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Nolan Arenado’s diving catch into the stands at AT&T Park on Tuesday has already been dubbed by many as the catch of the year in Major League Baseball. The two-time Gold Glove third baseman made a running, over-the-shoulder grab of Gregor Blanco’s pop-up in foul territory, making the catch before landing on the tarp, face-first, and into the front row of the stands. Then, from his knees, he turned around to attempt to throw out a baserunner at third.
The catch — including Walt Weiss’ — and even drew comparisons to Derek Jeter’s famous catch in 2004, against the Red Sox at Yankee Stadium. Jeter sprinted into foul territory to snag Trot Nixon’s pop-up and dove into the stands, emerging with the ball and bruises all over his face.
MAILBAG:
On Wednesday, spoke with Arenado’s Rockies teammates to get their take on which catch was more impressive. For comparison’s sake, we decided to take it a step further: Here are both diving catches, side by side.
You tell us: Which is better?
