What's more amazing, perhaps, is human psychology, right; check out the amount of downvotes: are they -mostly, or something- from the opposing teams fans? Kinda funny. :)
1:10 my God I feel so bad for Cobb. He took one hard shot to the head and that probably shook him so much having that ball come here inches away from his old injury.
indy_the_person yeah a kid that i use to play ball with is actually his cousin so every time i see something of Cobb I always think of him, and ive see him take a few balls off the mound as well, scary stuff
@Mills117.... he died. You really need to have some empathy. I know it was wrong to take drugs but he lost his life as well, it was a bad decision that cost him his life. Honestly you should still care
Wow some of those come backers would have been brutal if it wasn't for quick reactions. Exit velocity at 98 mph coming straight back at my face? No thank you
@@partyplace15 I really wouldn't know I played hockey when I was in school. Catching a ball coming back at you is still insane though. Especially if it's coming back faster.
You’re probably not wrong, but I’m sure there’s a small part of them that’s grateful that they didn’t give the pitcher a concussion or worse with a line drive up to the mound.
I never played baseball but as a fan, you have to appreciate the reaction times these players have- especially the pitchers. They have no protection out there.
I love it when infielders, and pitchers make heads up plays, seconds before the ball reaches them, and react with great reflexes, which in my book is great defense on the diamond.
Reminds me of an incident when I was playing "over the line" on the street when I was a teenager. An older brother of one of my friends strongly disliked me and had threatened me a few times. I was pitching and he was batting. We used a softball to play this game. He told me he was going to hit the ball right at my head and "shove it right down my throat." His team was losing by one run and it was the 9th inning with his being the last out I needed. He did as promised and hit the ball very hard so it was coming directly at my face at a high rate of speed. Just like these pitchers I instinctively threw my glove up in front of my face and then moved my head to the right quickly. I caught the ball and his team lost, something they said would never happen. I can't imagine what would have happened if I hadn't acted so quickly.
I'm not a baseball fan, but those plays were absolutely incredible! The title of the video says it all, those balls were caught literally in the same second they were pitched. Unbelievable!
But you get to prepare and see the wind up of the pitcher before tracking the ball's path. The ball comes right back at the pitcher very rarely. They aren't prepared to expect it every time like a batter. Besides, the ball comes back to the pitcher faster than the pitch. We're really talking about reactions that are in under 200ms for the pitcher.
Ive had baseball hit directly from my pitch straight to me more times than I can count, and I’ve caught practically all of them. You’d be surprised how good your chances of catching it are when you take your fight or flight reactions into account.
I played hockey most of my life and was never concerned about getting hurt because of all the equipment we had , but when I played baseball primarily second base that ball comes fast and hard and at times it's scary because that ball can hurt you and getting in front of line shots and ground balls is not easy because alot of times the ball would take a wierd hop and hit you in the face or your head , these pitchers are very brave because that ball is coming at you hard and fast and can actually kill you if hit in the head !
besides, you do know that papers masks do precisely nothing to stop a virus don't you? or do you know something the manufacturers of those masks don't know?
I was a 3rd baseman in little league, high school, and college and there is a reason they call it the "hot corner". You have to have good hands, fast reflexes, a good arm and good vision...and a nut cup for sure.
What’s funny is that I think some of these weren’t even meant to be catches, but rather the pitcher just trying to cover his face and getting lucky, lol.
Strongz Z I can vividly remember how scary it was getting drilled when I played with my friends in high school. I can only imagine how terrifying it can be when that happens in the majors.
Everyone is talking about how scary these must have been, but imagine being a batter and fucking crushing the ball to have people catch these insane throws by momentarily breaking all anatomical laws on a reaction. God, I'd be PISSED.
You're going to need to add some dead space at the end of the videos. The last one was blocked by the ads that popped up and you couldn't see the catch.
Pitcher is closer to the plate though. At least the 3rd baseman can focus on spotting where the hit is going. The pitcher is half way through his follow through and the ball is right there in his face.
