We’ve had our share of great defensive plays in baseball these last few days, and it’s time to add pitcher Marcus Stroman to the list. In Sunday’s matchup between the New York Mets and Colorado Rockies, Stroman had himself one for the highlight reel.
Facing down Josh Fuentes in the bottom of the eighth, the Rockies third baseman slapped a ball down the center of the infield. It was a slower-moving ball, so Stroman had the time to back up and make the backhanded snag — from behind his back, no less — and toss the ball to first for the out.
Already a great highlight, but here’s where it gets fun. Stroman’s throw to Pete Alonso was a soft one, bouncing in a crawl toward first as Fuentes was hustling down the line. Thanks to the stretch of Alonso, Fuentes was out at first, completing the impressive sequence of events.
The @STR0 show is not disappointing. 👀 #LGM pic.twitter.com/n83JkWx4Ym
— New York Mets (@Mets) April 18, 2021
Plus, Stroman’s celebration after the fact — pointing to his glove — seals the deal as one of the best plays of this young baseball season.
Stroman ended the game with eight innings pitched, three hits, one run, five strikeouts, and one great defensive play. All in a day’s work.
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