I brought a HATER to a Mets game! Did I change his mind?
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- Опубликовано: 9 окт 2022
- There's been SO MUCH HATE lately, and this guy was a huge part of it, but there's nothing to hate about saving money on tickets:
Click this link to get 10% off any tickets on SeatGeek:
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But okay, as for this dude in the thumbnail, his name is Jared Schwartz. He's a reporter for the New York Post, and he blasted me in an article after my disastrous trip to Coors Field in August. Fast-forward a month and we ended up at a game together at Citi Field. How? Because I challenged him to join me to see what it's ACTUALLY like, and to his credit he accepted.
Want to see the new article that he wrote about me? Yes, of course you do. Here's the link:
nypost.com/2022/10/04/watchin...
Leave a comment on this video and let me know what you think about it, and if you want to earn some extra credit, leave a comment on the article itself on the NY Post website.
As I mentioned at the start of this video, it was filmed on September 28, 2022, so that was still at the tail end of the regular season. The Mets were facing the Miami Marlins and I got a DOZEN baseballs. As promised here's the complete list:
1) thrown by Huascar Brazoban
2) thrown (left-handed!) by Pablo Lopez
3) thrown by an unknown Marlins player
4) thrown by Richard Bleier
5) thrown by Richard Bleier
6) home run retrieved in the seats
7) home run retrieved in the seats
8) thrown by Richard Bleier
9) thrown by Richard Bleier
10) thrown by Richard Bleier
11) home run caught on the fly
12) home run by Luke Williams caught on the fly
As it turns out, Richard Bleier has now thrown me THIRTY-SEVEN BASEBALLS, which is just one short of the record for most balls from one person. That would be Carlos Beltrán with 38. (Bold prediction: Bleier will break that record next season.)
This video was filmed by "Fenway Chris" (@yonnernyc on Insta) and it was edited by Rachel Messbauer. Thanks for watching! 
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Hi Zack, I’m 54 years old and live on the south coast of England. I love baseball and have for years. I don’t ever think I’ll get to see a game other than on tv or online. I love your videos and what you do. The joy you bring to the people around you. Please don’t ever stop doing what you do. Huge respect to Jared for having an open mind and being open to the opportunity to see the real you. A quality that is in such short supply in this “ you must be black or white, no shades of grey “ world we now live in.
Hello and much love to England. I hope you make it to a game someday -- ya never know. And you're right about shades of gray.
I’m 49 and share your view and also from Southern England, I’ve always loved the game and was so glad I found Zack about 18 months ago great prospective of the game, I’ve been to a few games as a Redsox fan including this year but sadly didn’t manage to catch Zack but who knows one day , we’re in LA in July for my 50th so will be catching an angels game poss dodgers too. You can definitely see a game get some tickets to the London Series next year at the Olympic stadium london (West Ham ground) it’s the cardinals and the cubs , we did Yankees and the Redsox great weekend and you never know Zack may be there 👍🏻, thanks as always Zack 🍻
@@matthewsavidge6248 Thanks Matthew I’ll definitely keep an eye out for tickets. 👍👍
@@zackhample Thanks Zack and after your Savanna Bananas videos I think that’s where I’ll start my baseball watching career. Then maybe on to the majors. 🤣👍
People get jealous of people who shine.
Absolute blast being there! So much fun as always. Thanks for coming with us Jared, and for everyone that was there that day, thanks for bringing the positives vibes and energy that night. We got the best fans in the world!
Maaaaax! I'm so glad you were there (and that Aaron Judge delivered for you), and I agree with everything you said.
@@zackhample i love your videos u make and hope u have a god time there and hope u having fun today ❤#much love to you
Sorry, but Mariners have the best fans!
@@jakestoe i want the Seattle to win 🥇 agants Houston
Cardinals have beat fans the never boo and the say nooooooot not boooboo for Lars nootbaar
Whether you don’t like Zack, or you do, you gotta give him credit for dealing with this situation in such a positive way. I think that the haters need to see this video and hopefully change all of their minds.
Great point
Zack seems to be a really standup guy!!! I am not sure why everyone gives him a hard time for doing something that he loves and dreamt about growing up.
Yeah he does not deserve all this hate. I am glad it seems like he does not get hurt by it either
It didn't do a thing for me.
When you use the term "haters" you arent to be taken seriously. Whether you like him or not; it's fair that folks are skeptical of a grown man running around trying to catch all homerun balls.
I think the world needs more of this. It’s ok to get together and talk through differences. Whether he changed his mind or not, only he knows, but he showed up, took in the experience, and to me that says a lot.
