Embarrassing Moment

[grunewar]

Been a little too serious here lately.....

What’s the most embarrassing thing you’ve ever witnessed at a game?

Today, I was at the Marlins vs Nationals game. In the 8th inning, with a runner on second, Nat’s pitcher Colin Balester wheeled around to make a throw or fake to second. He appeared to catch his spike in the mound and BLAM, he went down in a heap looking like a goober (sorry, but, it was hilarious). A few in our section stood up and applauded. It was hysterical. Should make the ESPN NOT Top 10 List for sure……although, with the Nats and Marlins playing, I’m not sure there were any TV cameras at the game!

Any other recent funny stories out there?

[BK47]

that is good grunewar. cant say that I can remember one at this time, but if I do I'll share, either be it me or someone else.

[jdmara]

Baseball Video Highlights & Clips | FLA@WSH: Balester falls off mound on pickoff attempt - Video | MLB.com: Multimedia

-Josh

[grunewar]

Thanks for posting the link Josh.

If you listen closely, that's me you hear clapping in the background.

Good stuff!

[BK47]

oh thats funny stuff......


as for more humor, here is one for ya. Many years ago I was subing on a mixed softball team. I was up to bat, hit the ball and as I was leaving the batters box I slipped and fell flat on my face. Everyone started laughing and the defense was laughing so hard I was able to get myself back up and make it safely to first. Later my teammates wanted to know what happened, did I trip on my laces or what. I showed them my shoes and they were as smooth as a babies butt, I had no traction and that is why I slipped and fell. Either way I got a hit.

[Kevin Finnerty]

GAWD, that is hilarious!

Easily one of the funniest pitcher pratfalls I have ever seen. Good call, Grunewar ... great stuff!

[bisonlj]

Originally Posted by BK47

oh thats funny stuff......

as for more humor, here is one for ya. Many years ago I was subing on a mixed softball team. I was up to bat, hit the ball and as I was leaving the batters box I slipped and fell flat on my face. Everyone started laughing and the defense was laughing so hard I was able to get myself back up and make it safely to first. Later my teammates wanted to know what happened, did I trip on my laces or what. I showed them my shoes and they were as smooth as a babies butt, I had no traction and that is why I slipped and fell. Either way I got a hit.

I played one year with a slow pitch team that was really good. The pitcher could place the ball exactly where he wanted it and we had a full team that could hit and field. During our first couple games, the pitcher would occasionally turn around and yell "TSS!" I had no idea what he meant but was too afraid to ask. When I finally did I learned it stood for "tennis shoe syndrome". This meant 2 things. The batter was probably not very good if he was wearing tennis shoes rather than cleats and he'll probably be slow getting out of the batter's box so take your time on ground balls.

[jdmara]

Originally Posted by grunewar

Thanks for posting the link Josh.

If you listen closely, that's me you hear clapping in the background.

Good stuff!

I knew that was your clap I could pick it out from anywhere

-Josh

[Toadman15241]

I did a favor for the assignor one day and took a 9 year old travel game about 15 minutes before it started. About the 4th inning a pitch hits the batter and he starts going down to first. I think nothing of it until the catcher stands up and yells "I didn't mean for you to ACTUALLY do it." Before I could react the manager of that team asks for time and both the pitcher and catcher get pulled. As the new battery is warming up I can hear him chewing them a new one. After the inning the two were forced to head over to the other team's bench and apologize for what they did.