How did it feel to be back in Houston for the first time since the cheating scandal broke? I should’ve talked about this in the video, and I actually did film something about it at the stadium, but I didn’t like how it turned out, so now you're getting my written thoughts instead. Anyway, if you’ve seen my videos from 2016 and 2017, you might remember that I used to LOVE the Astros. Several players and coaches were really cool with me (special shoutout to Evan Gattis and Carlos Munoz), and I was rooting for them all the way. Then the bad stuff happened and I became critical of the team. I still stand behind what I said, but you may recall that in my Yankees-vs-Astros video last year, I also expressed my respect for Astros fans for continuing to support their team. I still stand behind that as well. Personally I’m ready to move on from all of this drama. It’s not healthy to stay mad forever, and of course other teams cheated too (cough-cough, Red Sox and Yankees), so placing ALL of my anger on the Astros isn’t even fair. Of course that doesn’t excuse cheating. I think it sucks, but in this case I’m kinda/sorta over it. That’s why I had no problem wearing an Astros cap. I mean, after all, it’s just a piece of fabric, right? 🤣 One insane Astros fan got in my face about being a hypocrite for bashing the team and now wearing an Astros cap and begging the players for baseballs. Whatever. I understand that argument, but FYI I’ve owned every team’s cap since I was 15 years old, and I haven’t had a favorite team for most of my adult life. Astros fans overall were VERY nice to me during my three-day trip (two more vids coming after this one!) and I truly appreciate that. Ultimately we’re all baseball fans, and I have nothing but love for the city of Houston. I hope this all makes sense. Thank you for reading/watching and I’d be delighted to hear your thoughts.
You are a big part of why baseball continues to survive. I thank you for that, because I love this game more than life itself. I appreciate and admire you Mr. Hample
4:00 WOWWWW!!!! Can we give some PROPS to Fenway Chris for that amazing shot!?!?!? Absolutely beautiful camera work 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 tracked the ball in the air and then perfectly timed the pan over to Zack to see his full effort going for the ball plus the catch. Bravo bravo 👍🏼
Hi Zack! Just wanted to remind you that the Boston Red Sox also used electronic sign stealing in 2017 and 2018, and were penalized by MLB for doing so. Also, the New York Yankees were penalized by MLB for using electronic sign stealing as well. The 2017 and 2018 Los Angeles Dodgers were also documented for using electronic sign stealing by highly credible baseball writers Evan Drellich and Ken Rosenthal, and several players went on record to back that up. Thanks!
I want to thank you Zack for bringing back my love of baseball. I played as a kid in the 70's and loved the Pirates and now love the Rays since I live in Tampa! I hope to meet you when you make it to a future Rays game!
Nice Cleveland Guardians New Era Fitted And Jersey Mr. Hample Shout Out Fenway Chris The Dynamic Duo Does It Again Dope Edits By Zac Gutherman Good Job Fellas!
I miss Minute Maid. Got a ball there during Biggio's last homestand against the Braves many years ago. Love the outfield seats, especially in right because it feels like you're in the outfielder's back pocket.
Ha, yeah, and that guy whacked me on the head -- look closely and you'll see it. I'm not mad because it was an accident but it was still startling for a moment.
I found your channel a little while ago and I’ve really enjoyed watching your videos. You’re reminding me of childhood memories I forgot that were some of my happiest, so thanks for all you do
About that visitor bullpen - random trivia for you.. the visitor bullpen is stuffed into that walkway because when they designed the stadium, they straight up forgot to include a visitor bullpen. By the time they realized it, the major layout had been done, so they converted a maintenance access space into the bullpen. It's the only spot where there is still astroturf because it doesn't get sun. For years it didn't even have seats, then they added one that didn't face the field.
