Baseball fans, you're going to want to see this one. Colorado Rockies left fielder Jake McCarthy pulled off a rarity that had everyone at PNC Park doing a double-take: a 7-unassisted double play.
For those who need a quick scorebook refresher, "7" is the number assigned to the left fielder. An unassisted double play means McCarthy did it all by himself—no help from teammates, no throws to first base. Just pure instinct and a little bit of hustle.
Here's how it unfolded: With one out and a runner on second base, a line drive came screaming toward McCarthy. He charged in and made the catch. Meanwhile, the runner on second, thinking the ball was about to drop, had already broken for third and was halfway to the plate. When McCarthy looked up, he saw the runner was so far off the bag that there was no way he could get back in time.
Instead of rushing a throw to a teammate covering second, McCarthy simply jogged over and tapped the bag himself. Double play. No drama. No mistakes. Just a smart, heads-up play that left the crowd buzzing.
According to the Rockies' sports information department, this was the first 7-unassisted double play in franchise history. That's not just a cool moment—it's a piece of team lore.
The odds of this ever happening again? Pretty slim. For a left fielder to catch a liner, see a runner caught in no-man's-land, and then casually walk over to tag the base requires perfect timing, awareness, and a little bit of luck. Most outfielders would instinctively fire the ball to the infield. McCarthy trusted his eyes and his legs instead.
It's the kind of play that reminds us why baseball is endlessly surprising. Whether you're a die-hard Rockies fan or just love seeing something you've never seen before, Jake McCarthy gave us a highlight that won't be forgotten anytime soon.
