I Played Baseball With My Eyes Closed

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  • Опубликовано: 21 ноя 2024

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  • @anthonygranado9487
    @anthonygranado9487 Год назад +43

    Trevor my son lost his right eye to cancer as a child, hes currently 17 throws 85/86 plays first and batted 377 during travel season. Class of 2024. I wish you still had the one eye shirts so i can get him. He really looks up to all of your teachings and techniques to be a better pitcher!

  • @MichaelSmith-ew9wy
    @MichaelSmith-ew9wy Год назад +61

    Hey Trevor, probably don’t remember me from playing HS baseball against each other (Went to Golden Valley ) But freak accident but lost my vision in my left high my JR of college and never told scouts. Manage to get drafted and pitched 6 years ins in the minors couple years in AA and even rule 5’d without telling anymore. Playing catch and trying to bunt in the upper levels was so hard lol scariest was catching flat grounds. Pretty cool seeing you bring his story to light. Keep doing your thing - Chipper Smith

  • @jackiew7229
    @jackiew7229 Год назад +193

    My husband was blind. He lost his sight later in life. He was an engineer so if you told him what angle to hit a golf ball playing mini golf or hit the cue ball playing pool, he could do it with remarkable accuracy. He was also very determined to not be limited by his blindness. (I miss him) Thanks Trevor for your vlogs, your thoughtfulness, and a tremendous baseball and culture education!

  • @JackBurtonPCE
    @JackBurtonPCE Год назад +199

    Loved baseball my whole life. Lost my left eye at 8 years old and did pretty good until high school and could not see curveballs so struggled hitting. Could not move on from there as my batting average was not great. I always remember Kirby Puckett lost sight in one eye and had to retire. Thanks for the content.

  • @joninosaka
    @joninosaka Год назад +24

    One of the best things about having Trevor here in Japan is how he is rubbing off on all the pitchers around him. According to the pitching coach at Yokohama, they all look up to Trevor and take his words with great reverence. And it shows. After a spectacular display of emotional complete game start by Trevor on July 6th, stopping a losing streak; his teammate Shota Imanaga started on July 7th and threw an masterful 15K game with a similar fiery display of emotion, and he credited Trevor with imparting advice on how to get his pitch velocity up.

    • @debie91
      @debie91 Год назад +9

      It also shows how some of the pitchers ask advice from him and he is always ready to answer their questions.

  • @さゆ-u7s
    @さゆ-u7s Год назад +84

    It is very meaningful for Japanese baseball that you came to Japan.
    I respect your passion, fighting spirit and sincerity for baseball.
    Many Japanese people who saw your anger in the match took it in a favorable light.
    I will continue to support you.
    Thank you for coming to Japan.

  • @cracklecracklebaybay5612
    @cracklecracklebaybay5612 Год назад +50

    I love the cuts to Trevor's teammates dancing for his camera. 😆 Good atmosphere around dem boys.

  • @WhatUpRob
    @WhatUpRob Год назад +12

    5:43 Holy thunderbolt⚡️⚡️⚡️ The Pokémon gear is SICK!! The batting helmet my goodness is so great!

  • @MyHomeIsVegas-nc1fb
    @MyHomeIsVegas-nc1fb Год назад +14

    Done, just voted.
    Your one eye experimentation brought me back to my childhood memory. One of my childhood friends had only one working eye. I'm not sure if he was born that way but he could only see through one eye. One day, we were throwing a ball playing catch. I threw a bit harder than he was comfortable with and the ball almost hit his face. (It didn't, by the way). He was so upset and mad and screamed at me "Unlike you, I only have one eye. that's the only eye I have!" I didn't know what to say. We were probably in second or third grade. I came home and told my mom what Happened and she told me why he was so mad. He could never afford to lose the eye he has. That's the only eye he has so that was why he was so upset and rightfully so.
    I like you brought the awareness for those who live with physical disadvantages. Thanks Trevor.

  • @no_lol
    @no_lol Год назад +614

    Hey Trev, I don’t know if you will read this but you were a significant factor in me choosing to study physics at ucla because of how much you can apply what you learned to your profession and everyday life. You still are an influencer and role model to lots of people in America, despite the American media

    • @deesmitty1863
      @deesmitty1863 Год назад +12

      Go Bruins💛💙🐻

    • @everythinglakers1713
      @everythinglakers1713 Год назад +8

      @@dixinbuttz44 u go around just spewing negativity out? weird asf

    • @nerdvananorth2905
      @nerdvananorth2905 Год назад +5

      @@everythinglakers1713 one look at their username should tell you everthing ;p

    • @aa-xw1ug
      @aa-xw1ug Год назад +6

      Please come and visit Japan,Yokohama.Maybe you can impress why trever come baystars. ^^

  • @バッハ会長-m7g
    @バッハ会長-m7g Год назад +81

    NPB average attendance is related to stadium capacity. The home stadium of the Hanshin Tigers has a capacity of about 47,400. The BayStars have a capacity of 32,170 at home, but the difference is stark and the best way to know how popular a team is is by attendance. By the way, the BayStars' spectator attendance rate is 90.82%, which is the highest among all NPBs, and is second only to the top Phillies in the growth of the average number of spectators per game in world baseball. It is so popular that it sells out almost every game at its home stadium, Yokohama Stadium. The support of the fans is also very exciting, and there is a sense of presence. Due to the locality of Yokohama, many fans from overseas visit every game to a packed stadium, so if you come to Japan, please make a plan to support the BayStars at Yokohama Stadium.