Dude, at 2:22 that ball hit me. I texted my dad about it. I literally just walked into the stadium and got drilled because i was trying to catch the projection, and lost the ball due to height line of sight. Can't believe I didn't recognize you right there. Welcome back to my second home. I was in the gray Bregman jersey
Yoooo Zack is back in Houston!!!! As an Astros fan I’ve been waiting for this video since the scandal broke! And no, I don’t support what the Astros did, but I am glad that it appears that they learned their lesson and we can start to move on 😊
Sad I wish you were back in California the blue jays and the angels played last night 6-5 blue jays ohtain and mike trout were playing anyway love the content keep it up
How do you find out if or when there using commemorative baseballs because I’m a huge fan of them but I can never get my hands on them because I never know when they are gonna be used is there like a website or something you use to find out? If so please let me know thanks again!
So, you have said in previous videos how you dislike the Astros because they cheated and wouldn’t ever attend another Astros game in the future, but no mention of it when attending benefits you? Funny
Hey Zack! A new subscriber here from the UK! You just appeared in my recommended sometime last week! Loving the content and have been trying to catch up on all the backlog of videos, I was just wondering do you have an upload schedule or is it just as and when? Let’s hope you catch more baseballs! Definitely deserve more subscribers, great channel!
Thank you! I'm glad you found me, but no, I stopped announcing my plans when things started getting too crazy for me. But thanks -- I appreciate the support and hope you keep watching.
Great video and congrats on the rare baseballs. You are sure getting your hands on those this year like how Dustin Hughes hooked you up with the 2020 Opening Day ball recently.
I loved seeing you rep my Cleveland Guardians- and yes I have sometimes slipped on the name because I am so used to the old name as a Cleveland fan from as far back as the 80s- glad you had fun and glad you got that replica ring- VERY COOL.
OUTSTANDING! 🥳 Beautifully photographed by Fenway Chris! 🎥 The rack-zoom out BP shots are especially fabulous. 💥 Amazing catches from Z on the BP 💣and the toss-up behind the NBA player.😯 Those logo balls are siq. 🤤🤩 I'll trade you a Salt River Fields ball...? 🥸 Appreciate your comments as well - as a Dodger fan I can agree with moving on and hope we get a shot at them again in the future.🏆 🗑🥁❌ Thanks for the great content guys! ⚾👏
Yeah, what?? That guy jumped SO HIGH for that ball. I didn't realize at the time, but after seeing the video I was like daaaaamn he kinda deserved it. Thanks for the trade offer, but I'm only interested in owning baseballs that I've caught.
You need to come to Globe life! The Rangers have commemorative logos on there baseballs for the 50th anniversary! I have a few I would love to send you if could!
I started ballhawking last year but only went 40 min early so I averaged about 2 balls a game. I have been going 2 hours early and I’ve been to 3 games with 8 baseballs in total. Going to the guardians game on Memorial Day. Hope to get some baseballs!
@@zackhample update: I got 7 baseballs! That’s the most I have ever gotten! My record was 6 but now it’s 7. If you ever go to progressive field there is a staff member I forgot his name, but he is soo nice, he gives people baseball card packs!
Astros take the field 3-4 hours before the gates open. Season Ticket holders are allowed early entrance on certain days, so they can watch Astros practice. If you purchase a tour of Minute Maid Park before the game starts, you can watch Astros batting practice from the field. Batting practice for the Astros is over before the gates open to the public. Astros games are always crowded. It wasn't the ring. Thousands of people line up at all the gates 3 hours before the game starts.
Hey Zack thank you for reading peoples comments unlike some other guys it just lets us know that you wanna know what we say and do some our ideas to make your video’s better. Thanks for being awesome
As a Cleveland fan i hate the name but love the jersey! i’ll be heading to Camden Yards next weekend to see some games! keep up the good work Zack and keep reppin Cleveland!
What was the fourth ball you caught? In the video only ones i see are three. The one home run and two toss ups during the game at the end of the inning
I've been to hundreds of astros games and never caught a ball. I'm not exaggerating when I say hundreds... I'm like Charlie Sheen with the whole left field to myself...sitting all alone
You and me both. I figure I've gone to MMP about 200 times now and only ONE ball ever came close to me and that was in BP. I was in the Crawford Boxes with my niece in front of me and a camera in my hand. Bam! Here comes one straight at us. Of course! So I'm going to try and shield my niece and maybe take it on the arm or shoulder. Then suddenly, a glove appears in front of us and snags the ball. Phew! The guy who caught it gave it to my niece, who was so thrilled.
