Baseball fans react to Nolan Arenado's picturesque entry during London Series: "Thought this was mlb the show 24"

Nolan Arenado’s cinematic entry during the game at the St. Louis Cardinals' London Series with the Chicago Cubs made MLB fans think that it was straight out of a video game.

As the Cardinals stepped onto the field for the beginning of the first inning, the attention of the fans was solely focused on Arenado, the exceptional third baseman, as he swiftly made his way to his position.

Although he didn't execute any extravagant moves, his entrance still possessed an undeniable picturesque quality.

After their two-game series, the Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals concluded the weekend with a 1-1 split. The Cubs displayed their dominance in the first game with an impressive 9-1 triumph, while the Cardinals fought back valiantly on Sunday, earning a hard-fought 7-5 victory.

The official Twitter account of the MLB posted a clip of Nolan Arenado’s entry which looks nothing short of a video game clip.

Baseball fans were left trying to figure out if the scene was real or straight out of a video game.

Nolan Arenado’s journey in MLB

Arenado is renowned as an exceptional third baseman, showcasing remarkable skills both in offense and defense.

He holds the distinction of being the sole infielder to clinch the Rawlings Gold Glove Award consecutively for his first 10 seasons in Major League Baseball. After making his MLB debut with the Colorado Rockies in 2013, he was traded to the St. Louis Cardinals before the 2021 season.

He was chosen as the Rockies' second-round pick in the 2009 MLB Draft. With six Major League All-Star appearances, his defensive achievements extend beyond the 10 Gold Gloves.

His other accolades include four Fielding Bible Awards (including three consecutive ones) and three consecutive Wilson Defensive Player of the Year Awards.

Additionally, he has secured six consecutive Rawlings Platinum Gloves. In terms of offense, he has been honored with the Silver Slugger Award five times and has led the league in both home runs and runs batted in twice.

Furthermore, he currently holds the highest RBI count among all major league players since the beginning of the 2015 season.

About the author

Dipasree is a journalist covering Major League Baseball at Sportskeeda. With an education background in English Literature and Journalism, she has been working in sports media for almost two years.

A Shohei Ohtani fan, she feels fortunate to be witnessing one of the sport's best in his prime and she admires him for the way he carries himself on and off the field.

Her strength in reporting lies in her attention to detail, strong writing skills, thorough fact-checking and her ability to condense information without missing out on any major detail.

Dipasree is also an avid reader and a passionate photographer, and when she isn't working, she can be found with either a book or a camera in her hand.

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