May 27 2017 by Yardbarker: Tampa Bay Rays
Generally you applaud a baseball player diving for a ball and going all-out to make a play. Seeing that kind of hustle and effort is nice.
But there are times when diving for a ball isn’t the best idea. On a play that is no more 50/50 for an outfielder, it’s frequently not worth it. Whiffing with a dive can turn a single into extra bases (this is probably the most common way an inside-the-park homer happens, for example).
And then there’s whatever Steven Souza was doing on Friday night...
Continue Reading Rays outfielder Steven Souza chooses to dive for baseball nowhere near him
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