Harding Outfielder Makes SportsCenter Top 10 With Stunning Diving Catch

WESTPORT, CT — When a screaming line drive was hit in his direction, Warren Harding High School outfielder Josh Garcia knew he had to risk his body to help his team. Diving with his body nearly parallel to the Staples High School grass, and got just enough leather on the Texas leaguer to make a miraculous snowcone catch.

Garcia's calculated risk paid off in more ways than one. Not only did he rob Staples' Harry Azadian of a extra-base hit, but video his diving catch was picked up by ESPN. Furthermore, the network included Garcia's play in their famous Top 10 plays at No. 3. To sign up for Bridgeport breaking news alerts and more, click here.

Unfortunately, Garcia's efforts were not enough to will his team to victory, falling to the Staples Wreckers by a score of 18-5. The video was also picked up by CBS Sports.

Photo credit: The Jon B. Lovelace Collection of California Photographs in Carol M. Highsmith's America Project, Library of Congress