The Ball-Catching Expert Who Caught A-Rod's 3000th Hit

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  • Опубликовано: 6 окт 2024
  • Zack Hample isn't your typical fan at a ball game. He's there to snag baseballs, and do it with a studied, meticulous approach. In this VICE Sports exclusive, we hung out with the "Ball Hawk" in the days following his catch of Alex Rodriguez's 3000th hit. While in some ways it served as the pinnacle of his time in the stands it also brought with it a firestorm of media coverage and public opinion that wasn't always friendly. Life can be lonely in the bleachers, too.
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  • @isaacmorin1848
    @isaacmorin1848 9 лет назад +4485

    This could have all been avoided if he just didn't hit a home run

  • @PeteHudo
    @PeteHudo 8 лет назад +2139

    One thing is for sure, this guy has a lot of balls.

  • @cookiesnruntz
    @cookiesnruntz 5 лет назад +1861

    So it wasnt just any guy....it HAD to be.....the guy that had an obsession with collecting baseballs from games and had over 8000 of them in his apt. Had to, just had to.

    • @TheOmar291992
      @TheOmar291992 5 лет назад +7

      HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!

    • @thugTaters
      @thugTaters 5 лет назад +24

      He wanted it the most I guess

    • @Alhalmeya
      @Alhalmeya 5 лет назад +14

      proof of simulation or fate

    • @toxic_2350
      @toxic_2350 5 лет назад +7

      11000 career total now

    • @ariesradke6193
      @ariesradke6193 5 лет назад

      @Huntero so he cheats

  • @TheAbfromNJ
    @TheAbfromNJ 7 лет назад +800

    Say what you want, but 1) he gave up $150k for charity, 2) it is eerily amazing how he manages to do this, 3) he gives the balls away to kids frequently, and 4) he gave up $150k for charity. Also, he gave up $150k for charity. More power to him.

    • @zackhample
      @zackhample 6 лет назад +175

      Thanks, I appreciate the kind comment.

    • @jacks756
      @jacks756 5 лет назад +2

      👍

    • @johnathanharper3343
      @johnathanharper3343 4 года назад +13

      @@zackhample dude i thought you we're a bad guy at first but your actually a great person. Bless you!

    • @joseanthompson9069
      @joseanthompson9069 4 года назад +3

      @@zackhample Hello

    • @rexsteel156
      @rexsteel156 3 года назад

      No better charity that giving kids baseball equipment. What a hero.

  • @Mnguyen92
    @Mnguyen92 9 лет назад +1788

    Gotta respect this guy for the love of the sport.

    • @slammykik2486
      @slammykik2486 9 лет назад +9

      Respect him cuz he doesnt have a life????
      Wutt????

    • @theguitarhero898
      @theguitarhero898 9 лет назад +60

      +Slammy kik he has no life because he loves the sport and has passion for something in his life? if that's true, then I guess a lot of people have no lives to you as well...

    • @mrkyle316
      @mrkyle316 9 лет назад +28

      +Slammy kik he's made it into a life. He's an author. If you can do what you love you never work a day in your life

    • @slammykik2486
      @slammykik2486 9 лет назад +1

      You guys are fucking stupid for someone to chase their dreams by catching balls and keeping them. bruh u guys dum af

    • @musicly260
      @musicly260 9 лет назад +1

      +Slammy kik true

  • @dreams4518
    @dreams4518 5 лет назад +701

    At least hes doing what he loves and doesn't care what people say to him. More power to em, cant hate

    • @pauloliver1842
      @pauloliver1842 5 лет назад +1

      he caught a drug cheats ball... hallelujah eh !

    • @TrevorPhillips2024
      @TrevorPhillips2024 4 года назад +2

      paul oliver easy 150k for charity plus publicity he played the situation well

    • @Zack_410
      @Zack_410 3 года назад +2

      A lot of people wanna be in his position. That's why he gets hate. Jealousy.

    • @bruce4139
      @bruce4139 3 года назад +1

      He definetly gave it back because he was threatened it was a major reason imo

    • @jeremiahs2336
      @jeremiahs2336 3 года назад +1

      @@bruce4139 no it was clear he was bluffing for higher reward he says this in a later vid he was tryna get the most out of it he got 2 signed a rod bats and 150k to a charity

  • @ItsCadenTime
    @ItsCadenTime 8 лет назад +519

    This dude's skill, even if it is a strange one, is pretty damn impressive

    • @zackhample
      @zackhample 8 лет назад +121

      Thanks.

    • @victormanuelfuentes19
      @victormanuelfuentes19 7 лет назад +2

      Seriously that was extremely selfless man! There's a reason your youtube page is growing. The more you give the more you get back!!

    • @chazzlucas6395
      @chazzlucas6395 6 лет назад

      Oh there's some catholic thinking !!!

    • @jarjarbinks4744
      @jarjarbinks4744 6 лет назад +2

      Zack Hample
      😂😂😂

    • @jarjarbinks4744
      @jarjarbinks4744 6 лет назад

      Zack Hample
      ruclips.net/video/nwOGmd0fU3o/видео.html
      I’ve always wondered where you get these

  • @deeznuts3455
    @deeznuts3455 9 лет назад +641

    he catch the ball therefore his fucking ball.....

    • @shark123476
      @shark123476 9 лет назад

      yes

    • @scclan4077
      @scclan4077 9 лет назад

      But it's a milestone

    • @huntermacduff8724
      @huntermacduff8724 9 лет назад +3

      He played baseball his whole life. He Made it to the mlb. And he got 3,000 hits. A rod probably dreamed about getting that 3,000 hit ball. And you wouldn't be mad if some prick didn't give it to you?

    • @deeznuts3455
      @deeznuts3455 9 лет назад +14

      Hunter Macduff Rod can get mad all he wants still not his ball tho.

    • @yetaep252
      @yetaep252 9 лет назад +3

      +James Bond That kindey stone thing was good.

