All-Star Week Needs A Cool Catch Contest | Defector
Briefly

Major League Baseball's home run derby featured Cal Raleigh's impressive performance, winning the event. During the final round, a young ball attendant inadvertently robbed Junior Caminero of a home run, which MLB counted despite the catch. This incident underscored the lack of variety in the All-Star Game's skill showcases, as the focus remains solely on hitting. There are numerous talented defensive players whose skills go unrecognized, with remarkable plays happening throughout the season that deserve attention alongside the hitting prowess.
In the final round of the Derby, one of the teens shagging fly balls in the outfield went a little too hard and robbed one of Junior Caminero's home runs.
Major League Baseball still counted the home run...but it was probably right to let the robbed home run stand.
The only skill showcase we get at the All-Star Game is the dinger competition.
There have been so many incredible, beautiful defensive plays this season.
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