People that are like “He’s taking away opportunities for kids to catch their own baseballs” don’t understand that for the RUclips generation, getting a ball from Zack Hample is probably as big a thrill for most kids as getting a ball from a random Marlins player they don’t really know, especially when the experience comes with an autograph and a picture. He’s a celebrity in his own right. Every celebrity has their haters. From what I can tell, Zack legitimately wants his fans and the people around him to have a positive experience.
Beautifully said! Thanks for the thoughtful take.
You don’t understand when I was 10 I went to a game and I almost got a ball and it ruined my day it wouldn’t feel much better if some 30 year old guy got it just to add to his score then gave it to me
Zach has always felt like a really kind motivated person that’s just doing what he loves. Not everyone will be able to fully understand his behavior and might look at it in a negative light without actually seeing how this man really is.
@@sarawilson8633 Aidan, where are you?!
Go to a Yankees Guardians game soon?
I'm glad you had a chance to prove the haters wrong. Keep doing what you do Zack because you have plenty of faithful fans!
You’re a legend doing what you do for the young kids it speaks volume of when he donated all that money to the kids baseball 💯👌🏽🇦🇺
Hey Zack, love how you give time to the kids, that's why I love watching your video's they are just so much fun, and you can see how happy they are to meet you and to sometimes get a ball. I hope that the reporter got to see how you really are.
Thanks, that's nice of you to say.
I LOVE when you Moss someone and then feel bad and then toss them the ball....Epic
You know, this was SUCH an amazing turn-of-events. Kudos to both of you. I appreciate Jared's honest reassessment of Zack. That takes integrity, which I believe Jared has. I wish him well in his journalism career. We need more people like him.
That's nice of you to say, and yeah, I give him props.
Gotta give respect to the guy for giving you a chance even after saying negative things.
Yup, totally.
On october 3rd at minute maid park, Kyle schwarber, one of my favorite players, tossed me his warmup ball in the bottom of the 9th while sitting in the Crawford Boxes at Minute Maid...I'm fifteen years old and i was so excited to get my first ball at an Mlb game...the next night as we were leaving, a security guard literally gave me a ball and it was from the Astros 1,000 win at MInute Maid Park...I've gotten baseballs at two MLB games in a row and three Minor League Games...Zack Hample is my inspiration!!
@@sarawilson8633 thx...have you ever gotten a baseball at an MLB game?
That's awesome!! Way to go!
@@sarawilson8633 I hear you. Get that sweet view if you can.
@@zackhample Thanks so much for responding Mr. Hample...I'm sending you a letter soon!!
I was a Hample Hater when I first heard about him... but after watching a few of these youtube vids everything changed. He's a genuine good guy. Thanks for the upload Zack!
Lots of people will change their mind if they just watch a few of his videos.
"My kids love you"....a GREAT compliment Zach!
Now that was a fair article, Zack. He’s a talented writer, presented both sides of the issue, and gave a good description of your daily game routine. It was fun to read and he didn’t harbor any malice towards you. You can’t blame him for that negative headline that he did not create.
Keep making your fun videos. Haters are going to hate. It’s what they do. We all need a break from a world turned upside down.
Thanks, David! And you're right -- the writers aren't the ones who come up with headlines, but the first article was rather harsh (and untrue).
Zack
I feel for you. I work in a high profile position in the government and they frequently bash me rarely asking me for my side of the issue. Doesn’t matter because they usually get it wrong anyway.
Stay strong. There are way more positive people than negative. I appreciate what you do.
....Joe??
Yikes, your job sounds scary. Best of luck dealing with the crazies and thanks for the support.
Merrick Garland
I love his passion, that he gives pretty much all of the balls to kids. Gets recognized by players, seat upgrades etc. I would love to be him for a week!
I honestly don’t know why so many people hate you Zack. You seem like a dude who loves baseball and collects balls and gives quite a few away. You’ve always seemed nice and I’ve met you once in Wrigley. Who cares what they think, keep being you!
Zach, you're awesome. I hope you continue to do this for a long time. You are a really cool dude for all the balls you give away. People flock to you when you show up to batting practice. That should have been all that reporter need to see lol. I deleted my last comment trying to edit it, but its pretty much the same. Take care my dude.
You are a blessing to this sport. Sometimes people see passion as a bad thing and they don’t see all the positive you bring to the Fans. You are the only reason I still watch some baseball. Rock on dude.
Thank you! I'm glad to help you enjoy this beautiful sport.
The only reason you watch MLB games is because of a ball hawk that makes RUclips Videos ? That doesn't sound strange
@@woodrowbunopaddle and you taking the time to comment about it is even stranger.
