When we talk about home runs getting robbed at Marlins Park, we're usually talking about the ballpark's comfy dimensions resulting in super-long flyouts. Not so on Thursday night.
Royals outfielder Jarrod Dyson showed why he's known as an elite defender, ranging way back and making an impressive leaping grab at the wall to take away a homer from Christian Yelich:
Just wow, @mrzoombiya:
— #Statcast (@statcast) August 25, 2016
First Step: 0.1 seconds
Distance covered: 98 ft
Route efficiency: 95.8%
Top speed: 19.8 mph pic.twitter.com/cWVCwzTXuv
Perhaps predictably, Dyson's robbery was the first in ballpark history:
Jarrod Dyson (@Royals) robs Miami's Christian Yelich of a HR in the 1st inning.
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) August 25, 2016
It is the first HR robbery in Marlins Park history.
It's worth noting that the Marlins moved in and lowered their fences over the winter, so Dyson had a more favorable environment working in his favor. Still, an outstanding catch is an outstanding catch.