Love your videos, I was drafted in the 2nd round outta high school in 1978. Even at 6'4 & 225 I was "soft"....at my first minor league spring camp, the Director of Player Personnel came up to me and asked "How much was your signing bonus"?...when I told him he said "What did you do, eat it all"?..Yikes, welcome to Pro Ball!!!
I had my share of negative baseball experiences involving coaches or teammates yelling and screaming at mistakes. Something about Okanagan baseball coaches maybe but for the most part, they were assholes. Intimidation and fear never made anyone play better. The best coaches I had were the ones that made everyone feel confident and relaxed on the field. The coaches that yelled and screamed never had any success.
If you've clearly made an error, I agree with you. No reason to scream or yell or get mad about it. But if it's an issue of not hustling or trying, then yeah. You deserve some talking-down to. In Matt's case, the pitching coach probably felt like his doulble-shuffle was a lack of effort. He mentioned how the next batter got on by a single, and another batter after that also got on, but then they finally completed the final out and won the game. Here's the thing: The reason the pitching coach got pissed, is not only because he may have felt it was a lack of effort, but also because his pitcher had to throw another entire inning's worth of pitches and got his pitch count way up on the guy's arm because of it. It probably affected his plans for the rotation in the next few upcoming games. It's spring training, so the pitching coach is probably really limiting pitch counts as he gradually ramps it up towards the middle, then the end of spring training so they're fully ready and in shape for Opening Day. And of course, if it's the last out, the pitching coach REALLY doesn't want to make a pitching change just to get that last out. It's awkward AF to do that, and also throws out an entire day of rest of someone else's arm. So yeah. That little extra hippity-skio that allowed Upton on base, and subsequently more batters and more.putches, probably threw a monkey wrench into the pitching coach's plans. Not saying there was no lack of effort in that play Matt described. It's was most likely a little hiccup of a mistake. Maybe trying to get a better grip on the ball, or lost the timing of his footwork. But from the perspective of that coach, he probably didn't see it that way at all.
@@Nihilianth I'm putting myself in Matt's shoes and I actually do think the coach yelling at him made him better in that situation. And I also 100% agree with you that when someone makes an error there is no reason to yell at them. And I still can't go over the fact that it's not worker abuse, I hate that the coaches have a reason to yell but putting myself in Matt's shoes, I do see him taking less risks like that because the coach yelled.
Yeah, I know it’s kinda sad that Matt didn’t make it in the bigs like he wanted to but the bright side is that we have a hell of a personality and a stand up dude to tell us all these great stories. Matt, you’re a great guy and I’m grateful to have discovered you.
Matt i have a 10 yr old son who is a baseball freak! Your channel is so insightful and clean i feel good about letting him check out your content. I was a good baseball player that never had anyone to push me out of my comfort zone and always remember that. That said my son lacks self confidence so ive made a commitment to give him all the support and tools he needs to persue his passion. We live in SW Florida so we work on something for baseball everyday. He played up as a 9 yr old this year for majors on our little beach team. Everyone but him knows his swing is the best on the team. I love him so much and just wish he would be more confident in himself. Batting practice hes lights out, live game, very timid to swing. I will continue to build his confidence and pray he still loves baseball the way he does now at my age of 48. I still hit in the cage when i can. Love baseball! Thanks again for a great channel...
Matt can you do a video on the reasons for the decline in popularity of baseball in America and what if anything that can be done to make it popular again? Thanks!!!!
How many club house fights/ altercations have u seen or been in with your teammates. Like do u have any stories were hell broke loose in the clubhouse? Lol
Great input. Enjoy the experiences/stories. I enjoy all your vids. You know your ball. I played for many years, loved the game the commoradie and challenges the game consists of. Cheers! Cheers!
Wow, Matt. I honestly believe, even if I had been phenomenal as a young player and basically nothing would have gotten me in trouble, I wouldn’t have lasted a DAY in pro ball. Had that coach said that to me, he would have been flat on his ass before he even had a chance to stand back up straight again.
