In the first inning of Wednesday’s game against the Pirates, Tigers outfielder Leonys Martin was in a two balls, one strike situation. Also, the count was 2-1.
Leonys Martin hit a baseball off his beans, and then he hit one over the fence
A beautiful, inspirational story of perseverance
Please, this is not for readers with a sensitive stomach, so use discretion:
Here at SB Nation, we’ve developed the the BEANS Score™ (Baseball-Endured Aggravation Numerical Standard), which runs from 1-to-10. However, a 9 or a 10 is at the extreme end of the scale, in which a hospital visit is likely required. As such, we can’t make fun of them, which makes an 8 the highest score we can cover.
This, friends, was an 8. Specifically because of the writhing. Oh, no, the writhing. Martin to fouled a missile into home plate, and it retaliated by trying to make him sterile. The reaction makes it clear that this was one of the purest beans shots you’ll ever see.
And if we ended the story here, it would still be worth publishing. Except Leonys Martin is the bravest human being alive. He was not deterred. Two pitches later, he hit a booming leadoff home run to center field. What an absolute hero.
When he got back to the dugout, Martin sat down, which he had earned. He doesn’t have to get up for three days if he doesn’t want to. Someone get this hero some water.
And a medal.
Maybe some ice.
But definitely a medal. What a beautiful, inspiring, and painful story of perseverance. I can’t wait until the Oscars next February.
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