BOSTON — Is Jackie Bradley Jr. the best defensive center fielder in baseball? It’s becoming tough to argue otherwise.
With everyday center fielder Mookie Betts sitting out Wednesday’s game for the Boston Red Sox, Bradley shifted back to his natural position and made yet another phenomenal catch, racing back during the first inning to rob Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor of extra bases.
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The grab impressed both pitcher Joe Kelly:
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And Dave Dombrowski, who was introduced as the Red Sox’s president of baseball operations Wednesday afternoon:
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Not bad for a first impression.
