There's a reason Bartolo Colon starts have become must-see events and social media happenings on the grandest scale. Every time he's on the field, there's a high probability of something strange, extremely unlikely or highly amusing happening, which essentially guarantees the viewing audience will be entertained.*
More often than not, Colon's batting provides the entertainment value. Whether he's getting a hit or just swinging and missing and losing his helmet, the internet rejoices all the same. *
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On Saturday, though, Colon changed things up and wowed us with his athleticism on defense. And in the process, he may have broken that same internet.*

Big fella not only runs the ball down in fair territory, but goes behind the back to retire Justin Bour.
Are you serious right now?*
When you tell that one funny joke and all your friends are cracking up. #BartoloColon pic.twitter.com/Swdf1akQxB
— Tony Iliakostas (@ailiakostas) September 6, 2015
When trying to put that play in perspective, the only thing we can come up with is Mark Buerhle's between-the-legs glove toss from foul territory in 2010.
Entirely different plays? Of course. But also entirely different circumstances and athletes. For a 42-year-old pitcher who may not be in ideal shape for his position, that's as good a play as you'll see.
As noted, the internet reacted accordingly. **
bartolo colon is evidence that humans truly are capable of great things and a dream is a wish your heart makes
— martin rickman (@martinrickman) September 6, 2015
Bartolo Colon definitely had no idea if that was going to work.
— Seamus Lyman (@twinseamus) September 6, 2015
Why are we talking about Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump when we could elect Bartolo Colon president?
— Jonathan Mishory (@JMishMosh) September 6, 2015
Bartolo Colon is the 52-year-old guy who shows up at the gym pickup game with 18 year olds, hits a trick shot and they yell "OOOOOOHHHHHH."
— Jon Alba (@JonAlba) September 6, 2015
I officially don't understand Bartolo Colon. He is a mystery.
— Erin (@bluesabriel) September 6, 2015
Agreed. He's a mystery. But he's a mystery we aim to savor, not solve.
On that note, the Miami Marlins couldn't solve Colon either on Saturday. Colon ended up tossing the 13th shutout of his stellar career, while extending his scoreless streak to 25 innings, as the Mets cruised to a 7-0 victory.*

Bartolo Colon: 1st pitcher 42-or-older to throw a shutout for a NY team since Tommy John(!) for the Yankees in 1987 (against Tigers)
— Mark Simon (@msimonespn) September 6, 2015
Oh what a night for Bartolo Colon!
It's a victory for the Mets, and a victory for baseball fans everywhere.*
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Mark Townsend is a writer for Big League Stew on Yahoo Sports. Have a tip? Email him at [email protected] or follow him on Twitter! Follow @Townie813