    • @misugi22
      @misugi22 Год назад +12

      I am an oversea fans of Yokohama, I wish they will provide method for overseas fans to buy tickets online. Other teams (Tokyo Giants and Hanshin tigers) have this arrangement. Hope the management of Baystars can follow up.

    • @lookitskazzy
      @lookitskazzy Год назад +2

      Are you sure about that BayStars stat regarding highest attendance? I'm almost positive the Tigers have the highest average attendance in all of NPB unless something changed recently.

    • @なぎ-v1w
      @なぎ-v1w Год назад +5

      ​@@lookitskazzy
      NPB average spectators in 2023
      Hanshin Tigers: 40980
      Yomiuri Giants: 37274
      Hawks: 35516
      BayStars: 31415
      Dragons: 29099
      Hiroshima Carp: 27656
      Tokyo Yakult: 27503
      Orix: 25367
      Nippon Ham: 24941
      Chiba Lotte: 24810
      Lions: 19735
      Eagles: 18245

    • @garydagg9112
      @garydagg9112 Год назад +8

      ​​​@@lookitskazzythink the OP maybe worded this badly.
      I think he's saying Tigers have the biggest attendance but the bay stars sell a higher percentage of their stadium week out.
      So 47k max to 40k attendance for the tigers Vs 32k max with 31k attendance for bay stars.
      But at least that's how I interpret what they said

  • @imus68
    @imus68 Год назад +33

    I would of never known or read about Drew Robinson's story without you trying this challenge and talking about it and I'm glad I did. Thank you.

  • @shunsato4653
    @shunsato4653 Год назад +6

    You made it to the NPB All-Star Last One Selection. Looking forward to your special All-Star segment.

  • @satoyoshi5012
    @satoyoshi5012 Год назад +5

    Hey Bro, thank you for letting us know about him! Whoever you support, all of us support too! FYI. Traditionally we have one eye samurai hero throughout history, such as Masamune Date, Jubei Yagyu, etc.
    Also, your one eye training may have an effect like a high elevation running training of marathon. This may make it easy to capture, track or hit a ball during a game 😊👍

  • @samuraiinutah
    @samuraiinutah Год назад +133

    Oh and one more thing - people in the States would have no idea how much Trevor is LOVED here in Japan, not only by the Baysters fan, but also by the other teams’ fans.

    • @Mwoods2272
      @Mwoods2272 Год назад +9

      He's thriving here and I hope he stays for a while.

    • @juanr3972
      @juanr3972 Год назад +6

      @@Mwoods2272 for one the only time they talk about trevor here in the states is when he does bad. i follow a lot of baseball news and that's just how it is. they been quite about him last few weeks so hope trevor keeps up the good work.

    • @creampuffman4233
      @creampuffman4233 Год назад +3

      @@juanr3972 yeah i have also noticed that, I havent heard much lately when he is doing good.

    • @joninosaka
      @joninosaka Год назад +7

      I wish they could make him on honorary Japanese citizen and let him play for Samurai Japan in the WBC.

    • @stupidgamer5514
      @stupidgamer5514 Год назад +4

      Yeah people say he is hated but somehow he’s #2 in all star voting as well 😂 some people don’t think I swear

  • @びょるん
    @びょるん Год назад +15

    Congratulations on being selected as the All-Star game!
    I hope you wear the eye camera when you’re pitching and upload the video.

  • @Asamidori-t4l
    @Asamidori-t4l Год назад +5

    Congratulations for your being elected as the Monthly MVP of the Central league of NPB for June 2023. I am a Japanese baseball fan living in Tokyo. Although my favorite team has been Yomiuri Giants since I was a kid, I recently mainly watch Yokohama DeNA games because I really like your play of baseball and the things you show us through your RUclips. Of course, I like the Manager Miura of DeNA, a nice guy, and other players in the team also.
    To me you seem to be a very sensitive, diligent and clever person with a little bit short temper in case. Your curiosity and analytic ability which I can see through your video in RUclips, attract me very much. There are a lot to know and learn in your RUclips. I like you as a person and I am sure this impression stays the same from now on.
    I am voting you every day for NPB All-Star Game 2023 and really wish to see your pitching there. Many many Japanese people like you and I think you know it through the yelling of fans in the stadium and the accidental encounters with the people on the streets. Japanese summer is very humid and hot, do please take care of yourself to keep up your good playing performance.
    It is the first time for me ever to write into RUclips both in Japanese or English, but I just wanted to send my message to you. Hope you have a chance to read this or at least my energy of supporting you will reach you.

