Now that Phillies righthander Vince Velasquez knows for sure that he avoided serious injury, if not the disabled list, he can fully appreciate his athletic feat Saturday night.
In case you missed it, Velasquez got hit on the right forearm by a line drive in the second inning of a game against the Washington Nationals. But he had the presence of mind to collect the ball and throw a strike — with his left hand — to first base to retire speedy Adam Eaton for the third out and save a run from scoring from third base.