Jim Morris MLB Debut, Highlights, & Pitching Mechanics

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  • @dougmaclennan8654
    @dougmaclennan8654 Год назад +96

    Andy Reid lookalike?

  • @Zerbey
    @Zerbey 2 года назад +503

    His autobiography is well worth the read, sure his MLB career was pretty short in the end but he did something many people only dream of.

    • @beachmasterX
      @beachmasterX 2 года назад +14

      His is one of the few autobiographies that I've read more than one time.

    • @nickcurran3105
      @nickcurran3105 2 года назад +17

      Even if he only faced that one batter Royce Clayton it would have been a tremendous story.

    • @s.marshian8455
      @s.marshian8455 2 года назад +3

      @@nickcurran3105 True, it’s insane what he did if you truly think about it.

    • @kbob9625
      @kbob9625 7 месяцев назад +2

      He made it to the big show. That in and of itself is a crazy accomplishment. I should grab his book.

    • @DJsaxby16
      @DJsaxby16 7 месяцев назад +1

      And it’s a great story too, I mean being a science teacher and baseball coach and making it to the big leagues all within the span of a few months? How can anyone not love his story?

  • @todds.6028
    @todds.6028 8 месяцев назад +19

    And what makes it even better is hearing the great Tom Grieve, Bill Jones, and Eric Nadel call the debut. And they're Rangers broadcasters. Normally you'd expect them to be "homers"...but to hear their enthusiasm when he struck out Clayton...pretty cool!

  • @thomasfinnell9681
    @thomasfinnell9681 2 года назад +82

    I can't get tired of this story, the movie is great. When he struck out Royce for his first Major League strikeout, I wouldn't have blamed him for being more animated. He acted like he'd been there his whole career. Class act.

    • @EdsterIII
      @EdsterIII 2 года назад +7

      Can you imagine how he felt? As you said if he did a huge fist 👊 punch into the air I wouldn't blame him, but he was as professional as a seasoned veteran. Amazing moment. Truly something few people ever experience.

    • @red23rd
      @red23rd Год назад +1

      Yep act like veteran, well he was a teacher and a coach after all, I believe he was a very good one.
      Very glad he put a good example for young kids especially his former students

  • @cubsgo23
    @cubsgo23 Год назад +30

    One of the all-time great baseball stories.

  • @Ljloving424
    @Ljloving424 Год назад +31

    This dude is and should be an inspiration for everybody.
    It’s never too late to fulfill your dreams. As long as you want it, you can get it.

  • @EdsterIII
    @EdsterIII 2 года назад +100

    Can you imagine, you get your shot, come in and strike out Royce Clayton? Imagine his classroom of kids cheering on their teacher? That's a epic story in itself. Truly shows that if you have the heart and are willing to give it your ALL, you might, might just get a chance to shine. Even though his career wasn't huge, this is a moment he'll never ever forget! Congratulations to him, and what an inspiration!👏 God Bless this 🙏 man, his family, his class, and everyone who tries to make a dream come true!

    • @ultimatejoecolton
      @ultimatejoecolton 2 года назад +6

      There is a movie

    • @bluesfan6862
      @bluesfan6862 2 года назад +2

      That’s the dream bro. Have a moment to shine in the Bigs, and then go back home to your wife and kids as the home town hero.
      Awesome story

  • @chadrush573
    @chadrush573 2 года назад +103

    It was perfect, debut game back in Texas. I was always a huge ranger fan, but I think we were all rooting for him that day. What a great story.

  • @Musiccafe5890
    @Musiccafe5890 2 года назад +115

    By far one of my favorite baseball movies. I love this story and I have always wanted to see some real footage of Jim Morrison pitching. Thank you for uploading this gem. He had good stuff too, he struck out the Big Hurt-Frank Thomas of the White Sox who is a Hall of famer. In that year Frank was on his game so that wasn't a mercy strikeout.

    • @jamesrobertsonrobertson5690
      @jamesrobertsonrobertson5690 2 года назад +3

      I agree, this is fantastic and inspiring!!

    • @richardsylvanus2717
      @richardsylvanus2717 2 года назад +16

      Jim Morrison sang for the Doors in the late 60s

    • @Jroc90903
      @Jroc90903 2 года назад +1

      Frank was always on. It says a lot, amazing story . He said the movie was pretty accurate about how it lined with everything for real

    • @joeclayton2121
      @joeclayton2121 2 года назад +4

      Jim Morrison died in 1971

    • @stuartbaron418
      @stuartbaron418 Год назад +1

      @@richardsylvanus2717Which is completely irrelevant.