I never played pro, I was a basketball guy but played JV baseball for a pretty good small college program. One night we’re playing USC’s JV at Dedeaux Field. I’m in left field and, with one out, ranged to my left and made a pretty good running catch near the fence. But the very next batter pops one straight up into the lights. I lose it and wind up barehanding it on one hop a foot from my body when it should’ve been the third out. So, the NEXT guy whacks a grounder to third that takes a bad hop and knocks out our 3B. As we gather around, our very young coach - later the athletic trainer for an MLB team - asks him “ are you OK?” Yeah. “How many fingers?” Two. “Who are we playing?” SC. “You remember seeing Weber butcher that fly ball a minute ago?” 😂
Oddly enough, I can see Miguel Cabrera being pissed and/or maybe saying something back. Once, in his early years (still in his early 20's) when he was in a slump. the hitting coach went to him to try and work on it, but Cabrera told him in no uncertain terms: "There's nothing you can teach me about hitting, so back off!" I'm paraphrasing, but that's essentially what he said. Come to find out, he was right. Although, I'm of the opinion that no matter how good I am at something, there's always something I can learn. Cabrera's career pretty much speaks for itself. So, what can you say?
I had my coach in legion ball say a similar thing. I’m a catcher, so I had a pop fly behind the dish. Pretty routine, but I sort of stumbled and completely F it up. Totally my fault. Get up next inning and have the classic makeup for it homerun. Thought that got me out of it. Nope. Gets in my ear and says “you drop another f’n pop up, you’ll never get on my field again. 😂
When I was in little league I was never allowed to swing... I was a runt (I was only 5' 98lbs when I graduated HS, I didn't start growing till I was almost 19, lol) My strike zone was so small I literally got walked 95% of the time... the one and only time I took a swing at the ball it rolled about six inches in front of the plate and I made it to first because the catcher couldn't find the ball... I think he was confused, lol... BUT, I was told "Don't Ever #$@ing Do That Again!" I was kinda sad because I didn't have the abilities to play like the other kids... but everyone treated me like I was their little brother and looked after me and always encouraged and praised me. It would have been the perfect opportunity for anyone of dozens of kids and parents in my league and other visiting teams to bully the runt who couldn't keep up with the big kids... glad the few years I got to play ball ended up being a pleasant experience because it could have been awful had I been made fun of.
I think so.. I started puberty at 15.. everything I ate was farm grown or harvested on our property... no artificial hormones or steroids.. just a little fella... My mom is only 4' 9" ... and my dad was only 5'7" at my fittest I ended up at 5' 7" and weighed a solid 135lbs. I'm 42 now and wish I was still a fit 135, lol
I did that when I used to play too. I hated the coach I played for it kind of killed my passion for playing. I was only in high school. He got so angry at me. I was only like 16 or so. I took two shuffles, maybe even three at 3rd base and finally threw it over, the runner was safe. I dont know why I did that.
I still haven’t found what I presume is the tobacco episode. (Based on what you are doing with your mouth in that clip) at least I hope that a tobacco episode LOL. I am reminded of the time we were playing in Arkansas and Mark Grace’s brother was one of the 3 umpires (we made him show ID lol) Our right fielder had so much chewing tobacco in his mouth that he literally could not close it. (Most of us dipped or chewed but we were discreet). Anyone within a 200 yard radius can see this in his mouth. So the umpire turns around and tells him to spit it out. (First he says “spadix whadjxhdh ot” while attempting to say “spit what out?” So he throws about a pound and a 1/2 of tobacco on the ground, then when the umpire turns around he immediately picks (most of) it back up and throws it back in his mouth. A few plays later the ump looks back at him and just shrugs and says “whatever man.”
I used to have this issue when i would shuffle to many times and guys were beating my throws out but I like straight up couldn't get my timing without it... I figured it out though and changed my entire arm delivery. Always thought that was some weird psychological thing that I couldn't not shuffle...
@@AntonelliBaseball Dude was total D! Like you didn't know what you did wrong. LOL. Simple misjudgment of speed, and being nonchalant. Negative people are the worst! As a supervisor of professional adults, and bb coach of children, I always try to keep it on the positive.
My coach told me to stop being a prima donna when I popped a ball up and didn't run full speed. This was Little League which really any pop fly could be a base hit . I understood where he was coming from
I think it was the pitching coach who yelled because you made the pitcher throw extra. My son gets that speech after any error, "you just made your pitcher work harder!"
