As a baseball fan who is always looking for more content, this channel is a godsend. I'm so shocked how few people know about it given how high quality these vids are, the editing is incredible. Great vid :)
I'd love to see more of these. A history of Cardinal CFs, Ranger 3Bs, etc. That would be a great idea, something you could always fall back on if you can't think of anything else, there would be so many interesting stories.
That’s actually what the “Replacing..” series is gonna be but in the future I’ll more than likely expand it to be whatever position/team combination I wanna talk about. Glad you liked it!
They also got absolute monster seasons from Miguel Tejada and a few quality seasons from JJ Hardy. Orioles have a ridiculously rich history of shortstops.
Great video . Love your work. Now I must learn everything I can about Jacinto Hernandez. Edit: this is not a great video. IT IS AN ABSOLUTE FANTASTIC VIDEO. Thank you.
David Howard was somehow on the "protected" list for the 1993 expansion draft, in favor of the organization's top prospect Jeff Conine, whom the Marlins drafted, and went on to a solid career in south Florida. Remember that spectacular diving, over-the-shoulder catch by Jim Edmonds? The batter was David Howard. It only played out that way because Edmonds was playing the weak-hitting Howard pretty shallow and had to scramble back to snag that longer-than-expected line drive to center.
The best part about Alcides Escobar is that he batted lead-off for the 2015 world champion Royals. I wonder if he is the worst leadoff hitter to win a world series since 1990.
Great video, hope you pop off in the algorithym soon. My favorite banana facts is that bananas are sterile meaning you can’t sow seeds and grow them. Bananas are grown by cutting a piece from another plant, sort of cloning. Which means the banana you are eating today is genetically the same as the banana your grandparents ate.
favourite banana fact? probably that we now eat the Cavendish variety, but used to eat the Gros Michel which was wiped out by disease, but can still be bought in some places, and apparently tastes infinitely better than the Cavendish
As bad as Jackie Hernandez was with the 1969-70 Royals, he got a lot of playing time with the 1971 World Series winning Pirates. In fact, in a 2-1 seventh game win, he went behind second base to throw out the last Oriole in the final inning.
Man, I used to think the Twins had it bad with shortstops in their team history, but at least they got that one MVP season from Zoilo, excellent defense from Greg Gagne and All Star seasons from Roy Smalley, Christian Guzman and Jorge Polanco. Correa has been absolute crap for the Twins this year, but he’s already one of the 3-4 best shortstops in team history by default. Also Bobby Witt looks like he’s going to completely obliterate all shortstop records for the Royals going forward, they finally got a good one.
In most states in the north, those signs "serving white only" didn't exist. I guarantee racism existed back then in the northern states, but nothing like southern states. 99% white does not mean it's racist. I'm talking about the people, the government implemented racist laws, like redlining, etc. But everyday citizens didn't think like that, just like most Iowans don't now. Especially then, it is more about the religion of strangers that bonds you to them than their skin color. Back then, a Christian was a Christian. My grandma grew up in a house that always had 2 or 3 kids from South America who stayed with them on a study abroad program for the church. Like foreign exchange students.
In the middle of his 2nd year on the Royals, and man, despite the HR, it looks questionable that he will get on base enough to ever be an above average hitter. edit: Bobby Witt. also edit: I loved this video.
Yeah his OBP is concerning at best, unplayable at worst. I’m just glad his defense his evening out there. But I was maybe too quick to call him a super star.
6:55 love the video and the effort, but it's pronounced "hya-keen-toe". The manager wouldve had an even harder time pronouncing the english equivalent of the name, derived from the greek name/mythological character "hyacinthus".
Disappointed with the ending. I thought you were gonna talk about the actual shortstop of this team but Noooooo you had to cover the third baseman. Good otherwise.
His OAA this year is +13 at short. I'd like to say he's improved his defense. I'd be more concerned about his OBP. It hasn't really improved and will hinder him when his batted ball luck stops going his way.
Coming back in 20 years when Bobby has 115 WAR
Coming back in 2025 when Freddie Patek attempts an MLB comeback at age 80 Cuz that’s how he rolls
nah nick pratto is gonna learn how to play short and hit like barry bonds, trust the process
He will be Atl Brave
Coming back in 2099 when Nick Loftin has 8,301 home runs
He's getting there almost 2%!
