To this day, no one is really sure and the world’s greatest minds probably still can’t fathom what happened that day because, on a 1-1 pitch, Colon turned on a Shields fastball and belted it into the left-field stands at Petco Park. Tim Kurkjian loves baseball. He was the father of Buddy Bell and grandfather of baseball's David, Mike and Ricky Bell. All the while, Colon took his sweet time rounding the bases with a home-run trot that took 30.5 seconds. We'll never pass along your email address to spammers, scammers, or the like. ON THIS DATE IN 2016, Big Sexy connected. When he hit that homer playing ball with his friends, you saw him almost think about carrying the bat around the bases like he’s Pedro Cerrano or something. Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. It was stunning. Your email address will not be published. "It's astonishing,'' former teammate Dallas Braden said of Colon. There are people who think they are living a great life, and then there’s Bartolo Colon living out his. If he were to make a comeback, it would make him a four decade player, having appeared in the 1990’s, 2000’s, 2010’s, and now the 2020’s. THIS IS REAL LIFE.#BigSexy has homered! I remember when I got the notification from MLB AtBat on my phone that Bartolo Colón had hit a home run. He gave up Babe Ruth's 60th home run. If that video doesn’t get you out of bed in the morning…. Mets pitcher Bartolo Colon, age 42, hit his first major league home run. He flips weights around like they are Tic Tacs.''. The 42-year-old Colon launched the first home run of his 19-year career on Saturday, taking Padres pitcher James Shields deep for a two-run shot in the second inning of a 6-3 win at Petco Park. “It means a lot,” Colon said after the game. He enjoyed watching the game in peace. I mean, come on. March 7th 2016, Bartolo Colón solidified his place as one of the most memorable players of the past few decades when, with one marvelous swing, he hit the first, and to date, only home run of his illustrious career. Though he may not be in the big leagues anymore, Colon remains the greatest and most magnificent champion the world has ever seen. He was very good outfielder. Colón, for all his too often undercovered success on the mound, had seen overcovered struggles at the plate, and it is only right that the one home run of his career was to a hero’s applause. The 41,028 fans in Petco Park go wild, waving cutout cardboard heads of Colón. As I was running around the bases, I thought, 'Holy cow, he finally did it.' When he got to home plate, he was all smiles, but he's a very quiet guy, he didn't say a word. The Georgetown Voice The ball jumps off the bat and everyone who is watching in the stadium and at home wonders… Could it be? Bartolo Colon's home run card sales surpassed those of Jake Arrietta's no hitter. Facing Shields with a man on base and two outs in the second, Colon threw his considerable hulk -- he weighs in officially at 5-foot-11 and 285 pounds, which may be a flattering listing -- behind a 1-1 fastball. His first four starts of the 2016 season were par for the course as he went 0-for-9 with six strikeouts; the pudgy pitcher often just standing lazily at the plate with his bat never leaving his shoulder, willing the opposing pitcher to zip three strikes through the zone to get him back to the dugout. After his rookie season, Colón remained one of the most reliable players in the league for twenty-one years until the end of the 2018 season. Former MLB pitcher Bartolo Colon still can hit home runs at age 47, as showcased during a slow-pitch softball game. Some high school data is courtesy David McWater. Bartolo Colon, Texas Rangers. If only Colón makes a return to the big leagues, he can return to his old form on the mound and bring us back the unforgettable moments at the plate. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. "Every guy on the team went over and gave him a big hug. Follow him on Twitter @AnthonyDiComo and Facebook, and listen to his podcast. A post shared by Bartolo Colon (@bcolon40) on Sep 10, 2020 at 11:11am PDT. Before the ball leaves Shield’s hand, Colón’s bat comes to a rest on his shoulder where it remains until well after the pitch has arrived in the catcher’s glove. He surpassed Randy Johnson, who homered for the first time at age 40, as the oldest player in MLB history to hit his first home run. SAN DIEGO -- The reactions in the visiting dugout said it all. He, Sandy Koufax, Randy Johnson, Tim Lincecum and Max Scherzer are the only pitchers to throw two no-hitters, win multiple Cy Young Awards and win a World Series. “And now Bartolo has brought down the house.”. Last year, he did not find a contract, and for the first time in over two decades, did not play in the majors. For now, I have to wish him the best of luck with the. May 7, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Bartolo Colon (40) is congratulated by catcher Kevin Plawecki (26) after hitting a two run home run … Colon is a titan among Greek gods, and we remember the titans and how they only ran six plays on offense for Coach Boone. Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 1997 season We’re pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Colón steps into the box and slowly waves his bat back and forth waiting for the first pitch from Padre’s starter James Shields. Bartolo Colon is among the greatest athletic specimens of all time. And then, everyone comes shooting out of the tunnel. Early numbers are near Eli Manning level, Jets’ Sam Darnold out again for Week 6 vs. Dolphins. For someone so heavy, he is remarkably agile on the mound, he has great feet, he's a far better fielding pitcher than people think. We all know he’s an entertaining guy at home plate, so to have him ambush something like that and hit a homer, it’s pretty special.”. ""I really don't know what to say," Padres manager Andy Green said. So while we await its return, every day we'll provide you with a story or two tied to this date in baseball history. While he clearly was taking the pitch all the way, Colón barely moves a muscle as he methodically watches the pitch arrive with seemingly locked knees. "If I did, the team had showed up, it would have been a disaster. 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In 2011, Justin Verlander threw his second no-hitter. His first-career home run at the age of 42, becoming the fifth-oldest pitcher to go deep in a big-league game. Yet Colon's looks are deceiving. He was as shocked as the rest of us. In 216 at-bats over 18 years in Major League Baseball — including two with the Mets — Colon collected 20 hits for a .093 batting average with no home runs, no RBI, and just two doubles. All rights reserved. It was Colon's first hit of the season, and just the third extra-base hit of his professional career. Neil Walker raced up the steps. pic.twitter.com/On5rGpIgSo.
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