Is this incredible viral video actually a Gillette ad?

The Web has been buzzing about a video of the Tampa Bay Rays’ Evan Longoria barehanded catch to save a reporter. It’s an amazing video. But is it legit?

This is an amazing video. Amazing.

Evan Longoria of the Tampa Bay Rays catches a baseball barehanded while a reporter interviewed him. He perhaps literally saved her life.

The video appeared on YouTube on May 6 and has grabbed more than 1 million views.

But here’s the thing: It might be a fake. The Deadspin blog has said “there’s no way” it’s legitimate.

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