Top 10 Greatest Catches in MLB History
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- čas přidán 25. 02. 2023
- Great Catches can be what make baseball the most entertaining sport. With so many amazing catches happening over the course of its great history, we narrowed it down to what we think are the 10 best.
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The Gary Matthews Jr catch to me is in the top 3 all time. He took his eyes off the ball, had about half a second to track it, then caught it blind. Still makes my jaw drop.
The Angels gave him $50 million for that catch months later
Personally i think it's the greatest catch ever
this and Kevin Pillar's catch for Toronto in LF are my two favorite of all-time. Also, Austin Jackson catching the first out of the 9th inning of Gallaraga's perfect game on a dead sprint toward the CF wall still gives me chills
The Matthews catch is my vote for number one of all time. There are lots and lots of lots of choices (frankly I'm not even sure the Jim Edmonds one was HIS best, let alone one of THE best) but when I think of all the baseball I've ever watched, I always come back to this one. Also, Jackie Bradley Jr had one in extra innings against Baltimore that was equally ridiculous.
@@DeanOMiite i hear ya. have you seen the Pillar catch I'm talking about?
Otis Nixon climbing 12 foot wall to rob Andy van-slyke was the best I've ever seen. The Jim Edmonds catch with the angels was also a top 5 all time at least. Jeter making a running catch and then diving in the front row isn't anywhere near the top catches of all time.
Jim Edmonds going full speed and completely laying out with this back facing home plate is the greatest catch of all time! Andruw Jones over the shoulder "Spiderman" catch is also top 10.
Edmonds was a nightmare monster that haunted every batter foolish enough to hit anything anywhere near center.
Agreed. There are a lot of good ones but that is still the greatest catch I’ve ever seen.
Agreed better then pretty much all of these
Yes, Edmonds catch against KC is the GOAT. And for it to be excluded from this list is absolutely insane.
Agree on Edmonds full sprint over the shoulder straight back catch. I commented: "Wasnt even Edmonds or Griffey's greatest catches. I also liked the time Otis Nixon got 12feet in the air to make a grab. Reminded me of the days when Spud Webb won the dunk contest!
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For me, the Kevin Mitchell barehand on the warning track is the greatest catch ever.
It’s pretty dope.
Kevin Mitchell was a different breed of cat. 👏🏼
Souza's catch is #1 for me. No-hitter on the line, final out, and he absolutely sends it to preserve history.
Gregor Blanco had a more impressive catch and it was for a perfect game.
Dwayne wise’s PERFECT GAME saving catch was way better
@@BugOnAChip Wise catch didn’t end the game.
Thanks I was trying to remember who made this catch
and he knew it too, diving and catching that ball 2 handed to make sure it didn't bounce out of his glove - cool thinking under massive pressure
The most underrated catch is Ron Swaboda catch in game 4 of the 1969 World Series for the Miracle Mets.
totally agree...why don't people see it? crazy
Two words: Ron Swoboda
Five more words: Game 4, 1969 World Series
Wow. I forgot about that catch. Should be a no doubter addition to this list. He caught that ball like 1 inch off the ground.
Concur; Ron Swoboda’s catch was unreal, plus the two Tommie Agee catches in that ‘69 World Series were spectacular.
Jeter doesn't belong on this list. Edmonds has 3 catches that belong. Andruw Jones has 2 and there are countless others including Griffey breaking his wrist on a catch.
Jeter caught the ball then continued into stands..made great plays but was the worse ss in history stat wise..
@@davidgallahan652100% agree on his hitting stats
As an Oakland A’s fan who’s always hated Jeter I can assure you that might be #1 on the list. It showed his heart & hustle, being that it was a foul ball that he didn’t need to bother for to make the out. He literally outran his own teammates who were in greater position but didn’t show concern. Derek also risked highest injury on the play by far compared to the rest here! But most of all it was his run speed n acceleration that was most impressive.. then stretching his full body out while never losing sight of the ball amongst the crowd. This was a shortstop in the outfield stands btw
What's amazing about #9 is that Devon White turned that great catch into a triple play in the World Series. It's too bad the ump missed it. Jays won their 1st championship despite bad officiating throughout
The Endy Chavez catch is the best catch I have ever seen, and it could not have come at a more important time.
it'd probably be higher on the list if Beltran swung the fucking bat
As a Met fan I would like to take the time to remember Beltran and the day he died in Mets fans hearts. Rip Carlos #Fuckingswingthebat
Beltran should've been up there swinging first pitch and they say he knows so much about baseball!! Take your knowledge to the plate! He was dead to me after that!