@@chucksherron pitchers are expected to move out of the way 3b has to make the play. Im not saying the reaction time is the same my point is how many come back liners do you see the pitcher make plays on vs 3b. Plus if the hitter rips it directly up the middle its the pitchers fault he shouldve placed the pitch better lol
@@nylepentik2696 Certain reactions - pain is an example - are the result of sensation which goes from the body part feeling pain to the spine, and back to the body part which pulls away. Brain is not involved. Muscle memory is another example. Instinct may have been the wrong word for this process. I believe this was more muscle memory than anything else, due to a very great deal of practice.
@@julieenslow5915 that may be the stupidest thing ive ever heard. This was literally taught in primary school. Brain is involved in everything, even pain.
@@nylepentik2696 You have never pulled your hand away from something before you realized it was hot? Do your homework, check it out. The brain feels pain after it happens - but you can react to the pain before you know you have been hurt. Muscle memory also does not use the brain to respond initially. The brain IS involved in conditioning the muscles, but once a particular movement is fully learned and repeated a huge number of times the body can respond to stimulus without thought.
Getting more and more into this sport me! Can understand the catcher the pitcher and the base standers having a glove but wouldn't it make it more challenging for outfielders to have no glove? There's no gloves in Cricket apart from the wicket keeper..or does a baseball seriously hurt?
kDubuya yeah it maybe step one, but when a ball is getting hit at you at 100+, you're more worried about your own personal well being rather than the fundamentals of the game. Being a 3rd baseman and pitcher, shit gets on you quick. I've saved my own life multiple times by getting out of the way, rather than worrying about fundamentals.
I got even more respect for the pitchers after seeing this video :) I could never stand there knowing that I’m probably gonna get hit by the ball so hard
"I could have been killt, or even worse." Imagine catching a ball at 90+ mph and having a max adrenaline surge at the same time. That surge is what takes the breath out of you.
One time when I was at third, I fully extended and dove for a hard line drive down the line. I got in on a short hop, jumped up, and threw a laser to first.... Just to see the ump call it foul
As a pitcher myself I understand the feeling of “oh my god how did I do that” because the amount of times I have had a ball right back to me at such fast speeds for how old I am is very exhilarating
The sheer skill that these men have is just incredible. It's like they have the base connected to a bungee cord that just returns back to them after they throw it!
Question: Why don't pitchers wear batting helmets with the jaw protector on both sides? Is there a rule or is it merely a "baseball" thing? It could save a life or certainly a serious injury.
I caught one of those hits coming at my face when I was pitching in highschool. I was looking into the Sun's direction and just saw a black shadow coming at me faster than I could think. Luckily my instincts got my glove up or I would have a much uglier face.
I always love it when guys flinch when they see the shadow of a bird on the ground. Then, they try to act like nothing happened. I know I've done it on occasion.
I played LL, Pony League, and one year of High School as a pitch. Knowing that the pros are bigger and stronger, a lot of these scared the crap out of me. I know they have developed some gear to help protect the players but I sure do hope they figure out something to protect the pitchers a lot more, Something that won't hinder the performance of the players nor change the flow of the game.
SSTWELVE Well after a line drive to the head you would change your mind. If you lived. Many cyclists have died because they didnt want to wear something on their head.
3:51 the scariest
4:45 the most impressive
What's more amazing, perhaps, is human psychology, right; check out the amount of downvotes: are they -mostly, or something- from the opposing teams fans? Kinda funny. :)
@@nostromov7892 You can't even see the amount of downvotes on youtube
Yeah. If he doesn't get the glove up, good night Chavez!
// nostromov this isn’t reddit
4:46 was amazing 😮
Alternative title: Pitchers save their own lives
Lucky Cobbs is not a male porn star or else his testicles would've gotten hit by that baseball 1:17
Seriously they need protective gear like fucks sake
Emilia some of them aren’t pitchers
@@ww387gr To Mann lin: One is safer on the mound than *in* the mound!
