Jimmy Rollins Joins Willie Mays

In the 1954 World Series, Willie Mays of the New York Giants made the most famous catch in baseball history. Cleveland's Vic Wertz hit a long drive over Mays' head in the Polo Grounds' cavernous center field. Mays tracked it down and caught it over his shoulder. But many observers think the best part occurred next. Mays instantly spun 180 degrees and threw a strike to second base while falling down.

Jimmy Rollins did his best imitation of this in Saturday's dramatic game against Washington. Rollins turned his back to home plate to run down a short fly ball to center. He snagged the ball, ran hard into teammate Shane Victorino, hit the ground, bounced up instantly and had the presence of mind to whirl and throw the ball to second base to hold the runner. Rollins' throw, of course, was not as long as Mays', but then Mays didn't have to contend with a colliding teammate. If Rollins could just repeat this play in the World Series, he might earn a place in history next to the Say Hey Kid. Pretty good company.