Watching an outfielder steal a home run from an opposing player is always aesthetic. As a former outfielder (not pro, but collegiate), this one was particularly pleasing to me because Seth Smith just has a perfect feel for where the wall was. He never slows down, he never turns his head to check where the wall is, and he doesn't have the luxury of finding the wall with one of his hands. Smith simply jumps at the absolute perfect time and pulls back a would-be Aaron Hill home run.
Check it out:
Atta boy, Seth.
Video: Seth Smith perfectly times jump to rob Aaron Hill of home run
Watch Seth Smith of the A's rob Aaron Hill of the Diamondbacks of a home run Friday night.
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Matt Snyder
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