WATCH: Javier Baez shows off his cannon, throws out runner from shallow left field

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by Cole Little - Senior Writer - Friday, August 14, 2020, 8:56 PM

CHICAGO — Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez showed off his cannon on Friday. Throwing out a runner from shallow left field, "El Mago" wowed with an impressive defensive highlight.

Helping Alec Mills pitch a scoreless third at Wrigley Field, Baez backhanded a grounder hit by Manny Pina of the Milwaukee Brewers and fired a laser across the diamond to first baseman Anthony Rizzo for the flashy putout.

Deep. pic.twitter.com/dvO0vgdyHr

— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) August 15, 2020

Javy makes it look easy. pic.twitter.com/cAoGzSHqNe

— Marquee Sports Network (@WatchMarquee) August 15, 2020

"... but I'm El Mago." ?? pic.twitter.com/vWgBUfGDF3

— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) August 15, 2020

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