There are many reasons why people romanticize baseball. From statistics to baseball history, which has been filled with iconic plays, whoever says baseball is boring has failed to see the athleticism of MLB players. The history of MLB is filled with memories of unbelievable and acrobatic plays from players that have made them legendary.
Five Iconic and Acrobatic Plays in MLB Histor
Defensive wiz Ken Caminiti made that throw look so easy. Not every day do you see a third baseman in MLB make or even attempt to make a throw sitting down. When you have to make a quick play, there’s no time to wait, and Caminiti made a smooth play and throw by throwing the ball while on the ground. Caiminiti played for the San Diego Padres at the time, and the throw he made was unbelievable.
The throw was made right on the money (home plate) to get the runner out. Talk about a huge and phenomenal outfield assist from Dave Parker. It was a shotgun of a throw that saved a run. The duo of both Parker’s throw and Gary Carter‘s catch and successful tag make this an iconic MLB play in history. The National League dugout’s reaction to the play was also quite memorable, as it was a huge play, and the crowd, but more importantly, the dugout was chaotic in celebration and excitement.