  • @fluff2001
    @fluff2001 2 года назад +105

    I grew up with Jimmy in Brownwood. I batted against him many times in summer leagues . He was throwing in the 90/s as a 16 year old.
    He was also a pretty good football player on our state championship team ... He kicked a 50 yd field goal I remember ......
    and yeah, I think I hit him a few times and he got me a few but he was throwing smoke way back in 1980

    • @pbsimmons2303
      @pbsimmons2303 2 года назад +3

      Did you stroke it to his pitching

  • @jwill55kings
    @jwill55kings 2 года назад +249

    this dude had 13 strikeouts in 15 innings for his career that's pretty crazy

    • @mrstifler8987
      @mrstifler8987 Год назад +4

      It’s terrible Lmao.

    • @Frecklefart-90
      @Frecklefart-90 Год назад +41

      ​@@mrstifler8987Better than what you've ever achieved 😂😂

    • @mrstifler8987
      @mrstifler8987 Год назад

      @@Frecklefart-90 we’ll see. I’m on the Washington National minor league team. How much you wanna bet I’ll do better than this goofball. Put your money where your mouth is

    • @bandito4492
      @bandito4492 Год назад +49

      @@mrstifler8987 buddy he was 35 with 5 shoulder surgerys at that time. that’s literally impossible for a lot of people at his age. idk why u think that’s terrible i bet u can’t touch ur feet with that gut in the way.

    • @mrstifler8987
      @mrstifler8987 Год назад +1

      @@bandito4492 I guarantee I’m in better shape than anyone in this comment section. Including you. Nobody is saying his story isn’t impressive. It is. But 13 K’s in 15 innings is not a stat to go crazy about. Let’s be real.

  • @734wheeler5
    @734wheeler5 Год назад +5

    Watching this movie right now. Too good. What a freaking story this is!!

  • @STFU255
    @STFU255 2 года назад +13

    It really just shows you that it's NEVER to late to live your dreams

  • @peternaungayan4719
    @peternaungayan4719 Год назад +5

    What a great story! It’s the American Dream! I was really happy for him!

  • @hmhm856
    @hmhm856 2 года назад +24

    Wow, he was facing Jim Edmonds and Mo Vaughn in the Angels game. He got them both on fly outs to center field. And then he got Tim Salmon
    He then struck out a rookie Alfonso Soriano of the Yankees
    He struck out Frank Thomas

    • @alwillk
      @alwillk Год назад

      He also gave up bombs to Roberto alomar and Brian McRae. And Omar vizquel had 4 rbi vs him.

  • @typocoproject
    @typocoproject Месяц назад +2

    I just finished the movie about his story. What an inspiration, truly.

    • @spcooper94
      @spcooper94  Месяц назад

      @@typocoproject I fully agree

  • @drbonesshow1
    @drbonesshow1 2 года назад +220

    The movie Rookie did not make much of an attempt to determine how the once minor leaguer Morris who threw 87 mph (1983-1989) could 10 years later as a high school coach start throwing 95-98 mph. I contacted Jim Morris with my answer based in physics after I researched what he did after leaving baseball due to several arm injuries in 1989. In the early 1990s, he attended Angelo State University where in addition to being a student, he became an All-America punter (not QB) on the division-II football team. That's how I solved the problem: I went back to review his now major league pitching mechanics and I immediately saw the powerful hip-rotation of a punter. This is where the extra 10 mph came from. Most people don't know this, but the only punter in the NFL HOF Ray Guy was an all-around athlete who back when he played baseball threw 98 mph. Jim Morris developed tremendous hip power while punting, which he then brought to the mound. If you watch the video you will see what I mean as he turns with great power toward the plate. More on Ray Guy and baseball: www.baseball-reference.com/bullpen/Ray_Guy

