The "Big Sexy," as Mets Pitcher Bartolo Colon is affectionately known, is one of the most beloved players in baseball. As the oldest player currently in Major League Baseball at age 42, Colon is a baseball icon. He's also one of the most gif-able players in the game, and that's one of the reasons why we love him. Commissioner Manfred, according to MLB.com, cited his on-field antics for defense of the NL's lack of a designated hitter because it would "deprive us of the entertainment that Bartolo Colon has given us."
Colon is the greatness that all POs (Pitcher-Onlys) strive to be. Get strikeouts, wins and please coach let us hit. This collection of gifs are a tribute to him and to all pitchers.
1) When Coach Stops At Chipotle After The Game
When the squad rolls up at Chipotle after a game, you smash.
2) Pitcher Beeps
And, we wonder why position players don't let us touch their bats.
3) Running Poles Is Easy But Running Bases Is Exhausting.
Courtesy runner, please?
4) KOBE!
Even the pros do it in pregame.
5) When We Do Something Cool, Like Getting A Hit
Can I hit all the time now, coach?
6) Can I Help You Today, Sir?
No, thank you. Just looking!
7) The One Pitcher On The Team With The Weird Pregame Routine
We don't know why but somehow it works.
8) Grind
We're the best looking on the team and the hardest workers.
9) Who Said Pitchers Aren't Athletes?
Colon begs to differ.
10) PFPs
Style points are everything. Do it for the vine.
11) As The Great Kent Murphy Would Say, "Never Bunt. Hit Dingers."
Coach, let us hit already.
12) ELE
We might run the show, but our teammates have our back. Give 'em some love. Position players have egos and need attention.
