Luis Guillorme took the mound for the Mets for the first time in his career, stepping in as a position player pitching during a 13-run blowout. Normally a shortstop, Guillorme is better known for slick glove work, including a viral spring training moment when he barehanded a bat flying into the dugout. On the mound, he brought that same calm and casual feel, tossing slow, looping pitches in the low 60s. His delivery looked like a backyard lob session, and he didn’t seem to mind.
Despite the low stakes and lopsided score, Guillorme got the job done. He pitched a scoreless, hitless inning with just nine pitches, two of which produced easy outs. One of the better sequences came against Starlin Castro, who smirked and played along with the slow stuff. Guillorme mixed in what could generously be called curveballs, relying on gravity and placement over anything close to velocity. He gave a subtle wink to the crowd and kept his expression neutral, knowing the Mets were getting blown out but still taking the moment in stride.
His quick inning gave the Mets a rare bright spot in a tough game, and fans saw another layer to a player already appreciated for his versatility and laid-back energy. Guillorme may not be changing roles anytime soon, but he reminded everyone that even in a lopsided loss, baseball can still entertain in unexpected ways.