Funniest Plays of the Year: Bartolo Colon loses his helmet (No. 3)
Editor’s note: This week, Big League Stew is counting down the five funniest plays of 2015. Come back to see who guffaws into the No. 1 spot. Here’s No. 3:
There are a number of reasons to love New York Mets pitcher Bartolo Colon. After being out of the league in 2010, Colon has experienced a late-career resurgence. He’s done so despite the fact that he only throws one pitch, and looks like one of your uncles. The fact that he’s not only effective, but still seems to be enjoying the game at age-42 just adds to that adoration.
When Colon joined the Mets in 2014, it marked the second time in his career that he would receive at-bats in the National League. His first go-around at the plate was rough. Colon notched just two hits in 2014.
After those struggles, Colon vowed to get better at the plate heading into 2015. That improvement was on display almost immediately.
During an April 12 contest against the Atlanta Braves, Colon stepped to the plate with a man on third. With the game tied 2-2, he had a chance to give himself the lead. On the first pitch of the at-bat, Colon delivered.
The 42-year-old shot a ball into right field for the RBI. Colon’s swing took so much effort that he lost his helmet immediately after making contact with the ball. On slow motion replays, you can to see Colon smile right as the ball leaves the bat. He retains that smirk even after he safety reaches first base. As expected, his teammates love every single moment of it.
The play is proof that no one has more fun on a baseball field than Bartolo Colon.
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