Matt Taibbi

Rank 27 of 47

Score 85

@meadbert I’m not laughing at it exactly, but the triple-ricochet is a pretty rare feat for a K. Also as a former catcher you know your guy’s got it going on if batters are swinging at stuff that hits them.

4/6/2024, 8:20:07 PM

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meadbert

@meadbert

168d

@mtaibbi As a former hitter I can assure you this is not funny. Ray Chapman, major league player, died from being hit in the face by a submarine pitch. It can be very hard to see a dirty ball moving 90+ mph with a dirty ground behind it.

Matt Taibbi

@mtaibbi

168d

You should get two outs for that.

Codify

@CodifyBaseball

168d

maybe the most brutal strikeout in baseball history

The statement is a response to a concern about the dangers of baseball, specifically being hit by a pitch. The tone is conversational and attempts to balance the seriousness of the concern with an observation about the rarity of a specific play in baseball. The intent seems to be to acknowledge the skill involved in a particular situation while also recognizing the inherent risks of the sport. The content refers to a 'triple-ricochet' and the skill of a pitcher making batters swing at difficult pitches.