Johan Rojas is one of the Philadelphia Phillies top prospects. The 22-year-old centerfielder is expected to bring elite speed and defense to the big league team.
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in Philadelphia on Saturday, one day after Rojas was called up from the minor leagues. Rojas was playing in center field when shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. came up to bat, as a runner was on first base. Tatis hit a fly ball out towards center field, but Rojas was able to track the ball down and make the catch as he crashed into the outfield wall.Centerfielder Johan Rojas #18 of the Philadelphia Phillies makes a catch on a ball hit by Fernando Tatis Jr. #23 of the San Diego Padres and throws to first base to complete a double play during the first inning of a game one of a double header at Citizens Bank Park on July 15, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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