Guide Note:

On May 14, 2008 in a game against the Baltimore Orioles, outfielder Manny Ramirez of the Boston Red Sox, caught a fly ball hit by Kevin Millar. While running towards the center field wall to make the play, he would run up on the fence to stop his momentum. While in the air, he would give a high five to a Red Sox fan sitting in the front row. He would then turn around and throw the ball to Julio Lugo, who then fired the ball to first baseman Kevin Youkilis to throw out Aubrey Huff. Huff did not tag up at first base, completing the double play.

Fast Facts:

1. Date: May 14, 2008
2. Kevin Millar hit the fly ball
3. Aubrey Huff was thrown out at first base
4. Orioles won the game 6-3
5. Some baseball fans criticized Ramirez for showboating
6. Other fans saw this as Manny Being Manny

Manny Ramirez High Five Catch Quotes

• "I think that's part of the game. This is a game...you've got to go enjoy it and have fun." - Manny Ramirez

• "I thought I was not going to have any chance to throw the guy out at first, but I did it anyway. I just got a bad jump, but I never give up. I go there and I caught it." - Manny Ramirez

• That was great entertainment. ... I don't think it's happened before, and I don't think it'll ever happen again. - Jonathan Van Every

• "Great play. That play saved that inning, That's Manny being Manny...talking about Gold Glove and playing better defense this year, and he's doing it." - Jon Lester

• "Ramirez makes a great catch and more times than not, that takes the wind out right of your sails and you say, 'OK, here we go again,'" -Dave Trembley

• "Manny -- you see something new all the time. Somebody in the dugout said, 'I've seen it all now.' It was a great catch." - Brad Mills

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