The latest name popping up in the 2025 Catch of the Year conversation is none other than Ceddanne Rafaela of the Red Sox. Reportedly, after dropping the series opener to the Diamondbacks, Boston turned to Lucas Giolito on Saturday. The result? Arizona quickly jumped out to a 4-1 lead, but honestly, it could’ve been much worse until Rafaela stepped in.

In the bottom of the fifth, he pulled off an absolutely jaw-dropping catch, robbing Corbin Carroll of a home run. Even though the Red Sox still couldn’t rally for a win, Rafaela’s play lit up the highlight reels and left a big impression. So, moments like this just add to the story of Rafaela’s rise and make it an interesting case to take a closer look at his journey to the big stage.

Who is Ceddanne Rafaela? All about him, his background,

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