Cody Bellinger makes acrobatic catch in Yankees home opener vs Marlins

Gold Glove-winning outfielder Cody Bellinger made a compelling case for catch of the year in the New York Yankees’ home opener against the Miami Marlins on Friday.

The highlight-reel grab came in the ninth inning on a deep drive by Marlins infielder Xavier Edwards.

New York Yankees’ Cody Bellinger gestures after hitting a double during the fifth inning of the home opener against the Miami Marlins in New York on April 3, 2026. (Yuki Iwamura/AP)

CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM

Bellinger sprinted 62 feet and tracked the ball well but misjudged it at the last moment, and it glanced off his wrist. Mid-jump, he swung his arm around and snagged the ball at around knee level. 

Fans at Yankee Stadium erupted as Bellinger looked at his glove in disbelief, but the former Los Angeles Dodgers star wouldn’t call the acrobatic save his smartest play.

New York Yankees left fielder Cody Bellinger catches a fly ball hit by Miami Marlins’ Xavier Edwards during the ninth inning of the home opener in New York on April 3, 2026. (Yuki Iwamura/AP)

DEMOCRAT GOVERNOR AND MAYOR BOOED AT RED SOX HOME OPENER

“I should have caught it the first time,” he said, adding that he “squeezed” his glove too early.

“I definitely got lucky. Threw my glove out there.”

The Yankees are off to their second 6-1 start in three seasons after Aaron Judge hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the first inning to help the team secure an 8-2 win over the Marlins in the Bronx. 

Trent Grisham, Cody Bellinger and Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees celebrate after defeating the Miami Marlins at Yankee Stadium in New York on April 3, 2026. (Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos)

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX NEWS APP

Miami entered the game at 5-1, matching its franchise-best start.

The Associated Press contributed to this report. 

Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.