@@woodrowbunopaddle stay salty
It's so funny watching this video and the Mets being out of it already lol 😆
The SeatGeek add was mets in the nlds 🤣😂
Thank you for posting I’m at a restaurant but it doesn’t stop me from watching your videos love your channel ❤
You are very welcome!
Below, in the comments, Bryant Kaden made one of the greatest points about Zack I've ever read: "getting a ball from Zack Hample is probably as big a thrill for most kids as getting a ball from a random Marlins player they don’t really know, especially when the experience comes with an autograph and a picture." I thought the Post article written by Jared was good and accurately described his experience. Hopefully Jared learned that there are two sides to every story and perhaps he should investigate both sides before bashing an individual. Especially an individual who does nothing more than have fun at a baseball game and is more popular than most of the players on the field.
Thanks. That was indeed a legendary comment, and I appreciate your take on it as well.
Great move from Zack to invite along the reporter and massive respect for him accepting the invite. You get absolutely abused over on twitter and I wish more of those people would see this and how much the journalist enjoyed the experience. You really changed his mind about you just during BP alone. Great stuff!
Thanks! Massive respect indeed.
like him or dislike him, Zack makes it interesting. tbh I thought he was cringy at first but I kept watching the videos and he got me back into baseball, made me miss everything that was fun about it and wanting to go to an actual game after almost 20 years. keep doing what you're doing Zack! 😎🤙
Thanks for giving me a chance.
zach thanks for your help. i study your yankee stadium and citi field videos for batting practice. im actually going to the subway series game next wednesday so i mainly look at your citi field videos and see what areas are empty and where i can get tossups from. maybe ill see u next week
Great to see. Zack is the pied piper of ballhawking. Long may he reign! 🥳🏆🎉🎊
Haha, thanks.
Zack gives all of his ball he catches to kids, it’s not like he keeps them all. Keep up the work Zack 👏👏👏
Not all but damn-near close.
Just wanted to say thank you for sharing this. I lived in Flushing queens for 17 years but live in China now, so always great to watch your videos and see “Shea Stadium” haha much respect!
Wow, hi! Flushing misses you.
I already miss Citi Field, Zack, great video of the game, and about your dealing with the Post reporter!
Thanks, Jeff, and on your behalf I'm really sorry about that wild card series. 2023 is right around the corner.
I've been watching your videos for a few months...so new this year...and two things I've noticed. 1: I love that you've made a "business" out of what you do. Sure, you need to have writer/video/editing skills and that's quite a bit...but how anyone could say you're bad for the game....I don't get it. 2: I love that you hustle all over for any ball...and when you get it, you hand it to the nearest kid. That stuff in Colorado...I still say it's a training issue for their staff. Onward to the rest of the playoffs! Keep on snagging Zack!
Thanks! The last few months have been nuts. Hopefully it's smooth sailing from here.
Great video. Saw the article already of course and it was a great read.
Thanks. Also, there've been some misspellings here in the comments that need your attention, haha.
Amazing Filming of the Delta Fenway Chris
This video is funny considering it was posted the day after the Mets season ended. Hahahaha
Dude you were right! My Padres did kick some butt! Go Padres! Beat the Dodgers!
I hope so!
Brilliant idea Zack, so pleased it well, ignore the haters, just part and parcel of being successful on RUclips, love the content, keep having fun 👍😀🏆
Thanks, well said!
I can't believe it. I thought about DM you to tell you I was going to that particular game but I finally didn't. And you were there!!!
How can you not love Zack ❤
Fenway Chris is a great camera guy.
Should’ve asked Richard about his record breaking 3 balks in 1 at bat. Lol 😂
The king of the ballhawks, Sir Zack Hample I
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Zack, I think you are a great guy, especially when you give all those baseballs away and take photos with the kids.
Thanks, Lois.
That’s lit you invite him show you are awesome guy thanks for doing the videos for us.
Thanks for watching. 👊
What song was that playing in the background at the part that zack was talking about seatgeek?
ruclips.net/video/PJwt2dxx9yg/видео.html
That’s epic you invited him out! I’ve been seeing the haters making videos on you. You’re always good with the children so I don’t know why the hate. It’s crazy
Those wannabe video creators are the worst -- they don't DO anything except talk (badly) about people who actually DO things.
@@zackhample exactly you nailed it on that one. It’s sad
Zack, I have observed that a person's criticism, if not given in love, says way more about them than the object of their criticism. I haven't wwatched this all the way through yet. I'm savoring them as the season winds down. Thanks as always, Jim K in Nashville, TN
Thanks, Jim. That's an interesting point.
Yes Zack is behind
All the wild card series have been played.
It's been great baseball!
