As a result , Atlanta 's shortstop Rafael Furcal became the 12th player in Major League history to make one of the rarest plays in baseball .
Williams was the first big league pitcher to ever hit into a unassisted triple play .
As a result , Atlanta 's shortstop Rafael Furcal became the 12th player in Major League history to make one of the rarest plays in baseball , while Williams was the first big league pitcher to ever hit into a unassisted triple play .