I impressed Shohei Ohtani with my Japanese and he hooked me up at Comerica Park
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- Опубликовано: 24 авг 2024
- I didn't just invent this trick -- I perfected it! Asking foreign players for baseballs in their native languages? OBVIOUSLY that's going to help you stand out from from every other doofus simply shouting "Heeeeeeere!! Heeeeeeeere!!" And by the way, this wasn't just any random baseball. It was THE ball that Shohei used to warm up for his start against the Detroit Tigers on the day that he pitched eight brilliant innings AND hit his 40th home run of the season. He better win the MVP Award. That's all I can say. Oh, and Miguel Cabrera was attempting to hit his 500th career homer, so there was LOTS going on at Comerica Park.
I attended this game without my videographer, so I filmed the action POV style with a GoPro. Batting practice was a struggle, but at least I got to see Mike Trout in the outfield. Hopefully he'll be back soon from his injury.
This game took place on August 18, 2021. The Los Angels Angels won it by the score of 3-1, and because Miggy did NOT hit the milestone homer, I decided to stick around for one more day. Look for that video next and thanks for watching this one.
When Shohei gets a mass cheer for hitting a home run in an opposing park is how you know thats someone special hahaha
True.
Or the Tigers aren’t going to the playoffs.. so cheer the other guy!
Hey Zack! I really appreciate your videos! I was at a game for my 13th birthday the other night, and me and some friends were using all your strategies to get baseballs! We each got one. Your the best, Zack!!!
@@LilMacYT ....you’re
@@dwightschrute9819 politely shut up
Great job on getting Shohei’s attention with your language skills! Love hearing you break the barriers with the non English speaking players. Hope it makes them feel at home.
Thanks, Bill!
Did anyone hear of Stephen A’s is ESPN remark that Ohtani was a bad representative of baseball because he doesn’t speak English? Everyone would make fun of him if he spoke broken English! Of course, Stephen A’s career is made of saying calculated controversial statements. No one takes him seriously!
@@geraldbaker7149 - Shohei does speak English. You can see he talks with the team mates. I believe he speaks Japanese during interviews so the Japanese fans can understand also.
@@geraldbaker7149 how many languages do you speak?
@@geraldbaker7149 they might not have time between training on the off season and we’ll the games
The language thing works really well, especially if its a certain dialect or saying to a specific region.
Was with a good friend at a soccer game (MLS) where he called out to the German player (and World Cup star) Bastian Schweinsteiger during warmups. What he said what something that only someone from the same region would recognize and not just "regular" German language. Schweinsteiger comes over, they have a 10 minute conversation (I understood none of this) and at the end says (translated from friend), "Meet me at the tunnel at the end of the game". He goes down, Schweinsteiger gives him his game worn jersey (yes, right off his body at the end of the game. Kinda gross, tbh) and they chatted for a few more minutes before shaking hands and parting ways.
Very cool, Schweinsteiger seems like a great guy!
My old tennis coach and his kids are huge Bayern fans (pretty sure they are of German descent). He and his youngest daughter went to a Bayern game in the States and I think she spoke to Thomas Muller in German and also got a game-worn jersey and a conversation with Muller as well. Pretty sweet stuff
That’s so awesome
huge fan of Basti, Im American and spent a bit of time in Germany and had a similar exchange with Joshua Kimmich. Top Lads!
Not gonna read that but I’m sorry or glad that happened to you
You're a legend, what you're doing for the game is underrated. There wont be another person like you after the vlogs come to an end. Thanks for making baseball fun Zack!
@@geraldbaker7149 a hater?
@@geraldbaker7149 idk man zack definitely made baseball more enjoyable for me. I appreciated it differently now
I'm going to live forever, and the vlogs will never end. Also, thanks for the kind words.
@@zackhample which night were you at? I was at 8/19/21
@@geraldbaker7149 I started watching because of Zack and Jomboy. Maybe the league should do a better job advertising.
Have to admit. That was pretty slick learning to speak a line or two of Japanese to get a ball from Ohtani.
Keep going. You may get a lot more if you, as an American, learned to speak the language mostly to converse with him at the park.
Ohtani is a legend! I’ve never been to a baseball game but I feel like I’ve just experienced some of it! Thanks for the video👏
4:43 is the part you came for but should watch the whole vid , Zack is a class act
You can tell he didn’t want to give him the ohtani ball, it hurt him 😆.
ong bro wanted to run away lmfaoo
@Johnny Sins not what he said but alright
@Johnny Sins read the comment of the dude I replied to and maybe your context clues will help you figure it out 😑
Sheesh he shouldn’t even have made that promise 🤣
Zach's thinking 1 M views.
