Four-time Gold Glove winner dissects Tatis' grand-slam robbery

The catch erased a 337-foot drive with the bases loaded

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 221 min read

“We dream of these opportunities [to rob a home run]...” 4x Gold Glove winner Kevin Kiermaier broke down the art of rob Via @MLBNetwork on X

What happened: A veteran outfielder said players dream of chances to rob home runs and emphasized the technique behind timing a leap at the wall. Fernando Tatis Jr. denied Francisco Lindor with two outs in the second inning Tuesday.

Why it matters: The catch preserved a 1-0 lead in an eventual 5-2 win, turning a potential four-run swing into an out. Tatis also hit two home runs in the game.

By the numbers: Lindor's drive registered a 95.0 mph exit velocity, a 39-degree launch angle and a projected distance of 337 feet.

What to watch: Tatis' positioning and jump timing will merit attention on his next chances at the wall.

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