Luis Edu
During the Friday, June 10 game between San Diego Padres and Colorado Rockies, Joe Musgrove was the protagonist of one of the most curious defensive actions that have occurred during the 2022 MLB season.
In the top of the second inning, the right-handed pitcher caught a ground ball hit by José Iglesias and, when the runner gave up trying to get to the plate, Musgrove opted to hit the ball to complete the unassisted out.
We are sure that, at least at the Major League level, nothing similar has been seen in a long time.
How strange!
In the end, it all ended up as a curious anecdote that was part of the Padres’ nine-nil win, a result that keeps the California team in second place in the National League Western Division with a record of 36 wins and 22 losses.
Even though it is a professional baseball game, sometimes unusual things happen that leave fans, umpires, players and even the TV commentators without comment.
Joe Musgrove’s Numbers for the 2022 MLB Season
Amid his seventh major league campaign, Musgrove is posting the best performance of his career, with numbers that place him among the series contenders for the National League Cy Young Award.
The 29-year-old right-hander has an undefeated record of 7-0 with a 1.50 ERA and 0.93 WHIP. He also has 72 strikeouts and 16 walks in 72 innings of work.
We are talking about some of the main responsible for the good moment that the San Diego team is experiencing, despite the absence of Fernando Tatís Jr. for his serious wrist injury.
How Is Joe Musgrove’s Contract With Padres?
Heading into the 2022 MLB campaign, Musgrove signed with the Padres on a one-year, $8.6 million deal.
Thanks to his impressive performance in the current season, it is very likely that the pitcher will soon end up signing a new agreement that ensures his presence for several more years with the San Diego team.