As a baseball fan who is always looking for more content, this channel is a godsend. I'm so shocked how few people know about it given how high quality these vids are, the editing is incredible. Great vid :)
Thank you! Trust me though I’ll make sure everyone knows about the good word. One day
I agree. Especially for Secret Base fans. This channel gives me heavy Jon Bois vibes and I’m here for it
I'd love to see more of these. A history of Cardinal CFs, Ranger 3Bs, etc. That would be a great idea, something you could always fall back on if you can't think of anything else, there would be so many interesting stories.
That’s actually what the “Replacing..” series is gonna be but in the future I’ll more than likely expand it to be whatever position/team combination I wanna talk about. Glad you liked it!
Mark Belanger and Cal Ripken really boost that O's SS WAR
I like to think they are the inverse of the Royals
The Blade and Ironman I mean doesn't get much better.
They also got absolute monster seasons from Miguel Tejada and a few quality seasons from JJ Hardy. Orioles have a ridiculously rich history of shortstops.
"Hello, Darkness, my old friend" describes life as a Royals fan.
I prefer “bridge over troubled water” but both are apt
Great video . Love your work. Now I must learn everything I can about Jacinto Hernandez.
Edit: this is not a great video. IT IS AN ABSOLUTE FANTASTIC VIDEO. Thank you.
Your welcome
Bobby witt jr has already put up historical number in both royals and baseball history
Free jazz to open a video is one of the best ways to open a video.
Also I will catch up, I swear
good stuff
It was too tempting NOT to start the video off with free jazz
David Howard was somehow on the "protected" list for the 1993 expansion draft, in favor of the organization's top prospect Jeff Conine, whom the Marlins drafted, and went on to a solid career in south Florida.
Remember that spectacular diving, over-the-shoulder catch by Jim Edmonds? The batter was David Howard. It only played out that way because Edmonds was playing the weak-hitting Howard pretty shallow and had to scramble back to snag that longer-than-expected line drive to center.
The best part about Alcides Escobar is that he batted lead-off for the 2015 world champion Royals. I wonder if he is the worst leadoff hitter to win a world series since 1990.
It’s finally here!!
Such Excited
Entering the 2024 season, Bobby Witt already has 50 home runs
Great video, hope you pop off in the algorithym soon. My favorite banana facts is that bananas are sterile meaning you can’t sow seeds and grow them. Bananas are grown by cutting a piece from another plant, sort of cloning. Which means the banana you are eating today is genetically the same as the banana your grandparents ate.
Ayyyyye my guy thank you for that wonderful banana fact and for being the first one to provide us with a secret banana fact.
Onix Concepcion took over from Washington in 1984. He hit a home run on opening day leading off the bottom of the first inning.
I love a jon Bois clone
I prefer the term “influenced”
favourite banana fact? probably that we now eat the Cavendish variety, but used to eat the Gros Michel which was wiped out by disease, but can still be bought in some places, and apparently tastes infinitely better than the Cavendish
BRB gonna go snag some Gros Michel bananas.
@@nomorefielders 🤝
This is one of the best sports documentaries ive seen
Thank you but there’s plenty of other great ones on here if you want some recommendations
Really kind of No More Fielders to let And That's Baseball get a head start
Yeah he really needed it
As bad as Jackie Hernandez was with the 1969-70 Royals, he got a lot of playing time with the 1971 World Series winning Pirates. In fact, in a 2-1 seventh game win, he went behind second base to throw out the last Oriole in the final inning.
2 years later and Witt is currenty leading the league in WAR
i liked the video but i have no friends to share with
It’s ok. I will be your friend.
@@nomorefielders thank you friend
I love my royals but it’s been tough since 2015 lol. At least we got BWJ.
Baseball Bit vibes, great vid! U earned a sub
this channel gives me jon bois/sb nation vibes… brb gonna binge every video
Thank you! Still Tryna build up my catalog but there are a few banger videos in there
May I ask why mike aviles 2008 season isn't mentioned? Also why no adalbarto mondesi?
