Seattle Times - One, photographer David Goldman got this shot. Think about it: Goldman's lens was most likely focused on the playing field, not on the stands to his back. He had to swing his camera to where the bat might land, get it in focus and get the correct exposure. Luckily the bat landed in the same sunny spot as the playing field, so he didn't need to change the exposure. Two, Goldman got the guy's name. He left his photo position on the field to ask the fan his name, how to spell it and where he's from. Three, the fan, Mitch Davie, caught the bat with one hand. And he didn't spill his Red Stripe.
I don't want to be the one that has to point out the obvious, but could anyone other than a black man pull this move off? Sheer athleticism and confidence in his abilities.
I mean just look at the picture, white people all around ducking for cover, turning and running, one guy's got his foot up in the air in some kind of childish defense system, this is as embarrassing as it gets. And then you got this Denzel type action hero, facial expression hard as hell, embracing the moment for all its worth.
This 10 second span is about as good as it gets for a fan. Dude is walking away with a souvenier bat, got his name in the paper, saved the lives of roughly 10 people, all while not spilling a drop of his $8 beer. Just a phenomenal showing that deserves nothing short of an ESPY.