What is an Endy?
As a Cardinals fan, I’m only okay with the catch because of how the series and the playoffs ended for us that year 😉
You have Jim Edmonds second best catch.
Yeah kind of weird honestly. That other Edmonds catch is so iconic
Wheres Dwayne Wise Jr. When he saved the Perfect game for Mark Buehlre
I was just coming on here to say the same. Some of this was low hanging fruit, but at least he had the Willie Mays catch on here
Should be on here. I get the cuteness of the Griffey catch, but cmon.
Yeah and the Jeter catch? Ok he flew into the stands AFTER the catch which made it dramatic but that play should be made by ANY MLB SS. Dwayne Wise's catch was way better and much more significant. But there is an upside. We don't have to hear Harrelson.
Otis Nixon not on this list is ridiculous
Otis Nixon's gem of a catch is often overlooked. Kept the winning streak alive and was so well timed.
Skip's call is legendary as well
Not a bad catch in the whole group! The Ken Griffey Jr catch was funny! His dad was laughing while jogging towards the dugout! That was cool!
Yeah it’s funny but I don’t think it should be on this list
No Otis Nixon? This list doesn't even count if his catch in the nlcs isn't included. Top 3 of all time considering the circumstance.
Otis Nixon being snubbed is a shame. The old Fulton county fence was like 12 feet and he caught that ball almost another 2 feet above the fence. It also had HUGE implications as it was in the midst of the race to the playoffs with the pirates that lead to the famous sid bream slide.
100% agree. One of the best catches I've ever seen live. Kept the long winning streak alive and was just so beautifully timed.
I've never seen Otis's catch make a list, and you're right. It's a shame.
yeah instead they put ken griffey jr stealing a catch from dad. also andruw jones not being on here is a crime.
I saw the video of that catch and it doesn't look like the wall is 12 feet. Looks more like 10 feet. I paused it right when Nixon was against the wall and doesn't look like the wall is twice as high as Nixon's height. On of the greatest catches I've seen though.
Juan Uribe in ‘05 World Series diving into the stands similar to Jeter
Dwayne Wise robbing a home run in the 9th inning of Buehrle’s perfect game
Both of those beat the cute Griffey catch but I might be biased
Yeah. As a NYer the Chavez catch always comes to mind first. I thought the stage would be set for heroics in the bottom of the inning when Chavez came to bat, but... :(
Edmonds catch as an angel was better than most of these. Also the catch at the end of mark burhles perfect game should be on here as well
Edmonds was an absolute beast out there prowling center.
I remember that catch growing up. Jt snow hit that ball.
Dwayne Wise definitely deserves to be on here. He robbed a home run and saved a Perfect Game for Mark Buerlhe. He almost dropped it after bobbling and eventually caught it with his bare hand. This dude came off the bench to pitch hit in the 8th and played center field in the top of the 9th. Under these circumstances, this is the greatest catch ever made.
You know you can make your own videos too right
@DD-pc1iu wow no one said the list suckrd. It's called a discussion. Butt hurt much. Smh to much tiny heart syndrome these days.
I once heard that, coming back to the dugout in 1954, Monte Irvin congratulated Mays on making a great catch and Mays said, “What do you mean great? I had it every step of the way.”
It's hard to be humble when you're that good
I maybe a bit biased, but no Kirby Puckett leaping against the fence in the '91 World Series?
Renders this top 10 meaningless.
It's not about great catches, but great base throws from the outfield. Maybe you should rewatch and ignore the screwy title. Most of these weren't even caught balls.
@@PlanetEarth3141 facts this was a dumb list 🫤the first couple were a decent running catch/jumping catch and then the guy doubling them up
That Griffey Jr catch where he broke his wrist and many other Griffey Jr highlights missing. Kenny lofton too and many others I'd have rated higher than some of these on this video
Not biased. Just the stupid Yankees being in here twice is too much. I hate the white sux but Dwayne Wise’s catch to secure a PERFECT GAME was WAY better than ichrio and jeter combined. But this guy must slob on the Yankees bats.
To me the best part of Willie's catch isn't the jump he got, the route he took, or the catch itself. To be running like that and basically stop on a dime to throw it to the infield is just insane
I made a "Willie Mays" catch one time messing around with friends. A buddy was hitting fly balls to us. He really gets a hold of one and off the bat I was like, "shit...I'm not getting that one", but then I was like "screw it....give it a shot", just turn and ran full steam to where I thought it was headed. Put the glove out in front of me, heard a whistling sound near my ear and out of the corner of my eye I see the ball sail over my shoulder and perfectly into the glove....lol. Best catch I ever made...in a mean nothing moment....haha..
