Nolan Ryan Talks ‘Facing Nolan’ Documentary, Robin Ventura & More with Rich Eisen | Full Interview

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  • Опубликовано: 14 мар 2022
  • Baseball Hall of Famer Nolan Ryan and Rich Eisen discuss his new documentary ‘Facing Nolan’ that covers his storied MLB career that spanned 4 decades and included a record 7 no-hitters, why he objects to the way modern managers coddle starting pitchers and limit their innings in today’s game, revisits his infamous noogie incident with Robin Ventura and reveals what happened the times Willie McCovey and Dave Winfield charged the mound after getting hit by one of his fastballs, and discuss if he still has his legendary fastball at age 79.
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  • @showtime951
    @showtime951 2 года назад +38

    My father wasn't in my life much growing up. But Nolan Ryan was. Imagine being 11-13 years old and being a Little League pitcher, and Nolan Ryan is your favorite player. Now imagine Nolan and his wife, Ruth are friends, neighbors, you played catch with him, babysit for them.
    He has been one of the greatest influences of my life. The day he signed the Houston Astros contract and he would no longer be a California Angel is still one of the darkest I can remember.
    Thank you for leading by example off the field, Nolan, and thank you for allowing me to watch up close the best damn pitcher The Game of Baseball has ever known. And thank you, God!

    • @ami2evil
      @ami2evil 2 года назад

      Thank you, gawd?

    • @davidmullens7565
      @davidmullens7565 Год назад

      Thanks for sharing your story 😊

    • @brucewayne3602
      @brucewayne3602 Год назад

      unmatched longevity & brilliance ===Nolan Express !!!

    • @NOMAD3030
      @NOMAD3030 3 месяца назад

      I watched bo hit the longest homerun in the old rangers stadium right before nolans 5000. I was behind home plate when that happened.

    • @showtime951
      @showtime951 3 месяца назад +2

      @@NOMAD3030-
      When Bo hit the ball hard it just sounded different. The ball experienced more pain, I think.
      I watched him take batting practice several times before Royals games (vs. Angels) and when he would hit a long ball it sounded like somebody dropped a wood pallet from 50 ft. at a shipping yard.

  • @TheRebuilt1
    @TheRebuilt1 2 года назад +14

    Truly a man's man. I mean I didn't know he was in the Reserves and balancing his pitching career with the duty to the country. Mad respect to him.

  • @kevinherd3437
    @kevinherd3437 2 года назад +25

    This man was a workhorse, his off day workouts were legendary. I was at the big A for Nolan Ryan day in the 70's an the pop of his fastball into the mitt just sounded different

    • @charlesroberts2089
      @charlesroberts2089 2 года назад +3

      Indeed. I saw him at the Big A 3 rows back near the dugout. Amazing

    • @jcpaul6824
      @jcpaul6824 2 года назад +1

      Kevin Herd. Do you mean like a higher pitch pop sound different?

    • @theraspful
      @theraspful 2 года назад +2

      @@jcpaul6824 yep

    • @ARod-br2ui
      @ARod-br2ui Год назад +1

      You should’ve heard that pop in the astrodome.

  • @steely_Bob
    @steely_Bob 2 года назад +9

    The Pride of Alvin,Texas!

  • @paulfasse8032
    @paulfasse8032 2 года назад +10

    Nolan Ryan I have so much respect for. Bless with a unbelievable fastball and other pitches to go along with. Humble man just have always loved him.

    • @cwc8979
      @cwc8979 Год назад +2

      He had an awesome curveball

  • @davidmullens7565
    @davidmullens7565 Год назад +10

    Nolan Ryan, my all time favorite pitcher. Texas legend. Baseball ⚾ Icon

    • @kroakie4
      @kroakie4 7 месяцев назад

      I was fortunate to see him play in several games when I was young. I’d love to meet him. He was tough stuff while on the mound but seems like a really nice guy otherwise.

  • @r3tr0actiongamer24
    @r3tr0actiongamer24 2 года назад +8

    I can listen to baseball stories all day

  • @valeriafaraldo4094
    @valeriafaraldo4094 2 года назад +11

    What a competitor this guy was. I remember being at Veterean’s stadium in Philly the day Pete Rose was about to tie and break Musial’s record of most hits in NL. Nolan Ryan was pitching that day and Pete Rose got the hit that tied the record but after that Ryan struck him out 3 times in a row. He was not going to allow Rose to get his way.

