Puig slams into wall and makes incredible catch (Video)
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig paid the price as he slammed into the wall making an incredible catch in spring training.
After the Dodgers traded Matt Kemp in the off-season, the Dodgers have been searching for a new center fielder, the team has promising young prospect Joc Pederson who could be a potential candidate. The team also has an in-house candidate of their own, the “Wild Horse” Yasiel Puig as he has been dubbed by legendary Dodgers announcer Vin Scully.
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During a cactus league game, the Dodgers got a chance to see what they have with Puig in center field.
Against the Chicago Cubs, Puig showed he can cover the ground needed to be a center fielder.
Just when it looked like Anthony Rizzo was about to hit one out of the park, Puig covered a lot of ground in the outfield and made a spectacular leaping catch.
The catch however came at a price as Puig slammed right into the outfield wall and was down on the ground for a second.
Luckily Puig was able to get back up on his feet. While you don’t want to see a player crashing into the wall and potentially getting hurt, Puig flashed the glove a little bit out in center field and gave the Dodgers a center field option they have going forward.
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