    • @spcooper94
      @spcooper94  2 года назад +24

      I appreciate your take & that's a very interesting theory on how Jim Morris was able to throw 98 MPH at 35 but not be able to crack 90 MPH in his 20's. I also would like know how he was able to accomplish this jump in velocity after doctors had told him he would never be able to pitch again due to his injuries. As a former pitcher who blew out my arm in college, this fascinates me.
      Also, he doesn't look to get much hip to shoulder separation. It may seem like he does at first glance because when his foot lands his shoulder looks pretty far back but when his back leg starts rotating until his hips start facing home plate, there seems to be very little separation in my opinion. But maybe you were referring to something different in noting his "hip power". Also, he doesn't get much front knee extension either. It's amazing he threw so hard... It truly is

    • @drbonesshow1
      @drbonesshow1 2 года назад +14

      @@spcooper94Yes, I saw these video clips a few years ago when a writer asked me about Jim Morris (How did he do it?). After my analysis using especially this first clip mark 7:20 (I first saw in a movie review) I contacted Jim Morris (RUclips) to tell him. He was more inclined to think that his transformation was an act of God. We had a nice discussion, but I'm sure that I failed to convince him. BTW: after the movie his life went into a tail-spin from which he has begun to recover. My research into sports mechanics combines what I know about physics in connection with human biomechanics and the experiences that I've had (and continue to do so even at age 60) with throwing ans swing stuff. My work also connects the various things I've thrown and swung at a high level: (1) Baseball: threw 95 mph off the mound and threw a ball over 400 feet at the Orange Bowl (Miami) to win $500 (1988). (2) Football: threw 75 yard passes in a brief high school experience (getting hit wasn't for me) on a team which had 3 future NFL players (e.g., Tim Green) and (3) Tennis: hit a 140 mph tennis serve (NY Times 2018). So I might have a unique and different perspective from what instructors are teaching today. As I suggested to a small group of coaches at demonstration I gave recently: a good deal of the information in sports mechanics is mistaken information, which often has a simple physics explanation. However, few people step up to the plate, so to speak, to clarify these mistakes. I’m one of the few individuals who will take a swing at these mistakes; having skills both in swinging and throwing stuff and the physics behind it as The Nutty Professor of Sports. It is my goal to encourage others to step up to the plate in their sport (perhaps after having learned something new to them from my research) and question what they teach to their players/students. It was Einstein who said of his field: Never stop questioning.

    • @HueyPPLong
      @HueyPPLong 2 года назад +3

      Hate to be the one to say it but how about steroids too? It was the era after all.

    • @spcooper94
      @spcooper94  2 года назад +1

      ​@@HueyPPLong Haha, if I had seen this comment years ago my first thought would be that there's no way he could have taken steroids because his body still looked like he was still a high school teacher when he made it to the big leagues... But if Bartolo Colon was caught for steroids looking the way he did then anything is possible I guess.
      ∙ Although, I may not quite be as qualified as Dr. Mueller here to answer your question, I have been studying the physics of pitching since I was in elementary school and have continued to learn as much as I can about pitching ever since and for about the past 15 years.
      ∙ Maybe Dr. Mueller can back me up on my theory about how steroids effect a pitcher's velocity but in my opinion, I believe that steroids may help a pitcher maintain his velocity as he ages (take Roger Clemens for example) but not so much in helping him improve his velocity. Even during the steroid era, we have never seen a pitcher like Jacob deGrom at this point continue to increase his velo.
      ∙ It really hasn't been until the last 5-10 years or so with the rise of this Driveline Baseball led Age of Learned Velocity where so many advancements have been made that so many pitchers are being taught to throw faster, even later in their careers.

    • @EdsterIII
      @EdsterIII 2 года назад

      @@HueyPPLong Maybe he just worked hard? Why does there always have to be some kind of chemical involved. This world ALWAYS has to see the one possible negative and exploit it. My point is people who see this story an got inspired by it, then sees a "accusation" of steroids and poof they start the disbelief discussion and pretty soon with no evidence, the man is being lynched by social media. Now I'm NOT saying you did this. Your point wasn't posed as a shot, but society now always wants to show everyone as a failure or a cheat. I miss the 70's when all this social justice and social media crap didn't exist!

  • @markarnold6257
    @markarnold6257 2 года назад +375

    To all those commenting on his age and how old he looks, try teaching high school science for ten years…

    • @red23rd
      @red23rd Год назад +4

      Good point, yeah haha, man I remember my self and friends in highschool now haha

    • @mattfortheguinn4037
      @mattfortheguinn4037 Год назад

      Ha! Facts!!

    • @Nikko170
      @Nikko170 10 месяцев назад +2

      Teaching high school....thats the easiest job out there.

