No way, Jose: Tigers shortstop Jose Iglesias makes another incredible play

Perhaps you forgot, because Detroit Tigers shortstop Jose Iglesias missed all of the 2014 season with injuries, but the dude can play defense better than any shortstop in MLB not named Andrelton Simmons.

While the surprise story of Iglesias’ comeback thus far has been his offense — that .436 average is nice, regardless of sample size — Iglesias reminded us Monday night how unbelievable he is in the field too.

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Just watch the clip above. We dare you not to be wowed. And no, this is not the place for one of those “this-happens-all-the-time” quips, because this play is downright filthy. The stop itself is nice, but that throw. Wow. Across his body and he’s not even looking at first base as he makes it. Enjoy the photographic evidence.

What makes the play even better is that Brett Gardner was at the plate, and he’s a left-handed hitter who runs pretty well. So it’s not like Iglesias did a bunch of fancy stuff to cut down Albert Pujols. 

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This still isn’t the best Iglesias play — that’s his catch in the 2013 playoffs, which we’re always happy to share again, because it was so breathtaking. 

Jose Iglesias, it’s nice to have you back.

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