Cleveland Guardians prospect George Valera is expected to receive the big-league call-up sooner rather than later for the organization. A ridiculous play for their Triple-A affiliate on Tuesday night may help expedite that.
Valera, a member of the Columbus Clippers, made a ridiculous catch in the top of the eighth inning against the St. Paul Saints.
Clippers shortstop Daniel Schneemann tracked the foul ball into deep left field and attempted to make the play himself. He nearly did so, but the ball popped out of his glove as he tried to make the catch.
Luckily Valera was also tracking the ball from left field and keep his composure as the ball popped up into the air from Schneemann’s glove. Valera slid and made the excellent play on what would have been a rough drop from Schneemann.
You’ve got a friend in me. – George Valera (probably)@espn #SCTop10 pic.twitter.com/xCfHe3HUux
— Columbus Clippers (@CLBClippers) May 17, 2023
Many around the MLB world took notice of this play and are extremely eager to see him at the MLB level.
George Valera time.
— La Mole (@FranmilsEyebrow) May 17, 2023
Just how the @CLBClippers drew it up … right?!
No. 3 @CleGuardians prospect George Valera secures the out after some assistance from Daniel Schneemann: pic.twitter.com/Dyke2BzlAt
— Minor League Baseball (@MiLB) May 17, 2023
I need Bo and Valera to travel North on I-71, stat.#ForTheLand https://t.co/Lb7TVyIgX7
— MGVanWormer (@mgvanwormer) May 17, 2023
Valera was also solid at the plate on Tuesday night, recording an RBI double while hitting the ball extremely hard which is a great sign for his potential MLB hopes.
George Valera’s batted balls tonight https://t.co/DeGb6fdw31 pic.twitter.com/wgUZVpI1PG
— Zach (@PhenoMVP) May 17, 2023
The 22-year-old outfielder is the No. 3 prospect in the Guardians farm system. He also sits as the No. 41 prospect in all of baseball.
It seems like it is only a matter of time until he ultimately receives the big lead call, especially since the Guardians are struggling at the moment with a 19-22 record.
[Columbus Clippers on Twitter] Photo Credit: MILB.com
About Reice Shipley
Reice Shipley is a staff writer for Comeback Media that graduated from Ithaca College with a degree in Sports Media. He previously worked at Barrett Sports Media and is a fan of all things Syracuse sports.