Video: Reed Johnson Makes the Catch of the Year

April 26, 2008 by cubsnet

Last year, the defensive play of the year came in late September when Sam Fuld made a catch against the ivy in right field and doubled-up a runner at first. This year, the play came early, and we can safely declare the competition over.

Reed Johnson, April 25, 2008, against the Washington Nationals, courtesy of Nationals TV:

And here is the video with Cubs radio play-by-play man Cory Provus making the call:

Watch Mark DeRosa's reaction. He just stands there as Johnson races into the dugout.

"That's the best catch I've seen live, in person," said Cubs outfield coach Mike Quade.

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