THE CATCH: It may be a very long time until we see a play of this magnitude repeated or surpassed in any future COTW event, be it bp, sanctioned or un-sanctioned.

What can only be described as astounding, there were several factors that contributed to the elevated status of this play. Witnessing the play from home plate, Gus tracked the ball with a laser-like focus and no regard for personal safety. The play was destined to be a home run, yet as such, remained unresolved as Gus vanished into the abyss, closing in on the ball.

Upon reaching the point in deep center where Gus descended from the field of play, he was found 10 feet below, buried in the weeds, appearing disheveled and trodden, yet clutching the ball on the steep rudded incline. It was official, for those who witnessed it, it was the undisputed greatest COTW catch to date and destined for the record books.

What transpired next is reminiscent of a clip from 'America's Funniest Home Videos'. Ascending the slope back to the field of play, Gus proceeded to be attacked by a wave of angry hornets, whose home he ruthlessly trampled on his way to making COTW history. The hornets closed in and attacked, sending Gus scrambling up the slope and onto to the field of play, swatting at several real and many more imaginary assailants. Multiple wasps exacted their revenge, most notably targeting the middle finger of the pitching hand.

In light of the injury, it remains unknown whether Gus will be the pitcher he once was, delivering such deadly pitches as the MELSY (Make 'Em Look Silly) and the 10-4 curve.

Regardless of the ramifications, THE CATCH will go down in the COTW annals as one of the greatest ever.