2007 Padres pitching coach was Darren Beasely. He was a great pitching coach, led the Padres to an MLB best team ERA of 3.70 that year. In 2010, the Padres had the best team era again at an astounding 3.07. For some perspective, the Padres team era was 4.87 the year before he got the job in 2003. Great pitching coach but I can't really say I agree with his actions in this instance. It's a teachable moment for a coach to use what happened to instill the importance of relevant fundamentals like a quick release, etc. There's something to be said for acclimating a young player to experiences like this as well but I just don't get why the pitching coach was doing it? It's a lack of leadership from the coaching staff as a whole imho.
How does playing in those Major League Exhibition games as a minor leaguer affect your eventual MLB Debut mentally or emotionally? Does your MLB Debut feel any different since you have already played several games in the same uniform in ML Parks and crowds? Or does it make it an easier transition? Or is your ML Debut still nerve-wracking because it actually counts? I always wonder about the frustration of long time minor leagures who have never made it to a Major League game, but have put on the Major League uniform in an ML park for exhibition games that don't count.
@@AntonelliBaseball Great coach, led the Padres to an MLB best team era that year at 3.70 and again in 2010 at an astoundingly low 3.07. Still, can't agree with his actions here. I get they have to break a young player in but uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
I'm a stocky Italian kid so coaches never thought I was fast so I literally had to steal bases against the coaches signs to show them I was wicked fast. Theyd be pissed that i wemt,without the sign and that I didnt tell them,i was fast... How about you open your eyes?! Id always get moved from 3rd to center after that too lol
I remember my buddy getting a few tips from some of the "rich" friends of the minor league programs. After hitting his first homerun and going 4 for 4 with 2 put outs that game a random guy walked up to him and I while we were talking and handed me an envelope with $1000 in it.
If your coach got mad at you for a bobble, I wonder how pissed off the coaches were at BJ Upton that time when he made zero effort to hustle after a fly ball.
I had that happen to me in high school cause I stole second when we were up 32-2 and I didn't know any better. Got taken out of the game pretty damn quick lol.
I was playing semi pro ball when I was 17 or 18 always got along fine with the guys didn’t really start much just pinch hits ect. Well I got the start for the last game of the year my parents were there so that was kind of cool. I’ve always tried to be respectful so I went to the manager and said thanks for the start today the looked at me and said shut the fuck up and get your gear on. So I grabbed my catchers gear and quickly got out to the bench. Just to add insult to injury I ended up getting run at the plate so fun day.
I've got a bit of an odd question. So obviously major league has legit games in spring training and practice before that but do minor league teams do anything like that?
@@AntonelliBaseball oh cool thank you! So they play against other minor league teams? Like a tripple a team will play another tripple a team? I was just curious cuz I play MLB The Show and only major league has spring games they just call certain players up. Have a good day Matt!!!!!
Were there any players who did not deserve to move up? Like were there any players who felt they deserved a spot more than the guy who was sent up? And Secretly hope they would fail?
it’s cause it can hurt a minor league pitchers career cause it counts as a hit the pitching coach probably knew stuff like that happens and can hurt their pitchers careers
This is the guy who said that to Matt. He looks exactly like you imagined, doesn't he? en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darren_Balsley#/media/File:Darren_Balsley.jpg
It's likely that the pitcher was on a pitch count, or maybe they wanted to get the pitcher confidence, or a myriad of other pitcher related references that pissed off the PC. Had it not affected the pitcher, meaning, had the rest of the inning gone down in order, the PC probably doesn't say anything. But, I'd be willing to bet that the PC felt it impacted the pitcher.
Have you even been thrown at on purpose? If so can you explain the situation? Might make a good video. I saw the video on fights but this is specific on being thrown at. Or spiked.
Got picked off 3rd in high school once. Every starter except me was senior, and I was a sophomore 2nd basemen. Anyways, I'm on 3rd, down by 1 to a good team in like the 4th or 5th inning. The pitcher totally caught me off guard and I got picked off. My coach stood there and didnt say a word for what felt like 30 seconds. I go to the dugout, and he walks down the 3rd base line and yells under his breath (but not really) "WHAT THE F*CK ARE WE DOING". Its alright though because later that game I would make up for my error and hit a game tying double. Anyways, next practice, coach had me "practice taking a smart lead" from 3rd for over an hour. Wasn't fun but wasnt that bad of a punishment either 😂😂
So a pitching coach takes you to task...hmmm...maybe he was shitting bricks about having his pitcher throw a couple more ...and you spoiled his plan...seems like a terrible thing to happen for GROWING your confidence. I like your story telling because its transparent and believable, you're refreshingly able to take your shots...and you don't do fifty damn cut/edits to tell it....thanks, really feel like I have a friend that played pro ball.
