Jason Heyward Nails Runner At Home With A Gorgeous Throw

Jason Heyward’s work at the plate this season has not been anything Cubs fans can get too excited about, but he has maintained his sparkling reputation as a defensive outfielder. This play from today’s game against the Mets is evidence that even when Heyward’s not hitting, it’s still a good idea to keep him in the lineup:

How fast was that ball moving? Extremely goddamn fast:

I heard that if you say the words “Jason Heyward is a bust!” out loud, he will throw a baseball from wherever he is standing and it will coming crashing through your window and hit you in your dumb face.

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