  • @satsuki0206
    @satsuki0206 Год назад +19

    I think Trevor Bauer is a person full of passion and kindness. He felt that his passion for baseball and his kindness to his teammates and fans made him resemble the first manager of the Yokohama DeNA BayStars. At the same time, he resembles a samurai in his willingness to pursue the path he believes in. I think that's why Japanese baseball fans are drawn to Trevor Bauer. I respect him too.

  • @LukaDoncicLikesGiraffes
    @LukaDoncicLikesGiraffes Год назад +195

    Hitting a baseball is already one of the hardest things in all of sports so doing so with no depth perception is CRAZY. Big props to that dude. Can’t even imagine how hard that must be.

    • @varner226
      @varner226 Год назад +7

      Speaking from experience, blind in one eye since birth, hitting at that level with one eye is definitely impressive! The more impressive thing is that he lost his vision late and made the adjustment! I have no clue what having "depth" perception is like, so I didn't technically know any different. Making the adjustment to one eye later in life has to be challenging...

    • @insxrg3nt
      @insxrg3nt Год назад

      @@varner226 just by looking straight it doesn’t look different but I think it helps you see behind an object and I think watching things move is easier

    • @civil_leuthie
      @civil_leuthie Год назад +1

      @@varner226 One explanation: You don't really get to use depth perception to hit a baseball. You see minute changes out of the hand and make an extremely quick decision. There isn't enough time to track a pitch faster than 80 MPH. Get to 90+ and you're reacting to the first thing you see when the ball is released.

    • @yesa36
      @yesa36 Год назад

      I have a bad depth perception and I can confirm this but I can see out of both eye

  • @frxble22
    @frxble22 Год назад +61

    Voted.
    I really want to see you play in the all star game this year. You deserve it.
    Thank you for sharing your Japan life and baystars through your eyes.
    The 6th inning, we would call those clumsy plays, “Bay-seball” just to put the team down. I was speechless.
    Huge and lifelong baystars fan.

    • @bt1235
      @bt1235 Год назад +4

      I just tried to vote and couldn’t. Any tips?

    • @SE4GY7
      @SE4GY7 Год назад

      How do I vote? The website is all japanese, and I couldn't get google translate to translate the website. I couldn't even copy paste the text from the buttons either

    • @MinistryOfMagic_DoM
      @MinistryOfMagic_DoM Год назад +5

      I had to get the website translated by Google, which it did flawlessly with ease on Chrome, and register a temporary account to be allowed to vote.

    • @frxble22
      @frxble22 Год назад +1

      He made it for all star game!

  • @thegreatestpitchermaddux4887
    @thegreatestpitchermaddux4887 Год назад +11

    Congratulation for the monthly MVP Bauer-san!!

  • @drapows5095
    @drapows5095 Год назад +152

    I want to see the Momentum crew try that one-eye batting out in the cage!
    *I mean, I wanna see Eric Sim get folded with one eye open...*

    • @madarapubg9940
      @madarapubg9940 Год назад +7

      Eric alr needs glasses if he loses an eye he'll be cooked in the cage

    • @codythomas52
      @codythomas52 Год назад +9

      Eric would have to open one eye when he swings for that to happen.

    • @sratnatozmrde
      @sratnatozmrde Год назад

      @@madarapubg9940 so nothing really changes for him xd

    • @haganlamberth5766
      @haganlamberth5766 Год назад +1

      It's pretty cool to see Trevor doing this cause I'm blind in one eye due to me being born early so my depth perception is bad and I had to stop playing baseball because it was too fast for my vision

    • @tdali6095
      @tdali6095 Год назад

      Eric can't hit a baseball with 1 or 1000 eyes.

  • @Triplechomending
    @Triplechomending Год назад +9

    this is the best sports media on youtube today. thank you

  • @brad8929
    @brad8929 Год назад +13

    TB, thanks for this. I was born blind in one eye. I was a substantially good ball player, I pitched and played CF in college and hit nukes. I guess since I was born like that I never had to adjust. Also S/O to Drew! I'm glad you're still with us brother. Spread love folks!

  • @りーず-s4u
    @りーず-s4u Год назад +4

    Congratulations on being selected for the All-Star Game! You got the most votes ever! It's really amazing and I'm so happy! I can't wait for the All-Star Game.

  • @samuraiinutah
    @samuraiinutah Год назад +12

    You are a game-changer with your passion and desire to win and that’s what the Baysters has needed for many years. The fans know that and I would say 99%, if not 100%, of them actually LOVED how you reacted to that play!
    By the way, I just casted my vote to you in the Plus One voting for the All-Stars.

  • @chapstickit
    @chapstickit Год назад +24

    Thank you for bringing attention to mental health struggles we may all face as humans on this Earth. I'm a mental health counselor/therapist, and would be interested in hearing how you cope with the stresses of a game, leading up to it, during, and after. How do you deal with intrusive thoughts or self-critcisms, and has this changed for you over your baseball career? Cheers

  • @IsThisThePrizeIveWaitedFor
    @IsThisThePrizeIveWaitedFor Год назад +6

    Pikachu hats are so cute!

  • @yoshikurakino
    @yoshikurakino Год назад +7

    Congrats on your first hit, Bauer!