I suspect it had more to do with protecting his pitching staff. Maybe he wanted to get out of the inning quick in order to save the pitcher's arm or he was tired and was only thinking of himself( and wanted the darn ball game to end). Doubt he cared about Antonelli.
Love your videos, I was drafted in the 2nd round outta high school in 1978. Even at 6'4 & 225 I was "soft"....at my first minor league spring camp, the Director of Player Personnel came up to me and asked "How much was your signing bonus"?...when I told him he said "What did you do, eat it all"?..Yikes, welcome to Pro Ball!!!
Hahahaha! Great story
“Nice catch Hayes, don’t ever f’ing do it again!”
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That's what it reminded Me of.
You’re oddly good at telling stories lol
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These stories are a treasure. Thanks for sharing them!
I had my share of negative baseball experiences involving coaches or teammates yelling and screaming at mistakes. Something about Okanagan baseball coaches maybe but for the most part, they were assholes. Intimidation and fear never made anyone play better. The best coaches I had were the ones that made everyone feel confident and relaxed on the field. The coaches that yelled and screamed never had any success.
Wow sounds like that coach was a prick.
If you've clearly made an error, I agree with you. No reason to scream or yell or get mad about it. But if it's an issue of not hustling or trying, then yeah. You deserve some talking-down to.
In Matt's case, the pitching coach probably felt like his doulble-shuffle was a lack of effort. He mentioned how the next batter got on by a single, and another batter after that also got on, but then they finally completed the final out and won the game. Here's the thing:
The reason the pitching coach got pissed, is not only because he may have felt it was a lack of effort, but also because his pitcher had to throw another entire inning's worth of pitches and got his pitch count way up on the guy's arm because of it. It probably affected his plans for the rotation in the next few upcoming games. It's spring training, so the pitching coach is probably really limiting pitch counts as he gradually ramps it up towards the middle, then the end of spring training so they're fully ready and in shape for Opening Day.
And of course, if it's the last out, the pitching coach REALLY doesn't want to make a pitching change just to get that last out. It's awkward AF to do that, and also throws out an entire day of rest of someone else's arm.
So yeah. That little extra hippity-skio that allowed Upton on base, and subsequently more batters and more.putches, probably threw a monkey wrench into the pitching coach's plans.
Not saying there was no lack of effort in that play Matt described. It's was most likely a little hiccup of a mistake. Maybe trying to get a better grip on the ball, or lost the timing of his footwork. But from the perspective of that coach, he probably didn't see it that way at all.
@@Nihilianth I'm putting myself in Matt's shoes and I actually do think the coach yelling at him made him better in that situation. And I also 100% agree with you that when someone makes an error there is no reason to yell at them. And I still can't go over the fact that it's not worker abuse, I hate that the coaches have a reason to yell but putting myself in Matt's shoes, I do see him taking less risks like that because the coach yelled.
Yeah, I know it’s kinda sad that Matt didn’t make it in the bigs like he wanted to but the bright side is that we have a hell of a personality and a stand up dude to tell us all these great stories. Matt, you’re a great guy and I’m grateful to have discovered you.
Thanks for doing these Matt! I love hearing the behind the scenes stuff that goes on.
Thanks for watching!
Can you talk about the best game you've ever had?
Will do!!!
2 weeks ago on Fortnite.
Polk High , Chicago city championship. 4 touchdowns
@@AntonelliBaseball "thank god! I would love to talk about that instead!"
Pitching Coach, Darren!!? Great stories, thank you so much!!
Love your videos as a MLB fan from Australia these videos are like a gold mine that just doesn't exist over here
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So he yelled at you for taking shuffle steps? Sheesh
Matt i have a 10 yr old son who is a baseball freak! Your channel is so insightful and clean i feel good about letting him check out your content. I was a good baseball player that never had anyone to push me out of my comfort zone and always remember that. That said my son lacks self confidence so ive made a commitment to give him all the support and tools he needs to persue his passion. We live in SW Florida so we work on something for baseball everyday. He played up as a 9 yr old this year for majors on our little beach team. Everyone but him knows his swing is the best on the team. I love him so much and just wish he would be more confident in himself. Batting practice hes lights out, live game, very timid to swing. I will continue to build his confidence and pray he still loves baseball the way he does now at my age of 48. I still hit in the cage when i can. Love baseball! Thanks again for a great channel...
