Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig is one of baseball's most polarizing players. While his talent on the field is immense, Puig's detractors often point to his mental errors as a major flaw in his game. [ Join a Yahoo Daily Fantasy Baseball contest now ] The 25-year-old outfielder showed off both sides of that coin during Sunday's game against the San Diego Padres. With things tied up 5-5 in the top of the ninth, Puig led things off with a single against Fernando Rodney. A.J. Ellis came up looking to bunt Puig over, but Rodney threw a pitch that got away from catcher Christian Bethancourt. Though the pitch didn't get far from Bethancourt, Puig wisely took advantage, motoring to second and beating the throw. It was the type of play Puig's critics would have grudgingly appreciated. That good will was quickly erased, however. Ellis was able to get a bunt down near third. Yangervis Solarte ran in to field the ball, leaving the ball totally preoccupied. It was perfect bunt for that situation. Problem was, Puig didn't go. He inexplicably remained at second even though third base was wide open. Ellis couldn't help but express his frustration as he was running down the first base...
Yasiel Puig’s braincramp on the bases frustrates A.J. Ellis
Published May 22, 2016 at 9:35 PM
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