded stabs in the infield, MLB fans are always quick to appreciate these incredible efforts. Saturday afternoon's game between the Atlanta braves and the Miami Marlins added another mind-blowing candidate for Catch of the Year. Jurickson Profar, the former top-prospect in MLB, has turned into a journeyman, playing for five different teams over his 12-year playing career. While he wasn't able to put together a complete offensive season until 2024, he always been a solid versatile defender, playing five different positions throughout his career. Jurickson Profar's Catch of the Year Blows MLB Fans' Minds In the top of the fourth inning, Agustin Ramirez, drove a ball to deep left field off Braves pitcher, Hurston Waldrep. Profar tracked the ball, and reached way beyond the left field wall to pull this one back for one of the greatest catches of the year. MLB fans rushed to social media to post their reactions, most of which have lost their minds over the incredible play. "Almost like he has lingering super powers," one user posted. 'Catch of the year' and it's literally the best catch I ever seen," another user posted. The Braves also took to social media, posting still shots of the unbelievable catch. "This is somehow better than Clarke catch," another fan said. "Profar makes the spectacular look routine and the routine look impossible!" another fan said. "INSANE ROBBERY WOWWWW," another MLB fan posted. Profar has faced a lot of scrutiny this season, after being suspended for 80 games by MLB for the use of a banned substance. Profar has played in just 36 games this season, contributing six home runs and three stolen bases while hitting .231. Profar's play was incredible, and will undoubtedly grace SportsCenter's Top-10 on Saturday, but the Braves still entered Saturday 19 games under .500, sitting in fourth place in the NL East. This game also included some history, as Jen Pawol became the first female to umpire a regular-season MLB game. She is the first-base umpire for Saturday's split doubleheader between the Braves and Marlins. This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Aug 9, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
10-06-2025
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Athletics rookie Denzel Clarke nearly scales outfield wall while robbing home run in matchup vs. Angels
Denzel Clarke didn't just rob a home run on Monday. He nearly scaled the outfield wall at Angel Stadium to do so. Clarke, in the first inning of the Athletics' 7-4 loss to the Los Angeles Angels, started tracking what should've been an easy solo home run from Nolan Schanuel deep in center field. But as Clarke reached the wall, he climbed up it and nearly launched himself all the way over it while somehow robbing Schanuel's homer. Advertisement 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 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's game was just the 16th of Clarke's career 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 RBI. The As chose him in the fourth round of the 2021 MLB Draft out of Cal State Northridge. Advertisement Despite his early heroics, the Angels cruised to the win. They put up three runs in the third inning with a trio of RBI singles, and then Jo Adell hit a solo homer in the fourth to add to their lead. The Athletics finally got on the board in the eighth when JJ Bleday hit a two-run shot, but it came too late. The Angels added three more runs in the eighth and held on after a two-run homer from Max Muncy in the ninth to seal the three-run win. The loss dropped the A's to 26-42 on the season. 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.
Yahoo
10-06-2025
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Athletics rookie Denzel Clarke nearly scales outfield wall while robbing home run in matchup vs. Angels
Denzel Clarke didn't just rob a home run on Monday night. He nearly scaled the entire outfield wall at Angel Stadium to do so. 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. Advertisement 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. Advertisement 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.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
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Detroit Tigers walk off Aroldis Chapman, Boston Red Sox for 6-5 win, series sweep
There's a new frontrunner for MLB's Catch of the Year. Two outfielders from the Boston Red Sox teamed up to rob Detroit Tigers slugger Kerry Carpenter of a go-ahead home run in the bottom of the seventh inning May 14 at Comerica Park. Right fielder Wilyer Abreu put his glove above the wall, only for the ball to deflect off his glove and into the arms of center fielder Ceddanne Rafaela. Advertisement It was a home run — until it wasn't. The Tigers should've taken the lead on Carpenter's swing, but they had to wait until the bottom of the ninth, when Justyn-Henry Malloy hit a walk-off single for a 6-5 win over the Red Sox, sweeping the three-game series. Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal (29) throws against Boston Red Sox during the second inning at Comerica Park in Detroit on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. It was Detroit's second game in a row with a walk-off hit. Not only do the Tigers (29-15) have the best record in the American League, but they also own the best record in MLB, half a game ahead of the New York Mets and one game ahead of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Left-hander Tarik Skubal allowed five runs on seven hits and one walk with 11 strikeouts over 6⅓ innings, throwing 95 pitches. He recorded double-digit strikeouts for the 10th time in his career (and for the third time in his past four starts), but he also walked a batter for the first time in 27⅓ innings — going all the way back to April 20. Advertisement Three runs scored in the seventh inning — two of them with left-handed reliever Tyler Holton on the mound, though they were charged to Skubal. In the ninth inning, right-handed reliever Will Vest escaped runners on the corners and no outs when he retired the top three batters in the Red Sox lineup: Jarren Duran lined out, Rafael Devers struck out swinging, and Alex Bregman grounded into a force out. The heroics from Vest put the Tigers' offense in the driver's seat. Andy Ibáñez drew a leadoff walk from left-handed reliever Aroldis Chapman. He stole second, then advanced to third on a throw that catcher Connor Wong airmailed into center. Advertisement After a Javier Báez popup, Malloy ended the game with a walk-off single. [ MUST LISTEN: Make "Days of Roar" your go-to Detroit Tigers podcast, available anywhere you listen to podcasts (Apple, Spotify) ] Riley Greene rakes The Tigers chipped away at Red Sox right-hander Hunter Dobbins for nearly a half-dozen innings without a big swing. That was, until the sixth inning. Detroit Tigers left fielder Riley Greene (31) runs after batting a double against Boston Red Sox during the second inning at Comerica Park in Detroit on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. Riley Greene clobbered a middle-middle fastball for a two-run home run — his 10th of the season and 50th of his career. The 24-year-old is on pace for more than 35 homers in his fourth MLB campaign. Advertisement The homer put the Tigers ahead, 4-2. Greene is hitting .274 with an .828 OPS in 42 games. Riley Greene swims In the second inning, Greene ripped Dobbins' curveball at the bottom of the strike zone to the wall in right-center field. He almost certainly should've had a triple, but for some reason, he only made it to second base. With two outs, Trey Sweeney shot a line-drive single into left field — directly at Duran. Celebrate the Tigers' 125 epic seasons with a new book! Detroit Tigers left fielder Riley Greene (31) dives for home base against Boston Red Sox catcher Carlos Narváez (75) during the second inning at Comerica Park in Detroit on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. Third-base coach Joey Cora, celebrating his 60th birthday, wanted Greene to test Duran's arm. The throw from Duran beat Greene to the plate easily, but Greene pulled his left arm out of the way to avoid the tag while his right arm extended to touch the plate, completing a swim move. Advertisement He was ruled safe. The Red Sox decided not to challenge. The swim move from Greene — and the aggressive send from Cora — tied the game, 1-1. Contact Evan Petzold at epetzold@ or follow him @EvanPetzold. Listen to our weekly Tigers show "Days of Roar" every Monday afternoon on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. And catch all of our podcasts and daily voice briefing at Order your copy of 'Roar of 125: The Epic History of the Detroit Tigers!' by the Free Press at This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Detroit Tigers walk off Boston Red Sox, 6-5, for series sweep
New York Post
04-05-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
Dad makes wild catch on foul ball while daughter covers his eyes at Yankees game
A Yankees fan made what instantly became a Catch of the Year contender on Saturday. As the Yankees played the Rays at home, a Bronx Bombers fan had his glove ready as a foul ball was on its way. But his daughter, who was sitting on his shoulders, ended up making the catch extra challenging. As the foul ball came closer, the smiling daughter covered her dad's eyes with her hands. Advertisement Still, he was able to make the grab with his glove, pulling it into his chest to secure the ball and raising his hands in triumph. 3 A Yankees fan prepares himself to catch a foul ball during the Yankees-Rays game on Saturday at Yankee Stadium. X @MLB 3 The fellow fan on top of his shoulders, presumably his daughter, covers his eyes just as the foul ball is nearly into his glove on Saturday, May 3. X @MLB Advertisement 'That's dad power right there,' Yankees broadcaster Jeff Nelson said as the highlight played on YES Network. He then gave the ball to his daughter. The Yankees ended up falling to the Rays on Saturday, 3-2, and also ran into an injury scare with Anthony Volpe, who is out of the lineup for Sunday's series finale. Advertisement 3 The Yankees fan smiles as he caught a foul ball despite the fellow fan on his shoulders covering his eyes to make the catch more difficult than expected. X @MLB The Yankees lost an early lead that included Aaron Judge's 11th home run of the season. The Rays, who are occupying George M. Steinbrenner field in Tampa this year after Hurricane damage to Tropicana Field, broke their four-game losing streak after having a two-run inning to take the lead in the eighth inning. The Rays took an early 2-0 lead in Sunday's rubber game.