Yeah! U right.
4:47 what a catch
His baseball senses were tingling.
Best one no doubt
I can do that with a football
Matthew Now he's in Japan
iralia main I’m sure given enough opportunities anyone could do it if they were going for it. That guys catch was improvised.
1:16 The joker in the bathroom after killing those three young men
😂💀
underrated
i came back to watch it again and i'm dying omfg
Lmao
spoiler alert
1:10 my God I feel so bad for Cobb. He took one hard shot to the head and that probably shook him so much having that ball come here inches away from his old injury.
indy_the_person yeah a kid that i use to play ball with is actually his cousin so every time i see something of Cobb I always think of him, and ive see him take a few balls off the mound as well, scary stuff
@@devenkingman9835 yeah idk about that
Comic Sans ah wat u mean?
beeg beeg boi it’s possible my moms coworkers boyfriend is a rays pitcher that I forgot the name of
He’s probably got ptsd
2:52 R.I.P Jose Fernandez 😭😓 forever loved by your boys back in Florida
The guy that was on coke while driving a boat and killed someone else?
@Mills117.... he died. You really need to have some empathy. I know it was wrong to take drugs but he lost his life as well, it was a bad decision that cost him his life. Honestly you should still care
I don't feel for anyone that does drugs and lost their life. Fernandez was an awesome pitcher and person..but he made his choice
Bable012 a dumb one
How did he die?
4:45 Probably the most impressive catch by far.
Ikr
1:54 Dab saved him 👌
😂🤣🤣
Cringe
I saw yer comment as soon as the time hit 1:54😛
Who dabed
So lame😭😭😭
Wow some of those come backers would have been brutal if it wasn't for quick reactions. Exit velocity at 98 mph coming straight back at my face? No thank you
infantryman2004 ikr, ouch
A lot of "comebackers" are much faster than they are pitched.
@@partyplace15
I really wouldn't know I played hockey when I was in school.
Catching a ball coming back at you is still insane though. Especially if it's coming back faster.
Vidioke
More like, yes please
Think the most iconic was Jose Fernandez and the “Did you catch that?” “Yeah. Yeah I did” RIP Jose. You’ll forever be missed.
Literally the most annoying thing for a hitter, pitcher goes “look what I found”
You’re probably not wrong, but I’m sure there’s a small part of them that’s grateful that they didn’t give the pitcher a concussion or worse with a line drive up to the mound.
As an outfielder this video gives me anxiety
Dude I feel this video
same
I’m a pitcher same
I feel you, bless the infielders
As s pitcher this video gives me anxiety.
I've had a couple of these in my life, but I managed to block, dodge, or catch them.
I never played baseball but as a fan, you have to appreciate the reaction times these players have- especially the pitchers. They have no protection out there.
I love it when infielders, and pitchers make heads up plays, seconds before the ball reaches them, and react with great reflexes, which in my book is great defense on the diamond.
Reminds me of an incident when I was playing "over the line" on the street when I was a teenager. An older brother of one of my friends strongly disliked me and had threatened me a few times. I was pitching and he was batting. We used a softball to play this game. He told me he was going to hit the ball right at my head and "shove it right down my throat." His team was losing by one run and it was the 9th inning with his being the last out I needed. He did as promised and hit the ball very hard so it was coming directly at my face at a high rate of speed. Just like these pitchers I instinctively threw my glove up in front of my face and then moved my head to the right quickly. I caught the ball and his team lost, something they said would never happen. I can't imagine what would have happened if I hadn't acted so quickly.
replays on almost every play and they dont replay the catch behind the back. lol good job.
Thx
Dekaga
looks like he replays only yankee clips, just disgusting lol
@@ryt3627 Every play was replayed,wtf are you talking about.Did you even watch the video????
wsmokr - Did YOU watch the video? Several clips didn't include a replay.
