There's a reason Marcus Stroman has a Gold Glove on his resume.
The New York Mets pitcher flashed the leather at a critical moment during Sunday's 2-1 victory over the Colorado Rockies. With the Mets holding on to their one-run lead, Josh Fuentes worked a full count to lead off the bottom of the eighth for Colorado.
He then grounded one up the middle only to see Stroman make a behind-the-back catch and roll a throw to an outstretched Pete Alonso while falling backward:
It was the most notable play during a brilliant showing for the right-hander.