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These Fans Are AWFUL
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You said “I would give the player the ball back in a heartbeat.”
You said “I would not give Albert PED or Judge’s ball back.”
Figure it out bud.
@@charlesnavin4482 yeah he did kinda contradict himself saying that
@@charlesnavin4482 He said he would give a first homerun ball back. Not a record breaking ball. Learn to comprehend.
@@EthanST35 No he didn't. Watch the video.
@@anthonymartinez0865 well if you think about it he did contradict himself because a record breaking ball would be even more important then a career milestone so he would be taking the ball for his own personal gain instead of doing the right thing and giving the ball back to the player
I personally think that catching a ball, and having a chance to meet the player, and get an autographed ball or bat in return would be 1000% worth it. That would be an experience a fan will never forget, and an experience most fans will never have a chance to accomplish. You have to be completely oblivious to the situation to pass that up, and not getting the ball authenticated hurt the value so good job.
The additional bonus is that the world sees that you have character.
@@mikephalen3162but… what if I want to be the bad guy.
they can’t brag about it either because they’re the biggest shame in town now lmao
I agree
Well said.
I'm always in complete awe of Japanese culture. Walking through Tokyo, the most populated city on earth, you can drop your wallet and it's a VERY good chance you'll get it back. That's nuts.
They are amazing people in that regard, and we have MUCH to be ashamed of/much we can learn from the Japanese!
well yes, the sad reality is it's because everyone looks the same. because there is nobody who is different, there are no prejudices towards eachother, therefore no reason to try to prevent bringing equity for everyone. even then, tokyo has a huuuuuge sexual harrassment problem. women there have to be on constant watch from creeps everywhere. in fact, they are required to have the camera noise turned on when using their phones because it has become such a problem. no city is perfect.
Even in less wealthy countries, the culture is spectacular - so honest and respectful. I once left my phone on the counter of a pharmacy in a small town in Costa Rica when I had to reach for my wallet. The clerk at the store was an elderly lady who, I can only assume, was not rich. I was at a restaurant down the street and about 10 minutes later, she walked up to our table and said she was so glad she found me because I left the phone in her store and she knew it was probably expensive. She looked up and down the block until she found me. I couldn't believe how sweet it was - and not only that, I had stopped in the town on the way to the airport, with my boarding pass loaded on that phone. It would have been a major issue. Traveling really shows you the good in people far more than the danger or bad things out there.
Was born and raised in NYC of all places. I always thought I wasn't meant to be cuz I'm nothing like these people
@@timotmon well japan is a first world country soooo. they have the funds to be able to spend on their own population. and funny you mention that scenario cuz there indeed are creeps who will try to molest your children. god forbid your child is female too... go outside you fuckin weaboo
Entitled People are the absolute worst, especially in this scenario. Yoshida deserves to have that ball back one way or another
They are also dumbasses because that ball isn’t authenticated, so they are losing thousands on just getting signed bats and selling them and others things like that
I guess that would mean Yoshida is "entitled" to the ball?
@@chade1983 yes. Different degrees of entitlement. Karen’s feel entitled to attention but deserve nothing. If I pay into social security, I’m entitled to what I put in. Both entitled, but very different kinds.
Yeah regardless of if you agree with the player or the fan in this situation (I’d give the ball back personally) it’s inarguable that the player asking for the ball back is the one acting entitled
@@ronmexico7256 not sure what hell hole of human told you this, what did the person in the stands do for that ball? Sit there? Masataka hit it and they are depriving him of the satisfaction of having his first home run, I didn’t know common sense was so esoteric now smh
Did you see the Japanese fans in WBC just passing around Ohtani's HR ball casually taking pictures?
Yeah, that will never happen here
Edit: Oh, you did mention it in the video. XD
Passing the ball, taking pictures, and then return it to the person who caught it.
Absolute respect to the Japanese.
@@gabrielvazquez1691 Agreed! The Japanese clearly outclass many Americans in this regard.
In Japan they don't let fans keep the homerun ball as they believe the ball belongs to the players respectfully, this is a mutual understanding already, they lets fans enjoy time with the ball by letting them pass it around for photos before officials/security retrieving it to return to players so they can do as they choose.
Security in Japan doesn’t let fans keep the baseballs
@@brendan594 this isn't Japan. This is the big leagues not the glorified triple A baseball they play in Japan.