Good lookin' out, giving that ball to the kid. My first time on your channel and that act of kindness earned a thumb and a subscribe. You're a class act Zack.
Man, you were there?
It was unfortunate that you couldn’t see Miggy’s 500th H.R.
But you were lucky to see Ohtani san’s 8th win and 40th H.R.👍
40*
I think Zack needs an intervention lol he's got the shakes from not having a baseball, its becoming a problem hahaha jk Zack love the videos, much love from Northern NY
It's no joke. You're right.
@@zackhample
Most people’s addictions:
Caffeine
Booze
Hard drugs
Zach’s addiction:
Baseballs
I should trade booze in for baseball
@@zackhample Where you at the Toronto game were Miggy got 500?
@@alexsmith1878 I think he was at the LLWS mlb game
Most people are addicted to caffeine, alcohol, drugs, not Zach, he likes balls
This is so cool. I'm an Australian Angels fan since 1992 and have not yet been to a Major League game. I plan to go in the next couple of years. It's so cool seeing this perspective.
I remember seeing you at this game and it was the greatest thing that has ever happened to me. I was shaking and didn’t know what to do with myself. I just want to thank you for being such a great person. 👍
Wow. You're very welcome and thanks for the nice comment.
Zack, your Japanese skill is professional.
Cheers from Tokyo!
Zack, you’re living the life my friend 👍😎
:)
What a great gesture from all three of you guys. Showtime is just an awesome person. I grew up 10 minutes from the ''Big A" its so surreal he is a part of our small market team!
Wish it stayed small market. Anaheim Angels just had a nice ring to it
You asking Ohtani in his own language for sure got you that!
Reminds me of when Real Madrid came to the US.
While everyone was being obnoxious asking for an autograph he was denying everyone until he passed in front of me I said, “How are you doing Malagueño” in Spanish.
He saw his jersey and came and signed it right away 🙏🏽
"If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his heart."
i love when kids and parents look at this guy like “ hey gonna give us the ball “ just for this guy to say nah this is going into my collection of thousands
I was at the 500 homer game. Huge ovation for Miggy after he hit it!
Lucky 🍀
Me too i recorded evrey miggy pitch
Its always crazy to me just HOW many people recognize you and want to get a picture or get something signed. You're a stand up guy Zach.
Hey Zack, my son and I love watching your videos. Thanks for being a great role model and a way for me to connect with my son
You're very welcome! Love to hear that.
You’re a good man giving the ball to that young man!
shohei is such a cool guy. thanks for another banger zack!!
I was able to meet and get Mike Trout's autograph on a Texas League baseball in 2011 when he was a North Division All-Star for that league. I got as much of a team ball signed by the North and South All-Star players that season. He was a nice person then and is still a nice person now. Hope we see him return to to the field of play in real live game action. I know its been frustrating for him to be injured once again. He seems to get injured often throughout his career. Best of everything to him this season and his future.
Thanks for being a great guy
Keep up the good work Zack
Can’t stop watching you
Mad respect for showing your fans so much love. Hope to see you at a Nats game
One day
I hope so too.
Wtf.... I can't believe you took the time to learn to say that and then had the perfect opportunity to say it and succeed. That must have felt good.
This was awesome. I still remember getting free tix from some guy that worked for Rawlings at a Cardinals game halfway thru the game with my dad back in 2007. As soon as the inning ended, EVERYONE was at the Cards' dugout yelling "Albert, gimme a ball!" or "Albert, hey Albert!"
Little me, knowing a bit of spanish from my trip to Cancun years prior, instead asked him "Puedo tener una pelota por favor, El Hombre?"
I kid you not, he looked DIRECTLY at me while pointing, nodded, and tossed me the ball from that inning. I still smile just thinking about that moment. The smile on his face was something I wished I'd gotten a photo of that day.
Learn a foreign language, guys. You have no idea how much it means to these Non-American players when fans can speak small tidbits or small talk in their mother tongue. And 9 times of 10, you'll likely get a bone tossed to you for impressing them.
Legendary episode, Zach
AWESOME VID!!! IMPRESSIVE LEARNING JAPANESE CONGRATS ON THE BASEBALL..🔥⚾️🔥
Thanks, Javier.
Zack is the type of guy to learn Japanese just to get a baseball. Gotta love it!
