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There are many reasons why people romanticize baseball. From statistics to baseball history, which has been filled with iconic plays, whoever says baseball is boring has failed to see the athleticism of MLB players. The history of MLB is filled with memories of unbelievable and acrobatic plays from players that have made them legendary. Five Iconic and Acrobatic Plays in MLB History Ken Caminiti Sitting Throw Ken Caminiti once threw a runner out by three steps while sitting down — Baseball King (@BasebaIlKing) Defensive wiz made that throw look so easy. Not every day do you see a third baseman in MLB make or even attempt to make a throw sitting down. When you have to make a quick play, there's no time to wait, and Caminiti made a smooth play and throw by throwing the ball while on the ground. Caiminiti played for the San Diego Padres at the time, and the throw he made was unbelievable. Dave Parker’s Amazing Outfield Assist to Gary Carter (1979 All-Star Game) You’ve probably never seen the National League dugout’s reaction to Dave Parker’s phenomenal outfield assist to Gary Carter in the 1979 All-Star Game. Well, here it is and it’s every bit as good as you’d expect. — Super 70s Sports (@Super70sSports) The throw was made right on the money (home plate) to get the runner out. Talk about a huge and phenomenal outfield assist from . It was a shotgun of a throw that saved a run. The duo of both Parker's throw and 's catch and successful tag make this an iconic MLB play in history. The National League dugout’s reaction to the play was also quite memorable, as it was a huge play, and the crowd, but more importantly, the dugout was chaotic in celebration and excitement. Brooks Robinson Throw This is perhaps the greatest — and undoubtedly the most famous — play ever made by an infielder. The preeminent maestro of the hot corner. Sleep well 🙏 — Paul Hembekides (Hembo) (@PaulHembo) The body control required to transition from off balance, reaching for the ball, to releasing a strong throw is unbelievable. It is one of the most famous plays made by an infielder in MLB. Some may argue that could make that play all the time. But , who was a , set the template with this play and did it when the eyes of the entire world were on him, not some regular season game in Tampa in late May. Sam Hilliard Robs Drury of Home Run Sam Hilliard is the same fool that made this play against the Padres last season. This dude becomes the Greatest Outfielder of All Time when he plays at Petco Park — Devine Sports Gospel (@DevineGospel) made this amazing outfield catch to take a homerun away from (San Diego Padres). Hilliard can play all three outfield spots in MLB, but has played the most in left and grades out best there in terms of Defensive Runs Saved (DRS). It's always a good feeling when you can take a home run away from the opposing team and save a run for your team. Martin Maldonado Catcher Grab Martin Maldonado with one of the craziest and most impressive plays you’ll ever see. — MLB Metrics (@MLBMetrics) This catch is certainly one of the wackiest catches we've ever seen in MLB from a catcher. followed the ball and didn't take his eye off of it to make an impressive catch. He had to slightly dive from behind from where he was standing and turn around to make the grab. It's not every day you see a catcher making a play like this. It becomes even more impressive given that the opposing team's fans (Texas Rangers) clapped when Maldonado made the play. There are surely many other impressive plays in MLB history that people will never forget. But these five are some of the most unique plays made by players. These are plays you don't see every day and deserve honorable mention. The athleticism and defense seen from these plays will remain memorable in baseball history. Photo Credit: © Andrew Dieb-USA TODAY Sports The post appeared first on .
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