As a lefty playing RF, a ball was hit down the line by a right handed batter. It was hooking to the foul line away from me. I took off after it and didn't take my eye off the ball. I stretched out and made a diving backhand grab about 6 inches off the ground across the body. I bounced up and threw the guy out that was running from first to second as he took off not giving me a chance to catch it. The boys loved that one. There were a couple dive over the fence catches but those were on short fences. Tore my pants on one I had to leave the game. Love the game but hockey was a more engaging sport and there was no stop and go like in baseball and the physical aspect of the game appealed to me. I'm close to 70 now and enjoyed reminiscing.
@@davidwomack264 lol...sweet! There's just something about making catches that's so satisfying.
@@doublestrokeroll I never had the HR power so I made up for it with speed, glove and arm.
Ron Swoboda in the '69 Series
Bo Jackson running on the fence.
Mays threw out a runner tagging up from third base on that 'over the head' catch at the Polo Grounds in the World Series vs. Cleveland in 1954.
If Vic Wertz had been able to pull that ball the least bit, Mays wouldn't have had the room to run it down. Since straight-away center at the Polo Grounds was something like a mile and a half (sic), Willy was able to catch up to it and make that spectacualr catch.
if that's true, the runner on third must have been slower than bartolo colon on a full stomach.
It’s not true. Runners were on first and second, no one was on third. And he didn’t throw anyone out. Larry Doby ran on contact from second and had to return to tag up before reaching third.
@@kalebstuckey570 that makes a lot more sense.
I'm WRONG! Mays did NOT throw out a runner trying to score from Third Base. My bad. I made a mistake. I thought he did throw a runner Out.
Otis Nixon against the Pirates
As a New York Mets fan, in defeat, the Endy Chávez catch should be ranked higher instead of a Jim Edmonds or Ichiro catch
Ron Swoboda’s catch deserves to be high on the list instead of omitted.
Griffey robbing Griffey has no business being on this list... That being said, I'm glad you put it in the comp.!!
ICHIRO!!!
I saw him make lots of catches like that on TV - but I'll NEVER forget seeing him DROP one in Toronto!
The greatest catch ever not shown.....Jim Edmonds running and diving straight away from home plate. It was like Willy May's catch if Willy had to dive for it. Shown on ESPN as the greatest catch ever.
Griffey Jr had so many incredible catches that should’ve made the list over the one that did. Dewayne Wise’s catch that preserved Mark Buehrle’s perfect game should be here too. And for the best catch a pitcher has ever made (not necessarily meaning it should make this list), I’ll nominate Joba Chamberlain’s lay out on a bunt attempt by Cleveland’s Kelly Shoppach.
I would call it one of the funniest catches of all time.
Edmonda has at least 4, that should be on this list.
I remember watching Gary's catch live. As a 12 year old centerfielder from Texas, I popped off watching that snag.
i love that edmonds’ catch happens damn near every game in the show 😂
Out of all the Griffey catches this one got picked. Surprised to not see Lofton, Trout , or Griffey Jr in the 10
Endy Chavez is my favorite of the bunch, but David Wright had an over the shoulder bare handed catch one time that was nuts too.
In SD, I remember watching it live. The most underrated catch ever, I've never seen it on any of these "top catch" lists.
Diving away from the plate, bare handed... the most difficult catch I've ever seen.
No Otis Nixon?
Gregor Blanco saving Matt cains perfecto was something else also.
Yes - unbelievable catch - running full tilt- diving catch - held on to the ball despite hitting the warning track laid out. “And he………MAKES THE CATCH! “, Kuiper.
You left out Ron Swaboda’s miraculous backhanded diving catch for the Mets against the Orioles in the 1969 World Series. It is right up there with May’s catch off the Vic Wetrz fly ball. Search CZcams for it.
On August 1st, 2017, Austin Jackson of the Indians flipped over the right center field wall in Fenway Park to rob Hanley Ramirez of a homerun. He landed in the Red Sox bullpen. Red Sox fans gave him a standing ovation. That is more impressive than about 5 that you listed here.
Great video! I like the replays of each catch. 🍻
David Wright had a catch deserving of this list. All these are worthy, just sad the Captain isn’t in here.
Sorry. David Wright was a terrific player, but as far as I'm concerned, there's one player from New York who deserves the title "The Captain", and he didn't play for the Mets.
