Red Sox rookie OF makes one of the best defensive plays of the year

Mike Masala

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The Boston Red Sox haven't exactly been the best defensive team team so far this season. In fact, they've made more errors (38) than any other team in baseball.

However, on Friday night, in the middle of their 7-2 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers at Fenway Park, Red Sox rookie Ceddanne Rafaela made one of the most impressive plays you'll see this year.

Brewers infielder Joey Ortiz drove a ball to the gap in left-center, forcing Rafaela to dive and fully extend for an absolute robbery of a ball that would've gone for extra bases.

Boston's versatile rookie has been playing multiple positions this year, but watching him man center field is a joy.

Mike Masala

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Mike Masala previously served as the Managing Editor of USA TODAY's Dolphins Wire as well as a contributing writer at Patriots Wire. A lifelong New England resident, he is the self-proclaimed captain and lone member of the Laurence Maroney Fan Club. Follow on Twitter/X: @Mike_Masala