"I keep watching this catch and I really think it's better than Trout's" "This will get your blood pumping!" - Baseball world reacts to Texas Rangers outfielder Eli White's insane catch to rob a home run
The Texas Rangers and Tampa Bay Rays opened up a four-game series last night. The Rangers took Game 1 with a score of 9-5. Glenn Otto got the start for the Rangers, going six innings and allowing just one earned run. Drew Rasmussen got the start for Tampa and went just three innings, allowing five earned runs.
The matchup proved to be a high-scoring and entertaining game in Arlington, Texas. Perhaps the most exciting part of the game did not come from the offense but out on the field. Texas Rangers outfielder Eli White made the catch of the year so far, robbing Ji-Man Choi of a home run.
Halfway up the wall?! This was an ELIte catch! https://t.co/q4MRtD4pxC
"Halfway up the wall?! This was an ELIte catch!"-@MLB
The catch rivals Mike Trout's catch at Camden Yards in 2012.
Many fans took to Twitter to react to the great play by Eli White in left field. Let's take a look at some of the best reactions from the insane home run-robbing catch.
Fans react to Texas Rangers' Eli White's catch
One fan thinks the catch is better than Mike Trout's catch at Camden Yards. It is definitely debatable.
I keep watching this and I really think it’s better than Trouts twitter.com/mlb/status/153…
"I keep watching this and I really think it's better than Trouts" - @ Carter
Another fan thinks the catch is pure baseball art.
baseball art twitter.com/MLB/status/153…
"baseball art" - @ Adrain Garro
One fan got their blood pumping after watching the great catch.
This will get you blood pumping!! Saved 3 runs! Eli White with an amazing catch. twitter.com/MLB/status/153…
"This will get you blood pumping!! Saved 3 runs! Eli White with an amazing catch." - @ Newy Scruggs
Other fans thought the catch was great, but they are Tampa Bay Rays fans.
@MLB What a catch, wish it wasn't my team though
"@MLB what a catch, wish it wasn't my team though" - @ Matthew Champagne
One fan simply stated that this was the catch of the year.
@MLB catch of the year
"@MLB catch of the year" - @ el patron
Truly a great catch. Almost like Superman.
@MLB @fabian_cerdasr superman
"@MLB @fabian_cerdasr superman" - @ Carlos Mendez
It was definitely heroic for the Rangers, as it kept that run off the board.
Texas Rangers take Game 1 of series over Tampa Bay Rays
In this Rangers victory, Eli White not only made great plays on the field but also launched a home run in the second inning.
Eli White so far tonight:
Rob a home run ✔️
Hit a home run ✔️ https://t.co/a7sALl04bl
"Eli White so far tonight. Rob a home run. Hit a home run" - @ Talkin' Baseball
The Rangers and Rays continue their series in Arlington tonight with the first pitch scheduled for 8:05 p.m. EDT. For more news and updates, go to the Sportskeeda Baseball page.