Dodgers center fielder Joc Pederson is a rookie, but he’s already made several spectacular catches. The latest edition came Friday when he sprinted toward the gap in right-center, left his feet and made a spine-tingling catch of a drive by Gregor Blanco.
There were runners on first and second, so at least one would have scored. Since the Dodgers were already down 5-3 to the San Francisco Giants, it was a huge play at the time even though they ended up losing 9-5.
Pederson, speaking prior to Saturday’s game against the Giants, spoke in humble tones about his dazzling feats in the outfield.