Clemson Tigers outfielder Cam Cannarella. Scott Kinser-USA TODAY Sports

Watch: Clemson centerfielder makes incredible game-saving catch

By Mike Santa Barbara | Last updated Jun 9, 2024 7:25 PM ET

Clemson centerfielder Cam Cannarella may have made the catch of the year, regardless of level, Sunday in the NCAA Tournament Super Regional.

Tied with Florida 9-9 in the bottom of the 10th inning of Game 2, Cannarella robbed Ashton Wilson of a walk-off hit, making an incredible over-the-shoulder grab at the wall to keep Clemson's season alive.

PLAY OF THE YEAR BY @CAMCANNARELLA!!!!! ⚾️️

https://t.co/ozP6rh44g0 pic.twitter.com/9hvFE4gt3J
— Clemson Baseball (@ClemsonBaseball) June 9, 2024

Shaking his head defiantly after the catch, Cannarella seemed to be telling the Gators that he simply wasn't going to allow his team to lose. The confidence was warranted, especially since it wasn't the first time he'd bailed the Tigers out on Sunday.

In the top of the ninth, Clemson trailed 9-6 and was only two outs away from seeing its season come to a disappointing end. However, following back-to-back singles from Jacob Hinderleider and Blake Wright, Cannarella stepped up to the plate, smashing a clutch three-run home run deep over the right-field wall to knot things up.

CAM. CANNARELLA. NO. DOUBTER.

362 ft
102 mph

T9 || CU 9, FLA 9

https://t.co/ozP6rh44g0 pic.twitter.com/dc0fjs1Y4o
— Clemson Baseball (@ClemsonBaseball) June 9, 2024

Cannarella has been a standout throughout the season, helping No. 6-ranked Clemson finish the season 44-14. Over 57 games, Cannarella slashed .338/.419/.554 with 10 home runs and 56 RBI.

Meanwhile, the 20-year-old sophomore is on the radar of MLB teams. Many expect Cannarella to be a top pick in the 2025 draft.

Mike Santa Barbara

Mike Santa Barbara is a Wilmington, Delaware native (Yes, it's a real place) with over a decade of sports writing experience. A diehard Philadelphia sports fan, he has two dogs named after Flyers and cried real tears when the Eagles won Super Bowl LII. You can follow him on Twitter at @mike__sb

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