He attac
He protecc
But most importantly
He reacc
You know the point of that is to make it rhyme and you completely flopped
Loser
👎
Lol
3 hate comments in a row? Jeez. As a fellow memer that was pretty good
@@luigithesnicker Ikr, normies lol
I could watch these videos all night long. I never get tired of them.
4:45 got to be the best catch like damn
Haha wow this is crazy!
👍
Burger
@@dejavu3914 yes it is
1:28 “Right back to corona” he’s also Chinese
CoronaVirus bruh
It’s funny because he is named CoronaVirus and his picture is a Corona Beer.
Karota
🤣🤣😂😂🤣😂
He's not even chinese
4:53 Willy might very well have saved the World Series with that pick.
Gotta love the behind the back double play! Truly amazing!
A pitcher is a really dangerous job
MannFam.
Fernandez' s catch was incredible. RIP J.D.F.
I'm not a baseball fan, but those plays were absolutely incredible! The title of the video says it all, those balls were caught literally in the same second they were pitched. Unbelievable!
Better than your MLB ejections, better than your "no doubt" homeruns, this compilation was awesome!!!
Technically just hitting the ball is reacting in milliseconds
Bucketpale trueeeeee
But you get to prepare and see the wind up of the pitcher before tracking the ball's path. The ball comes right back at the pitcher very rarely. They aren't prepared to expect it every time like a batter. Besides, the ball comes back to the pitcher faster than the pitch.
We're really talking about reactions that are in under 200ms for the pitcher.
3:34 I love that sign in the background it’s. Nintendo
Marriners used to be owned by Nintendo. Now they only have 10% of the ownership.
Ive had baseball hit directly from my pitch straight to me more times than I can count, and I’ve caught practically all of them. You’d be surprised how good your chances of catching it are when you take your fight or flight reactions into account.
I played hockey most of my life and was never concerned about getting hurt because of all the equipment we had , but when I played baseball primarily second base that ball comes fast and hard and at times it's scary because that ball can hurt you and getting in front of line shots and ground balls is not easy because alot of times the ball would take a wierd hop and hit you in the face or your head , these pitchers are very brave because that ball is coming at you hard and fast and can actually kill you if hit in the head !
Even when wearing a mitt and you failed to catch the ball in a proper way. It is painful and can break your hand.
I don’t even understand baseball
RUclips has to stop recommending these for me !!!!
And the worst part is that I can’t stop watching them.
1:28 - USA when they refuse to wear masks after quarantine
UNDERRATED
and there's Corona!
😂
ah yes, bc "covid" is real ... 🤔clown
besides, you do know that papers masks do precisely nothing to stop a virus don't you? or do you know something the manufacturers of those masks don't know?
I was a 3rd baseman in little league, high school, and college and there is a reason they call it the "hot corner". You have to have good hands, fast reflexes, a good arm and good vision...and a nut cup for sure.
When my mom was pregnant my dad reacted that fast too.. I never saw him until now
Your not funny dumbass
@@VccTn you're* hahaha and you call me a dumbass.. Get a life dipshit
That behind the back catch is my new favorite thing.
Kinda missed seeing the batter-pitcher conversation “did you catch that?” “Yeah lol”
What’s funny is that I think some of these weren’t even meant to be catches, but rather the pitcher just trying to cover his face and getting lucky, lol.
the soyburglar kind of both at the same time basically natural reaction
Strongz Z I can vividly remember how scary it was getting drilled when I played with my friends in high school. I can only imagine how terrifying it can be when that happens in the majors.
Everyone is talking about how scary these must have been, but imagine being a batter and fucking crushing the ball to have people catch these insane throws by momentarily breaking all anatomical laws on a reaction. God, I'd be PISSED.
Same.
People get PISSED every day. And nobody ever cares. And life goes on.
"And he can field"
One of the coolest things to watch in slow motion
These plays last longer than I do in bed.
You're going to need to add some dead space at the end of the videos. The last one was blocked by the ads that popped up and you couldn't see the catch.
