Want to See a Minor League Pitcher Face-Plant Into Home Plate?
- Posted on August 19, 2011 at 3:12pm by
Jonathon M. Seidl
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Pitchers don’t generally run the bases. And when they do, they generally don’t do so well. I bring you exhibit A.
Meet Seattle Mariners minor league pitcher Graham Taylor. Deadspin gives us some more details on him and explains what you’re about to see:
Taylor, a starter for the Marlins AA affiliate Jacksonville Suns, is listed at 225. He’s more than 225. And when you ask him to score from first on a triple, only bad things can happen. Taylor apparently injured his leg approaching home, so the flop was the only way to get in safely. He’s been out nearly a month, so we wish him well, and we thank him for this.
Now technically this little gem occurred back in July. But it’s just now starting to make the rounds. And once you see it, you’ll probably wonder why it took so long for it to grace your eye balls. So without further ado:
(H/T: Buzzfeed)
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Comments (52)
YepImaConservative
Posted on August 19, 2011 at 7:37pm~Couldn’t resist a good Baseball joke~
“A doctor at an insane asylum decided to take his patients to a baseball game.
For weeks in advance, he coached his patients to respond to his commands.
When the day of the game arrived, everything seemed to be going well. As the National Anthem started…….the doctor yelled, “Up Nuts” And the patients complied by standing up.
After the anthem …he yelled, “Down Nuts”. And they all sat back down in their seats.
After a home run was hit, the doctor yelled, “Cheer Nuts”. They all brokeout into applause and cheered.
When the umpire made a particularly bad call against the star of the home team, the Doctor yelled, “Booooo Nuts!!!” and they all started booing and cat calling.
Thinking things were going very well. The doctor decided to go get a beer and a hot dog, leaving his assistant in charge.
When he returned, there was a riot in progress. Finding his assistant, the doctor asked,” What in the world happened? ”
The assistant replied, “Well, everything was going just fine till a vendor passed by and yelled PEANUTS!”
Report Post »yooperjo
Posted on August 20, 2011 at 12:35amThat’s funny. Thanks!
Report Post »USA1Patriot
Posted on August 19, 2011 at 7:26pm“We have touchdown……”
Report Post »E.Z. Las Vegas
Posted on August 19, 2011 at 7:05pmI am a little confused. Why is a Seattle Mariner playing for a Florida Marlin farm team? Perhaps there is a typo?
Report Post »Armed Patriot
Posted on August 19, 2011 at 7:21pmI give this guy the biggest props. We need people like this in the federal govt. He did what he had to do for the team at the cost of his own safety. Way to be brave. well done.
Report Post »ripwtc91101
Posted on August 19, 2011 at 8:07pmif i had to venture a guess i would think the player is on loan from seattle to this florida affiliate i know hockey teams do this all the time
Report Post »dquay
Posted on August 19, 2011 at 9:36pmHe plays for the marlins farm club
Report Post »SovereignSoul
Posted on August 21, 2011 at 1:56pm@ArmedPatriot-I don’t give this guy props and we DO NOT need more guys like this in federal government. We have enough incompetents already. I know t-ball players that have better technique. We call it“ sliding in” for a reason – you are supposed to slide!
Report Post »Nazgul
Posted on August 19, 2011 at 6:16pmWhat a way to take one for the team. Dumbass.
Report Post »VERYCONCERNEDCHRISTIANPATRIOT
Posted on August 19, 2011 at 9:38pmIt’s called hustling and giving everything you have for the team, you obviously have never played sports or you would appreciate his competitiveness.
Report Post »SovereignSoul
Posted on August 21, 2011 at 1:58pmCompetitiveness, yes. Ability, not so much. Not a good way to get to the show.
Report Post »The Bagginator
Posted on August 19, 2011 at 6:00pmRun much?
Report Post »JJMcCartney-dot-com
Posted on August 19, 2011 at 5:43pmYou can only defy gravity for so long, and all of a sudden: splat! Gravity wins!
If you are gonna play baseball, sometimes you‘ll have to do things you’re not used to doing. The prescription for this pitcher is quite simple. Cut down on the gravy, and try not to violate the laws of inertia, gravity, relativity, and perhaps the most important one: never lead with your face!
I would wish him Gods’ speed. but I fear people would think I was joking.
Report Post »bankerpapaw
Posted on August 19, 2011 at 5:07pmOuch!!!
Report Post »teapartyteamstertrucker
Posted on August 20, 2011 at 5:42pmyea thats gonna leave a mark
Report Post »DEADFACEBOOK
Posted on August 19, 2011 at 4:59pmwhat a big fat wetard… way to put the shoulder to the wheel
Report Post »Thrill Biscuit
Posted on August 19, 2011 at 4:32pmWell, of all the reasons I’ve seen for a relief pitcher to go to the mound…
Report Post »tketterer
Posted on August 19, 2011 at 4:42pmWhy is Meatloaf runing around in my head? “Do you love me? Will you love me forever?“ ”Let me sleep on it.”