You’re gonna make it big man!!
Thank you
I am now a Freddie Patek fan
Your videos are like playing Dreamcast
Oh heck yeah that’s the goal
Hey Kurt Stillwell was an all star in 1988
Bill Pecota also played for the Braves and we are prolly both the only people who even know anything about him
Greg Gagne pronounces his last name like gag-knee, unlike the pitcher Eric.
Toothpick with arms😂
loved this vid
We love our soft hitting SS’s in Kansas City.
Oh god. As a lifelong Royals fan i can only mentally prepare so much for this video
Update… try looking up the pronunciation for Buddy Biancalana😉
I have a speech impediment
@@nomorefielders oh my bad, I had no idea!
Loved the bob Hamelin card dude😂 a true American sex symbol
I have that card framed in a glass box
Speaking of, he fell off so hard from his rookie year, which never even got to end due to the strike
While SS Gold glove does take in defense you should notcie the hitting stats for A-Rod, Cal Ripken, etc.
Man, I used to think the Twins had it bad with shortstops in their team history, but at least they got that one MVP season from Zoilo, excellent defense from Greg Gagne and All Star seasons from Roy Smalley, Christian Guzman and Jorge Polanco. Correa has been absolute crap for the Twins this year, but he’s already one of the 3-4 best shortstops in team history by default.
Also Bobby Witt looks like he’s going to completely obliterate all shortstop records for the Royals going forward, they finally got a good one.
The Royals are another piece of the puzzle that shows that an elite SS is about as needed in winning a world series as a blind dog.
Freddy went to PR in the winter for other reasons . Besides baseball
To learn Puerto Rican judo?
@@nomorefielders and the salsa 💃
In most states in the north, those signs "serving white only" didn't exist. I guarantee racism existed back then in the northern states, but nothing like southern states. 99% white does not mean it's racist. I'm talking about the people, the government implemented racist laws, like redlining, etc. But everyday citizens didn't think like that, just like most Iowans don't now. Especially then, it is more about the religion of strangers that bonds you to them than their skin color. Back then, a Christian was a Christian. My grandma grew up in a house that always had 2 or 3 kids from South America who stayed with them on a study abroad program for the church. Like foreign exchange students.
I liked the part where you told me to comment something I liked
You the real Matthew VanZandt?
@@nomorefielders i sure hope so😅 never met any others
@@matthewvanzandt6589 good
Bananas are gross. There. There’s my banana fact.
cool vid
Thank you
The banana is scientifically classified as a berry.
#themoreyouknow
Ayyyye let’s go keep those banana facts rolling
In the middle of his 2nd year on the Royals, and man, despite the HR, it looks questionable that he will get on base enough to ever be an above average hitter. edit: Bobby Witt. also edit: I loved this video.
Yeah his OBP is concerning at best, unplayable at worst. I’m just glad his defense his evening out there. But I was maybe too quick to call him a super star.
@@nomorefielders Brother, I had to hunt this comment down. Your boy Witt is a fucking beast! I was sooooooo wrong!
@@sandalsnopants373 LOL. I'm so happy its worked out for him and he's gonna be with the team for the long haul
The Cleveland team in my alternate history has ALWAYS been called Guardians because in my fantasy world racism doesn’t exist and somehow the USA does.
Elite comment
6:55 love the video and the effort, but it's pronounced "hya-keen-toe". The manager wouldve had an even harder time pronouncing the english equivalent of the name, derived from the greek name/mythological character "hyacinthus".
AI voice mispronouncing some names.
Disappointed with the ending. I thought you were gonna talk about the actual shortstop of this team but Noooooo you had to cover the third baseman. Good otherwise.
Lol I wrote this when it seemed like he was destined to be their everyday shortstop long term, but yeah his OAA had something to say about that.
His OAA this year is +13 at short. I'd like to say he's improved his defense.
I'd be more concerned about his OBP. It hasn't really improved and will hinder him when his batted ball luck stops going his way.
No more fielders and that’s baseball should team up and be No More Baseball
One day
I smell a google earth pro user
You could tell by the foul odor
this is a comment to help with yer al gore rythym
Ty Ty