Hey Zack how are you doing? Wouldn't you not mind me ask what was special about the commemerativ balls at this game you went to? Keep up the great work good sir.
Hey Zack I’m on my way back from the Royals Twins game and after the game I actually got Bobby Witt jr game used batting gloves. Take Care love your vids
i can't believe how hard people stare while you're filming lol like, you never seen a camera before man?! they just stare the entire time you're filming and it's so annoying and i'm not even there lmfao
Zack I have an idea for you. Since you got Joc to sign your 9,000th in a previous video, you should do a video on every thousandth baseball that you got signed.
How did it feel to be back in Houston for the first time since the cheating scandal broke? I should’ve talked about this in the video, and I actually did film something about it at the stadium, but I didn’t like how it turned out, so now you're getting my written thoughts instead. Anyway, if you’ve seen my videos from 2016 and 2017, you might remember that I used to LOVE the Astros. Several players and coaches were really cool with me (special shoutout to Evan Gattis and Carlos Munoz), and I was rooting for them all the way. Then the bad stuff happened and I became critical of the team. I still stand behind what I said, but you may recall that in my Yankees-vs-Astros video last year, I also expressed my respect for Astros fans for continuing to support their team. I still stand behind that as well. Personally I’m ready to move on from all of this drama. It’s not healthy to stay mad forever, and of course other teams cheated too (cough-cough, Red Sox and Yankees), so placing ALL of my anger on the Astros isn’t even fair. Of course that doesn’t excuse cheating. I think it sucks, but in this case I’m kinda/sorta over it. That’s why I had no problem wearing an Astros cap. I mean, after all, it’s just a piece of fabric, right? 🤣 One insane Astros fan got in my face about being a hypocrite for bashing the team and now wearing an Astros cap and begging the players for baseballs. Whatever. I understand that argument, but FYI I’ve owned every team’s cap since I was 15 years old, and I haven’t had a favorite team for most of my adult life. Astros fans overall were VERY nice to me during my three-day trip (two more vids coming after this one!) and I truly appreciate that. Ultimately we’re all baseball fans, and I have nothing but love for the city of Houston. I hope this all makes sense. Thank you for reading/watching and I’d be delighted to hear your thoughts.
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I still hate them
You going to New York to watch the Yankees vs Astros series in the Bronx?
Agreed
Agreed
You are a big part of why baseball continues to survive. I thank you for that, because I love this game more than life itself. I appreciate and admire you Mr. Hample
4:00 WOWWWW!!!! Can we give some PROPS to Fenway Chris for that amazing shot!?!?!? Absolutely beautiful camera work 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 tracked the ball in the air and then perfectly timed the pan over to Zack to see his full effort going for the ball plus the catch. Bravo bravo 👍🏼
He's the man.
Hi Zack! Just wanted to remind you that the Boston Red Sox also used electronic sign stealing in 2017 and 2018, and were penalized by MLB for doing so. Also, the New York Yankees were penalized by MLB for using electronic sign stealing as well. The 2017 and 2018 Los Angeles Dodgers were also documented for using electronic sign stealing by highly credible baseball writers Evan Drellich and Ken Rosenthal, and several players went on record to back that up. Thanks!
I want to thank you Zack for bringing back my love of baseball. I played as a kid in the 70's and loved the Pirates and now love the Rays since I live in Tampa! I hope to meet you when you make it to a future Rays game!
You are VERY welcome. So glad to hear that and maybe see you someday at the Trop.
Too bad the Rays are being pandering cry-bullies this week, eh?
I was glad to finally see you in person Zack! Love my Astros and love your work!
Nice Cleveland Guardians
New Era Fitted And Jersey
Mr. Hample
Shout Out Fenway Chris
The Dynamic Duo
Does It Again
Dope Edits By Zac Gutherman
Good Job Fellas!
I miss Minute Maid. Got a ball there during Biggio's last homestand against the Braves many years ago. Love the outfield seats, especially in right because it feels like you're in the outfielder's back pocket.
