One of the highest compliments for a baseball player is to say: “He’s a baseball player.”
See, not all baseball players are baseball players. To be honored with such a moniker, a baseball player must have a particular feel for it all — a young spirit but an old soul — and the ability to not only maximize ability, but also master the nuances of the game.
Such was a situation on Saturday. Dylan Carlson was leading off second base, Nolan Arenado at the plate. Arenado ripped a line drive, caught by the pitcher. But Carlson had the wherewithal to immediately dive back to the bag.