You sound rough- hope youre feeling better, these things take some time to get over. Glad you're back confronting the naysaying!
I love the teal Marlins cap not gonna lie.. nostalgia for me
Zack , the haters are just jealous that you go to all these games and they can’t. Keep making great videos
You popped up in my feed a few times and I liked your vids. Never occured to me that you were the same person who they claimed everyone hated until I saw that article and was like "For real?"
The internet is dumb. Glad you found me here where it really matters.
The moment where Fenway Chris had the kid sign the ball he tossed to him 👌🏼
That was legendary
Amazing.
I got out to so many met games this summer and I’m pretty sure at least one of those I ran into you. Also getting closer to the Yankee game on the 30th.
That video will be coming next!
I can't stand how much people don't like you...Your videos are awesome, and you are just such a great person...I personally think that you have one of the absolute best youtube channels!!
Many thanks! That means a lot, Hallie.
@@zackhample Absolutely!! Thx for beng such a great inspiration to me!!
Wow!!! That a lot of balls from BP. Awesome stuff Zack!!! One day i hope to go to a Mets game. They are one of my favorite NL teams. Hope to see ya here at a Texas Rangers game next year bud!!!
I hope so too.
Zack just keep on doing what your doing because it is good for baseball God Bless
Thanks! :)
Zack always a legend in my book!
:)
Well we'll what's that I smell? That's victory son. Learn it, teach it, be it.
People just love to hate. He’s literally not hurting anyone just a super fan. People love to judge other people who they don’t understand. He’s always polite and it doesn’t seem like he’d a hurt a fly. You don’t have to like him but he’s just catching baseballs.
A friend of mine is Jeff Mcneil's uncle. It was cool when the Mets came to Milwaukee to play and Jeff got to see his uncle see him play.
Very cool!
great video! thank you
I think that what Zack does is great. You don't see many videos promoting the game from a fan perspective. I honestly think that these videos are great and there's no reason for any hatred.
Thanks, Cliff!
September 28 isn't that bad for being "behind" keep up the great work !
Also don't ever let the haters stop you Zack this videos are great !
Thanks so much!
Go to a Mets game with Frank the Tank
Not surprised that Zack did this. Great idea. It’s ironic that there is such a misconception and such negativity -and yet…zack literally tapes most of his ballgame outings and interactions. Watch a couple videos and it’s hard to see nearly as much negative stuff as the Internet likes to provide, about him. It’s doubly easy to see the joy he brings to kids, his easy going passion, and his generosity. The more you learn about Zack, the more you like him. Point blank.
Unfortunately he’ll never break through one day and have nothing but fans, but I suspect he can enjoy his life to the fullest without needing everybody to like him or sign off on his life’s activities. Godspeed Zack.
Thanks, Cojack! That is a very smart and accurate take. Life is indeed good.
I'm looking forward to seeing the Mets in the playoffs!
Me too!
perfect day to post a video about the 101mets
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Zack, Watching your videos gave me ideas/tips and helped my Daughter and I snag a few balls for the 1st time in Cleveland
Yay! Glad to hear that and tell her I say hey.
How many baseballs do you avg a game?
Stinks that he previous wrote a negative article on you without actually meeting you. That's like telling us how good or bad an entree is without actually ever tasting it. His newest article is better and you actually get to defend yourself. But the fact people even hate you for wanting to catch baseballs absolutely blows my mind. Keep doing you Zack. I love watching the vids and hopefully run into you at a game sometime
Thanks! It's funny/sad that the people who write the worst articles about me never actually talk to me.
No disrespect to your other videographers, but I can tell when Fenway Chris is working. His work is amazing, and he'ss the master of closeups, and bringing us so close to the game.
Cmon Zach, you’re just acknowledging the haters are getting to you
Zack*
I just don't know how somebody could hate you. Your videos are so entertaining, and your goal to collect baseballs is inspiring many.
@@sarawilson8633 for me he reinvigorated my love for baseball. I’m an orioles fan so many terrible seasons left me with boredom, but catching baseballs kind of “gamifies” otherwise boring games. He definitely inspired me to pursue ballhawking while still loving baseball for the spectator sports it is, but allows for an intimate personal collection through the goal of getting a ball. Each game that I got a ball is marked with that memory that I cherish from the thrill an excitement of getting that souvenir. For me he certainly sparked that interest and made a fan out of me and I’m sure I’m not the only one
I can see the arguments that his most adamant haters present. But it makes zero sense to hate someone who doesn't even cross your path or interfere with your life. But if you don't have haters, you aren't doing something right.
@@sarawilson8633 @tyler Seth You both make great points.