  • @DeygudBoyes
    @DeygudBoyes 5 лет назад +1289

    Dudes like this are the ones who keep sports alive. The fans with true passion that lasts a lifetime. Anybody who hates on him is out of their mind

    • @mallorybymers100
      @mallorybymers100 5 лет назад +3

      EXACTLY

    • @yunked5907
      @yunked5907 5 лет назад +17

      Nah it’s childish

    • @DeygudBoyes
      @DeygudBoyes 5 лет назад +19

      @@yunked5907 And your loser ass being out of shape playing video games while making below 6 figures isn't?

    • @jz9189
      @jz9189 5 лет назад +7

      ... this guy has a little bit of a problem.

    • @yunked5907
      @yunked5907 5 лет назад +1

      zim babwe You sound mad 😂 The fact that your defending such a childish “hobby” shows how immature you are yourself. YIKES! 😂

  • @bretthunter7320
    @bretthunter7320 9 лет назад +151

    This guy is a class act. Couldn't have picked a more respectful route to go with the ball.

    • @TheJer1963
      @TheJer1963 9 лет назад

      +John Silva This ball was marked with AR and the number 1 as it was used for the first ball.

    • @2011blueman
      @2011blueman 9 лет назад +2

      +Brett Hunter If you've ever actually seen him in action then "class act" would NOT be what you would use to describe him.

    • @ATalkingBadger
      @ATalkingBadger 8 лет назад

      Obviously you haven't. The guy is a very cool person. Definitely a class act. Learn what you're speaking about before you speak.

    • @bigeman
      @bigeman 8 лет назад

      +Leggo My Ego Why's that.

    • @ATalkingBadger
      @ATalkingBadger 8 лет назад +1

      Leggo My Ego But you have no explanation or evidence to back that statement.

  • @Andrew-bd8dc
    @Andrew-bd8dc 8 лет назад +1300

    If I caught that ball I would try to get season tickets for life

    • @MegaJeter1
      @MegaJeter1 8 лет назад +18

      I was thinking that too

    • @marcosm1451
      @marcosm1451 8 лет назад +1

      same

    • @ltrj9633
      @ltrj9633 8 лет назад +9

      Ask for a lot of money then u get season tickets

    • @FROZYO
      @FROZYO 8 лет назад +2

      +Thomas Thomas or sell the tickets as you please?

    • @ragegamers471
      @ragegamers471 8 лет назад +14

      Me too. Or I wouldn't give it back because a rod is a dick before I offend anyone it's because I'm a Jays fan ok just my opinion

  • @stizzy1
    @stizzy1 5 лет назад +762

    Imagine he kept it and just gave a rod a random ball he caught.

    • @gotnokush
      @gotnokush 5 лет назад +66

      robert hanney the balls were marked. Every time a rod came to bat they would change the balls out for the special marked balls. Listen to the beginning of the video when the broadcast is talking before a rod comes up to bat

    • @stizzy1
      @stizzy1 5 лет назад +13

      gotnokush Oh wow I feel stupid

    • @AggroDev
      @AggroDev 5 лет назад +6

      robert hanney you should, there’s been so many comments saying the same thing lol

    • @latinolawdog5067
      @latinolawdog5067 4 года назад

      The balls are marked, dude

    • @davidwells5888
      @davidwells5888 3 года назад

      They're up doing the press conference he gives a-rod the ball.. "Hey wait a minute this isn't the right ball"

  • @unratedcompound4133
    @unratedcompound4133 8 лет назад +1179

    Low-key gave Arod a fake ball

  • @thiagodunadan
    @thiagodunadan 8 лет назад +572

    The player is already rich and famous and can have almost anything he wants. Let this Zack dude have the fucking ball.

    • @jonathanallard2128
      @jonathanallard2128 8 лет назад +22

      Or pay for it.

    • @sgt.dixienormus7549
      @sgt.dixienormus7549 7 лет назад +9

      Thiago Monteiro the point is that A-Rod worked his ass off to get 3000 hits. He should be able to get the ball.

    • @Ryan157711
      @Ryan157711 7 лет назад +8

      Thiago Monteiro that's not the point. the guy has 8000 other balls. You only get to hit number 3000 once. imagine working your entire life for that and this loser won't give up the ball.

    • @jonathanallard2128
      @jonathanallard2128 7 лет назад +6

      Ryan157711 It's also an achievement for the ball guy to catch this particular ball.

    • @retailworker8375
      @retailworker8375 7 лет назад +10

      Ryan157711 You also get to catch 8000 balls once. He has also been catching balls *his entire life* as well. Now imagine you having all of those baseballs you've worked so hard for your entire life, and they get robbed. Besides if you had something extremely precious to you, and someone asked for it you would refuse. Everyone would and they can't deny it.

  • @cradt
    @cradt 5 лет назад +122

    When he started talking in different languages I was dying 🤣

    • @byronbass1370
      @byronbass1370 3 года назад +2

      Learning turkish so hes ready hah

  • @Liverpool094
    @Liverpool094 8 лет назад +670

    Huge respect for the guy, on not being a douche and selling it, then keeping the money to himself and instead gave it to charity.

    • @PermanentMarkerism
      @PermanentMarkerism 8 лет назад +4

      +Jackson Targarios most people saying he would've been a douche by keeping it probably would've kept the money for themselves.

    • @googlestealmydatapls5410
      @googlestealmydatapls5410 8 лет назад +5

      +PermanentMarkerism So keeping your money makes you a "douche"?
      So we're all "douches" now?

    • @TheCptBush
      @TheCptBush 8 лет назад

      +IDon'tKnowWhyGoogl s you got the concept of the human race

    • @NathanJohnston1
      @NathanJohnston1 8 лет назад +2

      What a douche! How dare you buy a phone, you should've gave it to charity... douche.

    • @Djera1818
      @Djera1818 7 лет назад +15

      why would he give it to charity ? he paid to go to the game haha id sell it and keep all the money to myself

  • @nnnullllllll
    @nnnullllllll 8 лет назад +363

    As a Yankees fan at first I saw this guy as a dick, but after watching this video and some of his, this is his passion that he truly enjoys. In the end, everyone got what they wanted. Happy for A rod and him.