Agreed. I'm American, and I think the positives of our culture and baseball fandom are wonderful. Just the other day, my dad and I were just talking about my first MLB games at old Tiger Stadium in the early 90s and how impressive and memorable the whole thing was. He played ball as a kid, and I played through high school. Love our game, love our country. But my god, a family receiving a rookie's first HR ball as a *gift* from another fan, and then refusing to do the same for the man who hit the ball in the first place, basically saying "finders keepers, losers weepers", has got to be one of the most American things I've ever heard of. Up there with Florida Man type of crap. Embarrassing as hell.
As a Red Sox fan I was disgusted watching the game. I was watching with my dad and pointed out it was taking forever. I would’ve heckled the hell outta them if I was in the monster seats
That ball isn’t even going to be worth much. It would have been much cooler to give it back and get all the swag they offer.
now its worth the price of a used ball and was priceless to the person that hit it. people really don't care how they leave others with there costless decisions anymore.
Without it being certified it is just a baseball.
masa's first major league homer... it is
@@nickjimbob2776it’s not authenticated it’s worth nothing
I'm sure it would be worth at least a few thousand to Yoshida who makes 15 million a year.
What a culture shock for him.
right? Yoshida must be like, man is this what America is like? Not a good first impression I imagine
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Hell yes 🙌
I believe Yoshida deserved his first home run ball. It is much more special to the player than a fan. As an example how special it can be, Matt Antonelli runs a channel on YT, he only had one home run in the majors.
Absolutely not you want it back 100k I need the money more than you and you want this special ball it’s fair
@@chrisjacobs9101 If your a real fan, it wouldn’t be all about the money. Never heard anyone getting a check at the stadium for catching one of these. Having a chance to meet the player and getting MULTIPLE autographed items is a solid trade imo. I’d ask for a signed game worn jersey (which would hold some value later on) if I was in that position. Meeting a player on your favorite team is an experience worth a lot more than 100k
@@chrisjacobs9101 100k for a rookie hr ball? No fucking way💀💀💀
@Chris Jacobs you think that ball is worth 100k? lmao. take both zeros off and youd be getting closer. you cant even get it verified if its the ball or not
@@stephensarmento3529 Exactly! its probably worth whatever a new ball would cost at a sporting goods store! (about $5?)
Its not only selfish its kinda dumb... like you're turning down an objectively COOLER experience by getting stuff signed, meeting a player or two, and not to mention walking away with more merch than you thought you'd ever take from a ballgame because lets be real that stuff is EXPENSIVE at the ballpark.
Totally agree with you on this! The parents of that kid robbed him of the chance to meet Yoshida, and get a signed baseball. What selfish morons.
And if the kid values having a ball that was hit for a home run by a major-leaguer more than a signed ball? What then? Not everyone shares your preferences, or cares to meet a player. They might prefer to have an actual home run ball. So maybe back of on the judgment a smidge, you judgmental prick.
Now it's worth like $25 you would get for an unauthenticated ball.
I got Trevor Story’s 3rd in a night. Stuck around after the game to see if anyone would claim it for him. No one did. I reached out personally to the team and made sure he got his ball the next home stand. I met him next year on the field with a signed ball, hat, and bat as a reward. I wouldn’t have felt right keeping a milestone ball
That is awesome!!
I was at that game! Good times
Yooo that's awesome man!
Agree with you. It’s a ball. It is amazing what people will do for something an athlete or celebrity touched. That ball is no different than if they got a foul ball. It’s the memories that are attached to it that matter, at least to me.
You are exactly right! Its just a $5 baseball!
Well, unless it's a ball that you can sell for hundreds of thousands or millions of dollars. Then its a memory, sure, but it's also millions of dollars. Something that transcends a game and could have a massive effect on the lives of actual people.
Has to be one of the worst fumbles, how do you not even get it authenticated? Karma is real though it looks like
They usually authenticate it at the game with a little sticker
@@AntGFromSD yeah they do, but the family left before they got the chance so know there’s no way to ever prove what the real ball is making it way less valuable. But yup you’re right that’s how it works
@@matttirado1341 I call that small brain syndrome. They did some conniving shit anyways so it is what it is.
As a japanese male who grew up in the US I can say that this guy got balls. He debuted after winning the wbc as a red sock in Boston lol my mans gonna have to go through the whole thing lol
But props to you for bringing that to light wouldve never known
Bro we already got positive Yoshida chants don’t really think he’s gonna have an issue here. Those fans are just selfish people and are the 1%, can’t just pool the entire boston fan base because of 1%
Ha, in my experience Americans are kinda obsessed with Japan (in a good way). I doubt he'll face any hate. It's actually a pretty big hyped-up thing when a Japanese player makes his debut here.
If I get a ball that is worth a million dollars, I will definitely be selling it lmaoo
there is literally no way to prove its that ball after you take it out of the park tbh
@@oneeyedguy99 you get it authenticated before leaving the ballpark.
