Last season, Robles bested all outfielders with 22 outs above average.
Following the ball with his eyes, Robles twisted his body to leap and outstretch his glove arm at the same time for a how-did-he-just-do-that catch. The momentum carried Robles onto the warning track in center field before he turned to see the action behind him. Quick on his feet– and fast thinking– Robles then tossed the ball 85 miles per hour to Asdrúbal Cabrera on the fly to catch a moving Segura attempting to hurry back to first and finish the inning-ending double play.
Fresh off a rain delay in the sixth inning of the Nationals 8-3 series-opening loss to the Phillies on Tuesday at Nationals Park, the nimble 23-year-old gone after down Alec Bohms line drive off reducer Javy Guerra to focus field. Following the ball with his eyes, Robles twisted his body to leap and outstretch his glove arm at the very same time for a how-did-he-just-do-that catch. Statcast predicted the liner at 376 feet with a 104.3 miles per hour exit velocity.
WASHINGTON– What does a Glove Award finalist look like? Roll the tape on Victor Robles.
Robles is starting to make these protective work of arts look regular– this was his 2nd head-turning play in a week. Last Wednesday, he robbed Braves third baseman Austin Riley of a consent two-run homer by managing a skyrocketing snow cone grab at the wall at Truist Park.
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The momentum carried Robles onto the warning track in center field prior to he turned to see the action behind him. Jean Segura, who had been on very first base, was currently previous second base. Quick on his feet– and quick thinking– Robles then tossed the ball 85 mph to Asdrúbal Cabrera on the fly to catch a sliding Segura trying to hurry back to first and complete the inning-ending double play.
WASHINGTON– What does a Glove Award finalist look like? Roll the tape on Victor Robles.
Fresh off a rain hold-up in the 6th inning of the Nationals 8-3 series-opening loss to the Phillies on Tuesday at Nationals Park, the agile 23-year-old chased after down Alec Bohms line drive off
Guerra pointed his glove towards Robles, while Segura recalled into center field, eliminated his helmet and shook his head.