That diving, bare handed catch in SD by The Captain is never on these lists, yet it's better than the overwhelming majority, by a wide margin.
Instead, we get a routine, lazy fly ball in the middle of the ranking... 🤔
I remember that catch by Endy Chavez! Unbelievable!! I really the tide turned n Mets would win that game. Fred Lynn made some Unbelievable catches in his career n one in the 75 WS.
That wasn't even Edmunds best catch, the one he made with the Angels was the best catch I have ever seen.
Fred Lynn making the great catch against the Milwaukee Brewers should have been included.
This is NOWHERE NEAR the best list of Catches of All Time.......
You forgot Aaron Rowand face planting into the fence and Edmonds over the shoulder catch running away from home plate.
this is a weird list tbh but I like that you picked some catches I haven't seen in a while
The World Series catch WAS a triple play, but umpires didn’t do video replays back in the day. The short stop tagged the runner’s leg, above the foot.
Being fron Toronto #9 will live on my memory forever. Should of been a triple play
Kenny Lofton, sandy Alomar, Jim Edmonds with the Angels. There are quite a few I would put above some of these
Gary Mathews Jr then Edmonds, Endy Chavez. Sousa was timely. Wise saving a no hitter as well. Jeter showed incredible focus. Mays was a great catch too. All these guys are terrific.
we need a "you gotta be kiddin' me" compilation
I remember Chet Lemon of the Tigers back in the 80's (might have been 84, might have been later) clawed on back against the Angels in their park. He had the wrist bent so far back just over the top snag it. Best catch I ever saw as it happened and was just slackjawed at it
Torii Hunter robbing Barry Bonds in the 2002 All-Star Game.
Dewayne Wise making a leaping catch to save Mark Buehrle’s perfect game in the 9th inning.
Coco Crisp diving catch against David Wright of the Mets needs to be on here.
Blanco's diving catch to save Matt Cain's perfect game
I'm sure some highlights are hard to find. As a Padres fan I saw Ozzie Smith make some amazing catches. But most Padres games weren't televised back then. I vote for Will Venable to make this list for the catch in S.F.
Jimmy baseball was born to make plays like that !!
Thank's for showing the Gruber replay. It was a triple play. Shame the ump missed that call. If I recall, it would have been the first triple play in WS history? Anyway....White's catch was amazing.
I know there are some awesome throws here, but I have seen Ichiro do this regularly from all points in the outfield over a very long career. So I'm going with him.
Yes Ichiro and Vlad Guerrero Sr. Would do this daily lol
Throws or catches? Cause this about catches. @@frankie3791
Great stuff to be sure, but you should see the catch Fred Lynn made in right field that used to be on the introduction to wide world of sports (something like it) in the 1970's. He was laying on top of the fence and caught the ball 4 over it, scratched his side up some as well. Then there is the crazy stuff the Kevin Pillar did in Toronto for a few years. Pretty special.
I believe that was for the intro to This week in Baseball
Pillar was insane diving like that in a dome - that cement is not soft
@@GeoffC19 Yes, but its no longer the 1980's. The Toronto dome was using 'Field turf' and it gives a lot more like grass. Years ago it was just a thin carpet and that must have been tough
@@henrivanbemmel fair enough, thought it was still being used - 80's ruined a lot of outfielders knees with that turf
@@GeoffC19 Yup. I was at an indoor athletic venue (The Hangar') that had bought the dome turf used before Pillar's turf. Pretty amazing stuff
Awsome video keep up the awsome work
Jim Edmonds with the all out over the shoulder catch was not included but I put that in top 5 along with two Griffey Jr. catches. Baseball is life!
Agreed! The Griffey catch where he broke his wrist on the wall and the home run robbery should’ve definitely been on here.
I know it's not as sexy as some of the others, but Endy Chavez's catch is the greatest catch I've ever seen.
Kirby Puckett catch in game 6 of the 1991 world series.
Kirby Pucketts 1991 Game 6 World Series catch to prevent the Atlanta Braves from extra bases, should have been on this list or everyone's top 10 list of this type of category, compared to a couple of others that's aren't even a top 20 in mt opinion, because without that catch hw doesn't hit the game 6 game winning home run and the Braves would have been 1991 World Series Champions beating the Twins 4-2 instead of Minnesota winning it 4-3. And we never get the great phrase "We'll see you tomorrow night."
I know there was that jim Edmonds catch but what the diver with his back facing home plate!!!!!!!!!!!! That was the greatest ever!!!!!