@@tylerseth7626 Amen
@@sarawilson8633 this is the most civilized comment thread on RUclips. I love it! Absolutely, you do anything that much it becomes too much. I certainly don’t obsess over it as much as he does, but my livelihood is not dependent on it either like his is. I’ve noticed that zack loves to quantify things from his rubber band ball to his baseballs, even his wallpaper! I think that’s just the kind of guy he is. For me catching baseballs and that brief interaction with these players, the same players I looked up to as a kid and admire, makes me a part of the game. That’s something that is so unique to baseball and one of the many reasons for my love of it. As for the orioles, for the first time in a long time we have hope in Baltimore! You’re very kind and respectful I hope the best for your team moving forward as well.
My boy joe signing u a ball that’s my shortstop right there
shoutout to the mets for their regular season collapse and early playoff exit while playing at home.
8:49 They say that to this day his hand is still outstretched waiting for Zack to fill the empty space...
Oh hahaha, my bad!
Your videos are amazing. Let the haters hate, keep doing what you do.
A lot of people today, especially the media, forget how big of a joy sports games are for children. The players are heroes to them and they connect with their parents because of the bond they share in cheering on their favorite teams. I'm definitely not your biggest fan, but nobody can say that you are not good to the kids. All they have to do is watch your videos and see how much you give away and stop for photos. And it's all about the kids having a great time and being happy, and you don't do anything to hinder that, you actually add to their enjoyment. Therefore nob should ever throw you under the bus for being against kids.
Those fans in New York heckle a ton more than me at baseball games. I basically yell "I Got It" during a fly ball or pop up trying to force the other team to get an error by dropping the ball or the ball falls right in front of them.
Yeah.
@@zackhample I Got It is something lots of people yell at baseball games when a fly ball happens. My dad hates it when I do it but its fun and appropriate.
You don’t deserve to be hated! I think your the BEST MLB baseball collector ever! Helping kids find baseballs, fans getting autographs from you, EVERYTHING!!! People are just very disrespectful, hateful, telling lies, & rumors about people all the time. It’s just NOT RIGHT!!!! I HOPE See you in person sometime in the future!! I’ll make a RUclips video too!!
Thanks! I hope to see you too in person.
@@zackhample me too!!
During the seat geek promotion by Zack, it shocked me to hear Joe Jackson's Steppin' Out playing on the stadium speakers.
I would say it delighted rather than shocked me. That song is 🔥
Zach I have a quick question when do you usually get to the stadium? Thanks love the content makes my day👍
Zack*
I can see you attend games in Philadelphia and the Bronx this postseason
If you were truly generous, you would just let those people receive the baseballs instead of making yourself a conduit between those two things. It’s all performative, man
NYPost: “Don’t Hate The Player, Hate The Game(ball hawking⚾️🦅🦉)!”
Good job man 👍
my brother hates you but idk why cuz your one of my favorite youtubers, keep it up, you have one of the best jobs on the planet
You're brother is a dummy. Show him this comment. I'm sure it'll get him to change his mind.
Idk if I wanna tell him, he’s older than me so I don’t wanna piss him off haha😂
I think we have to start a trend of giving Chris a ball each game!!!
I would prefer that to the beers, haha.
Zach!! i was sitting 3 rows behind you during this game but i dident recognize you at this game! LGM
I need tickets where do I go? Haha 😂
The funny thing about seat geek is that there are some tickets in there being sold for like $40,000. It’s kind of funny.
17:21
My little brother got a Fernando Tatis Jr. Baseball card and ever since, he thought it was the greatest thing ever. We went to a Brewers game on September 10th, he eventually got bored and watched Fernando Tatis Jr highlights.
In my head I was questioning if he knew that Tatis was suspended? Lol I didn't really care. When I just saw something like that in the video I just can relate sometimes. 😂
Respect Zack
:)
Hey Zach love the videos man I appreciate them I have been to two twins games and haven't had a single ball
Zack*
Aiden thanks ik my phone sometimes screws things up lol
@@Joshuas36JBaja You are forgiven.
@@sarawilson8633 Aidan is the man!!
@Zack Hample thanks man it would be a pleasure to meet u when u coming to Minnesota again
Not only is the regular season over, but coincidentally so is the Mets post season as of yesterday 🤷♂️
Yeah. Awkward timing with this video, but oh well. The show must go on!
Mets had one of their greatest regular seasons ever but still didn’t get first place and didn’t win the wild card. Pain 😭😭😭
Marlins are always generous
Haters are going to hate. Keep up the good work.
@@sarawilson8633 I hope so!
Thanks!
ALCS calling it now Yankees vs Astros NLCS calling it now Braves vs Dodgers