10 best outfield throws of the last few decades?

[BigCecil]

http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/79327560/ten-best-outfield-throws-in-baseball-yoenis-cespedes-vladimir-guerrero-yasiel-puig?partnerId=ed-8304699-658620023#!YT7O6

 

Nice list but they forgot this gem from Barfield:

 

[G-Snarls]

Although a good outfield arm may not be worth a ton statistically it sure is nice to have a few of them.

 

And it's not always just the guys gunned down at home, but holding runners. Witness multiple plays where runners hold at third because of Bautista's arm. Also note we essentially won a game in Detroit because we knew we could run on Rajai Davis.

[BigCecil]

Although a good outfield arm may not be worth a ton statistically it sure is nice to have a few of them.

 

And it's not always just the guys gunned down at home, but holding runners. Witness multiple plays where runners hold at third because of Bautista's arm. Also note we essentially won a game in Detroit because we knew we could run on Rajai Davis.

 

Agree on that. Davis's noodle arm we knew too well and made them pay for it. Jose's arm offsets a lack of range somewhat but its hard to account for in his defensive numbers. I thought the Jose Guillen throw clip was pretty incredible. Had forgotten his cannon.

 

Makes me wonder why we tried to run on Cespedes in As series.

[G-Snarls]

Agree on that. Davis's noodle arm we knew too well and made them pay for it. Jose's arm offsets a lack of range somewhat but its hard to account for in his defensive numbers. I thought the Jose Guillen throw clip was pretty incredible. Had forgotten his cannon.

 

Makes me wonder why we tried to run on Cespedes in As series.

 

Yeah I'd forgotten Cespedes had thrown out Reyes AND Lawrie. Ouch.

[Rotator]

Damn that link keeps crashing my phone will have to look at it on a computer.

 

Love the Barfield clip. Still have a game used barfield bat in my basement.

[admin]

Guillen one has always beeen one of my favorite ones.

I think Ankiel has a coule more good ones not on that list.

Bo Jackson one is pretty good too, mainly because he did it from a standstill rather than use his momentum.

[ElNik2013]

How about this one:

 

 

 

I love the reaction by the colour commentator on the play.

[BigCecil]

How about this one:

 

 

 

I love the reaction by the colour commentator on the play.

 

I love these videos...young Vlady was simply an awesome player. I remember him coming up...its been SO long we had a true impact player like that come up through Jays ranks. Remember Raines coming up....hitting and stealing everything.

[ElNik2013]

I love these videos...young Vlady was simply an awesome player. I remember him coming up...its been SO long we had a true impact player like that come up through Jays ranks. Remember Raines coming up....hitting and stealing everything.

 

 

I remember going to around 130 games at the Big 'Owe in '98 and '99 mainly to watch him and what a show he put on! It does make me feel old though.

[ElNik2013]

I remember going to around 130 games at the Big 'Owe in '98 and '99 mainly to watch him and what a show he put on! It does make me feel old though.

 

 

And by the way, the Big f***ing 'Owe also ruined Vlad's knees, you can be sure of this.

[admin]

How about this one:

 

 

 

I love the reaction by the colour commentator on the play.

 

Too bad they didn't have the camera angles we have today, probably would have made it 5x as good.

[Nox]

Ankiel in COL = wow

 

http://www.kewego.fr/video/iLyROoaf2gQM.html

[Jimcanuck]

And by the way, the Big f***ing 'Owe also ruined Vlad's knees, you can be sure of this.

 

And the Hawk too

[Candy Maldonado]

mlb had this one on their list

[BigCecil]

mlb had this one on their list

 

Jesus....amazing these guys. What cannons

[Virgil_Hiltz]

The one the stood out for me was by Ellis Valentine against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Frank Tavaras (one of the fastest guys in baseball) was on first

and the batter hit a liner into the rf corner. Valentine fielded the ball, spun and threw a strike on the fly to the 3rd base and nailed Taveras!

 

IMHO Valentine had the best arm I've ever seen, quick release and always accurate!

[admin]

mlb had this one on their list

 

That was cannon for sure.

Took a few extra steps though.

[John_Havok]

That Guillen throw was ridiculous though. rf warning track to third on the fly, chest high bang on. Insane.

[BigCecil]

The one the stood out for me was by Ellis Valentine against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Frank Tavaras (one of the fastest guys in baseball) was on first

and the batter hit a liner into the rf corner. Valentine fielded the ball, spun and threw a strike on the fly to the 3rd base and nailed Taveras!

 

IMHO Valentine had the best arm I've ever seen, quick release and always accurate!

 

 

 

There is some Ellis. Gun! Was never the same after the beaning.

 

Mondesi also has a really good arm. We have had a few good arms in RF. Green - Jose - Barfield.

[Nox]

Relevant:

 

http://www.hardballtimes.com/a-physics-comparison-of-great-throws-from-years-past/

[Orgfiller]

Surprised at the lack of Frenchy: http://m.mlb.com/video/v17766675/detkc-francoeur-makes-a-great-throw-to-nab-peralta/?c_id=mlb

[Nox]

More cannon analysis:

 

http://www.hardballtimes.com/a-physics-comparison-of-great-throws-from-years-past-part-ii/

[BigCecil]

More cannon analysis:

 

http://www.hardballtimes.com/a-physics-comparison-of-great-throws-from-years-past-part-ii/

 

That's f***ing awesome stuff...thanks!

[McD]

That was an enjoyable watch! Guillen's and Jackson's were pretty special but nothing beats ankiel's for me - just love that whole situation where the runner doesn't even bother trying and ankiel nails the strike.

[CJ-Freeway]

How about this one:

 

 

 

I love the reaction by the colour commentator on the play.

 

Dude, young Vlad was the man! He threw strikes at home plate from the warning track lol!! That's one of my favorite throws of all time, if not my favorite!