Catch of the year? Harris pulls off jaw-dropping HR robbery
PHILADELPHIA -- Michael Harris II showed great range and created some suspense while making an incredible catch during the seventh inning of the Braves' 3-0 loss to the Phillies on Saturday night at Citizens Bank Park.
Harris’ thievery of an Austin Hays homer began as he turned to his left and started pacing his steps toward the short wall in front of the Phillies’ bullpen in right-center. The left-handed outfielder vaulted in front of the wall and caught the ball just before the upper portion of his body cradled the fence.
As Harris pushed himself off the wall, he raised his glove hand to reveal he had made the catch. He flipped the ball to his left hand and showed a look of disbelief.
Max Fried was certainly appreciative. It looked like Hays was going to be the third different Phillies player to hit a solo homer off of him on Saturday.