Michael Martinez entered Game 7 of the 2016 World Series as a designated thrower.
After Yan Gomes’ throw to second base got away on a Jason Heyward stolen base attempt, the Cubs outfielder sprinted to third, setting Javier Báez up for a bunt attempt on a full count.
Prior to the pitch, Terry Francona inserted Martinez into right for Coco Crisp, in the case that Báez or Dexter Fowler on deck would give Heyward the chance to score on a sacrifice fly. Báez fouled off his bunt attempt for a strikeout, and Fowler grounded out, so Martinez never got that chance.