The fact that Baez called the run safe with the umpire, then proceeded to run all the way to second is the most Speedy Gonzalez Looney Tunes thing I’ve ever seen

What really makes this the most Pirates thing ever is that Baez ended up scoring as well, and the two runs ended up providing the margin of victory.

I've heard the term "manufacturing a run", but this takes it to another level

I've been watching baseball since 1961, and I played for 40 years, as well. I can honestly say that this play is one to be remembered.

I love how Javy calls the runner safe and then continues on with the play as if that's just normal for him 🤣🤣🤣

He actually takes the time to call the guy safe BEFORE he takes off for 1st! Love it!

Rizzo's reaction was the best part of this bar none. He's dying laughing.

How to get an out in that situation: -1st baseman just touches the bag behind him. -1st baseman touches Baez when he can't go back anymore. -The catcher, instead of trying to touch the 3rd runner, can just touch Baez just in front of him -The 2nd baseman or RF, can wait at first base, and receives the ball from the 1st baseman or catcher then touch the bag before Baez comes back from home. In any of those situation, the run wouldn't have count xD Dumbest/craziest/smartest play ever.

Rizzo dying in the dugout is the best part

The fact that there was two outs in the inning already just makes it so much worsts

This is why I love Baez as a player. No one else would have even thought about attempting a play like this.

My favorite play ever. The commentary gets me every time: "Go! Go! You're invisible!" 😂😂

“Keep going! Go! Go!” The commentator was enjoying it 😂

The fact that this is trending on Twitter is just hilarious 😂

If I was a Pirates fan at this game, this is my cue to find a new favorite team.

I watched this live and it's nice to know that this play will be replayed and talked about over and over again for 100 years.

There is definitely going to be a Jomboy Breakdown on this.

This is the BEST worst play of the year right here.

Loved when he called his buddy safe before taking off. 😂

This was probably the strangest play I've seen in baseball. The amount of errors and half assing required for it to succeed was monumental. Good on Baez for making it happen for sure.

Rizzo collapsing in laughter is awesome.

The funniest part of the comedy of errors is Baez stands in front of the plate to call the runner Wilson Contreras safe at 0:12. Then runs to first base.

Pirates: Our season can't be anymore worse than this. Baez: Hold my beer

“Go, Go, Go... Your Invincible!!” - Cubs reporter 2021. This will be look back upon for years to come. Glad it was done in style.

The things El Mago does on the basepaths are even more incredible than with his bat or glove. He truly embodies John Wooden's famous advice of "Be quick, but don't hurry." He runs the other team into confusion and errors.

Seeing Baez, a batter on a live play, call Contreras safe made me think of The Naked Gun.

I love how Baez stands there and signals safe before darting back to first. It may be 1000 years before you ever see anything quite like this again. Stay tuned to see what these clowns come up with next.

Best play ever in the history of baseball!!

Just look at Rizzo cracking up 😂

i don't care what anyone says: this has been one of the most entertaining years to watch baseball

"He is... the gingerbread man" Haha JD, best quote of this whole crazy play

Javy Baez is half man half amazing with plays like this , he is part of the reason the Cubs finally won a World Series.

Been watching baseball for many decades now, and never seen THAT! 😄

0:25 rizzo dying laughing makes this whole clip 😭

This famous historical play WILL ALWAYS be hysterical 😂😂😂😂😂

THIS is why you always hustle and never run into an out! Damn I love how Baez plays baseball.

Báez: makes tagging cool again Also Báez: makes *_running_* cool again

El Mago's baseball IQ is through the roof, especially when Wilson Contreras is his dancing partner on the bases

Baez got so excited calling the runner safe at home he almost forgot he was part of the play!

El comentarista diciendo "Go, Go, Go"😂😂, ese hombre quería ver el mundo arder

The ones who were goofing around got goofed themselves

I’m a Cubs fan so I can’t get enough of this!😂🤣😂🤣😂

Watched this live. Felt insane to witness a first in baseball history. Oh Javy.

“I heard someone yell just give it up” when Javy ran back home 😂😂😂

I'm 50. I've never seen something like this before. Every player from yesteryear are laughing (those gone are laughing in their graves).

I love the crowd reaction they went from laughter to boos the whole spectrum of emotions

Love the fact that Baez did the safe sign (0:11)

This is absolutely insane

There is a reason why he is el mago😤💯👏

I’ll never get tired of watching this video. Still as hilarious as the first time I saw it.

