There hasn’t been much for the Orioles to be proud about this season as they’re well on their way to another 100-loss season. But outfielder Cedric Mullins has been an undeniable bright spot for Baltimore.
After showing flashes of his talent during the shortened 2020 season, Mullins has caught on in Baltimore in a big way this year with an All-Star appearance. And now, he may have pulled off the catch of the season.
During Wednesday’s game against the Yankees with two outs in the second, Gary Sanchez drove a deep fly ball to straightaway center field. But keep an eye on Mullins.
He read the ball perfectly, timed his jump (with some help from the wall) and got *way* up there to bring back the would-be home run.
Here's the video
WOW. Are you kidding, @cedmull30?! pic.twitter.com/fTDBvcpPUB
— MLB (@MLB) September 15, 2021
Just wow. That’s how you rob a homer.
You have to love John Means’ reaction too. He knew Mullins saved him there.
Orioles star Cedric Mullins with maybe the home run robbery of the year as he takes one away from Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez pic.twitter.com/wcPe1iPxNo
— Jomboy Media (@JomboyMedia) September 15, 2021
MLB fans were quick to rank that catch among the best we’ve seen this season — and for good reason.
This was how Twitter reacted
Cedric Mullins just made the best catch I’ve ever seen in person: pic.twitter.com/6v67BUjzHk
— Britt Ghiroli (@Britt_Ghiroli) September 15, 2021
CEDRIC MULLINS MY GOODNESS pic.twitter.com/n0QAYFJdZm
— Fuzzy (@fuzzyfromyt) September 15, 2021
Tell me how….like seriously. Does he have springs under his cleats?? https://t.co/shgIjkhtFG
— Isaiah (@IsaiahF41953119) September 15, 2021
GET UP, CEDRIC MULLINS!!!!! pic.twitter.com/PHyHJbUJRg
— Cut4 (@Cut4) September 15, 2021
Griffey Jr. vibes. #MLB https://t.co/K4CvAAXTdd
— Matthew (@RealMBB) September 15, 2021
Absolutely electric player. Get him on a contender https://t.co/x3uish48QA
— Patrick Bauer (@patrickbauer26) September 15, 2021
Amazing catch. Cedric is a baller https://t.co/vBrr1HgoXR
— Scott Duwe (@mountain_Duwe) September 15, 2021
Can’t even be mad at that lol https://t.co/YNFdocwyO2
— SSID/Former Baby (@1017Van) September 15, 2021
You just have to tip your cap at that point lmao 🤷♀️ https://t.co/lt21IK3474
— Amanda (@mandyNYY) September 15, 2021
I’ll appreciate this catch more if the Yankees end up winning https://t.co/2PdvIkkMhF
— James Despo (@jdespo08) September 15, 2021
🚨CATCH OF THE YEAR🚨 https://t.co/w5Ih9up8Rb
— Max Cohan (@MaxCohan) September 15, 2021
In a season that has often been not fun. Cedric Mullins is very fun. https://t.co/OZl83fK7TR
— Jake Radford (@JakeRadford95) September 15, 2021
But, of course, the Orioles did go back to being the Orioles.
Two Balls.
One Strike. pic.twitter.com/HwmU27Nvmc— Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) September 15, 2021
That’s going to hurt.