    • @sntstafford
      @sntstafford 8 месяцев назад +5

      @@Nikko170Let me know when you have the opportunity to teach high school, then let us know ten years later on how easy it is.

    • @tigermike74
      @tigermike74 8 месяцев назад +4

      For all that criticizing him, how many have made it to MLB.

  • @rickhicks6833
    @rickhicks6833 2 года назад +7

    I remember following the story as it unfolded during the season. I had the thought that it would make a great movie.
    Loved the movie.

  • @jasona6959
    @jasona6959 Год назад +1

    Jim Morris story was very cool. He never gave up and finally made is debut at 35 he showed hard work always pays off well done

  • @jeffreysmith6604
    @jeffreysmith6604 Год назад +4

    Morris was also a all american punter as well in high school. But he loved baseball. If he never had injuries i believe he would have had a long career in baseball. Maybe pitching in the low 90s to 95. He had a wicked slider and his control was exceptional. Big man too. 6'3" 235.

  • @SvanMagic
    @SvanMagic 3 месяца назад +2

    25 years today, Jim Morris makes history.

  • @kevinperry2492
    @kevinperry2492 2 года назад +4

    still one of my favorite baseball stories

  • @ricshorror
    @ricshorror 8 месяцев назад +2

    Talk about following your heart. I love it.

  • @arthurradley5372
    @arthurradley5372 2 года назад +32

    "How can you not be romantic about baseball"

    • @paulenger-dt1bw
      @paulenger-dt1bw 2 месяца назад

      I consider myself a man's man but get me watching the end of the Natural, Field of Dreams, forget about it, I'm in tears every time.. I only made it to college as a right hand pitcher. You're absolutely right, baseball is a beautiful thing.

  • @billbillings9609
    @billbillings9609 2 года назад +11

    I grew up on baseball movies , the rookie was one of the ones that inspired me the most

  • @algiudice7465
    @algiudice7465 2 дня назад +1

    my buddy, Rob Semeraro, may have an chance this year.... His dad played with the pirates in the 70s.....after many surgeries...and also became a teacher @44 years old he's throwing over 102mph... Lord, I hope he makes it after all hes been through....

  • @danielbowers457
    @danielbowers457 Год назад +2

    The Rookie is such a beautiful movie for baseball lovers

  • @davidluchsinger7377
    @davidluchsinger7377 2 года назад +4

    Dreams can come true.

  • @JWex-jy7sk
    @JWex-jy7sk 2 года назад +64

    My goodness I watched The Rookie for the first time in 2012 and was hoping somebody would finally post the actual debut itself!
    Thank you for this! How’d you find the footage?

  • @bri-guy1778
    @bri-guy1778 2 года назад +4

    great story, what an inspiration! 💚

  • @tipico_chipeord
    @tipico_chipeord 2 года назад +2

    Amazing story, cheers from the DR.

  • @5ledan
    @5ledan Год назад +5

    This is crazy. They should make a movie out of this

  • @ernestpassaro9663
    @ernestpassaro9663 2 года назад +4

    A great story about perseverance

  • @nickbillings8668
    @nickbillings8668 11 месяцев назад

    I think I got emo like 2 times during this video lol!!! The inspiration and joy those kids must have felt. Amazing! Big salute!!

  • @michaelmccurry2314
    @michaelmccurry2314 2 года назад +16

    Some of the best jerseys in 1999

  • @IAmJoeJericho
    @IAmJoeJericho 2 года назад +6

    I loved the movie, "The Rookie".

  • @SwoteOffical
    @SwoteOffical 2 года назад +13

    Wonderful story

    • @noeltaylor3594
      @noeltaylor3594 2 года назад

      I remember watching that game and never forgot how Royce Clayton seemed to have no clue or a chance.

  • @Mr.Jtea3
    @Mr.Jtea3 2 года назад +4

    Wow that’s pretty crazy and awesome he tried out in June wasn’t even an off-season pick, and then a couple months later he’s making his debut. Salute.

  • @extramile150
    @extramile150 2 года назад +4

    tremendous ... great movie, too.

  • @elizabethr4107
    @elizabethr4107 Год назад +2

    He's fantastic!

  • @skoop7641
    @skoop7641 2 года назад +3

    Loved this story!

  • @ericwiitala5407
    @ericwiitala5407 2 года назад +3

    Love his story and the movie.