4:00 I love how the guy acts like Zack stole the ball right out of his hands when he actually just saved his life 😂. Great catch man.
Ha, yeah, and that guy whacked me on the head -- look closely and you'll see it. I'm not mad because it was an accident but it was still startling for a moment.
I found your channel a little while ago and I’ve really enjoyed watching your videos. You’re reminding me of childhood memories I forgot that were some of my happiest, so thanks for all you do
About that visitor bullpen - random trivia for you.. the visitor bullpen is stuffed into that walkway because when they designed the stadium, they straight up forgot to include a visitor bullpen. By the time they realized it, the major layout had been done, so they converted a maintenance access space into the bullpen. It's the only spot where there is still astroturf because it doesn't get sun. For years it didn't even have seats, then they added one that didn't face the field.
Dude, at 2:22 that ball hit me. I texted my dad about it. I literally just walked into the stadium and got drilled because i was trying to catch the projection, and lost the ball due to height line of sight. Can't believe I didn't recognize you right there. Welcome back to my second home. I was in the gray Bregman jersey
Great video as always Zack!!! Love your videos since 2016😎🤙🏻
Amazing video! Also, super pumped I finally got to meet you! It was cool as well to be in a few shots in this vid!
Thanks! Glad it worked out.
FINALLY MINUTE MAID PARK! THUMPS UP
Saw you on the guardians broadcast!
Happy memorial day weekend Zack, thank you for awesome RUclips video.
Same to you! Enjoy the holiday.
Yoooo Zack is back in Houston!!!! As an Astros fan I’ve been waiting for this video since the scandal broke! And no, I don’t support what the Astros did, but I am glad that it appears that they learned their lesson and we can start to move on 😊
I’m also an Astros fan
Thanks! And I appreciate your attitude.
Same Astros gang
ASStro fans 🖕👎
Yeah go astros
Sad I wish you were back in California the blue jays and the angels played last night 6-5 blue jays ohtain and mike trout were playing anyway love the content keep it up
9:32 That woman by your left arm is like, "Hey, sit down! Get the hell out of the way!"
It was between innings. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
How do you find out if or when there using commemorative baseballs because I’m a huge fan of them but I can never get my hands on them because I never know when they are gonna be used is there like a website or something you use to find out? If so please let me know thanks again!
Zack’s videos fire me up much love.
Thanks for not hating on the Astros anymore🎉
Love the sights and sounds of a ball game and the food
Zack! Glad to see you in Houston!! Welcome back!!
Thanks!
So, you have said in previous videos how you dislike the Astros because they cheated and wouldn’t ever attend another Astros game in the future, but no mention of it when attending benefits you? Funny
Kid waving at 0:37
zack > cleaning my room
I’m glad that Zach doesn’t hate the Astros anymore cuz I’m a huge Astros fan thank u zack hample
I live in Houston. Thank you. 0:13
Hey Zack! A new subscriber here from the UK! You just appeared in my recommended sometime last week! Loving the content and have been trying to catch up on all the backlog of videos, I was just wondering do you have an upload schedule or is it just as and when? Let’s hope you catch more baseballs! Definitely deserve more subscribers, great channel!
Thank you! I'm glad you found me, but no, I stopped announcing my plans when things started getting too crazy for me. But thanks -- I appreciate the support and hope you keep watching.
You live in the UK and like MLB?
@@poopy_fingers3324 The MLB has had a few games in London, and baseball isn’t only enjoyed in the USA
Great video and congrats on the rare baseballs. You are sure getting your hands on those this year like how Dustin Hughes hooked you up with the 2020 Opening Day ball recently.
Yup! Thanks. Now I just need to get my hands on a home run ball.
@@zackhample you need me for the home runs!
I loved seeing you rep my Cleveland Guardians- and yes I have sometimes slipped on the name because I am so used to the old name as a Cleveland fan from as far back as the 80s- glad you had fun and glad you got that replica ring- VERY COOL.
