Rafaela scores from first … on a pitch within the dust?

Blinking through the fourth inning of Thursday evening’s Triple-A Worcester sport may need been a giant mistake.

Because in simply over 11 seconds, Ceddanne Rafaela zipped across the basepaths. Basically, it most likely took much less time for the No. 79 total prospect, per MLB Pipeline, to sprint from first base to dwelling plate safely than it took to learn this sentence.

Trailing in opposition to visiting Rochester within the backside of the fourth throughout an eventual 6-5 loss at Polar Park, Rafaela aggressive after singling to proper area with no one out. With righty José Ureña (Nationals) on the mound, Boston’s No. 2 prospect stole second base to place himself in scoring place. While making an attempt to throw him out, catcher Drew Millas (WAS No. 28) skipped the ball within the dust and it skirted into the outfield, permitting Rafaela to make a beeline towards the recent nook.  

While rounding third, Rafaela seen heart fielder Derek Hill making a comfortable relay throw to the cutoff man. So the 22-year-old completed his cost dwelling to attain the run.

Worcester broadcaster Jay Burnham promptly declared Rafaela to be the “most exciting man in Minor League Baseball.” And after watching these 11 seconds, it is powerful to disagree.