Nationals First Baseman Made the Funniest Error of the Season, and MLB Fans Couldn’t Stop Laughing at It

Even the announcers were in hysterics.

The Washington Nationals-Seattle Mariners game on Monday night had an infuriating finish thanks to a horrible called third strike by an umpire who should be ashamed of himself. 

But earlier in the game there was a pretty funny moment that had everyone—except for probably Nationals fans—laughing out loud. 

In case you missed it, Nationals first baseman Dominic Smith had the most comical error of the Major League Baseball season when he fielded a ground ball in the bottom of the fifth inning and flipped the ball back to first base without looking.

The only problem? Nobody was covering the bag and the ball went soaring into foul territory.

Check this out: 

John Cena was covering first pic.twitter.com/MBpzqQ67IO

— Jomboy Media (@JomboyMedia) June 27, 2023

Even the announcers couldn’t stop from laughing. 

MLB fans loved it: 

This actually made me laugh out loud for quite a while.
I miss the old blooper reels they used to show. This is funny! #baseball #bloopers https://t.co/tpUjIiWlRG

— Bridge to Buctober Podcast (@bridge2buctober) June 27, 2023

I love how he; the 1st baseman, threw back to 1st base, with only the coach and ump nearby. Pretty sure they can’t catch in play balls 🤣😂 https://t.co/4MPiL5X07A

— Trevor Bozeman (@TrevorRBozeman) June 27, 2023

Someone tell Dom he’s no longer on the Mets. https://t.co/xaVOf73tvN

— Mills (@MillManner) June 27, 2023

Dawg 😂😂😂 https://t.co/eL1fCxwkSs

— Juan Carlos (@juantrax__) June 27, 2023

Dom playing like he’s still with the Mets

— Mills (@MillManner) June 27, 2023

LMAO. 1B Dominic Smith just threw a no-look throw to 1B with the pitcher not anywhere near the 1B area 🤣💀 #SeaUsRise

— Brett #ChildlessCatDad (@RoyalsSac206Fan) June 27, 2023