The Cubs defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 8-5 tonight thanks in large part to Reed Johnson's over-the-wall catch of a would-have-been Prince Fielder grand slam in the 5th inning. Here is the video. Johnson made the catch of the year last year in April. He appears to have done it even earlier this year.

Last year, the defensive play of the year came in late September when Sam Fuld made a catch against the ivy in right field and doubled-up a runner at first. This year, the play came early, and we can safely declare the competition over.

Reed Johnson, April 25, 2008, against the Washington Nationals, courtesy of Nationals TV: