When I say pitcher Bartolo Colon is one of the worst hitters I don’t only mean his lifetime 10 for 129 (.078) Mets record, I mean his form, as well.
Colon swings like he’s going after a bat with a broken broom. And his helmet usually falls off.
At the age of 42 he managed to get his first home run.
Announcer Gary Cohen was so excited he called it “one of the greatest moments in baseball history.”
That’s a bit hyperbolic, but it is a fun moment.
Here are some Colon highlights and lowlights—->
Wow, didn’t know Bartolo was still in baseball lol. He was a hell of a pitcher for my Indians about 15 years ago!
Twice as graceful as fat ballet dancer, Erik Cavanaugh
That’s the most exercise the guy has had in decades. I’m surprised he didn’t collapse heading toward home plate.
Lookit the size of that guy!
That’s a Semi-Colon…
Maybe that homer should be called a Freightliner…
That gave me chills!
Seems anyone named Colon was given that name after a bad parental palm reading.
Even pitchers get lucky and hit a homerun every once in a while. Me, I prefer the American League and the DH rule where pitchers don’t have to hit unless they play in a Natl. League ballpark and Felix Hernandez, pitcher for the Seattle mariners did hit a grand slam once a few years ago in a Natl. League ballpark.
Or as the late Dave Niehaus would say, great baseball announcer for the Seattle Mariners.His signature call for a grand slam was, “Get out the mustard and rye bread Grandma, it’s grand salami time.” I love baseball!
Even a blind squirrel finds a peanut now and then
AZ Dbacks announcer said, “Colon’s HR went 365 feet. Coincidentally, that’s just about how much he weighs.”