Report Post »apollo18
Posted on August 19, 2011 at 4:24pm“This is the Old Left-hander, rounding third, heading for home!” Joe Nuxhall By Golly, Joe! We haven’t forgotten ya!
Report Post »melving
Posted on August 19, 2011 at 4:21pmouch
Report Post »biohazard23
Posted on August 19, 2011 at 3:58pmThat’s not gonna grow back…..
Report Post »Witness1974
Posted on August 19, 2011 at 3:56pmI don‘t find it amuzing or entertaining when someone is so obviously hurt that they don’t move at all after the event. This could have been a life ending event and may very well prove to be a career ending event. NF!
Report Post »Wyd Stantz
Posted on August 19, 2011 at 4:16pmGo cry to your mom, Jimmy! I am sure this guy is laughing about it now.
I didn’t laugh at the video, but it get a “ewph!” from me.
Report Post »walkwithme1966
Posted on August 19, 2011 at 4:46pmAnd witness I agree with you – not the primest that this should be a viral video. http://wp.me/pYLB7-1sY
Report Post »paulusmaximus
Posted on August 19, 2011 at 3:50pmOuch!
Report Post »RedinLouisville
Posted on August 19, 2011 at 3:42pmhe really did take one for the team, right on the nose.
Report Post »Anonymous T. Irrelevant
Posted on August 19, 2011 at 3:41pmNow that’s hustle. You don’t see that a lot from pro ball players.
Report Post »NOBALONEY
Posted on August 19, 2011 at 3:34pmHe was heading home!
Report Post »Clawdewd
Posted on August 19, 2011 at 3:33pmGod forgive me.
I watched it, I laughed at the misfortune of another soul.
I feel so guilty.
But that’s funny, I don’t care who you are.
Report Post »POdVet
Posted on August 19, 2011 at 3:32pmGotta give this guy credit for leaving it all out on the field. Not like the multi millionaire spoiled babies in the big leagues. Get a sore toe and out for a season on full pay.
Report Post »CitizenVetUSA
Posted on August 19, 2011 at 5:26pmI quit going to major league games and go to minor and college to watch real baseball live. Better seats, parking, and price. That’s why pro sports is called the entertainment business. Football, basketball, is set up like the WWF, and the Vegas mob can steel money legally. Boy are we suckers.
Report Post »chips1
Posted on August 19, 2011 at 7:10pmIf you really want to see baseball as it’s supposed to be played, Watch Little League World Series. If you can think of it, IT happens here.
Report Post »Lesbian Packing Hollow Points
Posted on August 19, 2011 at 3:30pmAnd the pitch is low and out… cold.
Report Post »The_Postal
Posted on August 19, 2011 at 3:27pmHey, unlike the last baseball related clip, at least the ump called it right this time.
Report Post »PeeWee57
Posted on August 19, 2011 at 3:27pmHe looked like a SUMU WRESTLER lumbering around third base……
Report Post »Dustyluv
Posted on August 19, 2011 at 3:53pmIf he‘s 225 I’m a Paris fashion model.
Report Post »Airb0rne4325
Posted on August 19, 2011 at 5:29pmSomebody told him there was a Twinkie on home plate, that’s the reason for the face plant.
Report Post »Gofish
Posted on August 19, 2011 at 3:26pmThat’ll leave a mark!
Report Post »sing it out
Posted on August 19, 2011 at 3:17pmPoor guy!
Report Post »Bullhorn Guy
Posted on August 19, 2011 at 3:28pmWhat do you mean, poor guy? How can you be a professional ball player and not know how to slide? It wasn’t even that close, so there was no need to go head first. What a moron! That, boys and girls, is why the American League has the DH rule. Pitchers and offense do not mix.
Report Post »WhatsYerProblem
Posted on August 19, 2011 at 3:33pmRead the article before writing your comment. It says he injured his leg (pulled a hammy, maybe) and he dove toward the plate (in agony probably) to touch the plate. Maybe he should have just stopped when he got hurt?
Report Post »Truthbeliever2
Posted on August 19, 2011 at 3:50pmLol read the article. Why do that when your only reason for posting is to laugh at someone elses misfortune. Many of the above posters probably can’t read…
Report Post »CitizenVetUSA
Posted on August 19, 2011 at 5:34pm@ bullhorn…..No such thing as pitcher running and sliding practice!
Report Post »WhatsYerProblem
Posted on August 19, 2011 at 3:13pmOuch. Even if he was safe he was out.
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