I love the Red Sox, but what great determination by Jeter…
Only genuine top 10 all time catch in this video was Gary Mathews Jr. I would give an honorable mention to both Kevin Mitchel and Willie Mays for legendary status, but Jim Edmonds had better catches than that while on the Angels. Some New Yorkers may argue the Jeter or Endy Chavez catch (Maybe top 20-30). Overall one of the least accurate lists I've come across.
Andruw Jones Spider-Man over the shoulder
That's a good one
100% should've been on there.
The Ben Revere catch deserves to be on there. Torii robbing bonds in the All Star game is an honorable mention too. How about the catch to save Buerhle's PG?
I was at the Mets - Cardinals game where Endy Chavez made that spectacular catch. Problem was it over inflated his ego and he got a bit overzealous at the plate.
Jim Edmonds catch while with the Angels is way better. The Jeter catch is pretty routine, nothing spectacular about that he just flew into seat because not enough foul territory. By those standards Bo Jackson catching a ball and then walking on the wall is more spectacular
The one Jim Edmonds catch on this list is only at best his 3rd best catch.
As a player, and fan, everyone knows their moments. It'll make ya eyes water
To omit Kirby Puckett’s game 6 catch in the 1991 WS makes this Top 10 list meaningless.
Should've used Jim Edmonds' "The Catch" from 1997 vs the Royals. To me *that's the second greatest catch behind Willie Mays.*
I watched that Kevin Mitchell catch live and still consider that and the Otis Nixon catch (not shown here) to be the top two. Third is a catch Yaz made in 1967 to keep a no-hitter alive *the Billy Rohr game*
You left off one of Mays' best, late in his SF career, he took a HR away and crashed into Bobby Bonds in mid-air at the chain link fence. Mays was shook-up and Bonds took the ball out of Mays' glove as Willie lie still on the warning track. Maybe the best ever!
You missed Edmonds straight away dive back to the batter. And you missed Andruw Jones over the head basket catch while climbing the wall. 2 best catches I’ve ever seen, and none of these 10 match up.
Glenn Braggs Cincinnati Reds vs Pittsburgh Pirates in 1990 NL CHAMPIONSHIP saved the game and series most clutch catch in Reds historyJ Edmonds catch was better than Willie Mays maybe best catch ever and that catch to save the no hitter for Washington Senators was amazing!!
Anyone else think that Andrew Jones or Kurt Flood would have been standing under those Edmonds catches, pounding their gloves, waiting for the ball to come down?
Endy Chávez catch(0:05) should be ranked higher than Jim Edmonds (also 0:08 1B runner) catch(3:51).
Awsome video
5:20 Ken Griffey Sr. giving Jr the "I'd whoop your ass if you were younger" look
The Griffeys. #1 in my heart.
I would have to argue with your rankings here but it's still a great watch regardless...I had totally forgotten the Devon White catch
My personal opinion is that the two best ever were the Willie Mays The Catch and the catch preserving Buehrles game
lol that ball willy mays caught was crushed just gotta notice that
As much as I hate the White Sox, Dewayne Wise made a catch at the wall in the 9th to give Mark Buehrle a perfect game. Just as good as Souza’s
Mike Trouts over the wall catch is by far my favorite.
Ken Griffey Jr. had so many great catches that should have been on here, except for the one they did put on here.
Mike Trout against the Orioles in Camden
All of these lose to the catch Otis Nixon made on Andy Van Slyke in Atlanta, preserving a 13-game winning streak for the Atlanta Braves. Otis Nixon had to catch the ball over the wall in Atlanta Fulton County Stadium. The wall was around 11 to 12 feet high. Imagine if basketball players had to dunk on a 12-foot high basketball goal. The fans gave Otis Nixon one of the greatest standing ovations ever! You need to check that one out! All of these catches pale in comparison to Otis Nixon's catch!
I remember that one. He climbed the wall with his spikes and reached 2 feet over the wall to nab it. Unbelievable catch!
Souza very nearly overran that ball. Can you imagine if he hadn't caught it -- a rookie who had spent more than half the year in AAA and hadn't done much to impress at the MLB level? He would have been run out of town. Souza was a journeyman for most of his career, having one standout season with the Rays in 2017, and retired last year. But he'll always have that catch.
George Brett '85 Gm 5 slide into dugout catch "attempt" is better than any "at the wall" catch ever made. Period.
Edmonds LAA catch is #1 All-time.
Interesting list, I think you could replace 6-7 of them with others