@@oneeyedguy99 when Judge and Pujols were at bat they change the Baseball with Authentication, so they would know
I'm talking about the baseball the rookie hit. They didn't get it authenticated.
@@oneeyedguy99 Exactly! That ball isnt worth anything at this point.
I feel like these people aren't baseball fans. If they were, the chance to meet the player, get a new signed ball, and see the clubhouse would be more than worth it.
I don’t see how no baseball fans wouldn’t see the value in that😂 hell the free autographed balls and jerseys you could get can be just as monetarily valuable as a non authenticated home run ball that nobody is gonna believe is real in the first place
Balls potentially worth over several thousands of $ I wouldn't give back. Rookie balls like this one absolutely should go back to the player
Here from Josh!
Yesssirrr!!! Welcome!!!
Same here
Me too!
I have no problem with the fans keeping the ball
This is why mlb should stop worrying about appealing to non-baseball fans. Any baseball fan who has been around the game knows how baseball etiquette works. But we have so many fans in the stands who don’t give af about baseball ruining people’s ability to enjoy a important mile stone.
name a more iconic duo than baseball fans and gatekeeping
Stop appealing to non-baseball fans? Good luck growing the game then....
There are two outcomes of keeping a milestone ball:
1) You aren't a fan and oblivious to how significant the ball is to the player. The ball ends up in the mouth of a dog or being used for the kids to play catch until it is lost in the bushes and never seen again.
2) You ARE fan, you put it on display in your house, and you tell your friends and family how cool it is. Those friends/family who are baseball fans will instantly be thinking, "why in the hell do you still have that ball?" It would be best if you kept that ball like you keep stolen art. Never let anyone see it, and get no joy from sharing the experience.
I agree with you. I’d give up sentimental baseballs back in a heartbeat, 1st home run, hitting for the cycle, etc. The ones I’d consider keeping to sell would be the historic baseballs, such as Judge and Pujol’s where records are broken and it’s beyond just the player.
I wouldn't even call those people fans. I sit behind the red sox bullpen at Fenway most of the time. I %100 agree with you. Give it to the player. Big respect for that pirates fan, too!
I remember the Jeter situation. He was very nice but of course NYC Media said Jeter was rushing the press conference, which was completely untrue 😂
Everyone that day was very kind except the media
I have first hand experience with this. I caught a record Homerun in 1998. After authenticating the ball, the team officials took me to an office and proceeded to tell me the ball wasn't worth much, the player didn't care that much, and if I wanted more than a bat and a ball I wouldn't get anything for it. This was before I said a word. I was 23, working construction, and was basically broke. I didn't tell them this, but I felt like they were treating me like an idiot. They were the visiting team and I had no allegiance, they also said I could not meet him unless I gave the ball back. This was first time that number of home run had ever been hit. My brother and I planned the whole thing and he wasn't at the game. Since they downplayed the whole thing and were trying to pressure me to give it to them becasue it wasn't worth anything, I decided to take the ball home to show my brother so we could share the moment. He was a single father of a 12 year old at the time and running a carpet cleaning business. The team never reached back out, he hit a hand full more home runs and I had the ball. Fast forward 6 months, I sold the ball for $60,000 and split the money with my brother. He went back to college and got his masters degree in Marriage and Family counseling and went from cleaning carpets to impacting families and children on a daily basis. He has excelled in his career and it has completely changed his life and the life of his clients. I moved to Los Angeles and began my dream career in Television and for the last 25 years been producing TV for just about every network and traveled the world saving animals for Discovery and Animal Planet. I'm not saying none of this would have happened without selling the ball, but right now the ball has an estimated value of $2500. A autographed bat and ball from the players worth even less as all of them have been disgraced. For someone to give $60,000 to a person worth 100,000,000 dollars because of some sort of morality is simply naive. I had less than $1000 to my name and my brother was raising his daughter on his own. Had I given the ball back, no one would remember, no one remembers I sold it now. I leave you with the biggest example of how this thinking changed the trajectory of another life in 1998. When the guy caught #62 he was offered 1,000,000 for it, he gave it back. He was lauded as a hero and given a minivan. This was a young father with multiple kids and gave away a Million Dollars. Fast forward 25 years and he's still struggling, nobody cares about the ball or the player, and he'll probably be working until he drops dead. I want anyone shaming someone for not giving a multi-millionaire $25,000 or more that you would get by selling it, you're drunk. Aaron Judge could have afforded that baseball, or the yankees, or Steinbrenner. For the a fan in the stands to give away $500,000 to a yankee is dumb. I want to remind everyone that this is real life. What happens on the field is a game, when money falls from the sky and lands in your lap in the stands, it's real life. The choices you make in the moment last forever. Just because you're a fan, in the moment, a purist, doesn't change the fact that this is now a life changing decision. Treat it like one. My favorite quote was by Jim Rome he said "I'd give the ball back as soon as Major League Baseball gives fans the 1994 World Series back"
Agreed, for the most part. If it's life changing money, or even just money I really need, I'm probably getting the hell out of there immediately. If it's something more personal to the player, and wouldn't be worth a huge amount of money, I'll give it up. But I have no interest in donating to millionaires when people I know are struggling and that money could really change things. If the player wants it really badly, they can afford to buy it. Them or the team or whoever.