OUTSTANDING! 🥳 Beautifully photographed by Fenway Chris! 🎥 The rack-zoom out BP shots are especially fabulous. 💥 Amazing catches from Z on the BP 💣and the toss-up behind the NBA player.😯 Those logo balls are siq. 🤤🤩 I'll trade you a Salt River Fields ball...? 🥸 Appreciate your comments as well - as a Dodger fan I can agree with moving on and hope we get a shot at them again in the future.🏆 🗑🥁❌ Thanks for the great content guys! ⚾👏
Yeah, what?? That guy jumped SO HIGH for that ball. I didn't realize at the time, but after seeing the video I was like daaaaamn he kinda deserved it. Thanks for the trade offer, but I'm only interested in owning baseballs that I've caught.
Thank you so much for coming back zack u signed my glove after catching that BP homer! :)
ANGEL!! The coolest dude in Houston, easily.
Zack do you feel minute maid park any different
Zack Hample is a sports fan ICON
I don’t care what anyone says but Cleveland will always be the Indians to true baseball fans
Facts, let’s all unite against cancel culture
Was hoping that you would catch another Cleveland game soon! Awesome video Zack!
Thanks!
love the vids man!!!
You need to come to Globe life! The Rangers have commemorative logos on there baseballs for the 50th anniversary! I have a few I would love to send you if could!
You literally have every baseball fans dream job Zack! Congrats bro I’m very happy to see someone as cool as you happy
Thank you so much!
Hey zack I love your videos. I had a question for you what do you think is your favorite mlb stadium you have been to
glad to see ya back in houston!
I don't even watch baseball or follow it but watch all your videos so entertaining lol
Great video you are a legend Zack! Do you have a favorite stadium out of all the ones you have visited??
Thanks! Nothing beats Fenway.
@@zackhample Fenway is the best (especially when we’re both in the house at the same time.)
Nice video zack!
Thanks!
I started ballhawking last year but only went 40 min early so I averaged about 2 balls a game. I have been going 2 hours early and I’ve been to 3 games with 8 baseballs in total. Going to the guardians game on Memorial Day. Hope to get some baseballs!
Good luck!
@@zackhample update: I got 7 baseballs! That’s the most I have ever gotten! My record was 6 but now it’s 7. If you ever go to progressive field there is a staff member I forgot his name, but he is soo nice, he gives people baseball card packs!
I think the astros have proved enough and don’t deserve the hate anymore
What have they proved exactlyAnd yes they still deserve the hate
Hay Zack, please go to Tropicana field. 🙏🥺
LETS GOOO WELCOME BACK TO HOUSTON WE LOVE YOU ZACK
Astros take the field 3-4 hours before the gates open. Season Ticket holders are allowed early entrance on certain days, so they can watch Astros practice. If you purchase a tour of Minute Maid Park before the game starts, you can watch Astros batting practice from the field. Batting practice for the Astros is over before the gates open to the public. Astros games are always crowded. It wasn't the ring. Thousands of people line up at all the gates 3 hours before the game starts.
Love watching your vids from a Diehard Cricket fan in NZ
Feels good seeing you back in Houston after a couple years, you're always welcome to visit us more here!
No he’s not
Nah he’s a hater
@@theeshadow8388 is he really?
@@vintagepokeopenings178 absolutely
Were you at the trop over the weekend by any chance?
Hey Zack can you please try to go to the d backs vs braves on Monday in az
How about some more food in the videos!? Something about ballpark food that is so American and awesome! We would all love to see more
Sometimes there's not even time, but I will try.
Good see the Indians! Lol Getting some air time. Planning to come to Progressive Field?
Great video zack! Come to Atlanta soon, to be at stadium for the team who won the world series! :)
Coming to Seattle anytime soon?
I wanna see you in a pirates game one day! I just wanna know if your coming to a pirates do I can help catch ball with ya!
It was interesting to see what it’s like at a game where Altuve isn’t boo’d. 😄
Right??
Do you purchase all the city connect hats for your collection??
Zack, what's your opinion on the City Connect uniforms?
Very cool.
Hey Zack thank you for reading peoples comments unlike some other guys it just lets us know that you wanna know what we say and do some our ideas to make your video’s better. Thanks for being awesome
You’re welcome. :)
That guy jumped so high for that toss up haha Nice catch Zack! Hope you have a great weekend!
