Oakland Athletics rookie outfielder Ramon Laureano made a fine running catch in the third inning against the Angels. But the play turned legendary thanks to his cannon of an arm.
That catch? Very nice.
— #Statcast (@statcast) August 12, 2018
But that throw!? @Athletics youngster Ramón Laureano corrals the ⭐⭐⭐⭐ catch and then fires a perfect 321-foot throw to 1B for an UNBELIEVABLE double play! pic.twitter.com/Me7efjWq7v
Laureano caught this drive by Justin Upton near the wall in left center field, but with Eric Young Jr. running on the pitch there was a slight chance of doubling him off first base. Laureano needed a perfect throw to get beat Young back to first base, and delivered just that, a 321-foot missile on the fly to complete the double play.
The angle from behind the left field fence provides an awesome perspective on just how incredible this play was.
— A's on NBCS (@NBCSAthletics) August 12, 2018
This is just the fifth major league game for the 23-year-old Laureano, all in center field. He has three outfield assists already. After Saturday night, you can see why.
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