    • @zackhample
      @zackhample 8 лет назад +22

      Thanks, I appreciate that.

    • @nnnullllllll
      @nnnullllllll 8 лет назад +6

      +Zack Hample Commented that a month ago Zack and since then I have found your channel. I have become a fan of what you do! Keep up the great work!

    • @dannylanahan9858
      @dannylanahan9858 8 лет назад +1

      i agree with u

    • @robinson3466
      @robinson3466 8 лет назад +4

      As a Blue Jays fan I see all Yankees fans as dicks..

    • @tannercolton4441
      @tannercolton4441 8 лет назад

      +Robinson3 Fuck U

  • @burtlecuber6875
    @burtlecuber6875 5 лет назад +2055

    The Yankees are a BILLION dollar team and they donated 150k? 😂

    • @giordan131
      @giordan131 5 лет назад +152

      150k is a considerable amount for a baseball. I've watched this short 3 times, and I'm still shocked he got that much.

    • @burtlecuber6875
      @burtlecuber6875 5 лет назад +59

      @@giordan131 but it was for charity! i think its sad the Yankees couldnt do 1M XD

    • @astro.4372
      @astro.4372 5 лет назад +20

      Most likely coming from A. Rods Pocket If n o t then 150k for what a tiny charity it was back then was a lot

    • @giordan131
      @giordan131 5 лет назад +14

      @@burtlecuber6875 I mean, is it logical to give a million dollars for a baseball? I'd be happy if I was able to get 50k let alone 150k for such a great cause in his eyes.

    • @rxu3487
      @rxu3487 5 лет назад +11

      @@burtlecuber6875 dude you're actually pathetic
      you're like a 3rd grader who doesnt know how much money is actually worth

  • @DJayAce4
    @DJayAce4 8 лет назад +428

    Really sad that people decided to hate the guy before they even knew what the end result would be... Without him holding on to that ball, $150,000 would have never gone towards cancer research for kids... This guy did exactly what he should have done, and what I would have done... Hold on to the ball and don't jump to any quick decisions and try to figure out the best end result. He could have easily sold that ball at auction for life changing money yet decided to go the best route possible where everyone wins. This guy is a complete badass in my book. He handled the situation PERFECTLY while thousands of dumb asses would have never ended up doing what he did. All you haters are a joke, I'll end it at that.

    • @narcisvelce1881
      @narcisvelce1881 8 лет назад +2

      I agree

    • @taahasiddiqui1071
      @taahasiddiqui1071 8 лет назад +5

      +Jason W Nah you would just shit your pants from all the pressure lol. Of course you would say that but you don't know what you would do in that situation dumb ass.

    • @DJayAce4
      @DJayAce4 8 лет назад +2

      Taaha Siddiqui I'm 100% sure I would not just give up the ball right away. But that's besides the point of my original comment. The point is that I thought he made the right decision, that is all.. No need to get irate.

    • @awesome1353
      @awesome1353 7 лет назад +11

      I don't think it was cancer research.

    • @emmy8834
      @emmy8834 7 лет назад +3

      awesome1353 yeah it was a kids baseball program or something along those lines

  • @JYLEDH
    @JYLEDH 8 лет назад +63

    Lol I can't believe people were actually mad at him for not giving the ball back.

  • @logann8243
    @logann8243 5 лет назад +347

    It's not like Mr. Steroids needs that ball back. Well he could use some balls I assume.

    • @kwad-
      @kwad- 5 лет назад +5

      @@josiahk.2048 tf?

    • @Hahdgr
      @Hahdgr 5 лет назад

      @@josiahk.2048 What??

    • @icepenguin7278
      @icepenguin7278 5 лет назад

      jaynak and if he does ?

    • @Hahdgr
      @Hahdgr 5 лет назад

      @@icepenguin7278 well it would probably explain this

    • @crazyflyingponys
      @crazyflyingponys 5 лет назад

      Rule Tom - FBI OPEN UP!!!!!!!!

  • @randyporter3491
    @randyporter3491 5 лет назад +188

    Catching hit balls is a big part of baseball. Zack caught a special ball, after buying a prime location ticket, being ready and making the catch. This is a valuable ball and potentially worth a good bit of money (to him), that is pennies to the Team and even A-Rod. So let’s be fair, all the haters who trashed Zack, “claim” they would give it back immediately. But would they ? It’s easy to say that, until YOU have $50,000 - $250,000 in your hand. Zack was badgered into what he did eventually, but he could have auctioned the ball, gave $150,000 to his charity and still had plenty left over. He should have gotten something out of this, whether you like him or not. I just don’t believe all the hate mail was written by “saints” who would have handed it over. Sorry.

    • @gotacallfromvishal
      @gotacallfromvishal 5 лет назад +12

      ya you right, anyone who gave it back is a chump.

    • @thomascorder6686
      @thomascorder6686 5 лет назад +2

      Spot on!

    • @gotacallfromvishal
      @gotacallfromvishal 5 лет назад +1

      @rizzo69cawould people really hate on someone who is one rung above an average joe and won't give away something to a millionaire employed by billionaires? i know sports fans have weird/non-existent logic but i don't get it.

    • @phoenixalpha146
      @phoenixalpha146 5 лет назад +1

      Well said!

    • @clheppermann
      @clheppermann 3 года назад

      Dude sounds like a winner to me

  • @niclacoste
    @niclacoste 9 лет назад +28

    People need to chill and stop hating this guy for catching the damn ball. There's no rule that says you have to return the 3000 hit ball. $150,000 is pocket change for the Yankees they should have paid him $500,000

  • @fatboisplitzomja5741
    @fatboisplitzomja5741 3 года назад +31

    It's funny how people hated a rod but then help a rod all of a sudden when he hit 3000

    • @KevinSmith-fw5tb
      @KevinSmith-fw5tb 3 года назад

      Maybe because they hated the other guy more?

