WATCH: JUCO Pitcher Gets One Of The Luckiest Outs I've Ever Seen

Just how they drew it up! Can of corn if you ask me. 

This Mississippi JUCO batter went from ducking an errant breaking ball floating toward his head to popping out to the catcher in a matter of milliseconds. I suppose he had the option to wear that one on the top of the head and be awarded first base (he is wearing a helmet), but that's a hard judgement call to make in the moment as it probably would've hurt a little. One of the most unfortunate breaks for a hitter I think I've ever seen. Nothing you can even do there except go back to the dugout, have a good 7-10 minute cry, then get on with the game. 



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