Bartolo Colón Ranks His Best Defensive Plays with Jomboy

Ranking Bartolo Colón's Top Defensive Plays

• 💡 The video features Bartolo Colón and Jomboy discussing and ranking his best defensive plays, with a focus on plays made by pitchers.
• 🎯 Several plays were reviewed, with many being deleted due to not meeting the criteria or lack of footage, while others were kept for consideration.

Notable Defensive Maneuvers

• 🧤 A behind-the-back flip was highlighted as a particularly impressive and signature move, with Colón noting he would practice it even without pressure.
• 🚀 Another notable play involved a quick reaction to a ground ball, where Colón made the out by getting in the runner's way rather than throwing to first, emphasizing less running for himself.
• 🤝 Double plays were a recurring theme, with several discussed and ranked. One particularly impressive double play involved a barehanded catch and quick transfer.

Key Defensive Concepts Discussed

• 🏃‍♂️ Colón emphasized making runners run, often by taking his time to field the ball, which he found effective.
• ⚾ The discussion touched on different types of plays, including pop-outs, bunts, and line drives hit back at the pitcher.
• 💡 The importance of fielding fundamentals and good hands was evident, with Colón's background as a shortstop being mentioned.

Top Plays and Considerations

• ✨ The behind-the-back flip was considered a top play, potentially one of the best by any pitcher ever.
• 🏆 Several plays were identified as strong contenders for the top five, including a barehanded grab and a smooth double play.
• 🧐 The criteria for keeping a play involved its effectiveness, execution, and sometimes the sheer difficulty or uniqueness of the maneuver.
• 🌟 Ultimately, several plays were selected to represent Colón's best defensive highlights, including specific double plays and the signature behind-the-back flips.