Loves just how they remain so calm at such quick responses
Gee, some of those line drive catches... a couple milliseconds between an amazing catch and a near miss or worse!
1:09 insane to hear a ball like that heading at you lol plus the guy cussing was pretty funny
3bag definetly hardest position. No reaction time and longest throw in the infield. Gotta respect em
Pitcher is closer to the plate though. At least the 3rd baseman can focus on spotting where the hit is going. The pitcher is half way through his follow through and the ball is right there in his face.
@@chucksherron pitchers are expected to move out of the way 3b has to make the play. Im not saying the reaction time is the same my point is how many come back liners do you see the pitcher make plays on vs 3b. Plus if the hitter rips it directly up the middle its the pitchers fault he shouldve placed the pitch better lol
I dont even watch baseball but I'm up at 3AM lol
"Reactions in milliseconds". I don't think the brain is involved, its pure instinct. Great video.
Julie Enslow instincts come from the brain. What are u on about?
@@nylepentik2696
Certain reactions - pain is an example - are the result of sensation which goes from the body part feeling pain to the spine, and back to the body part which pulls away. Brain is not involved. Muscle memory is another example. Instinct may have been the wrong word for this process. I believe this was more muscle memory than anything else, due to a very great deal of practice.
@@julieenslow5915 that may be the stupidest thing ive ever heard. This was literally taught in primary school. Brain is involved in everything, even pain.
@@nylepentik2696
You have never pulled your hand away from something before you realized it was hot? Do your homework, check it out. The brain feels pain after it happens - but you can react to the pain before you know you have been hurt. Muscle memory also does not use the brain to respond initially. The brain IS involved in conditioning the muscles, but once a particular movement is fully learned and repeated a huge number of times the body can respond to stimulus without thought.
PS
The word I was looking for was reflexes - not instinct.
0:48 I also love how Encarnacion reacts immediately and stops running.
3:10 guy starts running before he hits the ball
name not found its called a slap
Drag hitting. Ichiro used to do it all the time .
Well, that’s just common sense. He hit it straight at the pitcher, in the middle. He would want to run early. If he didn’t, he would get out
It’s called slap hitting
Getting more and more into this sport me! Can understand the catcher the pitcher and the base standers having a glove but wouldn't it make it more challenging for outfielders to have no glove? There's no gloves in Cricket apart from the wicket keeper..or does a baseball seriously hurt?
4:08 coolest catch.
michael theiss 😂😂 he didn’t even mean to. He just put his glove down and the ball can straight to him.
Smooth AF
It’s the way he glanced over his shoulder like “I dare one a you to leave the bag” 🔥
catching a line drive headed straight for you was always the best feeling in baseball.
R.I.P Jose Fernandez
We will always remember you
Those come-backers to the pitchers are so scary. Probably one of the most dangerous plays in all of sports. Too many guys have been badly injured.
What a way to kick off the video at 0:05
And this is why Nolan Arenado of the Colorado Rockies is may be... the best 3rd baseman in baseball
I agree. I'd definitely say he's the best 3rd baseman currently.
Henri Zimenoff *Clears throat* Bregman
Henri Zimenoff
Or maybe the only healthy good one rn
kDubuya yeah it maybe step one, but when a ball is getting hit at you at 100+, you're more worried about your own personal well being rather than the fundamentals of the game. Being a 3rd baseman and pitcher, shit gets on you quick. I've saved my own life multiple times by getting out of the way, rather than worrying about fundamentals.
Cubs MLB Perfect Inning Gaming ever heard of José Ramirez?
I got even more respect for the pitchers after seeing this video :) I could never stand there knowing that I’m probably gonna get hit by the ball so hard
Justin M.
4:46 What it feels like to chew 5 Gum.
Sam Dilworth stimulate your senses
Those Pitcher grabs are like a home run in reverse. Take that batter!
You could also add hits off 100+ MPH. You gotta have pretty quick reactions on those ones too
I have said it before and I will say it again. Baseball is the best team sport ever invented in the history of the world. Damn, I love baseball.