  • @golfmanfl
    @golfmanfl Год назад +2

    Was blessed to see him pitch a 1-hitter in his next start after throwing his 7th no-no. Truly a great who has so many records that will NEVER be broken. Certainly won't ever see a pitcher go 27 years or ever sniff his complete games records.

  • @normlee6566
    @normlee6566 2 года назад +12

    In my lifetime (and I didn't get to see Satchel Page), Ryan is the one power pitcher who maintained his dominating stuff longer than any MLB player I have ever seen...excluding those who juiced up (I see you, Clemens). Generating power with those legs and escaping major arm injuries with the help of his clean delivery, good genes, good fortune, and maintaining his fitness...really kept him in the pipe for so long.

  • @markpekrul4393
    @markpekrul4393 2 года назад +10

    I was such a huge Ryan fan by the early 90s, my soon-to-be-wife had to lay down the law and preemptively tell me if we had a son his first and middle names could NOT be Nolan and Ryan. As it turns out my son was named after my dad, so crisis averted. But seriously, I cannot wait to watch this new doc.

    • @baberRuth
      @baberRuth 2 года назад

      I hv a full ticket of last gm in Seattle.

  • @Fuccoffbud
    @Fuccoffbud 2 года назад +10

    Truly a living legend 💯

  • @baberRuth
    @baberRuth 2 года назад +5

    Saw his 5K game. Ricky Goes down swinging. Saw his 1st 2 Rangers openers. Lived in Houston.

  • @enriquebarragan5565
    @enriquebarragan5565 Год назад +6

    I’ve been blessed to watch many great players in all sorts of sports and this man is in my top favorites.

  • @jaysantos536
    @jaysantos536 Год назад +1

    My son (Southwestern University Junior Pitcher) Ben Ludwig was Nolan's stand-in for camera angles for pitching scenes at Dell Diamond. Nolan wasn't there but it was still a thrill for Ben.

  • @brucebrown997
    @brucebrown997 2 года назад +2

    When he sign with the Astros I was really excited and it made baseball worth following for young fan from New Mexico.

  • @Bambino_60
    @Bambino_60 2 года назад +12

    This is the GOAT

    • @baberRuth
      @baberRuth 2 года назад

      I'd take Gooden, Pedro and 20 others to pitch my tms gm 7 any day. And I was as big a fan there was.

  • @paulhoffer3123
    @paulhoffer3123 2 года назад +5

    Have ALWAYS loved HIS TEXAN accent.

    • @nozrep
      @nozrep 2 года назад +2

      you are right, me too! yet also as a Texan, I feel weirdly and somehat jokingly obligated to inform you that there are actually several different accents in Texas because it is such a large place. East Texas, West Texas, City Accents, Central Texas, and or North Texas Panhandle accents to name several. lol. they all have similarities while also having unique individual characteristics.

    • @justinbranham7708
      @justinbranham7708 2 года назад +1

      @@nozrep Its interesting to hear someone else say that because its very true.There is a very distinct accent in a small are of southeast Texas, near Halletsville, El Campo, Garwood, Wharton area. Not really like anything else in Texas.

  • @jamie49868
    @jamie49868 2 года назад +19

    I would wager he could throw his age. Either way, the greatest arm ever.

  • @jonathanriddle7699
    @jonathanriddle7699 Год назад +2

    Walking & Living LEGEND!

  • @stevecox2020
    @stevecox2020 2 года назад +3

    Nolan's such a badass. No surprise he honored his military obligation.

  • @chrisdelisle3954
    @chrisdelisle3954 2 года назад +4

    Probably my favorite pitcher growing up. I was not a pitcher, but would be called in to pitch every so often in a parks and recreation league. One of my coaches sarcastically nicknamed me "Nolan" because my pitches barely made it over the plate with any kind of velocity. I wonder how much difference there is, speed-wise, between guys like Walter Big Train Johnson, Bob Feller, Ryan, and, say, Aroldis Chapman.

    • @fredkruse9444
      @fredkruse9444 2 года назад

      Have you seen the "Fastball" documentary?

  • @DannyXXXXX
    @DannyXXXXX 2 года назад +54

    I don't care about numbers...he was the greatest pitcher of all time.

