Colon's Memorable Season At Plate Continues With First Career Walk
PHOENIX (CBSNewYork/AP) — Bartolo Colon is having a big season at bat.
First, that unforgettable home run, and now (at last) a walk!
The 43-year-old Mets pitcher drew the first base on balls of his career Monday night, against Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander Robbie Ray. It came in Colon's 282nd plate appearance over 19 major league seasons.
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No other player in big league history had appeared at the plate that many times without a walk, according to ESPN Stats & Info.
With a full count in the fourth inning, Colon took a high fastball from Ray and strolled to first base.
The right-hander lasted four innings and left trailing 5-2.
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Back on May 7, the plump and popular Colon was 17 days shy of his 43rd birthday when he connected for a stunning drive off James Shields in San Diego, becoming the oldest player to hit his first major league home run.
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