  • @bossness-2440
    @bossness-2440 8 лет назад +506

    Why is zack getting so much hate I would've kept it, I mean it's not everyday you will get someone's 3000 hit if anything I would congratulate sack for getting a legendary ball

    • @bossness-2440
      @bossness-2440 8 лет назад +7

      Zack*

    • @kimpierce6595
      @kimpierce6595 7 лет назад +1

      BOSSNESS MONSTER really

    • @aname292
      @aname292 7 лет назад +15

      BOSSNESS MONSTER It's not everyday, you'll hit your short careers 3000th hit either

    • @Waltaz
      @Waltaz 7 лет назад +1

      BOSSness - who is sack?

    • @jakelang806
      @jakelang806 5 лет назад +1

      think about if your arod though

  • @r33dymc
    @r33dymc 7 лет назад +311

    this guy is a legendary who catches arods 3000th hit keeps it then sells it back for $150.0000 not for himself for his fav kids baseball chairty . big respect for that plus some of the balls he catches he gives to the kids who have not got 1 thats awsum in its own right. this guy jus does his thing leave him be why all the hate keep goin zack gd luck for the future buddy

    • @Tuffsmoygles
      @Tuffsmoygles 5 лет назад +3

      No, he only did that b/c he didn't want the world to call him an asshole forever. It was the only way he could squirm to not get New Yorkers to beat the shit out of him at every game he went to from that point on.

    • @CamJames
      @CamJames 5 лет назад +4

      @@Tuffsmoygles NYers are not as tough as they pretend to be. few ppl are.

    • @Tuffsmoygles
      @Tuffsmoygles 5 лет назад +2

      @@CamJames drunk new yorker baseball fans (like many drunk fans of anything) are violent enough.

    • @Therealyungab817
      @Therealyungab817 5 лет назад

      r33dymc preach man

  • @noah6177
    @noah6177 5 лет назад +262

    This is murr from impractical jokers loool

    • @randumnesss541
      @randumnesss541 5 лет назад +2

      NoahInceYT ikr 😂

    • @methcurry6887
      @methcurry6887 5 лет назад +1

      🤣😂🤣

    • @lonzoball5433
      @lonzoball5433 5 лет назад +4

      He’s a ferret it’s complicated

    • @jnl7196
      @jnl7196 4 года назад

      he make a video with someone with longer hair and someone commented “its murr and q”

  • @IblewuponyourfaceIII
    @IblewuponyourfaceIII 8 лет назад +39

    If I caught that ball I would of gave that to A-rod for money or sold it to someone else

    • @Dawsyboy2169
      @Dawsyboy2169 8 лет назад +10

      And that's the difference between you and him

    • @IblewuponyourfaceIII
      @IblewuponyourfaceIII 8 лет назад +3

      Jackson Targarios I have dreams too, they make millions...LOL

    • @dkking8992
      @dkking8992 8 лет назад +2

      You guys are all focused on money that ball has a lot more meaning then money money can not buy everything let alone a big moment like that

  • @nickcooper4265
    @nickcooper4265 9 лет назад +53

    This guy seems very intelligent but might come across weird to some people.

    • @cgull1234
      @cgull1234 9 лет назад +18

      +Nick Cooper I would say it's because this guy is very passionate about baseball and most people will never be this passionate about anything in their entire lives so it's easier for others to classify him as weird rather than find something they can enjoy as much.

    • @nickcooper4265
      @nickcooper4265 9 лет назад +2

      Yes very well said :)

  • @markbounty8312
    @markbounty8312 5 лет назад +87

    I thought this was a comedy sketch at first 😂

  • @krikormirzoyan3849
    @krikormirzoyan3849 8 лет назад +142

    he probably swapped it for an identical one

    • @Jon-oj6od
      @Jon-oj6od 8 лет назад +20

      Shit, that ball probably had more ways of identifying it's authenticity then a 100 dollar bill.

    • @tylerfritsch3216
      @tylerfritsch3216 8 лет назад +18

      They had the letter "R" for Rodriguez and a number for the pitch. They would switch the baseball after every pitch. It was also authenticated by the MLB

    • @TheSquirrelyGhost
      @TheSquirrelyGhost 8 лет назад +5

      They don't switch balls after every pitch that would take forever.

    • @tylerfritsch3216
      @tylerfritsch3216 8 лет назад +13

      i know. it was only for alex.

    • @peterstaub3347
      @peterstaub3347 7 лет назад +3

      some indiana jones shit

  • @sjg123productions
    @sjg123productions 8 лет назад +32

    I would have given it back for signed shirts from everyone on the roster, signed balls from everyone on the roster, free season tickets for life behind the plate, A-Rod's bat and glove, meeting all the players, throwing out the first pitch at the yankees game and free food at all the games.

    • @zackhample
      @zackhample 8 лет назад +29

      They wouldn't have given all of that. Nice try, though.

    • @ThePetstv
      @ThePetstv 8 лет назад +2

      Theyd give out free season tickets tho for like 5 years maybe in good seats but not behind the plate

    • @mattmccalla3014
      @mattmccalla3014 5 лет назад

      @@ThePetstv nowhere close the worth of that ball

    • @SushiBandit28
      @SushiBandit28 2 года назад

      You forgot a prime rib dinner served by Mickey Mantle

  • @Collin.Hughes
    @Collin.Hughes 5 лет назад +22

    Legend has it Zack held the ball long enough to make a replica and put the sticker on it from the real one.
    Also Zack stores the ball in his dresser next to the dinosaur costume

    • @Collin.Hughes
      @Collin.Hughes 5 лет назад

      SIR LOIN love the name. btw what’s your Roblox username again?

    • @Collin.Hughes
      @Collin.Hughes 5 лет назад

      SIR LOIN you spelled it wrong twice now

    • @SpellOfSin
      @SpellOfSin 5 лет назад

      @SIR LOIN you fat little shit

  • @fortyforfree
    @fortyforfree 8 лет назад +37

    Dudes at 9,000+ caught baseballs. Damn Zack, beast.

