Alcides Escobar Made A Miraculous Barehanded Play, Should Probably Throw Away His Glove

Kansas City Royals shortstop Alcides Escobar proved his glove is an extraneous accessory last night when he made a magnificent barehanded play on a hard-hit groundball.

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The only shortstop I’ve ever seen do something like that is the great Omar Vizquel. I’m not sure why that guy even bothered to carry a mitt out to his position.

Just your daily reminder that professional athletes are way too good at their jobs.

[H/T: MLB]