Thanks so much I appreciate it!!! Good luck to you son!
Love your videos man. As a baseball fan this stuff is super interesting. Keep up the good work!
Thanks so much!!!
Matt can you do a video on the reasons for the decline in popularity of baseball in America and what if anything that can be done to make it popular again?
Thanks!!!!
I wish I knew! I ask that question all the time!
How many club house fights/ altercations have u seen or been in with your teammates. Like do u have any stories were hell broke loose in the clubhouse? Lol
Literally never seen one! lol. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Even if he did there’s a code to that. What happens in locker room is supposed to stay there. Unless some knuckle head or reporter lets it out.
Yet, another great story! Thanks for sharing! I love to hear your stories! 👍
Thanks!!!
Great input. Enjoy the experiences/stories. I enjoy all your vids. You know your ball. I played for many years, loved the game the commoradie and challenges the game consists of.
Cheers!
Cheers!
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Wow, Matt. I honestly believe, even if I had been phenomenal as a young player and basically nothing would have gotten me in trouble, I wouldn’t have lasted a DAY in pro ball. Had that coach said that to me, he would have been flat on his ass before he even had a chance to stand back up straight again.
Justins brother Melvin was one of my favorites when he was with the Rays.
Yup he was a very talented player. Thanks so much for watching our videos and I appreciate you commenting!!
Another great video. Thanks, Matt.
Thanks!!
Great channel you got bud. I use your advice to coach my team. Great advice.
Love the videos keep em coming’ ! Learning so much
Thanks so much!!!
I never played pro, I was a basketball guy but played JV baseball for a pretty good small college program. One night we’re playing USC’s JV at Dedeaux Field. I’m in left field and, with one out, ranged to my left and made a pretty good running catch near the fence. But the very next batter pops one straight up into the lights. I lose it and wind up barehanding it on one hop a foot from my body when it should’ve been the third out. So, the NEXT guy whacks a grounder to third that takes a bad hop and knocks out our 3B. As we gather around, our very young coach - later the athletic trainer for an MLB team - asks him “ are you OK?” Yeah. “How many fingers?” Two. “Who are we playing?” SC. “You remember seeing Weber butcher that fly ball a minute ago?” 😂
Played point guard in basketball and sometimes it was hard getting on the same page with the head coach, I know the feeling.
Was there any part of you that thought he was out of line in coming to you like that?.
Nah part of being a player. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Oddly enough, I can see Miguel Cabrera being pissed and/or maybe saying something back. Once, in his early years (still in his early 20's) when he was in a slump. the hitting coach went to him to try and work on it, but Cabrera told him in no uncertain terms: "There's nothing you can teach me about hitting, so back off!" I'm paraphrasing, but that's essentially what he said. Come to find out, he was right. Although, I'm of the opinion that no matter how good I am at something, there's always something I can learn. Cabrera's career pretty much speaks for itself. So, what can you say?
I had my coach in legion ball say a similar thing. I’m a catcher, so I had a pop fly behind the dish. Pretty routine, but I sort of stumbled and completely F it up. Totally my fault. Get up next inning and have the classic makeup for it homerun. Thought that got me out of it. Nope. Gets in my ear and says “you drop another f’n pop up, you’ll never get on my field again. 😂
Hey Matt you should consider doing a video on pranks people did to each other in the dug out! I think a lot of people would like that
Will do! Thanks for watching and commenting!
When I was in little league I was never allowed to swing... I was a runt (I was only 5' 98lbs when I graduated HS, I didn't start growing till I was almost 19, lol) My strike zone was so small I literally got walked 95% of the time... the one and only time I took a swing at the ball it rolled about six inches in front of the plate and I made it to first because the catcher couldn't find the ball... I think he was confused, lol... BUT, I was told "Don't Ever #$@ing Do That Again!" I was kinda sad because I didn't have the abilities to play like the other kids... but everyone treated me like I was their little brother and looked after me and always encouraged and praised me. It would have been the perfect opportunity for anyone of dozens of kids and parents in my league and other visiting teams to bully the runt who couldn't keep up with the big kids... glad the few years I got to play ball ended up being a pleasant experience because it could have been awful had I been made fun of.
