David Bote, my man. Have yourself a DAY.
Just before Anthony Rizzo launched his 18th home run of the season today, David Bote kept the inning alive with a 110 MPH, two-out single. Stick? Check. An inning later, he made an absolutely brilliant, bare-handed play at third base, eliciting memories of something only Javy Baez would be able to pull off. Glove? Check.
The only thing he hadn’t yet done in today’s game, then, was something magical on the bases. Well, he only needed three innings to get that check done too:
We were missing the heads-up base running play to score on a wild pitch only feet from home plate on the Bote highlight reel so here you go. #Cubs @WGNNews pic.twitter.com/2A5E4ix8Mw
— Josh Frydman (@Josh_Frydman) August 15, 2018
That ball barely dribbled away from the plate and Bote still managed to score. Sure, it bounced off Kyle Schwarber and confused the catcher, but that still requires those lightening fast reactions and decision-making skills that very few possess. It’s becoming increasingly clear that this Bote kid is for real. How fun is he to watch?
“Well, hello, Mr. Catcher. I’m here to score.”David Bote continues to make things happen for the @Cubs #EverybodyIn @BleacherNation @realcubsinsider pic.twitter.com/3Ti1tKpyD6
— MBDChicago (@MBDChicago) August 15, 2018