Mookie Betts has been one of the biggest breakout stars of 2015, and he’s starting to get noticed for it.
The Boston Red Sox right fielder made one of the most spectacular catches of the season Friday when he robbed Baltimore Orioles slugger Chris Davis of a home run to end Boston’s 7-0 win.
The incredible snag in the right field bullpen area of Fenway Park caught the eye of nine-time Gold Glove outfielder Torii Hunter, whose own attempt at robbing a David Ortiz home run went historically bad during the 2013 American League Championship Series.
@mookiebetts great catch the other night big dawg. I tried that and didn't workout to well for me😁. Keep ballin and love the way u play.
— Torii Hunter (@toriihunter48) September 27, 2015
Betts seemingly was very grateful and quickly responded to the legend.
@toriihunter48 thanks bro! I'm trying to get like you in RF now. I have a LONG way to go to be close to you!
— Mookie Betts (@mookiebetts) September 27, 2015
Hunter, like Betts earlier this season, suffered a concussion after flipping over the bullpen wall. He made sure to send well wishes — if not a gentle reminder — to Betts.
@mookiebetts stay health, keep learning and you will be better
— Torii Hunter (@toriihunter48) September 27, 2015
If Betts can become even half the outfielder Hunter has been (and he certainly has made great strides this season), he’ll be a valuable asset in Boston’s outfield for years to come.
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