Bartolo Colon has become something of a highlight reel master during his 2015 run with the Mets.
Of all his bloopers at the plate or decisions on the mound, however, this is definitely the man’s finest defensive play.
Bartolo Colon, ladies and gentlemen. #Mets pic.twitter.com/GZTUWJz0Wh
— Stephon Johnson (@StephonJohnson8) September 6, 2015
That back-handed flip was something you see only great defensive second basemen or shortstops do, not 42 year old big-boned pitchers.
Obviously, the Mets are one of the best teams in baseball this year and it’s been incredibly fun to watch them play – but they’d be a lot less entertaining without Colon on the mound or batting every fifth game.
Keep it going, guys. Baseball needs this.