MLB Fans Had So Many Jokes About Reds Pitcher’s Comical Reaction to Pop Up

What an athlete.

The 162-game Major League Baseball season is bound to produce its fair share of hilarious moments, and Reds pitcher Brandon Williamson delivered one for the books Monday night.

Not all pitchers are known for their ability to defend the position, and Williamson took that to a new level in the second inning of Monday’s matchup with the Rockies. Colorado catcher Elias Díaz popped one up directly to the mound, no more than a couple of steps from where Williamson landed. But rather than catching the ball himself, Williamson simply pointed to it in mid-air and let the infielders rush in around him, with first baseman Joey Votto making the catch.

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The video is well worth a watch.

Brandon Williamson proving that Pitchers are indeed Athletes. 👆 pic.twitter.com/hvw78zpcsW

— Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) June 19, 2023

 Baseball fans everywhere loved it.

Hall of fame point! That’ll bring a tear to your eye🥹 @jacobdavis_24 https://t.co/v63IkLqjJZ

— Caletastic (@calemac15) June 20, 2023

I mean NO ONE tracks a ball like this https://t.co/CqQsRsIZgC

— Yellmk (@yellmk) June 20, 2023

his mechanics are uncanny to that of the statue of liberty https://t.co/eRWi1LXigY

— baseball enjoyer (@_eliasavila_) June 20, 2023

80 grade athletic play https://t.co/8mUQaVxM6I

— Nola Jeffy 🏴‍☠️ (@NolaJeffy) June 20, 2023

My girl when she sees a bug https://t.co/3zFN1IVZmh

— HunchoWilt2k (@isitMalc4real) June 19, 2023