60k ain't bad in 1998. Definitely made the right choice and these naive guys who'd give up money are stupid and would immediately regret it. I don't know enough about baseball to know what ball you had and it sounds like you're being kinda cryptic to not be doxxed, but maybe McGwire or Sosa? Was Bonds setting HR records in 98? That's hilarious how the team came out and instantly treated you like a scumbag who was trying to screw them. That's bizarre as they have no real interest in keeping the ball.
Edit: Also, liked the story and that's a cool experience to be able to have.
I feel like it was the parents instead of the kid who refused to hand it over. albeit the kid probably wouldn't want to give it up because he just received a home run ball from his favorite team. obviously as a child, you want to hold onto that ball forever because it means something in your memories as you grow up.
Taking the ball home is a dumb move on the fans part. You played yourself out of getting something of value. What you should’ve done was return the ball in exchange for an autograph, game used bat, something. I mean I guess you don’t have to return the ball, but it’s the right thing to do for a guy’s first HR, and now you’re getting nothing for it neither as the ball has 0 value the second you walk out the park. Good on Yoshida for not getting worked up about it, I know I’d be annoyed if a fan did that, and didn’t even bother to be reasoned with.
Astros are some of the best fans, if you don’t disrespect them, they are really nice, and they always make room for the outfielders to make catches in front of the wall
I will say Astros fans are very nice,but VICIOUS as well. I was at the Sunday game last weekend and on the sox' second HR to the Crawford boxes, the Astros "fan" didn't throw back the HR ball and he heard an earful the rest of the game. We were leaving and people were kept talking about him taking off the Astros jersey he had on and putting on a sox ones. I won't repeat the rest of the things, but called him a fake fan. I like those types of fans. Passionate till the end.
I’m a Padres fan but Stros are cool in my book
@@Marquise619 I like every fan as long as they don’t hate or say bad things about my team, and I don’t say anything bad about their teams, I try to never show hate or say mean comments, I respect everyone and hope they do the same
Let me get this straight. A Red Sox player hit his first home run at Fenway park and the Red Sox fans who have the ball won’t give it back? Glad I don’t live in Boston. These people should’ve stayed home and did the world a favor.
As a Yankees fan, even I would of gave it back to Yoshida
right me too surprised sox fans let them do this smh
Giving is better than receiving and showing that to the kids is a great teaching moment in their young lives. The parents set the standard and those red sox parents failed.
As a Red Sox fan I'm so disappointed with this situation. I've been so excited for Yoshida to come to Boston. And this is how it starts? Terrible. I'm sure they could've gotten some tickets to future games, a bat signed with Yoshida, Devers, Verdugo, Duvall, Casas and some of the rest of the team; maybe even Big Papi or Pedro or Eckersley could've signed something, anything; and Masa and the Sox could honor the first of what will likely be many great Boston Home Runs/Moments... Many Red Sox fans are generational fans, I'm not trying to excuse what they chose to do, but that ball COULD mean more to them than anything, maybe they lost a family member recently. Than again maybe it was just greedy. But it's like that Pujols Homer that the one lady kept because of her dad recently passing and being a lifelong Cardinals fan. We don't know why they kept it. But certainly the situation could've been handled better than this. This is also kind of exactly why people in the USA were so stunned when the Japanese fans handed Ohtani's ball around at the WBC. Because this is exactly how it happens in the good ol' U.S. of A......
Dude, if that was me I would want Joe Castiglione's autograph too! What a legend he is!
@@inconnu4961 They REALLY probably could have gotten a LOT of really nice stuff. Unbelievable. All they have now is an unauthenticated, "Official" MLB Baseball, with tens of millions of identically exact copies sitting on the shelves of Sporting Goods Stores all around the World....
You guys are hilarious. Let’s recap here, you have multi-millionaire players and billion dollar teams asking for you to give them an item worth in some cases tens of thousands of dollars for FREE. If you’re in that situation you keep the ball, get it appraised, and then come up with a fair exchange.
