Although you’re here to check out the catch (and we’ll get to that in a second), there are a couple of facts to know up-front:
Number 1: Melky Cabrera has been the second worst all-around defensive outfielder (just behind Eric Hosmer) over the past four seasons.
Number 2*: After an already astounding and unexpected home run robbery of Kris Bryant back near the end of July, Melky Cabrera has just done it again in similarly impressive fashion:
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Although his route efficiency wasn’t perfect (96.0%) and he didn’t cover as much ground as some speedy center fielders (66.8 feet), that was another insanely awesome rob to start the game. It may not happen often, it might not always be pretty, but Melky Cabrera is officially capable of a big defensive plays.
No more jokes, guys.
*Heh … number 2.