Kenley Jansen Ranks His Top 5 Best Fielding Plays

Kenley Jansen's Top Fielding Plays

• 💡 Kenley Jansen, the closer for the Anaheim Angels, joins the show to rank his top five best fielding plays.
• 🎯 He discusses the fun of PFPs (Pitcher Fielding Practice) especially during spring training as a way to kill time.

Defining a Top Play

• 🔑 A play makes the top five if it's not routine and showcases skill, like quick hands and smooth transfers.
• 📌 Jansen emphasizes that while some plays might look easy, they require significant skill and focus.

Notable Plays Discussed

• ⚡ A play involving quick hands and a perfect arc is considered, but ultimately held for consideration.
• 🧠 Another slick play requiring only one hand is noted for its difficulty and execution.
• 🚀 A smooth play on a swinging bunt, making it look easy with a smooth transfer, is highlighted.
• 📊 A play where Jansen remembers being sore the next day, involving a casual pickup and flip, is recalled as a significant moment.
• ⚠️ A play where a liner was snapped is considered a strong contender for the top five.
• 🔍 A play involving a bare-handed grab and throw in the playoffs is identified as making the list.

Kenley Jansen's Top 5 Revealed

• 🥇 Number one is a play where Jansen avoided a shattered bat flying towards his head while making a smooth play, highlighting his focus and the game's intensity.
• 🥈 Number two is a play against Brian Hayes, described as easily number two.
• 🥉 Number three is a line drive play against Boston while with the Braves, noted for its