The center fielder wowed the Orioles dugout with his protective prowess

Baltimore Orioles center fielder Cedric Mullins threw his name into the ring for "Catch of the Year" on Wednesday night in a close video game versus the New York City Yankees.

In the second inning, Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez thought he may've put New york city up 2 keep up a crowning achievement at Camden Yards.

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Not so quick.

Mullins was able to find Sanchez's lengthy sphere, tip up onto the padded fencing and also jump up and also catch the round before it can land. It was just one of the extra impressive catches of the year.

Baltimore Orioles center fielder Cedric Mullins looks on from the dugout after robbing a two-run home run off New York Yankees' Gary Sanchez during the second inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

 Baltimore Orioles center fielder Cedric Mullins

looks on from the dugout after robbing a two-run home run off New York Yankees' Gary Sanchez during the second inning of a baseball video game, Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) Orioles supervisor Brandon Hyde, pitcher John Way and also right fielder Austin Hays all were surprised that the 5-foot-8 Mullins might get the ball.

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"That was one of the most incredible catch," Means said, using MLB.com. "I was in awe."

Hyde stated the "dugout appeared" when Mullins revealed everyone he caught the sphere.

"It was certainly far better than the one I made in a comparable place. He can certainly get up higher than I can," Hays included.

Unfortunately, the Orioles would shed the game.

Brett Gardner's two-run solitary sent home Gleyber Torres and Tyler Wade and also offered the Yankees the 4-3 win.

New York's win suggested the team remained in front in the American League wild-card standings. The team moved to 82-64 and also are linked with the Toronto Blue Jays for the No. 1 place.