Pulling a Ludwig 

While playing the sport of baseball, when a player makes a totally unnecessary dive at a ground or fly ball and completely misses it, usually resulting in the loss of the game and making the player himself, and all around him feel like total assholes.

Bob: I hope that Steve doesn't pull a Ludwig in todays game.
Marty: Yea, last game he was pulling a ludwig, and totally missed the ball and lost the game for us, when he probably could have just fielded it regularly and gotten the out.
Bob: I feel like an asshole just hearing you tell me this again.
Steve: Hey guys! Whatcha talking about?
(Bob and Marty turn away and act like they did not hear Steve)

Pulling a Ludwig by Man Bro Dude Guy Person January 15, 2008