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Phillies History: On this day, Aaron Rowand makes “the catch”

By George Rider

PHILADELPHIA - MAY 11: Aaron Rowand of the Philadelphia Phillies makes a leaping catch and crashes into the outfield wall during the game against the New York Mets at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on May 11, 2006. The Phillies defeated the Mets 2-0. (Photo by Miles Kennedy/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA - MAY 11: Aaron Rowand of the Philadelphia Phillies makes a leaping catch and crashes into the outfield wall during the game against the New York Mets at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on May 11, 2006. The Phillies defeated the Mets 2-0. (Photo by Miles Kennedy/MLB Photos via Getty Images) /
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It’s the anniversary of one of the great Phillies plays of all-time

Aaron Rowand’s tenue in Phillies pinstripes only lasted two seasons, but 14 years ago today he laid it all out on the diamond for the city of Philadelphia and it’s something that will never be forgotten.

Its the top of the first inning on May 11, 2006, with Rowand playing center field and every base is occupied. Xavier Nady gets ahold of a Gavin Floyd fastball that looks like it could clear the fence at Citizens Bank Park. Rowand would proceed to make one of the greatest catches, not only Phillies history, but all of baseball.

Without a doubt one of the most electric regular season moments at the Bank. With no padding on the front of the bullpen wall Rowand didn’t skip a beat going towards the ball.

"“For who? My teammates. And for what? To win.” Rowand said as he started to grin."

Rowand came to work with a hard-working, never take a day off, blue-collar attitude that helped the fans fall in love with their new outfielder.

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Following the catch, Rowand had to have surgery done on his nose. Despite that, he didn’t end up missing a whole lot of time. He was back in the lineup a few weeks after and played over 100 games in the 2006 season.

Aaron Rowand would also go on to have an All Star caliber 2007 season with Philadelphia hitting .309 with an .889 OPS. After that he would end up leaving in Free Agency as he signed with the San Fransisco Giants.

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Only two short seasons in a Phillies uniform but Aaron Rowand will always be a known player in this city.

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