Center Fielder Randal Grichuk made quite a first impression with Rockies fans. And the fans’ second look wasn’t bad either.
On April 12 at Globe Life Field, he made a leaping catch at the center-field wall to rob the Rangers’ Corey Seager of a three-run homer.
On Thursday at Citizens Bank Park, Grichuk was positioned in right-center when the Phillies’ Alec Bohm looped a ball to shallow center. Grichuk sprinted across the grass and made a diving catch.
Grichuk, true to his nature, is not satisfied.
Asked if he’s meeting his own expectations in the early going, Grichuk said: “Yes and no.