Was it a coincidence that Nationals shortstop Trea Turner made a Derek Jeter-esque defensive play on the same day that Jeter’s number was retired at Yankee Stadium?
We’re going to say no, as Turner made a defensive play in Sunday’s game against the Phillies that was easily the best of his career so far.
Check out the scoop, turn and jump-throw off his back foot to first base for the out. Turner was nearly at third base when he uncorked the throw.
Vintage @treavturner. https://t.co/AXZwxZIes7 pic.twitter.com/TWAGP2eDdV
— MLB GIFS (@MLBGIFs) May 14, 2017
The numbers behind it make it even more impressive.
Trea Turner ends the 8th with the Jeter Jump Play in the hole from LF grass, perfect throw __~140 feet'. Is THAT part of his game, too!?
— Thomas Boswell (@ThomasBoswellWP) May 14, 2017
Maybe it was because of Jeter, or maybe it was because it was Turner’s bobblehead giveaway day.
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