  • @TestarossaRocks
    @TestarossaRocks 2 года назад +5

    The old Tampa Bay logo was 🔥

    • @TomRomanofski
      @TomRomanofski 9 месяцев назад

      AcEs, before you people who lack a higher power also lack (as do I) knowledge of man's rules , know they do not know em either proble) I sat this knowing GOD'S fifteen oops ten commandments. Best wishes rudi

  • @Franchise2930
    @Franchise2930 2 года назад +109

    Back in 1999, 35 year old baseball players looked and moved like they were in their 50’s.

    • @HT-sm9dm
      @HT-sm9dm 2 года назад +22

      This is actually the only era where adults look and act like children. So this is the outlier not Jim Morris’ era. We’re in the literal weirdest era of any species on probably any planet lol. Real creepy.

    • @justfacts1673
      @justfacts1673 2 года назад

      Better average, less strikeouts, bunted when need to.

    • @Neckrollios18
      @Neckrollios18 2 года назад +1

      It's an illusion

    • @bluesfan6862
      @bluesfan6862 2 года назад +9

      Like someone else says, our current gen is just weird.
      You look at HS kids from Jim’s time and they look 25. Kids in HS today look 11. Kids are babied(most don’t work until they’re in college now), hormonal issues, and mental health issues.
      Honestly this generation is sad.

    • @deadarmd
      @deadarmd 2 года назад +2

      He wasn't a pro athlete lol. He was a teacher for years haha

  • @louisfalkenstein5917
    @louisfalkenstein5917 Год назад +2

    What a feel good moment!

  • @lynnchelewski2965
    @lynnchelewski2965 8 месяцев назад +1

    Way cool! Love this story!

  • @johnnygunzfilmbuff7821
    @johnnygunzfilmbuff7821 2 года назад +3

    The real highlight of the rookie.

  • @RamsayboltonSnow
    @RamsayboltonSnow 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for making this

  • @wmst5065
    @wmst5065 2 года назад +18

    _"Morris... you're in!"_

    • @teecee2949
      @teecee2949 2 года назад +2

      GARDENHOSER!

    • @wmst5065
      @wmst5065 2 года назад +2

      @@teecee2949 "What did he call me?"

  • @mc76
    @mc76 Год назад +12

    1999 Announcer: "Wow, he throws 95."
    2023 Announcer: "He only throws 95, but with late movement."

    • @SynsityGW
      @SynsityGW Год назад

      lol right. verlander out there at age 40 hits 95 routinely. degrom at 34, if he threw a 95 mph fastball people would be saying "uh oh what's wrong with degrom now?"

    • @robloxvids2233
      @robloxvids2233 Год назад +1

      ​@SynsityGW Finding lefties that threw 95+ back then was not easy. Randy Johnson and Billy Wagner could. One is in the HOF and the other is borderline. I'm sure there were others I'm missing but a lefty throwing this kinda heat back then was super rare.

  • @Rockhound6165
    @Rockhound6165 Год назад +5

    All in all he was an OK pitcher. His numbers bear that out. But he did have the skills. Probably needed some honing of them with a pro pitching coach. Used primarily in mop up duty. However, he did what he thought was the impossible and after years out of the game was able to finally make it. 13 strikeouts in 15 innings is pretty impressive and watching this video he had a nasty slider. As the commentator put it "Steve Carlton like". His faults seem to be control. He had 9 walks in those 15 innings but kudos in making it finally. Sadly he developed arm trouble and only pitched in 21 games. But he made it. No one can take that away from him.

  • @martinpye549
    @martinpye549 Год назад +2

    Brilliant stuff. Respect from the UK.

    • @spcooper94
      @spcooper94  Год назад

      Thanks! Much love from the U.S.

  • @uncltrain
    @uncltrain 8 месяцев назад

    Thanks Jim, and Coop😊

  • @jasongarbers3327
    @jasongarbers3327 2 года назад +1

    It's great even for just a moment in time if you can be one of the ones fortunate to follow your dreams.

  • @dwaynegalvin8799
    @dwaynegalvin8799 3 месяца назад +1

    A great story and Dennis Quaid played it so well!