The dude that gave Jeter’s ball back for free is an idiot. Derek Jeter didn’t blink when he was asking to be paid tens of millions to play baseball. The Yankees don’t think twice to charge hundreds of dollars to watch 1 game from lousy seats.
I would be one of the stupid few that would give Judges and Pujols HR ball back on the stipulation it ends up in Cooperstown Hall of Fame Museum one day. Historic milestones like this should be shared with anyone that has a love for the game, to me that's much better than it getting sold to a collector, then sit on a shelf never to be seen again.
if its a players 1st home run you should 100% give the ball back to the player no matter what
I honestly think MLB needs to make a rule that if you a fan catch a baseball that is deemed to be a milestone achievement for a player you have to give it to them for the exchange of an autograph and/or meet and greet. The fact people are so selfish enough to keep something from someone else’s achievements is baffling. No wonder society continues to go downhill.
I love how in Japan they play show and tell with Ohtani’s ball
Shows the difference in the country’s one is known for its respect towards others, the other not so much
Completely agree.
A rookie's first homer ball? Ask for a signed bat or something. 700 homer ball? Sell that thing.
No problem to see here.
Btw, you shoupd be critical also of the staff that were insisting the family to give the ball. If they said no that should have been it.
I’m a Giants fan from the Bay Area. I’ve seen awful fans in SF, pathetic fans in LA but perhaps the most impressive thing I saw was Clemens vs. Fernando Valenzuela at Fenway. Fernando had a 2 hitter through 7 then walked 2 in a row. In his 13th year, making a comeback, Fenway gave the Baltimore pitcher a standing O. That was very classy.
Milestone moments like first home run balls or 3000 base hit balls should be returned to the player because it's a huge moment in their careers and not only that you get to meet the player who did it, take pictures and get a signed ball or bat from the player is awesome and an unforgettable experience. Though personally if I caught a milestone ball I'd try for the signed bat but that's just me.
A team signed bat!
A first home run? Sure. Give it to the player.
A huge milestone that’s possibly worth millions? You better believe I’m keeping it and selling it. If the player wants it they can pay me for it because they get…you know…paid millions to play a game we pay to watch.
@@dannyvelez1012 yeah, I'm not handing a million dollars away to someone who makes millions playing a game. 1st homerun isn't worth much though. Actually, the signed bat and stuff would probably be worth more. Get a game worn jersey and bat signed.
Coincidentally, Yoshida’s swing looks like Barry Bonds’.
If I caught someone’s first ever homer in the Majors, I’d do the same thing the Yankees fan did. Get to give them the ball (at that point, you’ve kinda found yourself involved in the milestone), a signed game used ball, and maybe sign my hat. You’ll always have the validation you got that ball, but also the respect of everyone for giving back something that means a lot to them as a player.
I generally prefer to give that ball to the player and get autographed merchandise in return plus meeting the player in person. Money will never pay for a lifetime experience.
Lmfao entitlement? It's the player who's entitled if they think just because they hit the ball that it's theirs. It flew in the stands. Whoever caught it, it's theirs now. Don't believe me? Albert Pujols literally said the exact same thing when he hit his 700th bomb. It's because Albert is pure class and not a selfish twat, he realizes that it's disrespectful to demand a ball back given the relative disparity in income between fans and professional baseball players.
yeah this is the right take
It doesn’t surprise me! People suck!!
its fans right to keep the ball. some rookie players first home run doesnt mean much
Someone once told me “You can be an asshole but still be in the right”. Is the family a bunch of assholes? Yes, no question. Would I have given the ball back? Without a doubt! But sometimes, what you value a home run ball is different from the next person. Hate to admit it but the family did nothing wrong. They were given the ball and chose to keep it. I don’t like it but it’s their stupid choice to make.
Im really happy you made that last point about the Ohtani homer that's all I could think about throughout the video. Such a difference in cultures when it comes to this sort of thing.
Hope they aren't planning to try sell it, cause as you said, they won't get anything for it now.
I just feel like there’s so much to gain from giving balls like that back to the player. Even as a grown adult I think getting a meet and greet with like a signed bat would be so freakin cool. Maybe some free tickets too or something. I just don’t see how you skip that opportunity.
They are seeing a future jackpot lottery ticket! Im like the rest of you: i would rather have the good experience now. Besides, as was pointed out: it wasnt authenticated before leaving the stadium, so . . . it wont be worth what they hope it is worth!
