Your favorite defensive play since 2000

[caulfield12]

I didn't want to include the Juan Uribe catch down the 3B line into the stands because that would end up getting 90%+ of the votes.

 

Hopefully I haven't left out any, just going off the top of my head.

 

I'm sure there's a play or two from Alexei Ramirez or Juan Uribe during the regular season that would rank up there.

 

AJ Pierzynski's play against Josh Paul on the ball in the dirt would rank up there as well, certainly the smartest/headiest play.

Edited April 27, 2011 by caulfield12

[JohnCangelosi]

Good topic. I was at the blackout game and that catch by BA was awesome. But for me I chose the Joe Crede option because of the plays he made in Game 1, the most amazing sporting event I've been to in my life and probably ever will.

[hogan873]

Lillibridge's outstanding plays are fresh in my mind, but I don't know if we'll ever see a play like Buehrle's between the legs ridiculousness.

[Chicago White Sox]

Where is the catch?

[JohnCangelosi]

Where is the catch?

Good call, that's right up there as well...an amazing play by D Wise

[witesoxfan]

Forget Uribe going into the stands, his play to end the World Series is above anything that has ever happened to me as a sports fan.

[caulfield12]

Unfortunately, I didn't see either of Lillibridge's catches live, but the pounding of the turf, Santos' reactions as well as Jeter (he had to be saying something like "you've got to be s***--- me" or words to that effect) and A-Rod too, simply priceless.

 

I agree the ball hit by Orlando Palmeiro might have been the most memorable...but I still think the play into the stands before that was equally important.

[Reddy]

Unfortunately, I didn't see either of Lillibridge's catches live, but the pounding of the turf, Santos' reactions as well as Jeter (he had to be saying something like "you've got to be s***--- me" or words to that effect) and A-Rod too, simply priceless.

 

I agree the ball hit by Orlando Palmeiro might have been the most memorable...but I still think the play into the stands before that was equally important.

seeing those catches live, in person was one of the coolest baseball moments I've had.

 

Game 2 of the ALCS is 1st, Blackout game 2nd, but this may now be number three. Unbelievable.

 

Tho Buehrle's was still less likely to happen... prolly the best play you'll ever see by anyone ever because of the pure fact that pitchers are barely supposed to field in the first place.

[BigSqwert]

I know a lot of you discounted Iguchi's ridiculous catch and throw but I'm blown away by it to this day.

[Balta1701]

I know a lot of you discounted Iguchi's ridiculous catch and throw but I'm blown away by it to this day.

I agree. And M-56's flip was still better.

[southsider2k5]

D-Wise for perfecto. The closing speed, the athletism of the leap, and then the guts to keep that ball caught after smashing into the wall. Add to that the situation? No contest for me.

 

Don't get me wrong, there are some incredible plays on here, but for the total package, you have to get Wise.

[southsider2k5]

Unfortunately, I didn't see either of Lillibridge's catches live, but the pounding of the turf, Santos' reactions as well as Jeter (he had to be saying something like "you've got to be s***--- me" or words to that effect) and A-Rod too, simply priceless.

 

I agree the ball hit by Orlando Palmeiro might have been the most memorable...but I still think the play into the stands before that was equally important.

 

I like the part where Jeter looked at the Home Plate ump and all he could say was "Wow." last night. That was great.

[Steve9347]

You mean "Buehrle's Perfecto".

[Yoda]

I didn’t catch the game yesterday but after watching the highlights I can proudly admit I wouldn’t have made that kind of catch if it was a Playstation game. That thing was destined for a game-winning basehit.

 

And yes, the reaction from all the players (especially Liillibridge) was priceless.

[southsider2k5]

You mean "Buehrle's Perfecto".

 

Sure, but I would have hoped at least on Soxtalk I wouldn't have to add that part!

[ChiSox_Sonix]

Wise's catch wasn't the best play of the bunch, but it preserved MB's perfect game and therefore it is my favorite.

[elrockinMT]

I voted for other casue it ain't fair you don't let us pick em all. However, to spotlight Lilli I think his two in a row have to rank right up there as tops

[Iwritecode]

I'd have to go with Buehrle's between the legs flip. We might not see another play like that in our lives. Watching it with Hawk announcing makes it that much better.

 

"Look at the play by Buehrle! MERCY!"

 

 

Although Rooney calling the final two Uribe plays to end the 05 WS are a very close second.

[Milkman delivers]

Forget Uribe going into the stands, his play to end the World Series is above anything that has ever happened to me as a sports fan.

 

That's what I was looking for, but I chose Wise's catch from the options.

[Balta1701]

I'd have to go with Buehrle's between the legs flip. We might not see another play like that in our lives. Watching it with Hawk announcing makes it that much better.

 

"Look at the play by Buehrle! MERCY!"

 

 

Although Rooney calling the final two Uribe plays to end the 05 WS are a very close second.

Hawk's call on Wise's catch was a better call, IMO.

[jphat007]

I'm with BigSqwert. I loved Buerhle's play, and likely the "better" play, but there was just something crazy about the way Iguchi had to contort his body with the MASSIVE spin on the ball to make that throw 3 inches off the ground parrallel to it was just incredible.

[LittleHurt05]

Uribe's back-to-back plays to win the WS is my vote, but since it's not an option I have go with D-Wise's catch. In the 9th inning of a perfect game, late defensive sub, and the fact that it almost dropped, never forget it.

 

For game 163, I'd vote for Griffey throwing out Cuddyer over BA's catch. I was behind home plate in the Upper Deck and I just said "f***, it's Griffey out there. No way he throws this runner out"

Edited April 27, 2011 by LittleHurt05

[chetkincaid]

I know a lot of you discounted Iguchi's ridiculous catch and throw but I'm blown away by it to this day.

 

 

This. I still shake my head when I look at the replays.

 

I still voted for "the catch" though because of the importance of the situation and how he bobbled it.

 

I hate to admit it, but this is the most insane thing I've ever seen on a baseball diamond.

 

 

[Rowand44]

Iguchi's play is definitely the most overrated imo.

 

Buehrle's play was the best, Uribe's plays were obviously the most important.

[ChiSox_Sonix]

This. I still shake my head when I look at the replays.

 

I still voted for "the catch" though because of the importance of the situation and how he bobbled it.

 

I hate to admit it, but this is the most insane thing I've ever seen on a baseball diamond.

 

Why? He was doing what he was supposed to be doing. And Giambi was arguably safe anyways.