  • @ABICH1425
    @ABICH1425 Год назад +44

    Bauer was crushed by the American media, but I'm glad to see he's doing well in Japan.

  • @sheiladavis2304
    @sheiladavis2304 Год назад +146

    Trevor you have grown so much. In this thing we call the human condition, I think one of the main things we are supposed to learn is empathy for others. I believe you are well on your way.

    • @Moethelock
      @Moethelock Год назад +10

      That's probably due to Japan, being around Japanese people, and especially not being around Americans...

    • @sheiladavis2304
      @sheiladavis2304 Год назад +2

      @@Moethelock couldn't agree more. But I think k he was genuinely humbled by all he went through too. You don't know how much you love something till someone takes it away. Plus he had to take counseling as part of his suspension from mlb.

    • @ItIsYouAreNotYour
      @ItIsYouAreNotYour Год назад

      I don't have empathy for the selfish dude that tried to commit suicide. His injury is self-inflicted and shouldn't be honored.

    • @Moethelock
      @Moethelock Год назад

      @@ItIsYouAreNotYour you have no idea what it's like clearly.. hope for you're never in a deep depression or so fucking lonely you just want out.

  • @seanmarkovich7563
    @seanmarkovich7563 Год назад +17

    I love it. That simple sentence in the beginning about asking people to hold off before making that argumentative comment was perfect.
    I work in the education sector, and I believe the best gift we can give to those we teach is positive affirmations. They are the key to finding success in anything you do.
    If all RUclipsrs took just a moment to mention a simple short positive affirmation or even just a sentence to pre empt the temptations we face every day in each video, you would be surrounded by like minded people who are filling you with positive thoughts and intentions. I think the world would subliminally become a better place.
    I’ll be giving out my one affirmation a day, can I count on Trevor to do the same? I doubt he will even read this, but I’ll be checking lol

  • @Adrian_de
    @Adrian_de Год назад +7

    I have rather short attention span but somehow I make it through every one of your 20-30 minute videos, keep them coming. Very interesting stuff!

  • @rshowers7590
    @rshowers7590 Год назад +22

    You’re a model for something I live by: It’s not what happens to you - It’s how you deal with it. Keep it going, strong like you are in working hard, sharing wisdom and nurturing others.

  • @NathanBrown-x3l
    @NathanBrown-x3l Год назад +5

    Hey Trevor,
    I enjoyed this video. I want you to know you have been a meaningful influence in my 12 year old son's pitching development. He has some outstanding coaches but, has learned a great deal watching your videos and I was surprised when recently, he gave you a lot of credit for his most recent pitching improvement. I appreciate your open honesty with your struggles and encouraging Americans like me, to be more forgiving and less judgmental. We all could use less judgement and more grace. Please keep up the high quality videos and please know you are still a positive influence in the USA, no matter any past mistakes. We are praying for you and remember "What the devil meant for bad, God meant for Good!"

  • @4-Avenue
    @4-Avenue Год назад +4

    Hey trevor will you answer people questions about coming back to the MLB?
    most ppl think since you're doing so good in the NPB that you might come back to the MLB. I think you seem to be happier in japan and the baseball culture is more pure hearted.

  • @みんなすき-t8h
    @みんなすき-t8h Год назад +6

    There are some videos on youtube that explain in English how to vote for the all-star game.
    You might want to look for it.

  • @brandonkrongard8736
    @brandonkrongard8736 Год назад +8

    Trevor Bauer was, is and will be my favorite pitcher of all time

  • @davidlarson4860
    @davidlarson4860 Год назад +845

    It's crazy if you watched or listened to American media talk about Trevor you'd swear he was being shunned by his teammates and booed by the crowd lol

    • @tsparks4133
      @tsparks4133 Год назад +28

      The twist or truth of the matter is that the fans and team were all feeling the same way.

    • @finbarTTV
      @finbarTTV Год назад +14

      Lol his teammates on every team he's ever been on absolutely hate him. It must be them, right. Can't possibly be him.

    • @Ergzay
      @Ergzay Год назад +55

      @@finbarTTV Were you personally also on his team? Also people change as they get older. And finally there's no rule in the world that says you're a bad person if some other people dislike you. Bad people can dislike good people all the time.

    • @stopcantstopwont9539
      @stopcantstopwont9539 Год назад +47

      ​@joebidentoucheskids4815 They disliked him for being different so really he was bullied because people are jealous he's his own coach.

    • @fastballfilms4214
      @fastballfilms4214 Год назад +38

      i truly hope he stays in japan for a long time. as an american i can say we dont deserve him. japanese baseball fans do!

  • @JRock3091
    @JRock3091 Год назад +21

    Loving the team photo bombs on field during practice

  • @takatoshikato6226
    @takatoshikato6226 Год назад +14

    Mr.Bauer, no need to be look nice. Ignore mainstream media. BAYSTARS fans are good enough to support you no matter what happens in the field. Teamwork matters. We love you.

  • @donm1612
    @donm1612 Год назад +5

    13:02 that slick move truly impressed the team mates.