@@inconnu4961 Yeah, it won't be worth anything. There's nothing to distinguish that ball from the many thousands of others that will go into the stands - hit or thrown, fair or foul, in BP or during a game - this year. And even if it had been authenticated - did they think they were going to pay for college with this ball? As excited as Red Sox nation is for Yoshida, he's going to be 30 this year. This is not a guy who is going to get 3,000 hits or hit 500 homers or go to the Hall of Fame - all things that would really give value to the ball. So even if they had gotten it authenticated - that's, what, a couple hundred bucks?
@@inconnu4961 it won’t be worth shit. All it is now is just a mlb baseball
You're not skipping it. You are legitimately PAYING for it. The guy who gave back the Jeter ball PAID over a MILLION dollars for a handshake and a ball. Skip that opportunity... SMH. You just gave Derek Jeter a million dollars and now can't afford college tuition, diapers, mortgage, to retire. and anytime for the rest of your life you ever complain you're short on cash, you can remember that time you spent a million dollars on a signed baseball from a guy who's closing in on becoming a Billionaire. I don't see how you skip the opportunity to better your own life permanently.
@@KingJ64 bro I’m not talking about balls that are worth millions. Or even tens of thousands. That I understand. But this ball isn’t worth anywhere near that number. So what’s the point?
It’s kinda like freedom of speech. You can…but you not always should. Just cause you have the right to do something doesn’t mean you won’t be judge for your choice.
If I catch a milestone homerun, they won't have to try to find me. Lmao I'd be flagging security down, I'm coming to you.
There's a big difference between giving up a 75th HR ball and a players first hit. A record breaking ball can be worth 10s or 100s of thousands of dollars.
I 100% could see people passing a ball around at Busch Stadium
I personally disagree. If someone gives that fan the ball, or even if that fan had caught the ball themselves, they can do whatever they want with it. Yoshida will make over $100mil and the ball itself might be worth a few hundred or a few thousand. Not life changing money, but enough to pay a mortgage bill. The fan can do what they want with it...even if they just want to keep it as a souvenir. They paid for the ticket and have every right to the ball...even if it was given by another fan.
Sorry Tony, but I think you are wong here!
I think what I'd do is probably meet the player, maybe get some signed merch, and if there's a kid close by me in the crowd I'd tell them they have to let the kid and whoever they're with come, too. Make the kid's day and build a core memory of meeting a ball player they might absolutely love.
I've never caught a homerun ball before, and I don't live near a place where I can see a baseball unless I spend thousands to travel. If I managed to be the person to catch one, when that chance is already so small, I'm keeping it no matter what.
Im a sox fan. I was OUTRAGED by these people. We offered the world for that ball. I dont want them as fans, they shouldve stayed in New Jersey
If I were at the game when he hit the dinger, and I realise they aren’t giving the ball back, I, just ripping it out of their hands, kid or not
Liar
Not awful just in need of money bruh these players make enough so what if they have to give $1 million of their $15 million per year contract. 🤣 bros shrilling for millionaires and billionaires.
Rookies don't make 15 million a year. Most baseball players don't make 15 million a year. GFYS
@@anthonymartinez0865 While true, the organizations they play for rake in billions.
Yeah except those dumbass greedy people didn’t even get it authenticated so it’s worth jack shit now. Serves em right too
Things are a bit different in Japan, as any Home Run ball is returned to the team - regardless of historical value. Even Batting Practice HRs are forcibly given back. Just ask Zack Hample.
Yeah, that dude is loud and wrong. I’m Japanese. Only bp balls get collected. During the game, if you catch a ball it’s yours to keep in Japan.
If the kid wants the ball he should keep it. What’s the big deal? It’s his ball, he has no obligation to give it back to the millionaire athlete.
I always thought of it like this: I won't keep firsts, like first homer of a player's career, but I'll keep anything else unless they make a decent offer like a free signed jersey and tickets to a game.
I'm giving back any milestone ball I catch. I'm good with money, don't really care about having more. Would much rather have the experience that I will remember for the rest of my life.
Rare Yankees fan W 😂 by giving jeter the ball back
If I caught McGwires 70, or Bonds 73, or Futuramas 80 - I'd give it to an orphanage. So that a poor kid has a ball to play with. You people have lost your way.
Fans are a mixed bag. Me as an Oakland Fan, I don’t think our fans are bad, but ownership makes the fans not like the team
It has always been a thing in baseball that fans get to keep the balls they catch in the game. Why would we even question that? Yes, fans can get money for these balls at certain times, it is like winning the lottery. While you or I may be willing to go ahead and give the ball back, we should never expect someone to do that.
