Baseball

On May 8, 2023, at Progressive Field, Detroit Tigers’ Akil Baddoo dove for second during a steal attempt, but Cleveland Guardians catcher Mike Zunino’s throw struck him squarely before bouncing to second baseman Andrés Giménez, who applied the tag just in time. The Tigers won 6-2 that day, yet the cringeworthy play became instant legend, with Baddoo crumpling briefly before joking about needing ‘air.’ Now on March 24, 2026, the clip has resurfaced, drawing laughs and debates over whether it was lucky defense or bad luck, complete with fan quips like ‘Direct junk shot on the throw and out.’