  • @tokyosan7906
    @tokyosan7906 Год назад +46

    I really like how analytical and logical Bauerski is about improving or getting his delivery right. He'd make a good coach when he decide to hang up the cleats. (another 10 yrs or so down the line maybe)

  • @mikewhit4298
    @mikewhit4298 Год назад +22

    Don't know if I'm the only one but it seems to me like Trevor Bauer is a national treasure

  • @SleepyRPGman
    @SleepyRPGman Год назад +7

    This is amazing. I have very limited to no depth perception and it makes certain things very difficult. Your experience when catching with 1 eye open was spot on. Thank you for making this video.

  • @mattkyle7997
    @mattkyle7997 Год назад +22

    Gsellman is in japan? Damn I liked him on the Mets

  • @lamarmartin847
    @lamarmartin847 Год назад +2

    The thing I love about Trevor in Japan is it opens an opportunity for us all to see the life of a big leaguer. Gets to make money on his own name through his channel all while playing at an elite level, something you don’t see in the MLB. The man understands his body and his abilities so much. Cool to watch. Keep grinding Trevor!

  • @3deezy21
    @3deezy21 Год назад +5

    Chalupas cosplay is PERFECT

  • @KhairaLynn
    @KhairaLynn Год назад +7

    congrats Trevor for being elected to play at the NPB All stars!!!

  • @user-uh2og9ji3d
    @user-uh2og9ji3d Год назад +3

    Great tribute to Robison Trevor! Perhaps a video tribute to Curtis Pride who played in the majors from 1993-2006 and was deaf. Would be great to see how this affects pitching and playing abilities.

  • @oldfart2413
    @oldfart2413 Год назад +5

    Funny you say that. I have umpired for last 6 years with one eye and reffing basketball up through high school. I can say it took much effort and retraining to still capture the strike zone. Many had no idea I was operating with no vision in one eye. I missed some inside pitches and when spectators gave me crap I told them I was blind in left eye so I miss a few. After the game they come up and said that was the best comeback and found it funny. When I told them I seriously can't see out my left eye. They couldn't believe it. One coach came up to verify and told me I had better strike zone than so may have two eyes.

  • @Tribleman247
    @Tribleman247 Год назад +3

    Its fun having an introspective Trev on the vlog for the first time in a while, its cool hearing his thought process about negativity

  • @nicks2465
    @nicks2465 Год назад +25

    Tbh these uploads are the only ones I immediately open up RUclips once I get that notification

  • @David-wn9qo
    @David-wn9qo Год назад +19

    My absolute most favorite vlog to watch each week. Interesting from start to finish. When will you sell your Baystars’ jersey on your website??

  • @myasui4022
    @myasui4022 Год назад +8

    トレバーさん、来年も、ずっと居て欲しい😊わかりやすいです

  • @Moethelock
    @Moethelock Год назад +18

    If he had the time to do 2 vlogs, one for baseball and the other for everything else in Japan. Would be awseome.

  • @BUNKERJR53
    @BUNKERJR53 Год назад +16

    Trevor, it is great that you brought up the story about Drew. To spend time trying to feel what it's like playing like him is admirable on your part. Drew's is an incredible story and that am glad you brought awareness to it. Thank you for having a big heart. Also, I don't blame you for frustrated about that game. You want perfection and are trying to help your team win the championship. That play by the catcher was Little League at best. The team needs to put as much in to it as you do. They will learn from their mistakes. I just hope it's not too late. Hang in there brother.

    • @高速ちはや
      @高速ちはや Год назад

      We are delighted that he has overcome his difficulties and has been able to take over the front office of the Giants. I am confident that he will be able to use his experience to help his teammates.

  • @shunsato4653
    @shunsato4653 Год назад +6

    Congratulations on your June NPB MVP

  • @jakejahnke9659
    @jakejahnke9659 Год назад +4

    Seabee currently stationed in Hawaii, been saving since I saw you went to Japan, big fan! Probably not making it during the 2023 season. I'll be there next year fo sho!

    • @debie91
      @debie91 Год назад

      Sho? You mean Shota Imanaga?

  • @nestreetz3228
    @nestreetz3228 Год назад +3

    I have learned so much about gloves from this man than I did when playing through my senior year and into coaching. This is great!

  • @anthonyrodriguez7950
    @anthonyrodriguez7950 Год назад +1

    Good on you Trevor for the whole concept behind this episode.
    Also, MLB needs to start using triple digit uniform numbers...its so awesome.

  • @yellofury
    @yellofury Год назад +8

    Love the message Trevor thank you for using this platform for good but also seeing your personal growth from Cleveland to Japan. Your vlogs are so great

  • @Charias14
    @Charias14 Год назад +5

    I think it's great that dude was like "I don't have a glove" and now he's like "too many gloves"

  • @Jrh770
    @Jrh770 Год назад +2

    I feel like this experience is giving you an opportunity to learn far more than baseball in your life. It’s giving you emotional purpose, and the fact that you are seeing through the lens’s of those with a disability (mentally or physically) shows you are expanding, and my god I can only imagine what you are going to be in the American circuit after this experience. God bless Japan, and the lessons you are learning through your distinguished experiences.

