Douglas Ladd I know right, he is crazy! And just like you said, his DRS is unbelievable. He had 11 Defensive Runs Saved at second base last season, which was third place at second base- one run behind Pedroia and Kinsler, who both played over 3 times as many innings as Baez.
FuSion Arrows I know, that was amazing! I'm probably going to make a second part to this video in a couple of seasons, if not after this season. But that depends on how many great tags he makes.
Christian Sosa Thank you! I can't remember for sure if the Cubs did offer Baez or if that was just a rumor, because I have no idea why the Yankees would have turned him down.
Crazy for Baseball NY turned him down because Baez had yet to be unleashed, they didn't see him worthy of said trade; he had some highlights but he started to show his full potential late into the season
+Christian Sosa That is just not true. The Cubs had considered him and Schwarber as untouchable pretty much all season. Plus, that logic doesn't make sense, because if they turned down Baez because he was "unproven", then why trade for a highly-touted, yet unproven, single-A prospect in Torres?
I hate the Cubs, and don't necessarily appreciate Baez, but I watched this vid as a quick hands visual and he is VERY good at what he does. Respectful tip of the cap.
You can only be a great tagger when they throw the ball directly over the base and you can get it to the base in front of the baserunner before hes safe.
Oh Baez you are the best player one day and then the worst the next day! Defense is always solid though, if only you could lay off the breaking ball away you would be an all time great!
The first song is "Visionary" by Farruko, which plays from the beginning until about 4:12. The second song, which plays from 4:18 until the end of the video, is "Informer" by Snow. Those songs are Javier Baez's walk-up songs.
the only dude who has ever had a tag reel
lol!!!! Right!!!!??????
This snap tag is simply something you can't teach. He's been doing this since he was a kid in Puerto Rico. It's pure and utter instinct.
I've been a baseball fan for over a half a century and he's the best tag artist I've ever seen.
World Baseball classic when he pointed at Molina before even recieving the ball was my favorite ! What a player !!! Great editing !
this dude is something else wow. not just that's he's fast tagger but the way he catches the ball like he makes it look sooo easy haha. SWAG
Who else could have a five minute tag video?
Douglas Ladd right! and he wasn't even an everyday starter.
Look up his DRS stat at 2b, and then look at innings played. Mind boggling.
Douglas Ladd it's insane! specially because, he wasn't always 2nd either.
Douglas Ladd I know right, he is crazy! And just like you said, his DRS is unbelievable. He had 11 Defensive Runs Saved at second base last season, which was third place at second base- one run behind Pedroia and Kinsler, who both played over 3 times as many innings as Baez.
Douglas Ladd Derek Jeter, or probably a twenty minute vid of Rickey Henderson swiping bags
Nice editing job. I watched this three times in a row. That dude is too much fun.
Ward Reynolds Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Baez is going to change the way they teach infielders to apply tags. I bet in 5 to 10 years everyone will be applying that snap-momentum tag of his.
Maybe, but they won't all be like El Mago! :-D :-D :-D
the hardest tagger in the league, it makes a huge impact. you’re on the right track with your prediction!
1:30 what a beautiful throw tho
That's awesome to see Javier Baez do the best tags in 2016.
Proud of him. Proud to be Puertorican 🌴❤️
Another one of the great Boricua baseball players in time. Javi Baez makes us proud 🇵🇷 and I’m a White Sox fan
I love watching him... i even saw him play in Chicago last May againts white sox..
My husband and i are huge Chicago sports fan..
He knows when to just let the ball come to the tag. Sometimes he reaches and is quick like that but he knows when to wait
dude is a beast🔥
Few things in baseball as beautiful as a throw and tag. That’s art.
He's legit the best to ever do it in this aspect. I've never even seen someone close to this level
Mad props to Contreras to getting the ball there on time!
Only if u got the tag he made during the world baseball classic
FuSion Arrows I know, that was amazing! I'm probably going to make a second part to this video in a couple of seasons, if not after this season. But that depends on how many great tags he makes.
Crazy for Baseball true just keep up the good work
FuSion Bl
Diehard Mets fan and Javy Baez is easily one of my favorite players in the game. Too smooth.
this aged well lol. congrats!
I can't believe this is all 1 guy.
He is insane.
The tags were what I was looking for, especially the one at 3:15.
Nice video.
If I remember correctly, the cubs offered Baez as part of the Chapman trade but the yankees refused. That was a nice move by NY.
Christian Sosa Thank you! I can't remember for sure if the Cubs did offer Baez or if that was just a rumor, because I have no idea why the Yankees would have turned him down.
Crazy for Baseball NY turned him down because Baez had yet to be unleashed, they didn't see him worthy of said trade; he had some highlights but he started to show his full potential late into the season
+Christian Sosa That is just not true. The Cubs had considered him and Schwarber as untouchable pretty much all season. Plus, that logic doesn't make sense, because if they turned down Baez because he was "unproven", then why trade for a highly-touted, yet unproven, single-A prospect in Torres?
You don't remember correctly. Baez was never part of any trade offers.
We couldnt have won in 2016 without him. Hes so good at baseball
I think there are enough highlights for a 2018 1st half highlights video of Baez. He is doing great.
Never tire of watching Javy.
Baez is the best infielder in baseball! Go Cubs go!!!
Chase McAndrew he good, but he's not the best in baseball
@@greenlogos5107 who's better?
