Playing in his first game of the season, Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho quickly reminded everyone why he won a Gold Glove last year, by making a spectacular backhanded catch against the Boston Red Sox.
The play came in the top of the fourth inning with Boston’s Jarren Duran at the plate. His high drive to deep center field turned Varsho around as he was running toward the wall. He tried to adjust his route, but tripped where the outfield turf meets the warning track. After falling down with his back to the diamond, Varsho somehow managed to pick up the flight of the ball and snare it.
Varsho, now in his third season with the Jays after coming over in a trade from the Arizona Diamondbacks, missed the first 28 games of the season while recovering from shoulder surgery last September.
A converted catcher, Varsho won his first Gold Glove in 2024. Despite hitting just .214/.293/.407 in 136 games, he was worth 5.0 Wins Above Replacement, mostly due to his defensive excellence.
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