|
 http://m.mlb.com/news/article/176830856/bartolo-colon-hits-first-home-run-of-career Bartolo Colon continued his career of being a 900-pound octogenerian who does incredible baseball poo poo all of the time by smacking his first goddamn dinger at the age of 42. He hit it against "Big Game" James Shields, whose most recent Big Game was the one when he served up a loving meatball to Bartolo Colon and then watched him gradually circle the bases while the population of the Earth celebrated. https://twitter.com/InMetsWeTrust/status/729139293696954371 Colon went 6 2/3 innings, gave up three runs, picked up the win, and caused a minor earthquake. Please post about Colon hitting a dinger in this thread, for talking about Colon's ding dong johnson and other Feats of Colon. R.D. Mangles fucked around with this message at 08:20 on May 8, 2016 |
#
?
May 8, 2016 08:12
|
|
|
|
| # ? Apr 16, 2024 11:42 |
|
|
Despite his power at plate, Colon has never gotten to first on a base on balls. This remains the only accomplishment left for Bartolo to achieve. Considering his approach at the plate, however, we may have to wait a long time to see him finally take a walk to first.
|
|
#
?
May 8, 2016 08:20
|
|
|
Bat, ball, and Colon's pre-game meal should be enshrined in the Hall of Fame imo
|
|
#
?
May 8, 2016 08:33
|
|
|
https://twitter.com/Stan_Kankels/status/729116430021607425?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
|
|
#
?
May 8, 2016 08:46
|
|
|
This is the first time I've heard a Spanish broadcast less excited than its English counterpart.
|
|
#
?
May 8, 2016 09:12
|
|
|
Yeah, Gary Cohen's usually really good with calls anyway, but this time he's literally screaming by the time the ball lands. e: Plawecki talking to reporters after the game: "I was so excited I nearly missed third base."
|
|
#
?
May 8, 2016 10:02
|
|
|
I AM TURGID
|
|
#
?
May 8, 2016 10:18
|
|
|
Colón continues to inspire a generation of middle aged men who spend thousands of dollars on MLB fantasy camps to keep chasing the dream.
|
|
#
?
May 8, 2016 15:11
|
|
|
Congratulations Bartolo Colon.
|
|
#
?
May 8, 2016 15:28
|
|
|
Some favorites:   bless this man
|
|
#
?
May 8, 2016 16:02
|
|
|
Xenophon posted:
I don't think if I've ever seen a pitcher do this, let alone be successful, that's amazing. edit: and let alone being an old fat man
|
|
#
?
May 8, 2016 17:14
|
|
|
I don't know what it is about fat guys and NY baseball, but they always rule e- except CC gently caress CC that loving slug
|
|
#
?
May 8, 2016 17:38
|
|
|
Lets just update a classic.
|
|
#
?
May 8, 2016 18:44
|
|
|
As the last living argument against the DH (on purely entertainment grounds), I look forward to Bartolo "Gordie Howe" Colon serving as a DH well into his 50s. * please do not take this ridiculous post add an opportunity to discuss the DH. This is Bartolo's thread.
|
|
#
?
May 8, 2016 18:59
|
|
|
beejay posted:I don't think if I've ever seen a pitcher do this, let alone be successful, that's amazing. It worked because he's an old fat man. Guy on the basepath was so loving stunned Batolo charged him with the tag he froze like a deer in the headlights.
|
|
#
?
May 8, 2016 19:01
|
|
|
I love Bartolo Colon
|
|
#
?
May 8, 2016 19:02
|
|
|
Ostentatious posted:I love Bartolo Colon 
|
|
#
?
May 8, 2016 19:53
|
|
|
This is up there with Benji Molina hitting for the cycle
|
|
#
?
May 8, 2016 20:50
|
|
|
Thanks to Bartolo's home run trot the Kentucky Derby wasn't even the most exciting two minutes in sports yesterday
|
|
#
?
May 8, 2016 22:13
|
|
|
I'm here to post more Bartolo gifs  
|
|
#
?
