BIF: I’d Like to See Anthony Rizzo Try a Stretch Like This at First

Although the first base position is not usually know for hosting defensive wizards – it’s usually where you stick that one hitter who can launch it over the fence, but can’t run worth a damn – that’s not a rule. Plenty of first baseman are really excellent defender and have turned their position into a craft.

In the Majors, Anthony Rizzo is one of those guys. Already with two Gold Gloves and one Platinum Glove under his belt (yeah, that’s a thing), Rizzo has really grown into his first base position, with unparalleled defense against the bunt, great picks on throws in the dirt, and, of course, a really good stretch.

But never in his wildest dreams, could Anthony Rizzo pull off a stretch like Haven Williams from Clyde High School. This is a full-on 180-degree splits to make the out and my jaw is hitting the floor:

Incredible catch by first baseman Haven Williams from Clyde High School by ending up in the splits to catch the ball. from sports

That was one crazy move. Well done.

Source: https://www.bleachernation.com/baseballisfun/2019/05/21/id-like-to-see-anthony-rizzo-try-a-stretch-like-this-at-first/