Kris Bryant shows that his glove is nearly as strong as his bat and as sharp as his cheekbones

Usually when you think of Kris Bryant, you think of three things before his glove work: 

1. Dingers. Massive dingers. 

2. Eyes as blue as the purest spring water and cheekbones as sharp as Wisconsin cheddar. 

3. "Wait, did you say your name was Chris or Bryan? Wait, Ryan?!"

Even his amateur scouting report spent more time talking about his offensive prowess than his defensive chops. But just as coffee shops can be known for both their coffee and easily guessable WiFi passwords, Bryant should get credit for both his bat and his defensive chops.  

In the bottom of the sixth during Wednesday's NL Wild Card Game presented by Budweiser, the Pirates trailed, 4-0, but were looking to make a comeback. After Travis Snider led off the inning with a pinch-hit single, Gregory Polanco came up and laced a sharp liner straight back to Bryant, who was playing in on the grass. Using cat-like reflexes, Bryant snatched at the ball only to watch it pop high in the air. 

Of course, those reflexes also meant the third baseman was able to snag it like an expert juggler using feathers instead of chainsaws.

The Pirates would end up loading the bases before Starling Marte grounded into an inning-ending double play and Jake Arrieta's shutout remained intact. That would not be the case if Bryant hadn't been there for the catch. 

Bryant would show off his smooth fielding abilities again in the bottom of the seventh. With one out and a runner on first, Aramis Ramirez came to the plate to face his former team for what may be his last Major League plate appearance. Ramirez hit a hard ground ball down the line -- the kind that could easily have been destined for the outfield corner -- but Bryant was there once again to start the double play. Another threat averted, and another scoreless inning for the Cubs.

Really, the only question is what's sharper: the plays or the cheekbones?