Washington Nationals outfielder Jacob Young turned heads on Sunday with a jaw-dropping catch against the New York Mets . The play saw him sprint to the wall only for the ball to deflect off his knee before he deftly snagged it mid-air. Almost immediately, fans and analysts started debating about the catch’s rightful place in baseball lore.

With the Mets in the middle of a must-win game while still fighting for a playoff spot, Brett Baty launched a deep fly ball off Nationals pitcher Jake Irvin, sending Young racing back toward the center field wall. As he leaped, the ball glanced off his knee, popping up like a hacky sack, allowing him to recover and make the grab.

Commentators described it as a “circus catch,” emphasizing Young’s quick reflexes and body control in a high-pressure mo

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