    • @r3tr0actiongamer24
      @r3tr0actiongamer24 2 года назад +1

      He wasn't but he's definitely near the top

    • @Zobin211
      @Zobin211 2 года назад +2

      Listen man, you can care about the numbers and still make a case for Nolan Ryan being the GOAT ... or certainly among the greats. I love Nolan Ryan!

    • @randy4395
      @randy4395 2 года назад +2

      No,he wasn't even close to the best,not even in the conversation.

    • @dukedematteo1995
      @dukedematteo1995 2 года назад

      @@randy4395 I have him 10th all time. He walked way too many to be the best ever.

    • @randy4395
      @randy4395 2 года назад

      @@Zobin211 No,you can't.He isn't even close.

  • @MrWCLewis12
    @MrWCLewis12 2 года назад +3

    Watching Nolan just warm up before a game was mind blowing. The GOAT. His records will never be touched. Certainly not the way pitchers are used today as he described.

    • @baberRuth
      @baberRuth 2 года назад

      No one's a bigger fan. But goat? Not even top 30. Walks score runs. His best was as a Ranger.

    • @elvicare35
      @elvicare35 Год назад

      He was SO cool!!!!!!!

  • @ahol9120
    @ahol9120 2 года назад +1

    My favorite all time ball player! He was just unreal! Can't wait for the docu watching the trailer gave me goosebumps!

  • @charlesroberts2089
    @charlesroberts2089 2 года назад +2

    Indeed. I saw him at the Big A 3 rows back near the dugout. Amazing

    • @baberRuth
      @baberRuth 2 года назад +1

      Moved fr Houston to MN for 92 Twins opener. Sat behind home plate w Knoblauch's dad. Ryan pitching to his son.

  • @055zww
    @055zww 2 года назад +9

    Greatest pitcher of all time!

    • @Fakeaorta
      @Fakeaorta 2 года назад

      Nope... One of the best, but Koufax was the best!

    • @aaronjohnson3463
      @aaronjohnson3463 Год назад +1

      I'd take Nolan anyday

  • @100564jbm
    @100564jbm 2 года назад +7

    Baseball would be better if we had Nolan playing now

    • @jlobiafra
      @jlobiafra 2 года назад

      With analytics he wouldn't be the Nolan we all know

  • @lisamartinez6899
    @lisamartinez6899 2 года назад

    I can remember watching him ! And wow ! What mechanics !

  • @michaeltootikian4402
    @michaeltootikian4402 Год назад +1

    Great interview

  • @brendonnorris6831
    @brendonnorris6831 2 года назад +5

    A true Texan

  • @paulburke56
    @paulburke56 2 года назад +1

    Saw the movie last night, was very good, really enjoyed it.

  • @projoebiochem
    @projoebiochem 2 месяца назад

    Two of my sports heroes embrace their Texas drawls. I love to hear Nolan Ryan and AJ Foyt talk.

  • @lestermount3287
    @lestermount3287 9 месяцев назад +1

    I took my daughter to a Ranger's game when she was about ten and Ryan was pitching we were sitting inside first base in row 16, you could hear the ball buzz when he threw a fast ball

  • @standepain
    @standepain 2 года назад +1

    6:47 BAM!!! Nailed it!

  • @-sensibleChris
    @-sensibleChris 2 года назад +5

    The Mets had no idea what they had with Nolan Ryan.

    • @DasKrug
      @DasKrug 2 года назад

      The only team he ever won a world series title with.

  • @lisamartinez6899
    @lisamartinez6899 2 года назад +1

    Love it !

  • @texaslonestar748
    @texaslonestar748 Год назад +2

    Now that's a real 💯 TEXAN

  • @Zobin211
    @Zobin211 2 года назад +2

    Robin Ventura question at 11:04.

  • @j-boy9256
    @j-boy9256 2 года назад +1

    Chris Brookman;
    NFL Overtime rule; field goal shoot out moving back after each make. Both teams have the option to be sure they have a good kicker. FOOTball will be more focal... Get it Rich!

  • @kroakie4
    @kroakie4 7 месяцев назад

    I’m not much of a sports fan. But I adore Nolan Ryan.

  • @234drexel
    @234drexel 2 года назад +6

    Is and always will be the best ever.