I expect you to take these🍼🍼🍼🍼🍼
It has not always been a thing that fans get to keep the balls. In the early part of the 20th century. Security would come to take the ball back, and kick you out of game (banning you for life) if you refused. That changed when a kid caught a ball, and refused to give it back in the 1920's. Rather than having the bad press of security throwing the kid out of the game. They decided to let the kid keep it. Which started a tradition of fans that caught the ball passing it off to a kid.
@@anthonymartinez0865 LMAO!! well done!
If I’m pujols or judge I’d give them 10 mil just for the ball. If they decline I’ll sue. I’d want all my balls back on every milestone
I'd ask for at least a few thousand, an autograph, and a picture, they are millionaires after all so a few thousand shouldn't be a big deal.
You are a complete low life.
Never in the history of the game were balls returned to players. This is a new phenomenon. A ball goes in the stands, it belongs to the fan who catches it, and it's up to the fan to do what he wants. End of discussion
My dad had the absolutely fantastic idea that if we ever caught a milestone HR ball you can have it back and ya I’ll Take a bunch of signed merch…But I’m signing and dating the ball so when that shits in the Hall of Fame Boom I’m right there with it 🤣
I honestly disagree. Granted, I would also give the ball back and just ask to meet the dude and get maybe a signed ball or bat. Sure.
But like this family just didn’t want to do that? and you made a 8 minute video calling them selfish and awful people simply because they wanted to keep something they have the right to keep. All the comments are calling them morons and idiots. for a ball. Just seems dumb to me. Let the family keep it.
It's alot different with all Japanese people in the stands VS our "diversified" America 😅
LOL Especially in Boston! All the looney liberals are barely more evolved than parasites!
I'm poor and would demand money. I would sell the ball to the highest bidder. Say what you want to about that, I'm looking out for me. The players don't gave a shit about me or you, no matter what front they put on. Always demand money, as much as you can.
So you go to a baseball game to become a millionaire? You aint the smarter kid your momma raised, are you?
That ball is worth $5. Don't spend it all in one place.
@@anthonymartinez0865 Things are only worth what people will pay. Rich people tend to pay more for things that they want. Especially when only one exists. There is only one first HR ball.
Totally unfair to call those fans entitled. Maybe, maybe not. Perhaps they just wanted to keep a home run ball.
100% agree with you @iTalkStudios, and this was 1 of your best videos.
This ball? Eh, give it to the player, get some swag. Whatever. If it's worth 100k or a million? HELL NO, that's mine 100%
If Yoshida ends up being a huge star, that ball will be worth a lot in the long run. Yoshida, Red Sox, and the mlb have millions of dollars. They can break the family off if they really want the ball. Why else do we catch balls? To give back to millionaires while we're broke?
It's not authenticated now, so no way of proving it's the actual ball
@@iTalkStudios Bwahahahaha! That puts a dent into @Sc Rows plans!
Then I guess the only mistake the family made was not authenticating the ball.
All in all, some of us sacrifice a lot to be there and let's be honest, these millionaires don't care about fans and wouldn't do much for us.
@@inconnu4961 I get it. It's the "right" thing to do. But do baseball players always do the "right" thing?
Remember, we have to go home to our mediocre (or sometimes worse) homes, while they go straight to a mansion.
@@sc_row Hahaha!!!!! Very few baseball players live in mansions. I guarantee you no rookies live in mansions.🤡
It's wild to me to call someone spoiled and entitled while telling that person what they should do with their own property.
Then they should have to pay a FEE on the baseball to take it out of the park AND pay state & local taxes too!
@@inconnu4961 They pay to go to the game already. It's well established that any ball batted into the stands is the property of the person who catches it. If they sell it they do already have to pay federal, state and local taxes on it. So what are you on about?
I disagree about keeping rather than giving it back. I'd definitely give it to the player face to face in exchange for a team autograph ball.
The sad thing is that baseball will end up in the garage with all their other junk, they could have gotten a signed bat and a meet and greet with some Redsox players. Now they have a worthless baseball, but it could have been a prized possession for that player.
Unpopular opinion but I don’t really care if they keep the ball or not
Whatever happens, Yoshi hit his first MLB homerun to opposite field over the Green Monster. Nobody can take that from him.
True! One of many!
You have the right to keep it, but you're not in the right to keep it.
I'd rather have a bunch of swag like jerseys and autographed stuff. Even get to take pictures with the players.
I agree with everything he said. Especially about catching a major milestone ball like the Judge ball. I would WANT to give it back honestly, especially if it was a player I like a lot, but I don't think I could bring myself to turn down hundreds of thousands, or even a million plus dollars.
If I caught a milestone ball, I would def keep it and sell it to the player for money
You're a class act.