  • @ProvectusGroup
    @ProvectusGroup 7 месяцев назад

    Just got to the part about where you were bunting. Your right eye will be a little blurry now with the left eye closed because this is all new. Seeing double is normal too. Here’s what I would do; put the ball on a tee so it’s not moving. Close the left eye so only the right eye is open. While seeing double re-open the left eye, this will help you understand which of the two balls that you’re seeing to focus on. Immediately close your left eye again and now focus on the correct ball. What you’ll notice fairly quickly is you’ll stop seeing double now that your brain knows where to focus. The best depth perception comes with both eyes open, however we believe in training harder than what’s required in the real world (or in a game) so integrating one eye training is huge. Helps with both performance and mental confidence. In top level firearm training we deal with the same thing with helping people transition from shooting with one eye open (easy af) to shooting with both eyes open (hard af). When using a firearm for defense it’s important to have maximum situational awareness so shooting with both eyes open and taking advantage of all 210 degrees ish of field of view is pretty important. One of the reasons I just started watching you is you like the science approach. Psychomotor Development and Neuroscience is where we live. Good luck to you in Mexico. www.provectusgroup.org

  • @matthewlang8555
    @matthewlang8555 Год назад +10

    Hi TB! As an American who lived in Japan for a couple of years, I wanted to give you a tiny pronunciation tip.
    Tokyo and Kyoto are 2 syllables.
    Toh-kyo (not toh-key-oh)
    Kyoto is kyoh-toh.
    Not key-oh-toh
    Sadly, even Mick Jagger got it wrong.
    Please keep up the great videos. I love seeing you trying new foods, it reminds me of some great memories of living there.

    • @pumpkinhill4570
      @pumpkinhill4570 Год назад

      Not wrong, but actually Kyoto is 3 syllables and Tokyo is 4.
      The first “o” in Kyoto is long, and the second is short; while both “o’s” are long in Tokyo.
      So Toukyou and Kyouto if written in standard romanization.
      More realistically, pronunciation changes when crossing languages, and sometimes more than that (or we wouldn’t even say “Japan”). I looked in my American Heritage College Dictionary and it lists both pronunciations for Tokyo and Kyoto, for what it’s worth.

    • @matthewlang8555
      @matthewlang8555 Год назад

      @@pumpkinhill4570 I think you're misconceving the meaning of syllables. those sounds you are describing aren't, strictly speaking, separate syllables. The short or long combination of the same phonics creates a single sound. Kyou is one elongated sound. Kyooouuuu would also still be a single syllable. Only as an example, The English words 'to' and 'toe' are both single syllables even with the e on it.

    • @pumpkinhill4570
      @pumpkinhill4570 Год назад

      @@matthewlang8555 You're not technically wrong; I guess I often use the word "syllables" when I should be saying "mora." My only point being that, in my opinion, if you say to-ki-yo you're really not any further off than someone who says to-kyo. That is, both are wrong if you're speaking in Japanese, whereas both are generally considered acceptable pronunciations when speaking English.

    • @matthewlang8555
      @matthewlang8555 Год назад

      @@pumpkinhill4570 at this point you seem to be just trying to justify your previous post. To a person who is conversant in Japanese, To-kyo is obviously very different from to-ki-yo, and is extremely close to the extended o in to u kyo. The different dialects in Japan create a greater difference in pronunciation even just between Kanto and Kansai. You could say we should maybe use the hiragana "spelling" for Toukiyo, but gaijin would still say Ki in the middle and pronounce the u as a long separate phonic, screwing up the word even more.

    • @pumpkinhill4570
      @pumpkinhill4570 Год назад

      @@matthewlang8555 It wouldn't be "Toukiyo" it would be "Toukyou". I'm not saying we should spell it that way in English, just that if you're speaking Japanese you need to pronounce the long vowels. (And I'm pretty sure it's the same in Kansai-ben). Conversely if you're speaking in English To-ki-yo is generally considered an acceptable pronunciation.

  • @saurondp
    @saurondp Год назад +4

    I've been blind in my right eye for probably a couple of years now. I have cataracts, and had a lens replacement for my left eye a few years back, but since I'm a full-time caretaker for my elderly disabled parents, there's simply no hope of me affording the same procedure for my right eye anytime soon. As my vision slowly became less and less, I guess it got me a bit more used to it, and for the most part I really don't have any trouble with day to day life. The problem, though, is that often I bump into things on my right side, which makes me a bit more careful when I'm driving, which I keep to an absolute minimum. I simply can't imagine trying to play baseball with only one functional eye, though. There's just too big of a blind spot on the whole side of your body.