Chuck Keough is that healthy
I think so.. I started puberty at 15.. everything I ate was farm grown or harvested on our property... no artificial hormones or steroids.. just a little fella... My mom is only 4' 9" ... and my dad was only 5'7" at my fittest I ended up at 5' 7" and weighed a solid 135lbs. I'm 42 now and wish I was still a fit 135, lol
Lot better then bonds
Chuck Keough How tall are you now?
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I did that when I used to play too. I hated the coach I played for it kind of killed my passion for playing. I was only in high school. He got so angry at me. I was only like 16 or so. I took two shuffles, maybe even three at 3rd base and finally threw it over, the runner was safe. I dont know why I did that.
hey matt, big fan here, i play baseball and i have always wondered a lot of the stuff that you answer... keep up the good work
Thanks so much!!
I still haven’t found what I presume is the tobacco episode. (Based on what you are doing with your mouth in that clip) at least I hope that a tobacco episode LOL. I am reminded of the time we were playing in Arkansas and Mark Grace’s brother was one of the 3 umpires (we made him show ID lol) Our right fielder had so much chewing tobacco in his mouth that he literally could not close it. (Most of us dipped or chewed but we were discreet). Anyone within a 200 yard radius can see this in his mouth. So the umpire turns around and tells him to spit it out. (First he says “spadix whadjxhdh ot” while attempting to say “spit what out?” So he throws about a pound and a 1/2 of tobacco on the ground, then when the umpire turns around he immediately picks (most of) it back up and throws it back in his mouth. A few plays later the ump looks back at him and just shrugs and says “whatever man.”
I used to have this issue when i would shuffle to many times and guys were beating my throws out but I like straight up couldn't get my timing without it... I figured it out though and changed my entire arm delivery. Always thought that was some weird psychological thing that I couldn't not shuffle...
Can you do a video of your favorite stadiums to play at in the majors leagues
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He could have phrased it better. But, he was probably trying to protect his pitcher from taking a loss and looking bad. Maybe he had good intentions.
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@@AntonelliBaseball Dude was total D! Like you didn't know what you did wrong. LOL. Simple misjudgment of speed, and being nonchalant. Negative people are the worst! As a supervisor of professional adults, and bb coach of children, I always try to keep it on the positive.
My coach told me to stop being a prima donna when I popped a ball up and didn't run full speed. This was Little League which really any pop fly could be a base hit . I understood where he was coming from
Were there any stadiums you played in where you said to yourself holy crap look where I am?
What's the longest home run in feet you have ever hit in the Major league and what Ball Park was it at?
I think it was the pitching coach who yelled because you made the pitcher throw extra. My son gets that speech after any error, "you just made your pitcher work harder!"
For sure!
I got yelled at worse than that in pick-up football games in the 70's.
that was funny i like your videos Matt!!!!!
Thanks!!!!
Maybe he was talking about the 2 tuna sandwiches sticking out of your pocket, and not the flubbled play?? ;- ) You crack us up Matt.
2007 Padres pitching coach was Darren Beasely. He was a great pitching coach, led the Padres to an MLB best team ERA of 3.70 that year. In 2010, the Padres had the best team era again at an astounding 3.07. For some perspective, the Padres team era was 4.87 the year before he got the job in 2003.
Great pitching coach but I can't really say I agree with his actions in this instance. It's a teachable moment for a coach to use what happened to instill the importance of relevant fundamentals like a quick release, etc. There's something to be said for acclimating a young player to experiences like this as well but I just don't get why the pitching coach was doing it? It's a lack of leadership from the coaching staff as a whole imho.
Great story Matt - I get a lot out of your vids as I have 2 sons in little league and my 10 year old in travel baseball in NY.
Thanks!!! Good luck to your sons!
Wow I would not wanna be yelled at by Darren Ballsley
Video request: dumbest and smartest defensive plays you made.
Josiah L good question
Will do!
Oh wow!!! I can't wait.
How do MLB teams decide when to wear their alternate/third uniforms?
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How does playing in those Major League Exhibition games as a minor leaguer affect your eventual MLB Debut mentally or emotionally? Does your MLB Debut feel any different since you have already played several games in the same uniform in ML Parks and crowds? Or does it make it an easier transition? Or is your ML Debut still nerve-wracking because it actually counts? I always wonder about the frustration of long time minor leagures who have never made it to a Major League game, but have put on the Major League uniform in an ML park for exhibition games that don't count.
