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Yahoo
6 days ago
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- Yahoo
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.
Time of India
09-08-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
MLB Catch of the Year contender: Braves' Jurickson Profar takes jaw-dropping catch to rob a homer
Jurickson Profar (Image Source: Getty) Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar made one of the most spectacular defensive plays in the 2025 season in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader at Truist Park. Profar scaled the left‑field wall for a stunning home‑run robbery on Marlins designated hitter Agustín Ramírez that looked as if it was guaranteed to clear the fence. How Jurickson Profar's unbelievable catch took place In the top of the fourth, with the Braves still leading in the early going, Ramirez hit a line drive on the way to left field. Profar eyed the ball and ran towards the wall, jumping just as it was about to land in the seats. Almost over the top, he managed to get his glove over the yellow line and make the catch before coming crashing down. He then subdued it and pulled the ball in over the wall without dropping the catch, demonstrating calmness in a storm. On the field, starting pitcher Hurston Waldrep stood with his hands on his head: awestruck about the sequence. Teammates wildly applauded in the dugout as the crowd cheered in applause. Instant "catch‑of‑the‑year" buzz It was instantaneously a reaction of anger that the Braves' social media account captioned the clip: "CATCH OF THE SEASON!" Fans also echoed the sentiment, deeming the catch as "one of the best catches you'll see all year." There was even media coverage that showcased it as a serious "catch-of-the-year" candidate. Add to that the fact that it was made by a player not known for his glove, and you have the makings of a stunning play. Profar has been a terrible defender, with some of the worst defensive runs saved marks in recent seasons, even though he was primarily a position player during the earlier part of his career. This flash of brilliance proved that high‑ceiling athleticism still existed in his game. Also Read: MLB suspends Braves' Jurickson Profar for 80 games due to positive PED test As the rest of the season slowly and painfully trudges to its conclusion with the Braves long out of division contention, fans will take what they can get. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Newsweek
06-08-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Jurickson Profar Contract Could be 'Worst Signing in Braves History'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Jurickson Profar has been a disappointment this season to say the least. Suspension aside, he's played 27 games for the Atlanta Braves and posted a 101 OPS+ through 127 at-bats. Eric Cole from House That Hank Built believes this could end up being one of the worst contracts in Braves history. "Profar's suspension alone is enough to consider signing him a mistake," Cole wrote. "However, when you take that in combination with some truly troubling trends with his batted ball metrics, you have the recipe for a deal that could go down as one of the worst in Braves history." CINCINNATI, OHIO - JULY 31: Jurickson Profar #7 of the Atlanta Braves in action during the game against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on July 31, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio. CINCINNATI, OHIO - JULY 31: Jurickson Profar #7 of the Atlanta Braves in action during the game against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on July 31, 2025 in Cincinnati, hard to pay someone $42 million over three years and watch them sit out for 80 games of the first year. While Profar isn't exactly lighting it up at the plate, he's producing league-average numbers. However, the Braves didn't shell out $42 million for league average. "It is easy to think that the reason for Profar's regression is because he is no longer on the juice," wrote Cole. "However, with his chronic knee issues and at his age, it is just possible that the Braves bought him past his prime. Bad deals like the ones handed out to BJ Upton and Derek Lowe ended up being disappointing, but between the $15 million a year he is making, how not tradable he is likely to be, and the the PED suspension, it is looking more and more like Profar is going to go down as what the Braves' worst signings of all time and could be even worse those deals before it is all said and done." It may be too soon to put this one in the category of worst trades in team history, but Profar certainly has a long way to go before he can prove to the fans and organization his contract was justified. More MLB: Phillies Players Admit New Closer Jhoan Duran Makes Their Jobs Much Easier
NBC Sports
04-07-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Poor hitting has Braves fending off trade deadline questions after series loss to Angels
