SAN FRANCISCO — Jung Hoo Lee has officially entered the conversation for catch of the year.
The Giants’ center fielder made an incredible catch between his knees to rob Rays slugger Yandy Díaz of extra bases in the top of the fourth inning of Sunday’s series finale at Oracle Park.
Diaz led off the inning by smoking a 105 mph drive out to right-center field, but Lee quickly raced into Triples Alley and went into a slide to try to secure the ball. The ball ended up popping out of his glove, but Lee somehow managed to keep it between his legs and hang on for the out.
After getting back on his feet, Lee took the ball out from between his knees and held it up in the air to confirm the astonishing catch, which drew an amazed grin from right fielder Drew Gilbert.
