Astros Pitcher Expertly Dodges Ball with a Move Many Are Comparing to The Matrix — Watch

Astros Pitcher Expertly Dodges Ball with a Move Many Are Comparing to The Matrix — Watch

Just call him Neo.

Houston Astros pitcher Collin McHugh won the praise of baseball fans everywhere on Tuesday night when he managed to somehow avoid a drive right at his face with a move many are comparing to The Matrix.

After pitching a fastball to Oakland Athletics’ Kendry Morales, the ball sailed straight back toward the mound. McHugh can be seen on video leaning backward as the ball flew over his throat.