May 8, 2016 22:38
|
|
|
Eric the Mauve posted:Thanks to Bartolo's home run trot the Kentucky Derby wasn't even the most exciting two minutes in sports yesterday Yesterday a majestic being lapped its way into history and our hearts. Also, Nyquist won the Derby.
|
|
#
?
May 8, 2016 22:42
|
|
|
Bartolo is a goddamn treasure 
|
|
#
?
May 8, 2016 23:19
|
|
|
There are times in your life when you're reminded about the beauty in the world. Seeing a cherry blossom tree bloom. A beautiful sunset to cap off a perfect day. And of course, there's Bartolo Colon with the most majestic home run you'll ever see a man hit.
|
|
#
?
May 8, 2016 23:22
|
|
|
https://twitter.com/Cut4/status/729489021626286080
|
|
#
?
May 9, 2016 03:22
|
|
|
I can't find anywhere a Statcast version of the double he hit against the Marlins, which is a shame because I want to know how much longer it took him to reach second than it would have taken Harper to reach home.
|
|
#
?
May 9, 2016 10:45
|
|
|
Sydin posted:It worked because he's an old fat man. Guy on the basepath was so loving stunned Batolo charged him with the tag he froze like a deer in the headlights. Also, the guy he was chasing is a 39 year-old catcher.
|
|
#
?
May 9, 2016 14:30
|
|
|
BasicFunk posted:Also, the guy he was chasing is a 39 year-old catcher.
|
|
#
?
May 9, 2016 18:20
|
|
|
Crazy Ted posted:Even so, he was probably legit stunned that Bartolo Colon could...you know...run.
|
|
#
?
May 9, 2016 18:30
|
|
|
BasicFunk posted:Also, the guy he was chasing is a 39 year-old catcher. I've always figured Pierzynski knew he was picked off and just stood there for maximum comedy.
|
|
#
?
May 9, 2016 18:40
|
|
|
howe_sam posted:I've always figured Pierzynski knew he was picked off and just stood there for maximum comedy. Isn't he also the one who's been trying to frame pitches that go into the dirt? E: He is! 
|
|
#
?
May 9, 2016 18:44
|
|
|
Pitchers gonna wing, wing, wing, wing wing. Batters gonna swing, swing, swing, swing swing. Bartolo's gonna ding,ding,ding,ding,ding. Harpers's gonna take a walk, TAKE A WALK!
|
|
#
?
May 9, 2016 18:46
|
|
|
DJExile posted:Isn't he also the one who's been trying to frame pitches that go into the dirt? Whoa. Had no idea Aardsma was playing as recently as last year.
|
|
#
?
May 9, 2016 18:56
|
|
|
https://twitter.com/StratOMatic/status/729745806325100544
|
|
#
?
May 9, 2016 19:59
|
|
|
Here's that play from the runner's perspective
porkface fucked around with this message at 21:59 on May 9, 2016 |
|
#
?
May 9, 2016 21:57
|
|
|
Barolo inspires other pitchers to attack the baseball http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/15519525/new-york-mets-pitcher-noah-syndergaard-two-homer-night-result-bartolo-inspiring-a-better-man
|
|
#
?
May 13, 2016 15:49
|
|
|
This happened today against the Marlins.
|
|
#
?
Jun 5, 2016 02:38
|
|
|
shadok posted:This happened today against the Marlins. I don't think this actually happened, 108 mph is ridiculous in itself no way colon connected with that.
|
|
#
?
Jun 5, 2016 04:48
|
|
|
6-year plan man posted:I don't think this actually happened, 108 mph is ridiculous in itself no way colon connected with that. I think it means that Bartolo hit a ball that hard.
|
|
#
?
Jun 5, 2016 05:05
|
|
|
A fat guy in his 40s is more athletic than I have been or ever will be at any point in my life jfc
|
|
#
?
Jun 6, 2016 10:46
|
|
|
|
| # ? Apr 16, 2024 11:42 |
|
|
Chokes McGee posted:A fat guy in his 40s is more athletic than I have been or ever will be at any point in my life jfc Even the 350+ pound linemen in the NFL combine run a faster 40 than Rich Eisen. Pro athletes are crazy.
|
|
#
?
Jun 6, 2016 16:49
|
|