  • @peterbechard1900
    @peterbechard1900 Год назад +2

    I am so pleased to have found your channel. Your message at the beginning was simply inspiring. Thank you

  • @slaterlane8145
    @slaterlane8145 Год назад +3

    love the team mates are goofy in the cam when he ain't looking XD

  • @cowboybebop2648
    @cowboybebop2648 Год назад +3

    ERA back to 3.53 Let's GO Trevor !!!!!! 🙌🙌

  • @williamcampbell6589
    @williamcampbell6589 Год назад +3

    Great message about sending negative messages. ❤

  • @koquezada4902
    @koquezada4902 Год назад +10

    I have one eye and played baseball my whole life I lost it when I was 5 years old. Now I’m 31 I also played college baseball I pitched and I hit

  • @foenem5291
    @foenem5291 Год назад +7

    best content in sports right now

  • @yoshikurakino
    @yoshikurakino Год назад +13

    Mr. Bauer,
    it is a disaster-prone country for Japanese people to support each other, so it is a geopolitical habit.
    So the language and culture are completely different with the United States.
    In the English-speaking world, it seems that you are incompetent if you can't explain everything you're thinking in words, but Japanese is a language that allows you to guess the situation and feelings of the other person from empathy and context rather than the meaning of words.
    In linguistics, the English-speaking world is a low-context language, and Japanese is a high-context language.
    It is a well-known fact among linguists that Japanese is the most highly contextualized language in the world, even in high-context culture countries.
    The reason why Japanese has become a high-context language is because it is a disaster-prone country. Typhoons, tornadoes, heavy rains, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions occur frequently in Japan.
    Japan, which was an agricultural society until the modern era, does not have time to explain each time when a disaster occurs. There is a need.
    The practice is the same for individuals in certain groups and in others. The reason we care about others and help each other is because we know that we will never know when we will be on the side of someone helping us in a disaster, and that we will never be able to do our jobs alone in life.
    Even in the entertainment hero special effects movies that Japanese children watch, there is no hero who solves everything by himself like MARVEL in the United States.
    Japanese hero always have friends and work together to solve problems.
    It is a habit of the Japanese people to instinctively remember that even a single hero cannot win against a disaster, which is why Japanese has become the world's most highly contextual language. I'm sure Mr. Bauer feels that his teammates are gathering around him and taking care of him more than when he was in the United States.
    It's a Japanese custom, and it's proof that you're welcomed by Baystars.
    Don't worry, there are many Baystars players and us fans who have already made up their minds not to isolate you.
    Mr. Bauer, even if you return to MLB next year, we sincerely hope that this year's memories will be good for you and that Yokohama will become your second hometown.

    • @debie91
      @debie91 Год назад +5

      This must be the reason why after the WBC japanese media also talked about those members of japan team and acknowledge their efforts not just ohtani

  • @ShaneT5S
    @ShaneT5S Год назад +8

    I am right eye dominant as well, and luckily my left eye isn't as clear as my right. I can't imagine how hard it would be to actually play baseball with one eye because hitting and catching would be tough. But I'm sure you'd get used to it after a while, but you never know unless you live like Drew Robinson after his incident

  • @Nxgtn
    @Nxgtn Год назад +33

    Awesome video bro! I have a detached retina in my right eye and has left me with abt 2 feet of extremely blurry vision (basically blind)- I will say its a habit you can develop as I was “normal” before i turned 13.
    Awesome message to the fans about positivity and encouragement 🙌

    • @yellofury
      @yellofury Год назад +1

      My wife had her retina attached with the band but she tells me its not ever going to be the same and driving especially at night is a challenge. I agree great message and the power of the human mind and spirit

  • @lakeboy360
    @lakeboy360 Год назад +2

    I realized straight away that he puts out superior content and I believe fully that he’s a good guy overall. It seems like he truly enjoys pitching against the kids and being a true mentor. I can’t stand people that keep information to themselves and Bauer shares all his info on RUclips!

  • @Admirable_Western20
    @Admirable_Western20 Год назад +55

    I find it so interesting how you are able to use science to benefit your play so much, I'm sure it doesn't just inspire me but many other athletes to really learn the mechanics of our sports to benefit ourselves on the whole

    • @SosopChabot
      @SosopChabot Год назад +3

      If I was an up and coming or young pitcher, I would be studying every video this guy makes…

  • @たちなか-x5o
    @たちなか-x5o Год назад +1

    Mr. Bauer, congratulations on your first hit in Japan!You are capable and responsible, so I understand your desire to do everything yourself.But I think leaving it to other teammates is also a way to make the team stronger.

  • @Luv2tickt
    @Luv2tickt Год назад +2

    One of the biggest differences you've recognized in Japan is that people try to lift others up, support them, encourage them while in the US it's quite the opposite! Your desire for people to be better to each other...imagine how much of a better world we'd have if that one simple gesture were followed. I'll be the first to admit, I've not always lived up to that. I was raised better and definitely know better. But the challenge should be something to strive for every day! Thanks for that reminder.

  • @tybaltyrant1
    @tybaltyrant1 Год назад +4

    Good on you Trevor, and good luck to anyone watching. You make it!

  • @たちなか-x5o
    @たちなか-x5o Год назад +3

    Mr Bauer.Was it because you wanted to put yourself in his place that you pitched with one eye in the American major leagues?Your intellectual curiosity, your determination to win.We Japanese all respect you.All Japanese people respect you for being aware of your surroundings, understanding and adapting to your surroundings, and doing your best in any environment.