  • @simonpartyof4597
    @simonpartyof4597 2 года назад +2

    My middle name is Ryan. After this man! 😎

  • @tracercarter3174
    @tracercarter3174 2 года назад +1

    Refugio, TX

  • @MrRufusRToyota
    @MrRufusRToyota 2 года назад +3

    Just an observation. Every time Nolan threw a no-hitter, a one hitter, or a two hitter, every batter saw him at least three times.

  • @garygemmell3488
    @garygemmell3488 2 года назад +2

    I don't know what would be more frightening; getting hit in the ribs by his fastball or hearing the sizzling sound as it cut thru the air as it misses and goes past your head.

    • @elvicare35
      @elvicare35 Год назад

      Lol, quite a choice!!!!!!!

  • @Gromble_Sir
    @Gromble_Sir Год назад

    Just got me a Jacksonville Suns Nolan Ryan jersey ☀️

  • @VintageAbed
    @VintageAbed 2 года назад +3

    Yea I miss the days of pitchers going complete games, even if they gave up 3 or 4 runs, they wanted to finish those games. We all understand why it's tougher now for them to go 3 or 4 times through a lineup, but pitchers also gotta understand how to induce weak contact, they don't always need to look for the K.

    • @78bcat
      @78bcat 2 года назад

      But have you watched how mediocre MLB defense is? It's like 90% of these guys stopped improving in high school...even middle school.

    • @nozrep
      @nozrep 2 года назад

      i may be remembering incorrectly or making up memories but I seem to remember a few years ago maybe ten years ago like, ‘11, ‘12, ‘13-ish that there was a brief resurgence in pitchers doing complete games. But I guess that went away already? Or I was imagining that maybe?

  • @lisamartinez6899
    @lisamartinez6899 2 года назад

    Nope remembered for that fabulous pitching !

  • @cameron77723
    @cameron77723 2 года назад +1

    GOAT!

  • @NOMAD3030
    @NOMAD3030 3 месяца назад

    I grew up watching nolan and charlie huff

  • @havefunbesafe
    @havefunbesafe 10 месяцев назад +1

    Legit badass

  • @DalonCole
    @DalonCole 2 года назад +2

    God bless Texas

  • @jasonadams8961
    @jasonadams8961 9 месяцев назад

    🐐🐐🐐

  • @mmfruitveg
    @mmfruitveg 2 года назад

    WOW

  • @jennifursun3303
    @jennifursun3303 Год назад

    PLEASE PLEASE if any fans know where I can get a copy of the Braves vs Padres 1984 game with the brawl let me know i have tried a few places and never had any luck

  • @jorgejohnson451
    @jorgejohnson451 2 года назад +1

    11:04 …For anyone who’s interested.

  • @dwh8310
    @dwh8310 2 года назад

    I always thought if Ryan had given Ventura noogies it would have been much more of a classic.

  • @TMC1982Part2
    @TMC1982Part2 5 месяцев назад

    Is Nolan Ryan the greatest pitcher in MLB history to never win the Cy Young Award? I know that the channel Baseball Historian called appropriately enough "Why did Nolan Ryan NEVER win a Cy Young Award?" delves into this topic to find some answers. I recall that in the 1987 season with the Houston Astros, Nolan Ryan had a record of 8-16 even though he still managed to win the National League ERA title and had the most strikeouts of anybody pitching in the NL that year.

  • @davidrice3337
    @davidrice3337 2 года назад

    I think so -

  • @chrish931
    @chrish931 2 года назад +5

    Metrics have ruined baseball.

  • @joemorris2886
    @joemorris2886 6 месяцев назад

    Dandy Don. 😅

  • @stretchstretch9112
    @stretchstretch9112 8 месяцев назад

    I grew up watching a cool guy

  • @brentcline4552
    @brentcline4552 Год назад +2

    Ryan definitely had the most dominating stuff, but I would say Maddux was a little better overall.

  • @highlonesome-coloradobluegrass
    @highlonesome-coloradobluegrass 6 месяцев назад

    He is 76 not 79.

  • @stephenkrueger724
    @stephenkrueger724 2 года назад +5

    Pitiful interview. This guy was a stud. Nothing about his no-nos or all his one hitters. Instead a discussion about others. This man deserves you to talk about him. Eisen do your research. All he did was touch the surface by talking about others.