Slugger Overbay's defence gets noticed

Time and time again, Lyle Overbay flashes his big trapper as he stands near first base and expertly gathers up the ground balls lashed his way during infield practice.

Afterward, Overbay deposits each ball in a big barrel and positions himself for the next hit.

Infrequently, when a ball skips through his grasp, Overbay will frown or slap his mitt against his thigh, willing himself to be more careful in the future. As if he needs to be reminded.

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