  • @kevinscarborough9982
    @kevinscarborough9982 2 года назад +4

    @ 2:52 mark...
    Announcer..."Jim Morris in his major league debrew." He wanted to buy Morris a beer. 🤣🍺

  • @3482-h8c
    @3482-h8c 7 месяцев назад

    As a former baseball player and an old man now, I love this story

  • @Hhhk345
    @Hhhk345 8 месяцев назад +1

    Really awesome 👏

  • @420killa
    @420killa Год назад +42

    He is the one guy who was telling the truth when he said "I could have been on the majors"

  • @calebc6028
    @calebc6028 8 месяцев назад +1

    What an amazing story

  • @Rockhound6165
    @Rockhound6165 8 месяцев назад +1

    I didn't notice the first time I saw this video. He struck out the Big Hurt. 6:57

  • @nizloc4118
    @nizloc4118 Год назад

    Such a great story...
    Damn... nostalgia... hearing Physioc and Hudler calling Angel games...

  • @meh_cromancer
    @meh_cromancer 2 года назад +23

    As a 33 year old, it's hard for me to believe this dude is 35 in this video

    • @FootballClubDavid_WI_USA
      @FootballClubDavid_WI_USA 2 года назад +3

      I'm 39 and look much younger than he does.

    • @HT-sm9dm
      @HT-sm9dm 2 года назад +9

      Dude y’all grew up in an era where adults have zero responsibilities until they hit maybe their 40s or even 50s. Jim Morris grew up when people had to become serious adults by the age of 21-22.

    • @dannyc.2039
      @dannyc.2039 2 года назад +2

      @@HT-sm9dm nobody asked

    • @GeoJesse
      @GeoJesse 2 года назад +1

      I’m 30 and I can’t imagine looking like this in 5 years 😂😂😂
      Although the mustache probably ages him a bit and I can grow a pretty good one. Maybe when I’m 35 I’ll try it out and see what I look like 😂😂😂

    • @fatkat311
      @fatkat311 Год назад

      35 or 55?

  • @patton303
    @patton303 8 месяцев назад +1

    The Rookie is now free on RUclips movies. Great flick if you’ve never seen it.

  • @nickhorn8296
    @nickhorn8296 Год назад +2

    Still one of the toughest jersey/hat combos in baseball history

  • @Jondsmusic
    @Jondsmusic 2 года назад +11

    What an absolutely incredibly story! God is good all the time! Proof that great things can happen all the time, despite the odds and what the world says!

    • @Smllc22318
      @Smllc22318 2 года назад +3

      Except for when those child soldiers in Liberia get their arms chopped off but yeah let’s not bring that up right

    • @Jondsmusic
      @Jondsmusic 2 года назад +4

      @@Smllc22318 what the heck does that hade to do with what we’re discussing? Kind or rude and random don’t you think? Boy you must be a lot of fun at parties!

    • @IHateNicolasCage
      @IHateNicolasCage 2 года назад +1

      @@Smllc22318 There’s always one….. 🤦‍♂️

    • @agheoane
      @agheoane Год назад +1

      ​@@Smllc22318 god couldn't help all those dying kids, he has sports to take care of

  • @travelingkim6810
    @travelingkim6810 2 года назад +20

    Left handed, 95mph, can throw some stirkes
    Ofcourse u can play in big league!

  • @michaelboard7925
    @michaelboard7925 2 года назад +1

    Thank you for this video

  • @bmoresandlotsproductions
    @bmoresandlotsproductions 2 года назад +2

    But Jim did play Minor League Baseball before he became Teacher. Arm injury stopped him, but it heeled over time and he threw harder.

  • @jakesanchez3970
    @jakesanchez3970 2 года назад

    IMHO if you are fan of baseball, you gotta love this story!

  • @Robsam28
    @Robsam28 Год назад +1

    The movie is a classic.

  • @Bigphil8707
    @Bigphil8707 2 года назад +7

    I know him personally and he is an amazing man and father

    • @mtsflorida
      @mtsflorida 8 месяцев назад

      My Dad also I played pro baseball before I was born. He was proud I took after him but my first tind at bat with a major league pitcher Mat Keough and Wilkins was a rough time. But my happiest day was getting called up after the military to be on the Florida HP team at 50! Don't f stop following your dreams.

  • @truthhurtswilky7785
    @truthhurtswilky7785 8 месяцев назад +1

    After four arm surgeries, it's amazing he had anything left. How about striking out Hall Of Famer Frank Thomas? A great story.

  • @marcmaza2821
    @marcmaza2821 6 месяцев назад +2

    The only one science teacher in the world can do this!

