Torii Hunter's son flipped over a fence to make a spectacular catch
It seems great catches run in the Hunter family genes. Torii Hunter was a five-time All-Star and nine-time Gold Glove winner during his 18-year baseball career. Torii Hunter Jr., an outfielder for Notre Dame, showed flashes of his father's skill when he made an over-the-fence grab in a game against Florida State University on Saturday.
With one out in the bottom of the eighth, Hunter Jr. ran down a fly ball in foul territory then toppled over the fence. He then popped right back up and quickly vaulted back over the fence like the play was no big deal. It was a classic "act like you've been there before" approach.
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— Notre Dame Baseball (@NDBaseball) April 24, 2016
Another view of the @THunterJr catch!
Even smoother from the side angle.
Video Cred: @FSUBaseball
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Hunter Jr. is making a name for himself as a talented multi-sport athlete, as he also plays football for Notre Dame. Boston Red Sox DH David Ortiz famously requested that Hunter Jr. use his locker when the Fighting Irish played at Fenway Park during the 2015 college football season.
The elder Hunter retired from baseball at the end of last season. He congratulated his son on the catch on Instagram Sunday.
