VIDEO EVIDENCE: Billy Hamilton caught stealing for first time
For the first time in 14 attempts, Reds speedster Billy Hamilton was caught stealing.
The first backstop to ever catch Billy Hamilton stealing at the big-league level wasn't Yadier Molina or Russell Martin. It was 23-year-old Mets rookie Juan Centeno -- who was appearing Wednesday in just his second career game.
Here's the footage:
I'm not sure we can ever factually say a throw is "perfect," but that's damn close. Great throw by the kid, good for him.
Hamilton was previously 13-of-13 on stolen base attempts during his first month in the show.
This one was a big deal, too. Hamilton was trying to get into scoring position in a game the Reds eventually lost, 1-0.
Funny sidenote: Centeno had previously faced only one stolen base attempt. Buster Posey, who successfully stole second against Centeno last Wednesday (6-of-10 in his career on stolen base attempts in 452 games).