Perfect for guys like Shohei Ohtani, Yu Darvish, and Seiya Suzuki
Mad weird for a grown adult
@@MrOrca30 well he has an established brand bc of it now so how would it be weird? It’s a guaranteed multiple balls + videos, + a good new skill. You’re weird for commenting that
@@MrOrca30 at the end of the day it's (hopefully) a business decision for content purposes.
Shohei=MVP 🐐
Goat
Well that age well he did win mvp
That was so cool how he just asked for the ball in Japanese!!
5:11 "You're the man 🤷♂️" hahaha lol
Thanks for the video today, Zack. It took away the feelings of frustration from today at work. Gonna try again tomorrow, and shoot for the stars!
You’re welcome, Richard. I hope tomorrow's a better day for you.
@@zackhample Thank you, Zack, for I appreciate that greatly 😌.
Commenting only because I seen someone say how influential Zach is. He kinda got me into baseball. I’ve played it when I was younger and stuff but going and seeing what an actual mlb game is like for someone who is unable to go is so cool. It makes me appreciate the sport and history more
Colin has a future in investments, knows a good bet when he sees one and got a high ROI.
I sat behind you in Right Field. It was cool seeing how popular you are 😁 Keep up the great work Zack
日本のテレビに出てましたよ！！
I was at this game. I wish I could have met you. I love all your videos.
Zack as a proud Detroiter it's been awesome with all the love you have shown the D this summer. For someone that lives in NYC and attend 5 games at the Copa this summer means a lot to the fans and it showed in the videos. As always another GREAT video and I look forward to seeing more videos of you this season.
Comerica is an amazing ball park and downtown Detroit has come so far in the last 20 years, really great experience.
Zach I see why everyone loves you man. I do too. Such a good job how u give so many balls away to true fans. Love ya bro.
Learning languages pays off!!! Great job Zack!!! 👍👍👍
While it was only a pinch hit appearance, I was lucky to see a Ohtani at-bat in 2018 when the Angels came to Petco, and not bad with the Japanese, it’s nice to see people learning new languages through baseball!
He had the crowd cheering Now thats respect 💯💯🔥🔥🔥💪💪💪 He's a legend
It makes me smile that people try to speak in Japanese to communicate with Ohtani Shohei Senshu :D
4:56 This is what makes baseball so great! That my friend got you a new subscriber.
“ Take it home and think about it.” That killed me 😂
And that’s why everyone hates this prick.
@@cameronclark3927 what would you have done differently Cameron?
@@craigborrenpohl1233 I'm sure Cameron is a "fine gentleman."
@@craigborrenpohl1233 I would have given the ball to miggy no questions asked. All I would want is a signed bat ball and jersey. I wouldn’t take it home and then make miggy pay for it like this prick did with arod
@@17Helton I sure as hell don’t go to a mlb game a run over and push people including kids for a ball as a grown man 😂.
Your vids made me interested in baseball again thanks zack
Glad to hear it!
You're the MAN Zack! ARIGATOU!! 😎
Love these..thank you for taking us along 👊
Shohei is amazing
It must be such a special feeling to bring a smile to all these peoples faces! Keep being you Zach!
I was in this video when you signed my hat I was in the white tigers shirt with the navy blue and orange hat. Btw thanks for signing my hat
Awesome that you got a ball thrown from Shohei himself. Another fun video. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching.
Smart to learn some Japanese language skills to ask Shohei for a ball. Very smart . Sounded like you practiced🖖😎
People say a lot of negative stuff about Detroit but look at that giant crowd and no bs, no fights no one getting kicked out and everyone out just having a good time. Detroit Baby!!
mad respect for givin up that ohtani ball. definitely woulda been selfish myself
I loved the kid who’d asked him, “What’s your strategy?” As if he could explain a lifetime of mastering his craft within a sentence
Its amazing that Trevor Bauer was bullied for using a shoulder tube and for doing weird workouts and Shohei is doing the exact same things
Super cool that you're at like 600,000 subscribers and your fans love you so much. Keep up the work you seem like a good dude.
Several years ago I got a tossup from Miguel Rojas by asking in Spanish and Yu Darvish signed my baseball in Wrigley because I asked in Japanese; all credit to your 'Zack Hample VS The World' influential video. I learned the most important thing when there are large crowds trying to get a players attention is that you have stand way out from the crowd by being creative in catching the player's attention. Perfect enunciation and pronunciation with confidence and loud volume is key...it surprises them.
It sure does. Nice job and glad to have helped.
Used your skills to get a baseball at Oriole Park last week. Thanks Zack, your a great coach.
Nice job!
