Yankees' Cody Bellinger 'definitely got lucky' on highlight-reel catch in ninth inning of home-opening win over Marlins
New York Yankees left fielder Cody Bellinger breaks down his viral catch in the ninth inning of Friday's home-opening win over the Miami Marlins.
Yankees left fielder Cody Bellinger had a highlight-reel catch in the ninth inning of Friday's home-opening win over the Miami Marlins. With none out and a 1-1 count for left-hander Ryan Yarbrough against Xavier Edwards , who laced an 85 mph cutter over Bellinger's shoulder and to the warning track. Leaping near the wall, Bellinger initially missed off the heel of his glove before swiping down and snagging the ball for the catch.
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com/W7GXc80f5t ā Yankees Videos (@snyyankees) April 3, 2026 "Well, I definitely thought I had it from the jump," Bellinger said . "I should've caught it the first time. I don't even know.
I think I squeezed the glove too early, and it just kind of dropped in front of me and I just got lucky. I definitely got lucky. I threw my glove out there.