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Anthony Rizzo’s impression of Jose Bautista’s bat flip is perfect (Video)

By Connor Muldowney

Oct 12, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (44) celebrates after hitting solo home run during the fifth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in game three of the NLDS at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 12, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (44) celebrates after hitting solo home run during the fifth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in game three of the NLDS at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports /
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Anthony Rizzo and the Cubs are having a heck of a playoff run right now, but this Jose Bautista-like bat flip might be the team’s best moment.

Right now, Anthony Rizzo is the best player on the hottest team — the Chicago Cubs — in baseball.

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The 26-year-old Cubs’ first baseman hasn’t put together the best start to the 2015 MLB postseason, but he is responsible for one of the most clutch home runs of the playoffs yet, breaking a 4-4 tie with the St. Louis Cardinals in the NLDS.

If only he used as much swag in his bat flip after that huge homer as Jose Bautista did in his now-famous celebration after he hit a clutch home run against the Rangers.

Just take a look at what the Toronto Blue Jays‘ slugger did after his big hit on Wednesday night:

That might be the most wicked bat flip to ever take place during an actual MLB game without starting a brawl — so Anthony Rizzo thought he would give it a go.

During the team’s batting practice on Thursday afternoon, Tony Bats gave his best Joey Bats impression — and it was perfect.

Never change, Anthony.

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