But Amoros , hailed as the fastest man in the majors when he joined the Dodgers in 1952 , streaked across the outfield .
The left - handed fielder snagged the ball on the run , Amoros ' right arm fully extended .
But Amoros , hailed as the fastest man in the majors when he joined the Dodgers in 1952 , streaked across the outfield , and the left - handed fielder snagged the ball on the run , his right arm fully extended .