(Photo: Nati Harnik, Associated Press)
Omaha, Neb. — Jordan Nwogu began his slide just as he would any other, about 15 feet away from third base.
But, his left foot caught awkwardly in the dirt, sending him earthbound earlier than expected. His arms, already extended in the sliding motion, couldn’t adjust quickly enough to cushion his fall. Instead, they crashed into the ground, propelling his face forward into the dirt, about five feet short of his intended destination.
And thus, Nwogu became a GIF.
The outfielder didn’t intend to become an internet sensation — he was simply doing his job.