Manny machado
@@liltop2296 lmao 😂 dumbass
Guess Nolan arenado doesn’t exist or Fransico Lindor
We’ve been watching baseball for 100+ years, and this is the first time we’ve ever complimented a players tagging skills
God damn... I love Baez. lol
Super Man crush.
He is a monster! I cry everytime
Is incredible !!!
what a beautiful video - thank you :-)
I love Baez he is the absolute truth!! I won't use swag but this young lad has super Moxy!!!
Fenómeno !
His got to b one of the best ever....u can tell baseball is in him....fuking love this game. ..GO CUBS ..MVP ...
I didn't know being a good tagger was a thing until Javy Baez
Forget the tags this is a swagger reel
Only Baez could make these plays
This dude is doing it! MLBBBBBBBBBB
The one against sf that's not in this video is my favorite at Wrigley with the no look tag one of the most impressive putouts I've seen.
Not particularly a fan of his, but I love how he points to Ross after the throws in respect.
W Minogue are you insane????
W Minogue you must not be watchin him play cause thats the biggest buncha bs ive heard ina while lol
some of these are just amazing throws... great video though!!! thanks!
Javy's music is dope
ive watched this vid 8 times he is my idol at tagging at shortstop
His footwork around the bag is insane...
ideal throw or not he's got genius timing. and the best part is he makes it look like it's nothing
best tagger i've ever seen
dude is sick. excellent vid
Raise your hand if ur a Boricua🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🖐🖐🖐
🖐🖐🖐
All of his tags are amazing but at 0:30 he was definitely safe.
No he wasn’t lol, it’s so obvious to see him tag the arm
Def tagged his right arm
Mans a beast
damn I really thought dee gordon couldn't be thrown out. But the only person who can escape Javier Baez's tag us Javier baez
No more deadly a combination in MLB right now than Contreras to Baez
half of these are just amazing throws by ross
I love Javy!!! Go Cubs!!
This makes me wanna practice my tags
Amazing
I'm a big time cub fan. Baez is the best defensive player in the infield that we ever had period! Name one better?
Boricua de pura cepa.......talento del bueno.
The best
Did anyone notice the game 1 of NLDS at first twice
Cindy Iniguez I was at that game
I think we need to talk a little bit more about the best catcher of all time..... David Ross
normally i dont like the vids with music but i actually like this music lol
Only Javi B could have an entire video compiling just tags
True.
holy fuck finally some fire ass spanish music 🔥🔥🔥
Thats TEAMWORK ...BAEZ THE BEST...
3:49 This was incredible. And it really wasn't close.
EL MAGO!!!!!!!!!
I love Baez. But if he just gets on base more and hit a little better he would be one of the most elite players in baseball
He's off to a great start in 2018!
Gary Z yessir 2nd in NL with RBIs
Drizzle And now he is starting at second base in the All Star game.
Now leads NL in RBI, batting about .300.
you got your wish. He is an absolute monster now.
I hate the Cubs, and don't necessarily appreciate Baez, but I watched this vid as a quick hands visual and he is VERY good at what he does. Respectful tip of the cap.
Dudes a stud, and if he can keep from swinging at garbage he'll be crazy good, not that he isn't already
It's not always the recipient of the throw that makes the plays most of the time it's the catchers arm
i love visionary
Best tagger and best base tagger lmao kid can do it all
excellent video.
You better do one for the catcher because if it wasn't for his great throws Baez wouldn't have had most of those tags!!
Nice vid.
Thanks!
The Best Tagger and Base Slider
1:30 is more of a great throw by davis ross
Yes, but its' also impressive to catch the ball on the bounce while the guy is sliding right into your glove.
Ry.the.Stunner actually he wasn’t sliding into the glove yet.. Javy has i b4 he got to the glove.. the throw was on the money
Good video...
Trevor Johnson Thank you!
Definitely not the best player in baseball as it stands. But definitely the most dynamic player in baseball.
He's to good
Absolutely disgraceful he didn't win the gold glove last year
Báez el mejor del año 🎖️⚾
You can only be a great tagger when they throw the ball directly over the base and you can get it to the base in front of the baserunner before hes safe.
Great vid
U need to do more Javier Baez vids
can't stop rewinding to 2:00
One of my favorite plays @ 2:30. One thing though, could someone explain to me how the f*ck he catches the ball @ 3:49 really! how the hell?? Wowd
Subbed👍
I'm glad to hear that, thank you!
musics good on this
Javy is BAEz....hehehe
I freaking love him so much💙❤️💙❤️💙❤️💙❤️
That Giants one that got overturned look close but it also looked like he got him on the arm I thought he got off the bag at first
well not to brag but he plays for the Cubs and they ended an 108 year World Series drought so he would be good
This is one of the most nonsensical things I've ever read. Congratulations.
I’m a die hard Cubs fan, BUT.. what does this comment have to do with the video?
Oh Baez you are the best player one day and then the worst the next day! Defense is always solid though, if only you could lay off the breaking ball away you would be an all time great!
the hardest to tag..
is the best on tagging..
You showed the Baez at first base tagging gillaspie a lot.
Niceee!!!
Awesome video - what song is that your playing?
The first song is "Visionary" by Farruko, which plays from the beginning until about 4:12. The second song, which plays from 4:18 until the end of the video, is "Informer" by Snow. Those songs are Javier Baez's walk-up songs.
That throw at 1:34 holy shit
1:36 He keeps the glove in the same place the whole time