For things like this is that I Love Baseball.

Will Craig was a first round pick in the draft. You'd think he knows how to step on first base.

This has to go in the book “Baseball for Dummies” 😂

I love how he’s not laughing and his first words on 2nd plate are “I’m safe right?”

Commentator: I don't think I've ever seen a first base coach wave a runner down the first base line." That is pretty funny.

As a cubs fan, this was actually beautiful

........ There are no words as to what I just watched. Except these: EL MAGO HAS DONE IT AGAIN LADIES AND GENTLEMAN

Two years later and it’s just as sublime as ever. God bless

I recreated this today in an adult softball playoff game and it worked. My life is now complete

Thank you will craig for not touching first base you gave us such a crazy play

The legend grows...

1. Javier Baez was able to stop perfectly short of the catcher and the plate. 2. Willson Contreras was able to score from 2nd base. 3. Baez had time to call the runner safe at home. 4. The first base coach felt compelled to wave Baez to first base. 5. The shortstop Kevin Newman had checked out, expecting the inning to end. So, the CF Bryan Reynolds covered 2nd base. 6. The pitcher Tyler Anderson ends up with the baseball at the end. 7. Every fielder but the SS Newman and the LF Ben Gamel touched the baseball on this play. That's 5 additional fielders than should've been necessary. 8. Baez then scored on Ian Happ's single to center field. 9. The Cubs won the game by 2 runs.

😂0:31 even javy couldn't believe it worked, "I'm good, I'm safe right?"

It's hard for me to be a pirates fan sometimes.

Love the game of baseball

The best part is how he confirmed the runner was safe, celebrated, then ran to first.

In my 50 some years watching the Cubbies, that has to be one of the best!

First base should of just stepped in the bag 😂

The pirates are trending on Twitter rn cause of this LOL ELMAGO is insane

I'm the captain of my high school baseball team and i always cheer up the rookies by reminding them that this play exists when they make errors.

I've never seen that kind of play before! I guess there's always a first time for everything

me reading the live comments and seeing them about this play so happy that mlb uploaded it

Unquestionably the greatest bit of base running management in the history of baseball! 🤣

There's a whole new class of Cubs players to get excited about this year but I'll never stop going back and watching clips of my favorite player to wear the jersey for at least the last 20 years. Miss you in Chicago, Javy.

The Pirates are so bad that they forgot what a force-out is 😅

He's incredible

This is the best thing I have ever seen in Baseball!!!

Both the smartest and stupidest play of the year. An amazing event to behold.

Javy, el mejor de todos los tiemposss!

Yogi Berra did once say "The game is 90% mental and the other half physical." 😂

The player doing the "safe" call with the umpire is what really makes this so comedic and replayable. Amazing.

Baez is something else, man Him and his tricks! XD

Don’t matter how many times I watch this, I laugh every time. Masterful job of improvising, using Craig’s anxiety against him by Baez.

Rizzo smile❤️❤️❤️😂😂😂

You GOTTA love Baez! He is without question the most exciting player in baseball!

“Keep going! You’re invincible!” has got to be some of the best color commentary I’ve ever heard

Running backwards toward the other base is the most 9 year old schoolyard thing ever and I love it

Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 💪🏻🔥

Crazy LOW EQ Play 0:11 Baez “SAFE” lolllll

1:25 the best part is he's so chill he blows a bubble with his gum while running

Baez is such a fun player to watch. He is fearless!

A rundown between home and first will NEVER happen again! What a moment in baseball history.

"But I don't wanna be a Pirate!" - Jerry Seinfeld

A could watch this on repeat 24/7. 😂

How can people give this thumbs down??? Ok maybe Pittsburgh folks.... but even their announcing team couldn’t believe this!!! Javy = amazing!!!!!

All the Pirates should sing "Upside down you're turning me/I say to thee/respectfully" to Javy.

Roberto Clemente se revuelca de vergüenza al ver a los Pirates jugar tan mala defensa y se alegra por la viveza y velocidad de su compatriota Javier Báez!

Javy Baez; El Mago just making Baseball more fun and interesting to watch!💪💪💪

One team hustled, heads in the game. One team didn't hustle, heads up their A's. The Pirates deserved to be embarrassed.

Insane. This doesn't happen often but when it does it is super funny