Cody Bellinger is having an excellent start with the New York Yankees. The slugger hit one home run, nine RBIs, and 10 hits. Besides his offensive performance, Bellinger has been a great addition to the outfield.
Belli has saved runs for the Yankees more than once this season, but his latest play might be the best yet. The Yanks swept the Kansas City Royals after Bellinger made a jaw-dropping catch. Yankees fans were hyped to see his incredible play, and they started mocking Juan Soto’s performance in the outfield.
OH MY GOD BELLI WHAT A WAY TO END IT pic.twitter.com/w11xG8YVVZ
— Talkin' Yanks (@TalkinYanks) April 17, 2025
Fans took to social media to share their reactions, and many compared Soto to Cody Bellinger. Here’s a look at the video with some fan reactions from X.
“Soto would be rolling like a tumbleweed with the ball behind him lmaoooo,” one fan wrote.
Soto would be rolling like a tumbleweed with the ball behind him lmaoooo
— JetSekt0r (@hannibalsekt0r) April 17, 2025
“Soto wouldn’t be able to do that,” another fan responded.
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Soto wouldn’t be able to do that
— Gregory Gallegos (@SAETregory) April 17, 2025
“You know who don’t make that catch,” one fan chimed in.
You know who don’t make that catch
— SpeakerLul 🔊📣 (@speakerlull) April 17, 2025
“Soto would literally never,” one fan responded.
Soto would literally never
— BnS Breaks (@BnsBreaks) April 17, 2025
“LMAOOOO it’s a tie game if that’s Soto in RF,” wrote another fan.
LMAOOOO it’s a tie game if that's Soto in RF 😭
— ColeIsKing (@ColeIsKing_) April 17, 2025
“If Soto is out there, that’s a game-tying triple,” another fan chimed in.
If Soto is out there that’s a game tying triple
— The Yankee Hambino (@GreatHambino28) April 17, 2025
Soto ain’t catching that!
— Chazz Rockwell (@chazzrockwell) April 17, 2025
Soto probably not making that catch. Just saying.
— Giancarlo Giunta (@GiancarloGiunta) April 17, 2025
Cody Bellinger Reflects On His Game-Ending Diving Catch
In a postgame interview, Bellinger shed light on his game-ending diving catch. The Yankees star said he wanted to make the first jump and was glad to make a stunning catch. He also mentioned that he’s ready to play any outfield position.
“Wherever I’m playing, left, center, right, or whatever, I’m just getting the work in pregame. Finding an arm slot whatever it is, just trying to get the reads so it’s just preparing pregame,” Bellinger said via Yes Network.
“I was glad I came down with it. I had a little awkward second step there and I was kind of, my head was bobbling a little too much, but I had a good beat on it and I saw the way the ball was going so I was glad I was able to catch it and get the win,” Cody Bellinger continued.
After their last victory, the Yankees are back on top of the AL East. The team is now holding an 11-7 record. Aaron Judge is having a great run after hitting his seventh home run for the team. Judge recently backed Pete Alonso despite Juan Soto’s comments on the Mets’ lineup protection.
