Velasquez gets hit by liner, uses left hand to get out

Phillies pitcher Vince Velasquez gets hit on his pitching arm with a line drive, but recovers and throws left-handed to first for the out

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[wolfgineer]

That is insane! The ability, the trust in himself, the pain during, the limited time to recognize the opportunity and release his glove. One of the greatest plays ever

[jonboxleitner]

ESPN has told me more about whether the plane LeBron flew to his home in LA was owned or leased rather than this play and this pitcher. One of the best plays ever, not sure anyone else in the league makes it. Tip of the cap to Vince Velasquez.

[Capiscreeping]

Even being ambidextrous, a great heads up play.

[sethraidernation]

Ambidextrous or not, the greatest play I have seen in 34 years of baseball

[Ian]

Amazing play. I hope this gets attention around the league.

[levistumhofer]

I wuz at this game and hearing the ball hit his arm was like a bat shattering. It was loud but an unbelievable play.

[theesweetscience]

Bringin that heart to the gritty phillies. We all need ya bro. Heal well

[dape]

Vince had a right arm injury in HS and played his Jr. season throwing left handed.

[phillyfan]

Cheers to Velasquez. Hope he's OK.

[heathergulliver]

One of the greatest plays I've ever seen.

[Airzy_]

Amazing perseverance not giving up on the play respect!

[justnone]

Best play ever….. such an athlete… I hope he’s well

[misterpunch]

Dude that's awesome! Really dedicated to his job! Hope he's ok though :(

[jayremey]

*IF and only if we exclude Bartolo* this is the best defensive play I’ve ever seen from a pitcher

[hankgillette]

Who downvoted this? I rooted for the Nats and still thought this was one of the most amazing plays I have ever seen.

[Flames]

Vince Velasquez was not going to even deal with the injury made from come-backer until after making the play.

[SilverPonyKat]

I bet he invented a few new swear words. I know I would have! Ouch!!! Hope he's ok. That is an awesome play!

[gordons-alive]

Talk about focus. Maybe the best play I've seen in any sport.

[pickedupapencil]

You can see the exact moment his body is like, yo, that throw was great... remember that line drive? I do...

[atm]

Crazy how if Kershaw or degrom made this play it would be showed everywhere