Lmao the thumbnail 😂😂😂
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I have seen MLB regular season games and the throw to first is late.
Was the coach Darren balsley?
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@@AntonelliBaseball Great coach, led the Padres to an MLB best team era that year at 3.70 and again in 2010 at an astoundingly low 3.07. Still, can't agree with his actions here. I get they have to break a young player in but uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
I'm a stocky Italian kid so coaches never thought I was fast so I literally had to steal bases against the coaches signs to show them I was wicked fast. Theyd be pissed that i wemt,without the sign and that I didnt tell them,i was fast... How about you open your eyes?! Id always get moved from 3rd to center after that too lol
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love the videos, awesome content . Glad you got the mic but it's time to up your production and get better lighting.
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Let me guess... Balsley
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Rawlings gold glove or other brand?
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Do starting pitchers get mad at a reliever who blows the game? Do your team mates get made if a player makes a mistake that costs them the game?
Love your vids man
Thanks so much!!!
I remember my buddy getting a few tips from some of the "rich" friends of the minor league programs. After hitting his first homerun and going 4 for 4 with 2 put outs that game a random guy walked up to him and I while we were talking and handed me an envelope with $1000 in it.
If your coach got mad at you for a bobble, I wonder how pissed off the coaches were at BJ Upton that time when he made zero effort to hustle after a fly ball.
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I thought it would be the umpire saying that to you after you didn't put the tag on the guy stealing 2nd
Drew Damon me too. I guess people around the league didn’t want him doing a lot of stuff again.
Did he talk about this in one of his videos?
edguiterrez yes, the umpiring in the major leagues video where the ump in the MLB told him "don't ever f*cking do that again, put the tag on him."
Haha same thing happened there!
Just blame it on Kyle
I had that happen to me in high school cause I stole second when we were up 32-2 and I didn't know any better. Got taken out of the game pretty damn quick lol.
Hahaha!!! Thanks for watching and commenting!
M1ke10191 You didn’t know not to do that in high school???
If i was pitching you better believe youre getting the next pitch to the head
Well seeing as I got pulled right after, you better be aiming at the bench
I was playing semi pro ball when I was 17 or 18 always got along fine with the guys didn’t really start much just pinch hits ect. Well I got the start for the last game of the year my parents were there so that was kind of cool. I’ve always tried to be respectful so I went to the manager and said thanks for the start today the looked at me and said shut the fuck up and get your gear on. So I grabbed my catchers gear and quickly got out to the bench. Just to add insult to injury I ended up getting run at the plate so fun day.
Hahaha thanks for sharing!
Can you talk about what the yips are? idk if you've ever experienced them but i have them and they wont seem to go away lol
I've never had them so really tough for me to talk about it. I hope they finally do for you though!
I've got a bit of an odd question.
So obviously major league has legit games in spring training and practice before that but do minor league teams do anything like that?
Minor leagues do same thing, just a game on a smaller field. Thanks for watching our videos and commenting!
@@AntonelliBaseball oh cool thank you! So they play against other minor league teams? Like a tripple a team will play another tripple a team? I was just curious cuz I play MLB The Show and only major league has spring games they just call certain players up. Have a good day Matt!!!!!
Threw a curveball on an 0-2 pitch... it hit him... would've ended the game right there had he struck out.
Was the pitching coach referring to your "shuffle play" when he said dont do that again ?
Yup!
Were there any players who did not deserve to move up? Like were there any players who felt they deserved a spot more than the guy who was sent up? And Secretly hope they would fail?
Not really. In my experience they all deserved it. Thanks for watching and commenting!
I know you shouldnt tip your hat at the pitcher
That too! Thanks for watching!!
Woooow.Costa Rica pura vida....
Do you know Andy Thompson?
Do you get sick of ballpark music/sound clips?
Yup!!!
Hey what position were you in the big leagues?
Dallow 2 nd base
2nd! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Mr. Google helps with all sorts of questions just like yours.
Hey, you needed to start to earn that dough bro. lol Thx for sharing Matt.
Yup lol!!! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Is it hard being a fan of a sport you're a professional player at?