2:58 that voice crack tho
Seriously
Some cat like reflexes..
Its freaking awesome!!
"BACK TO MCCARTHY! HOW DID HE CATCH IT!?"
*throws ball away*
"I could have been killt, or even worse." Imagine catching a ball at 90+ mph and having a max adrenaline surge at the same time. That surge is what takes the breath out of you.
These guys are lightning. ⚡
Kelby Edmonson
I love it. Those guys EARNED their big bucks.
2:52 rest in peace man
As a cricket lover I can't understand,but I am laughing too much.😛😛😂😂😂😂
They mastered ultra instinct
The Royals are on here quite a bit. Gotta love my team 💙
One time when I was at third, I fully extended and dove for a hard line drive down the line. I got in on a short hop, jumped up, and threw a laser to first.... Just to see the ump call it foul
I want to appreciate each and everyone's flat accurate and satisfying throws
As a pitcher myself I understand the feeling of “oh my god how did I do that” because the amount of times I have had a ball right back to me at such fast speeds for how old I am is very exhilarating
Back when I played baseball, I had one of these moments happen to me. It was awesome.
4:47 when you activate hacks for less than a second
Back when I used play baseball, I always feared these moments as a pitcher
1:28
When you thought you have cured your corona
Silent Destroyer
Love the super slo-mo replays!
If you wanted to be a troll hitting a 100 mph fastball is also in milliseconds 😂
The sheer skill that these men have is just incredible. It's like they have the base connected to a bungee cord that just returns back to them after they throw it!
1:55 that would have hit him right in the face. Amazing reaction!
I say this game is the most dangerous sports ever known to mankind. But i cant resist the adrenaline thrilled
Question: Why don't pitchers wear batting helmets with the jaw protector on both sides? Is there a rule or is it merely a "baseball" thing? It could save a life or certainly a serious injury.
Hard to pitch in a helmet
1:20
Me getting up for work in the mornings. With dramatic music
Baseball is a sport based on reactions that are milliseconds long lol
Ever heard of wicketkeeper in cricket ..
saw this 2 years ago, and I still miss fernandez on the mound.
3:32 - K with style.
Damn those line drives straight to the pitchers face. You have a second after throwing the ball to look up and not get hit.
I caught one of those hits coming at my face when I was pitching in highschool. I was looking into the Sun's direction and just saw a black shadow coming at me faster than I could think.
Luckily my instincts got my glove up or I would have a much uglier face.
I always love it when guys flinch when they see the shadow of a bird on the ground. Then, they try to act like nothing happened. I know I've done it on occasion.
These are great plays .Good job picking them out
1:24 what a stylish pose to catch a ball
I met Freddie Freeman a few years ago and I ran the bases at Turner Field in Atlanta, now SunTrust park is home to the Braves
Now do nanoseconds
Got me cracking up
Hahaha lol that’s funny
Austin the Phoenix attoseconds nigga
Austin the Phoenix
Reeeee
2021: This will be our year of recovery
2022 arriving like: 1:29
You need to do catchers stealing bases
A couple days ago jurickson profar ended the game by this really quick catch, you should’ve included it
4:08 that looked and sounded like catcher's interference.
This is great! Next do a 2006 World Series highlights film of Fernando Rodney dropping the ball 1,000,000 times.
I played LL, Pony League, and one year of High School as a pitch. Knowing that the pros are bigger and stronger, a lot of these scared the crap out of me. I know they have developed some gear to help protect the players but I sure do hope they figure out something to protect the pitchers a lot more, Something that won't hinder the performance of the players nor change the flow of the game.
JustNIndiana I hope it would be optional. As a pitcher id hate to wear something extra on my head.
SSTWELVE Well after a line drive to the head you would change your mind. If you lived.
Many cyclists have died because they didnt want to wear something on their head.
Great catcher and pitchers. Greetings from Resistencia, Argentina! 😉👍⚾