Brandon Belt struck out against catcher Erik Kratz and then made fun of himself on Twitter

By Matthew Monagan

June 22, 2016

In the ninth inning of the Giants' 15-4 win over the Pirates on Tuesday night, catcher Erik Kratz came in to pitch. The 36-year-old -- throwing everything from 86-mph fastballs to 82-mph changeups to 52-mph what's-its? -- held San Francisco scoreless. It was his second pitching performance this season (his first was with the Astros in April).

He also had one strikeout: first baseman Brandon Belt.

Postgame, as is wont to happen after a position player pitches, the internet had some fun at Belt's expense:

#NotAPitcher. https://t.co/rgbGqqYB1e pic.twitter.com/jsMAd92N4M
— MLB GIFS (@MLBGIFs) June 22, 2016

And Belt knew exactly how to respond:

Apparently not a hitter either https://t.co/YbXaAcWwuI
— Brandon Belt (@bbelt9) June 22, 2016

Beautiful, Brandon. Your weird giraffe-human hybrid fans will be so proud.

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