VIDEO: Cardinals' Daniel Ponce de Leon Literally Frolics off Mound After Inning-Ending Strikeout
By Aaron Halford
After striking out Pirates left fielder Corey Dickerson, Cardinals starting pitcher Daniel Ponce de Leon had a bit more pep in his step than usual when walking off the mound.
Juan Ponce de León searched for the Fountain of Youth.
— Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) July 23, 2019
Daniel Ponce de Leon discovered the Fountain of DGAF. pic.twitter.com/4DsycTyeOM
Clearly the young pitcher was pleased with his inning of work, and he didn't do well in hiding his emotions as he happily frolicked off the mound. And if pitchers are getting angry about bat flipping, Ponce de Leon's gesture may be the perfect counter.