Seriously. That was damn impressive.
I got my first baseball at a nationals game last week in DC. Inspired by you!
Dang these are insane
Level Up!!! Let’s Go Stros’!!!!!!!
As a Cleveland fan i hate the name but love the jersey! i’ll be heading to Camden Yards next weekend to see some games! keep up the good work Zack and keep reppin Cleveland!
👊
Nice to meet you man!
Zack you have inspired me to go to more MLB stadium because Seeing you catch baseballs wants me to do it more keep up the good work.
Awesome! Go for it.
What was the fourth ball you caught? In the video only ones i see are three. The one home run and two toss ups during the game at the end of the inning
I got a tossup on the LF foul line before BP started. Take another look.
I've been to hundreds of astros games and never caught a ball. I'm not exaggerating when I say hundreds... I'm like Charlie Sheen with the whole left field to myself...sitting all alone
You and me both. I figure I've gone to MMP about 200 times now and only ONE ball ever came close to me and that was in BP. I was in the Crawford Boxes with my niece in front of me and a camera in my hand. Bam! Here comes one straight at us. Of course! So I'm going to try and shield my niece and maybe take it on the arm or shoulder. Then suddenly, a glove appears in front of us and snags the ball. Phew! The guy who caught it gave it to my niece, who was so thrilled.
Will you be at the Reds v Braves game on July 1st?
Zack will u be at CitiField on June 17th for marlins Mets
Hey Zack how are you doing? Wouldn't you not mind me ask what was special about the commemerativ balls at this game you went to? Keep up the great work good sir.
I went to the Braves game and there was a line about a half mile long. Waited for an hour and a half
Hey Zack I’m on my way back from the Royals Twins game and after the game I actually got Bobby Witt jr game used batting gloves. Take Care love your vids
Bro you where in the city. I need to get an itinerary... lol 🤘🏼OUSTON
Zack when u coming to Seattle?
Astros deserve to be a non-hated team right now
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When I was in Toronto at the end of April I remember the crowd was chanting cheater to altuve
@@idkwhattoname76 hypocrites
Hey zack, I have a challenge for you you should try to get to 32 mlb stadiums 32 times. I bet you can good luck👍🔥🔥🔥
it was good seeing you zach, been watching you for a while now and i finally got to meet you and take a picture!
Zack*
Zack Hample how was your flight back to New York?
Zack’s flight from St Louis to NY today got canceled and he’s stuck at the airport
#AidanKnows
@@aidanfinkofficial That sucks
Can you go to a Mets game?
I met this dude at Busch stadium yesterday. Such a cool dude
i love busch stadium 😎
Can you go to the Rockies stadium for a game
I Love your videos they always make my day.
Because it gives a great can point of view . So thanks
Can’t wait to see you back in Kansas City. Always a good day when you post!
Thanks! I'll be back there this season.
@ZackHample Do you know what other teams are using commemorative baseballs? Love The Video Too
Zack, we’re you in at Louis for Nolan Gorman’s first homer. He is going to be a great player and that would have been a great ball to catch
Yo Zack go to the reds vs Red Sox game on Tuesday
Zack will be at Yankee Stadium that night.
i can't believe how hard people stare while you're filming lol like, you never seen a camera before man?! they just stare the entire time you're filming and it's so annoying and i'm not even there lmfao
I was thinking the same thing, you can tell it’s because they wish they had the confidence to be recording themselves.
Thanks for noticing. As long as they don't act obnoxious in the background I don't really care.
What do you do with all of your giveaways? And rings, bobbleheads/statues, and jerseys/shirts are usually big hits on promo days haha.
Zack I have an idea for you. Since you got Joc to sign your 9,000th in a previous video, you should do a video on every thousandth baseball that you got signed.
Aw man I was at that game and a ticket attendant told me you were here. Tried to find you during BP but no luck lol.
Welcome back to Houston!
Well damn. Anyway, thank you!
the guy at 4:05 is so mad go and see his face
Omg my husband and I would of LOVED to have met you! We’re big fans and from Houston!