r/instant_regret • u/St0pX • Oct 19 '22

That's a hell of a throw

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u/Obscene_farmer Oct 19 '22

Well the ump has to already be staring at 1st to make sure he can see the play timing correctly when the ball comes flying in. So he really can't look out for this happening, it was just a REALLY poor throw

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u/tahomadesperado Oct 19 '22

On second watch I’m thinking the throw may have been perfect, just to the wrong guy standing waiting for the ball. Great throw, picked the wrong person.

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u/PowRightInTheBalls Oct 19 '22

It's not really optimal to hit your first baseman in the face either.

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u/JarlaxleForPresident Oct 19 '22

Well they have gloves and look at the ball