The number of pop-ups in the modern game is just astounding. Equally of interest, they seem to have suddenly become tough, challenging plays for the fielders.
Actually that is now X-man's distinguishing fielding characteristic. He is actually good at catching pop-ups which nobody else appears to be.
I can see his agent making that case. "Yeah....Xander is great on pop-ups."
Bloom responds, "OK, how many millions do you think that is worth?"