@@anthonymartinez0865 ill be whatever you call me as long as I get that paper
Yeah well, that's Boston fans for you...
As always, I think you really hit the nail on the head with this one
a zillionaire like Jeter or Bonds can give 100k to someone for it. it means nothing to them, and could be life-changing for whomever caught the ball. attending games isn't free, players play for money. owners are billionaires. don't guilt an ordinary fan out of a windfall because of some sense of "fan duty". BS. if you catch a milestone ball from a pro athlete - i think it's totally acceptable to negotiate a meaningful reward. if that means tix or memorabilia - so be it, but same/same if money is preferred.
japanese fans are so awesome, the way they were at the world cup and how they passed the ball around is just top class. would love to see a ball game in that country some day
In japan traditionally you dont keep the ball, i think nowadays you are allowed to keep a homerun ball but not a foul ball
In the past you can keep neither, its because japan is a, resource poor country and they also respect the equipment
You will seldomly see a japanese player throw their glove in anger or snap their bat in anger unlike in mlb where you almost expect to see it. Doing that can get you fined in npb, disrespecting your gear is disrespecting the game
These players grew up maintaining the baseball field, at school, college, industrial league, players have to cut the grass, rake the infield etc, they clean the toilets, dining room etc, its a way to take responsibility and understand the process
Whilst there are lots of issues in the game in japan, ie hayashi in the latest senbatsu threw 696 pitches in 6 games over a two week tournament which can damage his young arm but hopefully not; japanese will respect the game and the field as its sacred.
You dont throw at batters because they hurt your feelings and if you do hit them for example you tip your cap to apologise
So when mlb people talk about unwritten rules and respecting the game, i shake my head
@@anthonypang7927 I like that
@@vivalavivarium wait till you experience the crowd! The atmosphere is so much better than mlb
Been a Red Sox fan all my life. My best friend ever, my dad, brought me to my first ever baseball game at Fenway in 1970. RIP Pops 🙏❤. Back then Red Sox fans were considered some of the most intelligent and pragmatic fan bases in all of MLB. I acutely know of this incident you speak of here and it makes me sick to my stomach. I know for a fact that the team offered more than just a baseball for baseball swap. It was 2-4 other Red Sox and MLB items. These people turned down those offers cold! A very selfish and disrespecting move! That ball represents the personal pride and accomplishment of a lifetime dream Yoshida held, as would any other young boy who envisions playing in MLB. And that uniquely undeniable artifact is a very real 3-dimensional object that verifies truly having made it to the highest level of professional baseball on earth. But to tell you the truth, my recent journey of chatting with fellow Red Sox "fans" on face book has been very different than when I was a youngster growing up in Arlington, MA. Now let me preface my feelings on this subject by saying there are still wonderful, intelligent and reasonable Red Sox fans. What bothers me is that many people in these Red Sox "fan" groups want to speak of their fandom only in derogatory and unsubstantiated insults and personal attacks on players, managers, front office staff, etc. My cherished father never, not once in his life, got to experience the Red Sox win the coveted World Series and only spoke of the Red Sox in terms of what they needed to teach, replace or to obtain certain players, coaches or situations emanating on the field or locker room. I can only ascertain that the Red Sox recent success has turned a once modest, hopeful and loyal fan base into a spoiled and privileged one. Unfortunately, much like a fan base I have been familiar with since attending that first ever childhood baseball game with my Dad in the 70's. The New York Yankees fan base. That's how far things have fallen in the Fens !!! 😠 Keep up the smart and informative work iTalk Studios. Your efforts are greatly appreciated and enjoyed. 💯👏⚾
The fact that you admit you would keep a ball that you thought you could make bank off of means you have zero business criticizing anyone for keeping any ball. They presumably had their reasons, and you have reasons that you would do the same. So maybe stop judging people?
Kinda hypocritical to say “you’d be dumb to give that ball up” especially with the hype around yoshida…. He’s being hyped up to the point where he can be the next Hideki Matsui, and if that’s the case his first home run will be in that category of “you’d be dumb not to keep it.” Only real argument here is that the ball didn’t get authenticated, especially with how much yoshida is making (not as much as a guy like judge but he will most likely get more money from that contract than the family who bought outfield seats will see in their entire life)
Honestly, how can we get mad if they didn’t give the ball back? Milestone or not.
My random foul ball hit by Ryan Ludwig is priceless to me. Fans shouldn’t feel pressured to give back a souvenir, regardless of circumstance.
You pay bunch of money to go and sit in uncomfortable seats to cheer or jeer. If you catch a ball, it's yours to keep. Do whatever you want with it. Who cares what others think.