Good news, San Francisco Giants fans. Joe Panik is looking healthy.
Panik, who went on the disabled list last month with a back injury, is currently on a rehab assignment. While playing for the Sacramento River Cats (Triple-A) on Thursday night, the second baseman made a ridiculous barehanded play.
In the top of the third inning, Reno Aces (Triple-A affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks) right fielder Nick Buss hit a grounder to the right side of the infield. The ball hit off the glove River Cats first baseman Kevin Frandsen, forcing a sliding Panik to adjust on the fly.
Panik somehow managed to barehand the ball and get the out at first.
If the ball gets by Panik, the Aces extend their lead to 4-1, as a run would have scored on the play. However, a nifty 3-4-1 putout ended the inning in spectacular fashion.
The Giants must be anxious to get Panik back. Not only does he bring a solid bat to the plate, but it's obvious he also knows how to make plays in the field.
[MiLB.com]
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