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Joey Loperfido makes all-time highlight reel catch to rob home run

Grant Grubbs Profile Pictureby:Grant Grubbs•07/05/24•

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Joey Loperfido
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On Friday evening, Houston Astros outfielder Joey Loperfido defied physics. In the bottom of the eighth inning of the Astros’ win over the Minnesota Twins, Loperfido robbed Twins’ shortstop Willi Castro‘s two-run shot at the right field fence.

While reaching over the fence and snagging the ball would have been impressive, Loperfido took the highlight play a step further. Loperfido hauled the ball in with his glove only for it to pop out when his hand hit the fence. Instead of giving up on the play, Loperfido caught the ball with his bare hand.

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Loperfido has made 26 appearances for the Astros this season. He’s more than excellent outfielder. In the 2024 season, Loperfido has a .268 batting average and 11 RBIs. Joey Loperfido played four seasons at Duke, where he earned All-ACC honors.

Wyatt Langford robs home run in fantastic fashion

Lopefido isn’t the only former collegiate standout making plays at the next level. Former Florida Gators star Wyatt Langford went into the wall to make an insane catch and rob the San Diego Padres of a home run on Thursday.

The Texas Rangers rookie crashed into the wall and managed to hang onto the ball in deep left field. But, he had to adjust to the ball behind him, reaching his left arm way up. The Rangers rookie was pretty adamant this summer that he’s enjoying his first of pro ball.

“Yeah, it’s been great,” Langford said. “I mean, it’s been a really good group of guys. They’ve helped a lot. Yeah, it’s just been great.”

Coming into Thursday, Langford had 229 at-bats with a .262 batting average, four home runs, 35 RBI, 26 runs and seven stolen bases.

The Rangers drafted Langford in the first round of the 2023 MLB Draft with the No. 4 overall selection. During his senior season with the Florida Gators, he was one of the top prospects for the MLB Draft and the superstar didn’t disappoint. 

Langford hit .373 with 21 home runs, 57 RBIs, and nine stolen bases for the Gators during the 2023 campaign. He earned unanimous All-American honors and also guided Florida to the 2023 College World Series Finals. He also earned 2023 College World Series All-Tournament Team honors.

Always a tremendous power hitter, Langford played his high school baseball for Trenton (Trenton, Florida). Langford won the 2019 Perfect Game Home Run Derby, before committing to the Gators to play his college baseball.

On3’s Nick Kosko also contributed to this article.