  • @leafs34
    @leafs34 8 лет назад +54

    title has a error you misspelled gay-rod

  • @brianscalabrine9542
    @brianscalabrine9542 5 лет назад +42

    all 3 of those people deleted their tweets, look who received karma now lol

  • @carsonkulo7087
    @carsonkulo7087 7 лет назад +46

    stop giving this man hate. he is doing what he loves and he gives baseballs to kids that haven't caught any. You know that you would keep the ball if you were the one that caught it

    • @zackhample
      @zackhample 7 лет назад +18

      Thanks, I appreciate that.

    • @janellemaynait
      @janellemaynait 7 лет назад +1

      Zack Hample For the people who can't stand you they are just jealous I wish I can snag so many baseball's

  • @lebronakon2324
    @lebronakon2324 8 лет назад +179

    This dude deserves to go tip his cap at yankee stadium for giving it to charity

    • @marcosm1451
      @marcosm1451 8 лет назад +3

      yes

    • @mattloveohiost5
      @mattloveohiost5 8 лет назад +1

      He has a RUclips channel

    • @劉曜彰-f1r
      @劉曜彰-f1r 8 лет назад +5

      well it makes a difference for the Yankees. It sounds better to donate in return of getting the ball than buying it

  • @nasseralqusaili4510
    @nasseralqusaili4510 5 лет назад +56

    I believe he should play outfield in pro baseball

  • @xavilai9514
    @xavilai9514 9 лет назад +14

    baseball isn't very interesting but people probably think that about my interests too at least he's passionate about it and actually devotes his life into it even though it's just catching baseballs he's following his dream props to him

  • @AiyaniaSavannah
    @AiyaniaSavannah 5 лет назад +585

    guy made millions playing baseball and cant even offer a dude bro a good deal for a 3000th hit baseball. #YankeeScrubLords

    • @RDG22
      @RDG22 5 лет назад

      Fuck you Eric you scrub

    • @reyreythegamer9377
      @reyreythegamer9377 5 лет назад +1

      @@cmderp we actually do know how much he made

    • @reyreythegamer9377
      @reyreythegamer9377 5 лет назад +3

      @@cmderp $441,285,103

    • @reyreythegamer9377
      @reyreythegamer9377 5 лет назад +4

      @@cmderp what do you mean source, literally go to baseball reference and search up arod and then go to his salaries to see how much he made

    • @pauloliver1842
      @pauloliver1842 5 лет назад

      a drugged ball, your welcome to it

  • @sammysneaks4921
    @sammysneaks4921 8 лет назад +72

    Everyone is being rude if I caught it I would keep it, and so would most people

    • @theking8356
      @theking8356 8 лет назад

      That's true

    • @roroflowazoro
      @roroflowazoro 8 лет назад +3

      He owns it not mlb not a rod not the Yankees I couldn't agree more it his and even though I wouldn't of sold it for money for myself zack hample is is a awasome guy and the fact the money went to a baseball charity shows how much baseball matters to him

    • @Ian-be1bc
      @Ian-be1bc 8 лет назад +1

      I would keep it then give it to him

    • @bieberisag
      @bieberisag 8 лет назад

      I think it's more the fact of this guy already having over 8,000 balls. It'd be different if it was some random kid.

    • @isaacexposito4519
      @isaacexposito4519 8 лет назад +1

      +bieberisag well I mean like none of those thousands mean nearly enough

  • @Firth28
    @Firth28 8 лет назад +7

    dont know why people are hating on this guy. hes clearly a smart dude with a huge passion and he is using his intelligence to make him the best at what he loves, and hes obviously very happy. big ups to this guy

    • @zackhample
      @zackhample 8 лет назад +6

      Thanks. That's nice of you to say.

    • @Firth28
      @Firth28 8 лет назад

      Zack Hample Keep the content coming, I love watching your videos!

  • @Collin.Hughes
    @Collin.Hughes 5 лет назад +29

    People pressured him into giving it back

  • @spritz19
    @spritz19 8 лет назад +172

    I don't really understand why giving it back to him was such a necessity. It's like the old adage "give it to the kid." You are not required to give the ball to them. Is it a nice gesture, sure, but they have many more years of attending games in them. Sooner or later, they can get a tossup themselves.
    Same with A-Rod's 3000th hit. You're not required to give it back to him. I think of it as winning the lottery. You get $300M and according to this, people expect you to spend it on developing countries in Africa, helping the homeless, and not for yourself because YOU have money. (for buying food, gas, clothes, etc.) That's dumbass logic right there. He can keep the ball if he wants. So what if he has 8000 baseballs?

    • @zackhample
      @zackhample 8 лет назад +31

      I think you're the only sensible person here.

    • @AgoTubeAgo
      @AgoTubeAgo 8 лет назад +3

      +Zack Hample OMG ITS YOU!

    • @AgoTubeAgo
      @AgoTubeAgo 8 лет назад +4

      Tbh I think most people in his position, even the people who are hating on him would've kept the ball.

    • @isaacexposito4519
      @isaacexposito4519 8 лет назад

      I agree totally, except that analogy is a little off because the ball wont even save arods life like why does he need it so bad jeez ya know...?

    • @BranoneMCSG
      @BranoneMCSG 8 лет назад +2

      I think the guy who actually bats the milestone deserves to have the ball he hit as a memento. Not some selfish prick who goes out of his way to hog all the balls he can.

  • @dieselphiend
    @dieselphiend 9 лет назад +12

    If 'A-Rod' really wants that ball, he has more than enough money he's earned over his career hitting them, to offer to buy it.

  • @AppleXTaku
    @AppleXTaku 5 лет назад +10

    The moment you realize he caught mike trouts first homer in ball and compared it to this.

