Center Fielders Stealing Catches? | Cincinnati Reds News

A tense Reds-Cardinals game came down to a controversial ninth-inning play where a center fielder called off his left fielder — resulting in a dropped ball and the Cardinals’ comeback. Former Reds star Tommy Pham sparked debate by suggesting some center fielders intentionally “steal” catches to inflate their “outs above average” stat, a key metric for big contracts. While the play may have been a simple miscommunication or tough conditions, Pham’s theory adds juicy drama to an already nail-biting finish. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a8c21480e5b522c0