  • @joeybagadonuts5774
    @joeybagadonuts5774 Год назад +4

    Keep it up Trevor. Rooting for you here in Canada!

  • @stanmikaline6729
    @stanmikaline6729 Год назад +20

    Always such positive vibes from these vlogs. We need Trevor to post these videos more often. Trevor Bauer = a truly great athlete and a great guy. 👍⚾️

  • @Cheddarwizzy3
    @Cheddarwizzy3 Год назад +6

    Thank you for spreading love. I can see you’ve changed as a person and a competitor. You have your haters and that’s okay. But just remember that you’ll have your fanbase and your family by your side.

  • @timchalmers1700
    @timchalmers1700 Год назад +2

    Excellent advice !!!! Thank you Trevor !!!!

  • @x9x9x9x9x9
    @x9x9x9x9x9 Год назад +82

    In another life Trevor was a scientist. This is what I am here for. I don't really care about baseball but I love science and Japan. I mean I was subbed long before he went to Japan but since he went this channel has became one of my favorites.
    Also I agree about the mentality in Japan vs the US. Something has happened to the US to make everyone feel like it's "us vs them" except no one knows who us is or who them is, so everyone is just constantly mad at everyone spewing negativity. I won't act like I'm above it. I am part of the problem lots of the time, but I'd love to see a change.

    • @bdbdkdfotbrveiw
      @bdbdkdfotbrveiw Год назад +2

      I wanna say he used to go to school for engineering, it was something in the STEM field that’s for sure, I just can’t remember what. Quick google search will tell ya though!

    • @xigosu
      @xigosu Год назад +2

      I mean what is a scientist other than someone who solves problems using the scientific method which he does basically everyday and especially with this eye closed experiment

    • @IsThisThePrizeIveWaitedFor
      @IsThisThePrizeIveWaitedFor Год назад

      The US has become a miserable place where people love tearing others down. It’s on a macro level in our politics and media, as well as individuals spewing hate on social media.

  • @公二郎町田
    @公二郎町田 Год назад +4

    17:50 What are you saying, this ruling isn't a Japanese baseball thing. Recently the Nationals had a similar situation when they were playing against the Astros, and a lot of people thought that the batter should have been called out for not running in the 3 feet zone. It's covered in Rule 5.09(a)(11) of the Major League Baseball rulebook.

    • @Ergzay
      @Ergzay Год назад +5

      Well he never did hitting in MLB so that's probably why he isn't familiar.

    • @公二郎町田
      @公二郎町田 Год назад

      @@Ergzay He did!

  • @scottbailey6918
    @scottbailey6918 Год назад +2

    I really like Zett gloves myself. I visited Baseman in Tokyo back in May, and the Zett Pro Status gloves really stood out. I was looking at outfield gloves, rather than pitchers, but I definitely had an affinity to the designs and quality. They have some nice colorways, which are cool.

  • @olivialambert4124
    @olivialambert4124 Год назад +20

    This is interesting. I'm right handed right eye dominant too, left eye pretty bad. But because I've spent time through my life working my left eye only during free time it seems a lot better than Trevor's experience. Obviously still unbelievably challenging to play ball sports with no depth perception, but I do feel comfortable saying you'd be in a fairly similar position losing the wrong eye after some time to adjust.
    Drew's story is pretty inspiring though. Seeing what he's able to achieve in his circumstance is definitely motivation to keep pushing with my disability.

    • @ItIsYouAreNotYour
      @ItIsYouAreNotYour Год назад

      Your body would naturally adjust. It's a hindrance for someone just experiencing it. It's not the same thing as closing one eye.

  • @Baseball_BoyNick7
    @Baseball_BoyNick7 Год назад +3

    If Trevor come back to the MLB I’ll be his number 1 fan

  • @lukewenberg4271
    @lukewenberg4271 Год назад +5

    Trev grown up since he used to be a rookie in the MLB. It's been awesome seeing him grow

  • @jeremystarnes3160
    @jeremystarnes3160 Год назад +6

    What a great great video Trevor

  • @Ikuraga
    @Ikuraga Год назад +5

    Great job Trevor

  • @spacenoob10
    @spacenoob10 Год назад +3

    I have a horrible right eye so without contacts it’s pretty much useless. My left eye is alright and I can see pretty good with contacts in. Very nice video to pay tribute!

  • @KALEG34
    @KALEG34 Год назад +14

    I just wanna say Trevor you are such a good dude and an amazing inspiration for encouraging others praying for you man God bless

  • @bryanheredia3374
    @bryanheredia3374 Год назад +8

    I need that pikachu hat !!!!

  • @ImStizo
    @ImStizo Год назад +15

    Love the vlogs Trevor!!

  • @HarryMarshall-v3v
    @HarryMarshall-v3v Год назад +3

    Love this Trevor! What a good message.

  • @brendanwalsh7623
    @brendanwalsh7623 Год назад +6

    Really interesting to see you talk about eye dominance in baseball. I play darts and eye dominance and getting your eye in line is definitely one of the most important aspects of playing well!