  • @talix9999
    @talix9999 8 лет назад +88

    he looks like Murr from impractical jokers

  • @Zenoeffex
    @Zenoeffex 8 лет назад +44

    Love to see someone doing what they love,his passion and dedication is inspirational

  • @Revolverben190
    @Revolverben190 5 лет назад +89

    He has Mike Trout’s First Career Homerun

    • @tf2player943
      @tf2player943 5 лет назад +3

      he said that in this video

    • @samsmigla
      @samsmigla 5 лет назад +13

      He doesn't have it, i'm pretty sure he gave it to Trout

    • @Mike.Jones2
      @Mike.Jones2 5 лет назад +12

      @@samsmigla he did for free also but trout gave him a bat not long ago

    • @danielverges
      @danielverges 4 года назад

      He hace it back to Trout, they have a good relationship as from that moment

    • @Als_Attic989
      @Als_Attic989 3 года назад

      He gave it to trout because trout is a nice dude.. everyone hates ARod

  • @ratedpending
    @ratedpending 7 лет назад +111

    Goat of basketball: MJ
    Goat of hockey: Gretzky
    Goat of US Football: Tom Brady
    Goat of ball-catching: Zack Hample

    • @Magic-vf1ke
      @Magic-vf1ke 5 лет назад

      RatedPending - Please Don't Sue Me Aaron Rodgers*

    • @astro.4372
      @astro.4372 5 лет назад +1

      I am suing you on behalf of lying to EVERY SINGLE NFL fan... lmao

    • @virusness1564
      @virusness1564 5 лет назад

      Tom brady is not the goat of football

    • @andrewbowers981
      @andrewbowers981 5 лет назад

      Demon, thank you thought I may have to clear that up but you got it

    • @andrewbowers981
      @andrewbowers981 5 лет назад

      Aiden Clarke I like how people still think rings = talent 😂😂😂

  • @myasbias7517
    @myasbias7517 8 лет назад +9

    hahah 8:50 family in the car "shut THe Fuck Up already" haha u can see it clearly

  • @Lucas.Dunn24
    @Lucas.Dunn24 4 года назад +6

    No wonder I’ve never caught a ball, this dude catches all of them

  • @jonnieinbangkok
    @jonnieinbangkok 8 лет назад +38

    You was robbed and treated like a chump by those baseball millionaires and billionaires. I would have held out for a half-mil for me personally or else I would have told them I'm flushing it down the toilet.

    • @zackhample
      @zackhample 8 лет назад +10

      I'm satisfied with how it all turned out.

    • @MonkayMan420
      @MonkayMan420 3 года назад

      @@zackhample 500,000 for being a bum😂 you’re a self centered piece of shit. “That feeling when it gets hit towards” you’re ridiculous. I hope karma hit you for taking publicity for a stunt that fucking stupid. Shoulda played baseball if you like it that much you bum.

    • @sxIoh-
      @sxIoh- 3 года назад

      @@MonkayMan420 he’s a bum but he makes millions okay bud

    • @MonkayMan420
      @MonkayMan420 3 года назад

      @@sxIoh- wasn’t my point. He’s j a selfish dude and I fs felt the need to type it out.

  • @MsTokies
    @MsTokies 9 лет назад +30

    actually this is really introspective look at it. he's kinda of a jerk. but i get it. he's complex. i think they should have paid him for the ball and the charity. like 2 million for that ball. seriously.

    • @davidlallyjr4684
      @davidlallyjr4684 9 лет назад +2

      +MsTokies Kinda a jerk? Based on what? I know him personally. He is a good guy.

    • @JAB2010
      @JAB2010 9 лет назад

      +David Lally Jr That's why you're saying he's a good guy. He's a douchecanoe.

    • @Prideofthepacific808
      @Prideofthepacific808 9 лет назад

      +Kermit The Frog Everyone has different personalities you cannot say his attitude is not normal it is just different

  • @reliablethreat23
    @reliablethreat23 3 года назад +4

    Zack Hample has an almost supernatural ability to somehow know where to position himself in a crowd of people and still have the ball land in his exact location! It's honestly amazing to see! He's done it several times!

  • @seano3745
    @seano3745 8 лет назад +830

    A-Rod used steroids, keep the ball.

  • @WisconsinParkour
    @WisconsinParkour 7 лет назад +327

    To be fair, A-Rod doesn't deserve to have it anyway.

    • @WisconsinParkour
      @WisconsinParkour 7 лет назад +14

      Also, seeing how hard he has actually worked on it (or how much, anyways)...he sort of earned it.

    • @ryanmccormick894
      @ryanmccormick894 7 лет назад +8

      Rob Keller I agree A-Rod did use steroids

    • @brandonshafer1220
      @brandonshafer1220 7 лет назад +2

      +Ryan McCormick so, he is still one of the greatest baseball players of our generation. And that's coming from a mets fan lol.

    • @ccc_bjorgaard6332
      @ccc_bjorgaard6332 7 лет назад

      I think the same

    • @Zodom86
      @Zodom86 7 лет назад +1

      He does deserve it. Very hard to hit 3000.

  • @ArmstrongGaming09
    @ArmstrongGaming09 5 лет назад +23

    This guy would be a good outfielder no cap

  • @JAmesMarshall-po4ld
    @JAmesMarshall-po4ld 7 лет назад +140

    This guy caught a ball. If arod wanted the ball he shoulda hit a single

    • @Alex.500
      @Alex.500 5 лет назад +2

      it wouldn't be special if he didnt hit the homerun

    • @fullsendracing5030
      @fullsendracing5030 5 лет назад +1

      What the fuck? It's baseball he wants to win! He wants the ball but he needs to try

  • @vinestreet7
    @vinestreet7 8 лет назад +120

    You deserve the ball.

    • @jakelang806
      @jakelang806 5 лет назад

      Why doesn't arod

    • @seanandrasick698
      @seanandrasick698 5 лет назад +2

      @@jakelang806 Aroids is a piece of garbage that's why.

  • @gromzen
    @gromzen 5 лет назад +2

    When the world paints you as a money hungry, terrible person, but deep down, all this guy wanted was to own that baseball forever simply for the fact that it made him happy and proud that he achieved one of the peaks of something he has put hours, days and years into doing. On top of it, when he did one of the hardest things for him to do, giving the ball back, he did it in recognition of a charity. The world needs more passionate individuals that work hard at what they love, with good hearts like yours Zack Hample.