Yes almost impossible lol. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Hi Matt
Hi Jason!
Injury after injury must have been torture. Did you ever feel like giving up?
It was...yes very close lots of times! Thanks for watching and commenting!
it’s cause it can hurt a minor league pitchers career cause it counts as a hit the pitching coach probably knew stuff like that happens and can hurt their pitchers careers
For sure!
This is the guy who said that to Matt. He looks exactly like you imagined, doesn't he?
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darren_Balsley#/media/File:Darren_Balsley.jpg
Was it Darren Balsley?
Yes lol. Thanks for commenting!
Willie Mays Hayes!
Sean Sinha lol.....bounces the bat behind his legs and it just falls lol
Every time you hit one in the air, you owe me twenty push-ups.
Haha yup!!!
Sean Sinha You might run like Mays but you hit like Sh*T
Do they keep the book in the major leagues
Joey Casciato nah. They do stats from memory
They have an official scorer for the game. Thanks for watching and commenting!
I don’t care if you use bad words. Really.
Wow, that’s weird; the pitching coach, not the infield coordinator, gets in your face; what a jerk he must have been.
It's likely that the pitcher was on a pitch count, or maybe they wanted to get the pitcher confidence, or a myriad of other pitcher related references that pissed off the PC. Had it not affected the pitcher, meaning, had the rest of the inning gone down in order, the PC probably doesn't say anything. But, I'd be willing to bet that the PC felt it impacted the pitcher.
Yes, that makes sense.
You ever play with Joe Thatcher
Does your hand ever give you trouble batting now?
Yes, but I barely ever swing now. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Have you even been thrown at on purpose? If so can you explain the situation? Might make a good video. I saw the video on fights but this is specific on being thrown at. Or spiked.
I don't think so! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Have you ever been part of a bench clearing brawl..what was it like?
Yes! I have a few videos in it! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Wranglerstar just hit a million subscribers. You next ?
Lets do it!
Wranglerstar would probably cry if his coach yelled at him.
Oh Bals
Got picked off 3rd in high school once. Every starter except me was senior, and I was a sophomore 2nd basemen. Anyways, I'm on 3rd, down by 1 to a good team in like the 4th or 5th inning. The pitcher totally caught me off guard and I got picked off. My coach stood there and didnt say a word for what felt like 30 seconds. I go to the dugout, and he walks down the 3rd base line and yells under his breath (but not really) "WHAT THE F*CK ARE WE DOING". Its alright though because later that game I would make up for my error and hit a game tying double. Anyways, next practice, coach had me "practice taking a smart lead" from 3rd for over an hour. Wasn't fun but wasnt that bad of a punishment either 😂😂
Did you guys win that game though.....or did you lose by 1.....in extras....
@@aventuraexcellence408 We ended up winning. If we lost, I would still probably be running poles.
@@cash7669 lol....good deal, glad you guys won
College was the worst ..
Haha!
Best minor leaguers you played with or against that never made it
Wow that’s a good question. Will need to do some research!!
How's my composure video coming, man?
Haha not sure I have like 10,000 requests lol. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Antonelli Baseball alright, I understand. love your videos, they have been a big help.
Justin Upton is the goat...
Yes stud!!
So a pitching coach takes you to task...hmmm...maybe he was shitting bricks about having his pitcher throw a couple more ...and you spoiled his plan...seems like a terrible thing to happen for GROWING your confidence. I like your story telling because its transparent and believable, you're refreshingly able to take your shots...and you don't do fifty damn cut/edits to tell it....thanks, really feel like I have a friend that played pro ball.
My question is whats upton doing in the game that late in spring ?
Christopher Perry upton was just as inexperienced. In fact upton is younger, he was 19 in 2007
This was 2007 he was very young. Thanks for watching and commenting!
I tell my 7-12 year olds that all the time🤣🤷🏾♂️
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I remember when Upton played for the Diamond Backs
Yup me too! Thanks for watching our stuff and commenting!
Maybe he saw potential out of a draft pick and wanted to stop you from making that specific mistake again.
I suspect it had more to do with protecting his pitching staff. Maybe he wanted to get out of the inning quick in order to save the pitcher's arm or he was tired and was only thinking of himself( and wanted the darn ball game to end). Doubt he cared about Antonelli.
Lol I was at this game.
That is funny! Thanks for watching and commenting!