  • @johnyork5138
    @johnyork5138 Месяц назад

    Just a kid, 35. His whole life ahead of him. Go man,

  • @lamarbrown619
    @lamarbrown619 Год назад +2

    Wow he struck out Royce Clayton for his First MLB Strikeout🏆✅

  • @eamonkelley3811
    @eamonkelley3811 2 года назад +3

    Awesome story

  • @ブレイヴフェンサ
    @ブレイヴフェンサ 2 года назад +1

    I can only imagine how his career would have been if he wasn’t injury and gotten to the bigs in his 20’s

  • @user-zr6pl6nb6z
    @user-zr6pl6nb6z 2 года назад

    At 5:28 why does it say 7.36 ERA and the announcer says "Zero ERA"?

  • @MMAALL
    @MMAALL 2 года назад +2

    They need to make a movie about this.

  • @Blokewood3
    @Blokewood3 2 года назад

    At 2:45 the catcher points with his hand before the umpire makes the same gesture. Does anyone know what that was about?

    • @trentbrodish9152
      @trentbrodish9152 2 года назад

      The batter made a checked swing. "A checked swing is when a batter tries to hold the bat back after starting the swing. If the bat breaks the plane of the bottom of home plate, it’s counted as a strike." When a checked swing happens, usually the home plate umpire will call on the 1st base or 3rd base umpire to make the call on if the batter performed a full swing or if he stopped his swing in time to have it not be considered a strike (if pitch was out of strike zone). Since the batter was batting righty (right handed), the catcher and umpire point to the first base umpire (who has better view of right hand batters) to make the call on if the batter fully swung the bat or not.

    • @Blokewood3
      @Blokewood3 2 года назад

      @@trentbrodish9152 Thanks.

  • @patrickroche7799
    @patrickroche7799 2 года назад +3

    Great story. Definition of perseverance.

    • @kellyford5903
      @kellyford5903 2 года назад

      So true!! Definitely NOT something ya see much these days, right?! ‘Course, in fairness, May in fact be SO MANY out there working their azzzzzez off…just doesn’t make “the news”. Gives me hope if there is 😎

  • @Dj_________
    @Dj_________ 8 месяцев назад

    I remember when this guy was called up, I was 21 years old and he seemed ancient, lol. Now I’m nearly 46 years old, and 35 sounds pretty young to me, ha ha ha!!

  • @yaniktydetmer4153
    @yaniktydetmer4153 Год назад +1

    Respect

  • @poshko41
    @poshko41 2 года назад

    I remember when this happened. I thought he seemed so old. Now I’m the old one.

  • @seanguzy9601
    @seanguzy9601 8 месяцев назад +1

    Cant imagine Dennis Quaid having a mustache in The Rookie.

  • @gbond
    @gbond 2 года назад

    35 was a different look back then. LOL shout out to Jim Morris

  • @alelitty7214
    @alelitty7214 2 года назад +2

    35 yrs old my ass! I’m 32 years old and that man looks like he can be my uncle

  • @k.s.7104
    @k.s.7104 7 месяцев назад

    Not sure whats better lol? Making your major league debut at 35 or having Dennis Quaid play you in a movie OMG!

  • @guysalzmann9302
    @guysalzmann9302 7 месяцев назад +3

    Actually a chemistry teacher-

  • @JohnRoland
    @JohnRoland 2 года назад

    What a great story!

  • @jarrod6577
    @jarrod6577 8 месяцев назад

    대단한 사람이네.. 많은 나이에도.. 멋진 친구.. 그것도 학교 선생님이었다니..대단하다..

  • @pewcfpv8056
    @pewcfpv8056 8 месяцев назад

    Such a stretch but, this gives me hope as a 28 year old who hasn't played since College.

  • @thooke222
    @thooke222 Год назад

    Awesome.

  • @gpa7069
    @gpa7069 2 года назад

    Great story. Wish I could have had a second chance like that.

  • @phillyeric7584
    @phillyeric7584 2 года назад

    Loved the Rookie

  • @rydawg7629
    @rydawg7629 8 месяцев назад +4

    35 years old and doesn't look a day over 52.

  • @MMUUA
    @MMUUA Год назад

    Jim Morris !

  • @williamseifert169
    @williamseifert169 7 месяцев назад

    My high school teammate was on this Rays team.