    • @carlmarks8170
      @carlmarks8170 Год назад

      💯 Nailed it. ^This comment should have more likes.

  • @saiyanprideamv
    @saiyanprideamv 5 лет назад +39

    I think the fans deserve the baseballs more than the players

  • @jamesgurley2075
    @jamesgurley2075 8 лет назад +128

    arod doesnt deserve it either used steriods for half those hits

  • @zachperez8937
    @zachperez8937 5 лет назад +8

    A-Rod said during the Astros Indians broadcast today that the package Zack Hample received for that ball was worth over $200,000. Wow!

  • @hermanmelville3871
    @hermanmelville3871 9 лет назад +29

    You know this dude got cut from his little league team.

    • @konnerforbis
      @konnerforbis 7 лет назад

      Herman Melville he was pretty good at baseball

    • @mattwallick1166
      @mattwallick1166 7 лет назад

      Herman Melville wrong. He went to play college ball

  • @evanduplessis9911
    @evanduplessis9911 8 лет назад +26

    I don't blame him for keeping it
    Anyone would have kept that ball

    • @joeypars228
      @joeypars228 8 лет назад

      +Chris Keating you say that because you didnt catch the ball

  • @mykoholness2621
    @mykoholness2621 5 лет назад +25

    8:42 ..... is this actually his apartment? his mind must be running at a thousand feet per second

    • @Thuddy-Is-Here
      @Thuddy-Is-Here 5 лет назад +4

      Fabian Gonzalez couldn’t do what he does without some sort of obsessive compulsive disorder

  • @pinkeye00
    @pinkeye00 6 лет назад +4

    Dude .. saw the end ... class act, dude. In my heart, man. Great job.

  • @Kingofcasamere
    @Kingofcasamere 5 лет назад +21

    Wow! Love this guys commitment. His work ethic, and the fact he doesn’t care what people think about him. Great guy in m y opinion.

  • @darealheisman6505
    @darealheisman6505 3 года назад +3

    real easy to watch the first 2 min and think “what an asshole.” but by the end of it you’re like “yo, this dude is really dope...but how does he do that?!” 😂 keep doing what you love, dawg.

  • @Austin-pn2wv
    @Austin-pn2wv 5 лет назад +17

    What if he switched the ball

  • @mybackisinpain9660
    @mybackisinpain9660 5 лет назад +2

    *Catches a ball for 8000th time*
    "I waited my whole life for this moment "

  • @thebman2413
    @thebman2413 8 лет назад +12

    I've seen people say some nasty stuff about this guy but I'm not going to judge him at all until I actually see him myself.

    • @zackhample
      @zackhample 7 лет назад +4

      Thanks for being sensible.

  • @justingrant4860
    @justingrant4860 4 года назад +8

    Im here thinking he might have like 20 balls or something
    " I have snagged more than 8000 balls over the years " ...👀

  • @memoXX1
    @memoXX1 5 лет назад +6

    “what turkish baseball players are you running into” LOL

  • @AdrianSandoval101
    @AdrianSandoval101 9 лет назад +12

    what if he just gave him a different ball

    • @tomjpr
      @tomjpr 9 лет назад +10

      +Adrian Sandoval He said the ball had been authenticated

    • @TheJer1963
      @TheJer1963 9 лет назад

      +Adrian Sandoval Just Google and take a look at the ball. It was stamped with the number 1 and AR. It was the first ball thrown. Had he fouled it off the next ball would have the number 2 on it.

  • @drewthompson7540
    @drewthompson7540 8 лет назад +9

    A-rod wanted the baseball, I would have sent that juicer the link to the eBay auction

  • @lucydelcarlo8077
    @lucydelcarlo8077 5 лет назад +5

    You know that homerun means so much to Alex Rodriguez he could keep that for his kids

    • @thewalkingpothead3515
      @thewalkingpothead3515 4 года назад

      If you really think about it, it dont mean shiit , thats kids mom is J-Lo his pops is A-Rod 1 ball is loose change lol

    • @lucydelcarlo8077
      @lucydelcarlo8077 4 года назад

      That would still be cool to have your 3,000 hit. Because it is so hard

    • @thewalkingpothead3515
      @thewalkingpothead3515 4 года назад

      @@lucydelcarlo8077 If he paid the dude 1million his kid could've sold it for more ,also i am sure catching the 3000th ball is as hard as hitting it.

  • @MrClacky123
    @MrClacky123 8 лет назад +9

    I went to Yankee Stadium with my friend on around September 20th last year for a game of the Red Sox vs the Yankees. During batting practice I was blown away when I saw this guy standing a few rows behind me. I run to go tell my dad "hey this is that guy who collects balls" and before I knew it Big Papi hits one right over to us. I could never have gotten to it, but my friend who didn't come with me to talk to my dad runs and picks up the ball, beating out Zack. And he shows me the ball and as we were walking back to our parents another line drive shot comes and almost decapitates me. After that I heard Zack cursing my friend out under his breath and just being generally mad. I said hi and stuff, but like what the hell man? You have over 10 thousand balls and you get upset when a kid gets his first? Pretty cool guy though

    • @zackhample
      @zackhample 8 лет назад +13

      Yeah, that didn't happen, but thanks anyway.

    • @MrClacky123
      @MrClacky123 8 лет назад

      I have the ball, and my friend heard you too. Not my fault that you're mad a kids having a fun time

    • @jimmychanga4130
      @jimmychanga4130 8 лет назад +2

      And you just got called out for making shit up on youtube lmao. You literally just said it was your friend who got the ball and it was his first. Then you reply to Zack and say you have the ball lol if it was that important to your friend why the hell would he give it to you. When you're ten years old, and you make shit up on youtube to seem cool, you know you gotta find some more friends lmao

    • @MrClacky123
      @MrClacky123 8 лет назад

      He gave me the ball you douchecanoe

    • @knowfuturejay22
      @knowfuturejay22 8 лет назад +1

      Big Papi didn't take BP September 20th of last year. He was nursing a hamstring as he wanted to make it through the remainder of the season for obvious reasons... nice try though.