ATLANTA — The Atlanta Braves don't want to hear they are running out of time to prove they can still compete for a playoff spot. Continued offensive woes are making a case Atlanta could be sellers instead of buyers at the trade deadline. Atlanta came within two outs of its second shutout loss in losing two of three games to the Los Angeles Angels. The Braves dodged what would have been their fourth shutout loss in their last seven games when Jurickson Profar hit a ninth-inning homer, but it was far too little to save the listless offense Thursday night in a 5-1 loss to the Angels. The Braves were shut out by the Angels 4-0 on Tuesday night in the series opener. The Braves (39-47) are fourth place in the NL East. Manager Brian Snitker hoped the return of Profar from an 80-game drug suspension would spark the struggling offense, and Profar hit homers in back-to-back games. That wasn't enough to save Atlanta from its first home series loss to the Angels since 2005. 'So hopefully that will be an added thing for us,' Snitker said of Profar's return as the starting left fielder and No. 5 hitter. 'If we get some guys going around him.' The Braves were limited to three hits, all singles, in seven innings by Angels right-hander José Soriano, who didn't allow a baserunner to reach second base. Matt Olson had one of the hits, a first-inning single to right field that extended his streak of reaching base safely to 33 games. While Olson has boosted his batting average from .234 on May 27 to .267, others continue to struggle. Michael Harris is hitting .215 and Ozzie Albies is at .224 after each was held without a hit. Those struggles add to speculation it may be time for the Braves to shake up the lineup at the trade deadline. 'Nobody wants to hear that,' Olson said. 'We're in here competing every day. We still have playoffs on our mind and I understand there's going to be some outside noise when you have a record like we do but we still feel like we've got a good unit in here. We're just not playing as well as we want to.' The Braves also are burdened by a depleted rotation. Bryce Elder (2-6) gave up four runs on eight hits and three walks in five innings for his third consecutive loss. The Braves trailed 3-0 after two innings. 'That's on me,' Elder said. 'It's tough to get the offense on a roll when you're always coming from behind.' Elder's poor outing came one day after right-hander Spencer Schwellenbach landed on the 15-day injured list with a fractured right elbow on Wednesday. The rotation previously lost Chris Sale (broken rib), AJ Smith-Shawver (Tommy John surgery) and Reynaldo López (shoulder surgery) to injuries.
Hamilton Spectator
04-07-2025
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
Continued poor hitting has Braves fending off trade deadline questions after series loss to Angels
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves don't want to hear they are running out of time to prove they can still compete for a playoff spot. Continued offensive woes are making a case Atlanta could be sellers instead of buyers at the trade deadline. Atlanta came within two outs of its second shutout loss in losing two of three games to the Los Angeles Angels. The Braves dodged what would have been their fourth shutout loss in their last seven games when Jurickson Profar hit a ninth-inning homer, but it was far too little to save the listless offense Thursday night in a 5-1 loss to the Angels. The Braves were shut out by the Angels 4-0 on Tuesday night in the series opener. The Braves (39-47) are fourth place in the NL East. Manager Brian Snitker hoped the return of Profar from an 80-game drug suspension would spark the struggling offense, and Profar hit homers in back-to-back games. That wasn't enough to save Atlanta from its first home series loss to the Angels since 2005. 'So hopefully that will be an added thing for us,' Snitker said of Profar's return as the starting left fielder and No. 5 hitter. 'If we get some guys going around him.' The Braves were limited to three hits, all singles, in seven innings by Angels right-hander José Soriano, who didn't allow a baserunner to reach second base. Matt Olson had one of the hits, a first-inning single to right field that extended his streak of reaching base safely to 33 games. While Olson has boosted his batting average from .234 on May 27 to .267, others continue to struggle. Michael Harris is hitting .215 and Ozzie Albies is at .224 after each was held without a hit. Those struggles add to speculation it may be time for the Braves to shake up the lineup at the trade deadline. 'Nobody wants to hear that,' Olson said. 'We're in here competing every day. We still have playoffs on our mind and I understand there's going to be some outside noise when you have a record like we do but we still feel like we've got a good unit in here. We're just not playing as well as we want to.' The Braves also are burdened by a depleted rotation. Bryce Elder (2-6) gave up four runs on eight hits and three walks in five innings for his third consecutive loss. The Braves trailed 3-0 after two innings. 'That's on me,' Elder said. 'It's tough to get the offense on a roll when you're always coming from behind.' Elder's poor outing came one day after right-hander Spencer Schwellenbach landed on the 15-day injured list with a fractured right elbow on Wednesday. The rotation previously lost Chris Sale (broken rib), AJ Smith-Shawver (Tommy John surgery) and Reynaldo López (shoulder surgery) to injuries. ___ AP MLB:
