My Top 10 baseball moments of the decade -- Mike Trout's 1st HR, A-Rod's 3,000th hit, and more!

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  • From catching Mike Trout's 1st home run in 2011 to snagging A-Rod's 3,000th hit in 2015 and signing my own Topps baseball cards in 2017, this has been an INSANE decade of baseball for me. This video features my personal Top 10 moments -- one from each season from 2010 through 2019.
    As promised, here are links to my blog entries and full-length videos about all this stuff. Enjoy!
    Catching Mike Trout's 1st home run in 2011:
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    Attending MLB's Opening Series in Japan in 2012:
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    Helicopter stunt in 2013:
    • WORLD RECORD!! Catchin...
    1,000th consecutive game with at least one baseball in 2014:
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    Snagging A-Rod's 3,000th career hit in 2015:
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    Yankee Stadium crazy-empty in 2016:
    • Yankee Stadium crazy-e...
    Signing my own Topps baseball cards in 2017:
    • Signing my own basebal...
    Three home run balls in one game in 2018:
    • Snagging THREE HOME RU...
    Getting a signed bat from Mike Trout in 2019:
    • Getting a signed bat f...
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Komentáře • 661

  • @mattmeyer2006
    @mattmeyer2006 Před 4 lety +591

    Probably wouldn't have noticed the sweat stain on your "ball sack" as you put it, if you didn't point it out to everyone lol. Great video as always:) I live my dream vicariously through you

    • @MessOfThings
      @MessOfThings Před 4 lety +61

      "That one guy" would have noticed and accused him of wetting his pants.

    • @zackhample
      @zackhample  Před 4 lety +61

      @@MessOfThings This is exactly correct.

    • @zackhample
      @zackhample  Před 4 lety +52

      Someone else would've noticed and accused me of . . . ya know. Gotta get ahead of the story.

    • @mattmeyer2006
      @mattmeyer2006 Před 4 lety +34

      @@zackhample Zack I would have pissed my pants if I caught Mike Trouts first homerun and later met him. So I wouldn't be mad even if you did lol

    • @devenshah5249
      @devenshah5249 Před 3 lety +3

      The closest thing I have to mike trouts baseball is Yoenis Cespedes’ batting glove

  • @PeteDiscafani
    @PeteDiscafani Před 4 lety +103

    To track balls like that is impressive enough, but with people and the seats!! That is true talent!

  • @TroutWest
    @TroutWest Před 4 lety +21

    Makes me happier than ever to be a Trout fan... dude is incredible.

  • @liameustace6954
    @liameustace6954 Před 4 lety +489

    I can't even imagine how much that trout ball is worth good lord

  • @Nosebleedsandunderdogs
    @Nosebleedsandunderdogs Před 3 lety +72

    Forget a rod. This guy can say he caught (literally) mike trouts first home run. Unreal.

    • @arthurvillinova9931
      @arthurvillinova9931 Před 3 lety +5

      That is insane! He’s gonna be a Top 5 if not the best baseball player EVER.

    • @BrownBrown270
      @BrownBrown270 Před 3 lety +4

      @@arthurvillinova9931 he'll be first or second. It's going to be hard to top Barry Bonds, but if anyone can do it. Itll be mike trout.

    • @ourtime-downhere6931
      @ourtime-downhere6931 Před 3 lety +3

      @@BrownBrown270 except trout will do it without his head tripling in size

  • @hihunter7
    @hihunter7 Před rokem +4

    Mike Trout is one of if not THE best and greatest player of the 21st century. Snagging his first baseball is like catching a ball filled with solid gold Roman coins. Unbelievable feat man, I'm blown away.

  • @jamison9674
    @jamison9674 Před 3 lety +30

    You gave up the 3000 hit ball so kids could play baseball your a great dude you deserve more recognition

  • @melthesheep1390
    @melthesheep1390 Před 3 lety +14

    6:36-6:40
    Kid behind him is like “wtf is this guy?”

  • @davids6898
    @davids6898 Před 4 lety +16

    Mike Trout was recently voted the AL player of the decade. Not a bad connect to have there, Zack. That bat has to be at least in the 5 or 6 figures by now.

    • @zackhample
      @zackhample  Před 4 lety +8

      Nah, I can't imagine it's worth that much, but his first home run ball . . . yikes.

    • @ARTWV
      @ARTWV Před 3 lety

      @@zackhample yeah, with that big contract if I were him I would look u up and give u 100k

  • @siddthekid5046
    @siddthekid5046 Před 4 lety +32

    This is so epic, man! Love your passion for the best game in the world

  • @connorhill1247
    @connorhill1247 Před 4 lety +7

    9:26 your comment about being in places that should be packed but are empty at some points i get completely. I’m an actor. So I can go from being in an auditorium packed out with people to one that’s empty as we finish clearing out, hitting the lights before moving to the next venue. It really can be magical!

  • @jpmnky
    @jpmnky Před 4 lety +10

    You’ve become an MLB staple over this last decade. And that, that is really something. Keep it up in this next one.

  • @braddydaddy8818
    @braddydaddy8818 Před 2 lety +2

    I’m not even a Yankee fan, but I can only imagine watching a real game in that stadium and being the only fan. What an experience

  • @uwo1909
    @uwo1909 Před 3 lety +7

    I'm from costa rica and I'm so happy you went here to the rawlings factory! Pura vida 🇨🇷🇨🇷😄

  • @whitecloak11
    @whitecloak11 Před 4 lety +24

    I'd piss myself if I caught trout's 1st dinger too lmfao

    • @brettfriedman587
      @brettfriedman587 Před 3 lety +1

      At the time though, no one knew what Trout was gonna become

  • @anthonyhoward146
    @anthonyhoward146 Před 4 lety +6

    Pretty sure the Rawlings facility is a sweat shop

  • @TheMaskedCollector
    @TheMaskedCollector Před 4 lety +9

    Thanks for allowing us to join you on your adventures! Your videos are awesome!

  • @PleaseSubscribe2FruitcakeTony

    I love your channel, ZacK! Thanks for keeping the spirit of this Great game alive! God bless you, brother!

  • @ZealKingdom
    @ZealKingdom Před 2 lety +1

    Any one of these moments would be a dream. Imagine all this in one ten year span. Great video.

  • @alainvincent1309
    @alainvincent1309 Před 4 lety +11

    Hi Zack,
    Thank You For Your Video"s
    All Year Long.
    Looking Forward To The
    2020 Season.
    All The Best To You In The
    New Year!

  • @smosmo4617
    @smosmo4617 Před 3 lety

    Fascinating brother , the trout story is amazing plus the play you made .That trout ball is insane, what a great story

  • @peoplearestupid4276
    @peoplearestupid4276 Před 3 lety +1

    Love that trout gave you the bat n showed love on social media for giving him his first home run ball

  • @ATalkingBadger
    @ATalkingBadger Před 4 lety +3

    Awesome video! LOVE the highlight videos. Mike Trout is my favorite player, so the fact that you caught his first HR is extra special. That'd be awesome if you could also catch his final one at the end of his career, which hopefully won't be for a VERY long time.

    • @zackhample
      @zackhample  Před 4 lety +3

      I will try to make that happen.

  • @Nik-cg6qr
    @Nik-cg6qr Před 4 lety +2

    Wow nice of Mike Trout to take the time and give you that signed bat after all these years . He really is a super nice guy

  • @brinagonzalez9104
    @brinagonzalez9104 Před 4 lety +4

    Great video as usual. Cheers to another upcoming decade of baseball memories.

  • @C-mac_in_the_6ix
    @C-mac_in_the_6ix Před 3 lety +1

    Very cool moments Zack. You such big fan so you deserve those cool moments.

  • @thefilipinojoe
    @thefilipinojoe Před 4 lety +1

    Love your video recap. It was a lot of fun to see the highlights of your last decade. 😍💕

  • @MatthewFarney
    @MatthewFarney Před 4 lety +1

    Absolutely amazing man! What a story

  • @aidanfinkofficial
    @aidanfinkofficial Před 4 lety +5

    What an epic decade it's been for you! Also, have a happy new year Zack!

  • @JevenMusic
    @JevenMusic Před 2 lety

    Your truly a legend in baseball Zack! Great accomplishments in baseball history.

  • @ZGBrickfilms
    @ZGBrickfilms Před 4 lety

    Awesome decade Zack, can’t wait to see what you do in the next 10 years!

  • @a7xfanben
    @a7xfanben Před rokem

    So cool. Thanks for being such a great fan of the game!

  • @reedaugen1174
    @reedaugen1174 Před 4 lety

    Thanks, Zack for only helping further my love for Baseball, 2019 was my best season yet and I hope 2020 is even better for both me and you!!!

    • @zackhample
      @zackhample  Před 4 lety +1

      You’re welcome. That's nice of you to say.

    • @reedaugen1174
      @reedaugen1174 Před 4 lety

      ​@@zackhample Thanks again.

  • @scottberlant6402
    @scottberlant6402 Před 4 lety +1

    Great video Zack loved it! I hope you had a great Christmas!

  • @costaricansportsfan5390
    @costaricansportsfan5390 Před 3 lety +1

    Im from costa rica, glad you like it here and that factory is awsome

  • @ianlamont825
    @ianlamont825 Před 3 lety +2

    Your awesome Zack! A-Rod's ball was worth a lot to you, and instead you made it a charity contribution!

  • @bencleghorn7239
    @bencleghorn7239 Před 4 lety +1

    This is awesome! Great video!

  • @cdez8486
    @cdez8486 Před 3 lety +6

    You are a baseball magnet! ⚾️

  • @baseballbros1589
    @baseballbros1589 Před 3 lety +15

    4:40 the guy predicted the future

  • @elisa9833
    @elisa9833 Před 4 lety +1

    Damn, Zack! Great video!

  • @MessOfThings
    @MessOfThings Před 4 lety +2

    I'll agree with being the only person in a usually crowded place. If you ever have a chance to be at the Grand Canyon when all the roads are closed for a blizzard...I spent an hour and a half on the rim trail and didn't see a single person. Amazing experience.

    • @zackhample
      @zackhample  Před 4 lety +1

      Daaaaaaamn, that sounds amazing.

  • @gkarjala
    @gkarjala Před 4 lety +3

    Doode, you are MLB History!!!! Lovin it.

  • @CSDonohue11
    @CSDonohue11 Před 4 lety +1

    Dude... how rad The Legendary card company Topps Trading Cards made your own official baseball card(s).
    That’s so awesome dude.
    Congratulations man. I did not know you were able to have this done for you and for US too 😉

  • @spencerearl9964
    @spencerearl9964 Před 2 lety

    Zack, I’ve been watching your wholesome content for a while. You amaze me, the way you interact with kids and your fans. But finding out that you gave arod his 3000th hit so that the Yankees would donate to charity, that tops it all. I can almost promise that 99% of people in that some position wouldn’t have given up that historic hall even if it benefited a charity. You’re what we as humans should strive to be.

  • @davidminster6332
    @davidminster6332 Před 4 lety +1

    Those things are awesome keep up the good work

  • @ZOMb2010
    @ZOMb2010 Před 3 lety

    Man ...you give me chills ...AWESoME video ...just discovered the vid's today ...Thanks

  • @_FromTheIsland
    @_FromTheIsland Před 3 lety

    I love your youtube channel and I can't imagine how fun it would be to go to all those MLB games. I'm a Texas Rangers Fan.

  • @SilverBull30
    @SilverBull30 Před 3 lety +1

    #600th comment I just subbed, I am so impressed! Just imagine if you got to keep that Mike Trouts freaking first home run, well youd be a millionaire. That bat you got is AWESOME also! Priceless! I know you would NEVER sell it. As you know im sure his rookie card sold for record $5.3 million! That ball I can only imagine. Just blown away! Its only right he got it back and the experience alone would be amazing! You can always say you were the guy that caught that ball. I know.about Gabby. You broke his record, amazing also, you were on sports center! Then Arods 3000th , you are.one lucky guy! You bring being a fan to a never level! I love it!..

  • @Danielr0
    @Danielr0 Před 4 lety +1

    Good job!! On Mike Trouts catch

  • @pltrlong420
    @pltrlong420 Před 2 lety

    What an awesome story! What an awesome dude! What a great way to fulfill your dream props to you brother

  • @dsmithy1400
    @dsmithy1400 Před 4 lety +1

    I'm in this video from the reds game in 2018!!! Still can't wait to see u again at another game !!

  • @rcvaroundtheworld6217
    @rcvaroundtheworld6217 Před 4 lety +7

    Being at a stadium alone during a game is like being at Disneyland alone, there's no other feeling

  • @javierulibarri6930
    @javierulibarri6930 Před 4 lety

    Love your video!!! You are the most GENIUS MLB fan!!!! I would love to see a movie made on your ball cathcing successes.

  • @dragonfan38
    @dragonfan38 Před 4 lety +2

    You caught the A-Rod ball the day after my birthday and I watched it on TV.

  • @allanalmanzar6352
    @allanalmanzar6352 Před 4 lety +6

    Hi zack it was nice meeting you at Yankee stadium September 20 Yankees vs blue jays as you can see as my profile picture if you remember

  • @ryanhancock8962
    @ryanhancock8962 Před 4 lety

    Love your videos!

  • @collinskraig
    @collinskraig Před 4 lety +5

    Damn it I can’t wait for opening day

  • @user-uj3ev5nd4b
    @user-uj3ev5nd4b Před 4 lety +1

    Wow im early! Happy holidays and happy new year to ya Zack!

  • @iliketocomment8144
    @iliketocomment8144 Před 2 lety

    Just pure “EPIC.” 👏

  • @stevetarrii1954
    @stevetarrii1954 Před 2 lety

    I've been a fan since the A rod Homer after watching you on the news. Don't always leave comments but I've been a sub since then

  • @giftedmisfit-
    @giftedmisfit- Před 4 lety +4

    HOW DOES HE NOT HAVE 500K YET!?!?

  • @parkerfrey5590
    @parkerfrey5590 Před 4 lety +1

    Hey Zack love your vids. Keep up the good work💪

  • @robc6469
    @robc6469 Před 4 lety +1

    Great vlog !! Missing the baseball season aly

  • @neverliam4446
    @neverliam4446 Před 2 lety +2

    Dude youre a baseball legend.

    • @colt45yk
      @colt45yk Před 2 lety

      He’s got more fans than The Washington football team 🤣🤣

  • @samanthak9078
    @samanthak9078 Před 3 lety +1

    Zack! How did I miss that you went to Guilford College! I grew right near there, love your channel man.

  • @andredeaves2802
    @andredeaves2802 Před 4 lety +3

    Trout is a class act!

  • @davidquinn2382
    @davidquinn2382 Před 3 lety +6

    So you worked at a mlb sweatshop and made a ball? Pretty cool!!

  • @jordanskyler8049
    @jordanskyler8049 Před 4 lety +1

    Great vija... the man- the mith- the legend.... getting/signing your own card(awsome)

  • @adamnied6854
    @adamnied6854 Před 4 lety +1

    Hi Zack! For q and a part 20 what was your favorite MLB All-Star game that you’ve ever been to? It was awesome meeting you at the All-Star game in Cleveland and keep up the great work!

  • @Abel-wb4xk
    @Abel-wb4xk Před 4 lety +2

    You have lived a great life. That's for sure.😊⚾⚾⚾

  • @comfortably_numbat
    @comfortably_numbat Před 4 lety +4

    A memorable decade to be sure. What about Opening Day in Australia ? I was just re-reading your post about A-Rod's 3000th hit. Now that was CRAZY.

    • @zackhample
      @zackhample  Před 4 lety +2

      Ray! What's up! I need to email you back, but yes, Australia was amazing for sure but since it wasn't my first overseas trip, it wasn't quite as different/crazy for me, ya know?

  • @maxgrant9127
    @maxgrant9127 Před 4 lety +11

    13:14 That timing though

  • @dianabethbrucher2462
    @dianabethbrucher2462 Před 3 lety +4

    I LOVE MIKE TROUT

  • @debbiejohnson3677
    @debbiejohnson3677 Před 7 měsíci

    Very cool Zack!

  • @JohnHenry1331
    @JohnHenry1331 Před 4 lety

    These are goals.

  • @Sirmellowman
    @Sirmellowman Před 3 lety +2

    dude, what a amazing life you have.

  • @jeyDsixx18
    @jeyDsixx18 Před 3 lety +3

    Yooo prince fielder really got his kid dripped out in kaws, that’s dope

  • @chrisrice2083
    @chrisrice2083 Před 4 lety +3

    Oh one thing how can I get your topps auto card?

  • @scrptar129
    @scrptar129 Před 2 lety

    Rocking the Guilford College shirt in the Trout video? Now I’m subbing!

    • @mqqn_mane3366
      @mqqn_mane3366 Před 2 lety

      I'm from High Point NC...Guilford shirts are rare indeed

  • @vall3on
    @vall3on Před 4 lety +1

    Hey Zack I love your videos I hope to see you at a game one day I’m going to opening day for the Yankees so love your vids

    • @zackhample
      @zackhample  Před 4 lety +1

      Thanks for watching. Maybe see you next year.

  • @animetime1744
    @animetime1744 Před 4 lety

    Great video zack

  • @ryanzeigler
    @ryanzeigler Před 4 lety +1

    The fact that Trout is number nine shows that this guy is a mad man...

  • @AceSolosProdz
    @AceSolosProdz Před 2 lety +1

    You are such an underrated youtuber

  • @the_claydog02
    @the_claydog02 Před 4 lety +3

    Again Zack: Truly Amazing

  • @davidbryan5208
    @davidbryan5208 Před 2 lety

    Do you still have that Rawlings trap eze glove you wore at Citi field?

  • @ThePolerbearproducts
    @ThePolerbearproducts Před 4 lety +3

    My baseball highlight of the decade was almost getting whacked with a bat at a AA game.
    The guy hit a single I think and on the follow through the bat slipped out of his hands and went flying straight at me. I quickly got up and ran for cover when I thought it was coming my way and it landed 5-10 seats down from me. I tried to get it but Stadium security said I couldn’t have it.

    • @JSL5111
      @JSL5111 Před 4 lety +1

      ThePolarBearProductions that sucks dude

    • @zackhample
      @zackhample  Před 4 lety +1

      That's crazy. Glad you didn't get smoked.

  • @jboogie2541
    @jboogie2541 Před 2 lety

    Just found your videos
    This is great content! Hope
    All is well

  • @brendenkennedy4304
    @brendenkennedy4304 Před 4 lety

    Great video as always and FYI next year the Milwaukee brewers are celebrating there 50th anniversary and they have special commemorative balls for you to snak

  • @nathanhaley2687
    @nathanhaley2687 Před 4 lety

    Congrats Zack! I go to a lot of jays games but I don't get that lucky lol maybe one day

  • @andelowens6391
    @andelowens6391 Před 4 lety

    Love the stadium tours

  • @eddym4378
    @eddym4378 Před 4 lety

    This vid was awesome!!!!! 🔥

  • @greenlegopiece
    @greenlegopiece Před 4 lety +6

    My #1 highlight of the decade was when I caught a Matt Chapman (I’m pretty sure) foul ball with my hands on August 30th 2019 it was 2 days after my birthday!

  • @trevorgamer6109
    @trevorgamer6109 Před 2 lety

    What a masterpiece, it can become a documentary.

  • @miker4621
    @miker4621 Před 3 lety +1

    Great eye hand coordination buddy.

  • @LuisHernandez-ty6or
    @LuisHernandez-ty6or Před 3 lety +1

    You living life much respect

  • @andrewbendo5201
    @andrewbendo5201 Před 3 lety +2

    I just me Zack at the 2021 all star game and he was the nicest guy ever, hope this gets pinned, love your stuff dude

  • @joshk8316
    @joshk8316 Před 4 lety +1

    You have your own baseball card that’s every boys/mans dream 👌🏽🤘🏽💪🏽🤣 niiice bro I want one

  • @vivavasuviuspodcast
    @vivavasuviuspodcast Před 4 lety +1

    Great video! Hope to meet you at CBP someday! ⚾

  • @markusbonte9390
    @markusbonte9390 Před 4 lety +2

    Hi will you be at the Mets games vs Philly and Yankees vs Toronto ?

  • @tysongroves1782
    @tysongroves1782 Před 4 lety +2

    Hey Zack I was wondering if you were going back to spring training in 2020 I love the content and if you are is it Florida or Arizona?