@Aaron Smith I only got one and only aimed for one. I wanted to enjoy the game and not run around the whole time. But I got Ryan Mountcastles autograph
Getting that ball after shoheis bullpen using Japanese was pretty damn cool. Love it Zack.
Knowing that Zack never got the 500th HR, it makes this video more normal
Never met the guy, but Shohei is a great person.
I'm Japanese and in Japan, baseball is the biggest sport. ofc every time Ohtani hits a bomb or gets a win off the mound, they show it on the News. In fact, they show every thing he does whether it's on or off the field, or whether it has to do with baseball. It's just crazy and still unbelievable that a Japanese player is doing what he's shown us this whole season. That's why I was hella shocked to know that Ohtani doesn't get enough attention in the States. Obviously baseball fans know him, but what he's doing is something that hasn't been done in a century so I hope ppl don't take this for granted. Thanks Zack for this amazing video! I loved ur Japanese too ありがとうございます from Japan
This was so cool. Great job Zach!
I’ve been waiting for this vid for so long
「ちょっとボール投げてください！ちょっと！」 かわいい（笑）
Your Japanese is good! and cute somehow (*'ω'*)
Ohtani is not human. Thanks for bringing us another 🔥 video.
Honestly love when you use the GoPro. Feel like we’re there lol 😂
Trueee 👌
Thanks! It's a lot more work for me that bringing a videographer, but it DOES provide a fun view.
3:47 So wholesome!
Hey zack! At some point you should try to see a Portland sea dogs game, they are the AA team for the Boston Red Sox, the crowd is always so friendly, and they share the same vibes and traditions that the Red Sox have. You would have so much fun, I see their games all the time
Yoooooo Maine is the shit! Sea Dogs are much fun! The Way Life Should Be!!!
haven't watched you sir for so long, i think a year ago, belated congrats on 500K+ Subs!
Great coverage.
Hey Zack I watch your vids everyday when I get the notification that you upload again great video ⚾️⚾️
zack hample should honestly be in the MLB hall of fame some day
he probably has caught more balls than any MLB player
You are my favorite RUclipsr ever!!! Keep up the good work
If you get respect for shohei ohtani, you’re a legend
Best baseball youtuber ever!!!
Guy:you think ohtani can hit it up here
Zack: he can but it’s not likely
Sho: and I took that personally
OUTSTANDING! Z cracks me up in front of the 499 sign! Great to see all the love for the GOAT! AND a Shohei toss up?! GREAT WORK!
I’m going to see him in Houston on Sept 11th, and I got right field seats! Cannot wait.
Love you Zach and appreciate what op you do for the game of baseball
this channel screams safe place. love it man
As someone who has been to a ton of tigers games this 1 was the craziest atmosphere I've seen ever. This dude is a phenomenon, unreal
Man, that pizza looks great!
Hey it was really cool to meet you and thank you for taking a selfie with me
I can't tell you how much i appreciate, the time you spend taking pics and signing for people. Not many people would do that. With something so simple, you totally make a person's day. Also, nice job impressing Mr. Ohtani, I'm sure he doesn't see that much being in the states. Wonderful video as always. Thanks for putting in the time to film AND edit all the content, it does not go unnoticed.
Many thanks yet again! Sometimes I feel like I'm putting in too much stuff with fans coming up to me. I don't want it to feel show-off-y. I just love people and I know that folks enjoy seeing themselves in the vids. If it feels like it's becoming too much, let me know.
Always a great day when you upload! Hope you are having a good day.
Thank you, sir!
japanese starts at 4:49
Hi Zach I was at the Mets vs Giants 2 game of the series thanks for taking a pic with me!
you know zack is a good guy when he gives away a shohei Otani toss up
Shohei is just a class act and a once in a hundred year athlete
He’s just in his 5th year. His stats are like Babe Ruth’s 6th year. Ruth really didn’t break out till the team switch the year after. 👀
Just stumbled upon this video. Very cool man you keeping your word when you mentioned that dude let you use his spot in the front row. I’m sure getting the ball actually tossed to you from shohei was awesome in itself.
Lol no talk about it being Bark out the Park 2021 that night too?? I was there with my wife and dog up in the mezzanine!!
Shohei is the greatest baseball player ever to live hes also the most handsome one too
handsome, broad sholder like a superman, run fast, good nature …😭
So glad to finally meet you my buddy and I were following your every move on Instagram hoping we would see you there. Thanks for being friendly as always and signing a couple of balls for us!
My pleasure!
Take it home and think about it. Boss strategy