  • @lhnightmare8326
    @lhnightmare8326 8 лет назад +5

    Get this guy on a team he would make an Amazing outfielder

    • @javii._.7023
      @javii._.7023 8 лет назад +1

      But he doesn't have a arm and can't bat

  • @ryangindhart2144
    @ryangindhart2144 5 лет назад +3

    I love this guy, his passion is infectious.

  • @PlamenDrop
    @PlamenDrop 8 лет назад +5

    "Does he have a scatter report?" Well yes, yes he does.

  • @ShrimpWaffles
    @ShrimpWaffles 5 лет назад +36

    The people that said bad things about Zack are just salty that they didn’t catch A-Rod’s 3000th hit

    • @ariesradke6193
      @ariesradke6193 5 лет назад +3

      No. This guy is a fraud

    • @bobpenguin4234
      @bobpenguin4234 3 года назад

      @@ariesradke6193 like fraud as in he didnt catch the ball? or are you just a fraud with access to your mothers PC

  • @jerrygoon9923
    @jerrygoon9923 5 лет назад +1

    So this is why there is a shortage of balls in my park

  • @leeroyv5345
    @leeroyv5345 5 лет назад +119

    Bet homie is still waiting on that first kiss

    • @user-ii6xq4ke7v
      @user-ii6xq4ke7v 5 лет назад +24

      bet you are still waiting on that first kiss

    • @leeroyv5345
      @leeroyv5345 5 лет назад +4

      @@user-ii6xq4ke7v hahahaha, good one.

    • @KeodDeod
      @KeodDeod 5 лет назад +4

      lee Roy V damn why you so hostile

    • @ericdodson3630
      @ericdodson3630 5 лет назад +2

      Zack is actually a really cool guy, i've gotten to interact with him a few times on twitter and through e-mail. He knew he had a great opportunity to do something good with that (having a massive donation to a baseball charity) why wouldn't he hold on to that ball

  • @almostfamous5225
    @almostfamous5225 5 лет назад +8

    He did get beat though, they donated a lousy 150k to charity which is tax right off. He should have kept that shit and auctioned it up 10 years from now.

  • @lowdieee
    @lowdieee 5 лет назад +1

    This guy has passion which is hard to find now a days

  • @friartuck103
    @friartuck103 5 лет назад +38

    I don't think I would want to be called a ball-catching expert........

    • @b0wler937
      @b0wler937 5 лет назад +1

      friartuck103 you just HAD to
      lol

  • @Liamj774
    @Liamj774 8 лет назад +5

    the real question is how did he get to citizens bank park during phillies batting practice. i have been there multiple times, two hours prior to first pitch when gates open, and only then have i seen the opposing team finishing up bp

    • @willinilli3923
      @willinilli3923 8 лет назад

      Season tickets

    • @tatumsh9
      @tatumsh9 8 лет назад

      Season ticket holders and vip have a special entrance and have earlier access in most ballparks.

    • @BasketballToNBA
      @BasketballToNBA 8 лет назад +1

      +PureValLiam GO PHILADELPHIA!

    • @scottsge
      @scottsge 8 лет назад

      +Tim T Nats gunna win NL East baby

    • @GoldGlov3
      @GoldGlov3 8 лет назад

      +PureValLiam A lot of stadiums, including Yankee Stadium, all open up 2 hours before first pitch. I know in my experiences at Yankee Stadium 2 hours prior you'll be lucky to catch the end of Yankees BP, but often get to see the whole visitor's BP. Every team and stadium is different, but depending on who you know, you might be able to get in early. My guess is since this was VICE and for an interview, they probably had some sort of exception.

  • @COOPSWORLD516
    @COOPSWORLD516 5 лет назад +1

    As it was a pinnacle point in A Rods career. It was a pinnacle point in this guy's fair play to him! He's dedicated his life to a sport that without its fans wouldn't have the big salary's they have!

  • @chrisjeremic9185
    @chrisjeremic9185 8 лет назад +7

    He should've just gave them a random ball and said it was the 3000th hit one and only he would've known

    • @ryang.2356
      @ryang.2356 8 лет назад +7

      Chris Jeremic When the officials went into the stands when he caught it, they marked it so something like that wouldn't happen

    • @jakelang806
      @jakelang806 5 лет назад

      God would know

  • @dboywrld3509
    @dboywrld3509 7 лет назад +5

    This guy is amazing I have never seen this in my life wow 😳

  • @davidpuente3823
    @davidpuente3823 3 года назад +1

    I feel his passion, I've gotten about 12 baseballs in my lifetime and they all bring the same excitement as the first...what a rush

  • @randumnesss541
    @randumnesss541 7 лет назад +14

    who else subbed to Zack hample

  • @Poopeepooo123
    @Poopeepooo123 8 лет назад +4

    i fell asleep, is it done. damn, happens to me on every baseball game.

  • @alexpennie
    @alexpennie 5 лет назад +1

    Imagine this guy jumping over a row of seats to grab a baseball that some little girl was about to pick up. I bet he runs into people too lmaooooo

  • @CB_here
    @CB_here 5 лет назад +11

    When people get salty that they couldn’t get 50k dollars

    • @sirs_3703
      @sirs_3703 5 лет назад

      chinaboyhere when the guy makes 100+ million a year 50k is like nothing. If the player truly wanted the ball he could pay more than that for it.

    • @CB_here
      @CB_here 5 лет назад

      Sirs _ I’m not talking about the player I’m talking about the fans

  • @Revolverben190
    @Revolverben190 5 лет назад +9

    Those haters probably collect jail time and STDs. You have an insane collection of baseballs, keep it up man!

  • @RetailRipper
    @RetailRipper 3 месяца назад +2

    i will never fault a guy for weighing his options against a million / billion dollar player / company.