The amazing plays by Bobby Witt Jr. in the World Baseball Classic yesterday had me thinking about Royals defense. He has dazzled us just a few years into his playing career, but Royals fans have really been spoiled by great defense over the years. There was Amos Otis, then Willie Wilson flying around the outfield. Frank White winning Gold Gloves at second by playing at the edge of the infield. We had Bo Jackson throwing guys out from the warning track. Carlos Beltran making dazzling catches at the wall.
Alex Gordon learning how to play left field and firing guys out. Salvy gunning guys from behind the plate.
But what was your favorite defensive play in Royals history? A few come to mind:
- George Brett’s terrific throw home in Game 3 of the 1985 ALCS
- Bo Jackson throws out Harold Reynolds from the warning track
- Mike Moustakas diving into the dugout to catch a foul ball in the 2014 ALCS
- Alex Gordon dives into the stands to make a catch in Chicago
- Jarrod Dyson’s ridiculous catch at the wall in Miami
Was there a moment you caught live that stands out to you? Was there a play that may not be the best, but just the one you aesthetically appreciate, or perhaps one that came in a clutch moment? What was your favorite defensive play in Royals history?
