Little League Player Nails Unassisted Triple Play
A 7-year-old White Marsh baseball player completed a rare play last week.
OUTSIDE BALTIMORE, MD -- If only Little League had instant replay. Cristian Banks, a 7-year-old Fullerton Elementary student, completed a rare unassisted triple play on May 3. Coach Marty Neff, who has been involved with the White Marsh Recreation Council for the past 10 years, said it was the first time he's seen it done by one of his players. It's unusual outside of Little League, as well. According to MLB.com, only 15 unassisted triple plays have been recorded in Major League Baseball history. Share your favorite moments in kids' sports in the comments. Neff described the play, which lasted only seconds: "With the bases loaded and Cristian playing third base, the batter hit a line drive that Cristian moved to his right to catch for the …
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Daniel Grieves
2:32 am on Friday, May 18, 2012
As a Orioles announcer might say, "Let's give that kid a contract!" Seriously, a type of play that has rarely been recorded in MLB history done by a 7-year old? This kid definitely has a future in the big leagues! more ›