Jomboy has a very good grasp of who his consumer is and I appreciate that. I don't watch baseball but played as a kid so I understand the basics....I respect smart moves and strategy in any sport and I think this channel crushes it in that field.
I agree the way he explains the sport of baseball is incredible changes your point of view on the sport and how baseball is so strategic. Just like I didn't know anything about cricket until Jomboy started posting cricket videos and it has me so interested in learning more about the sport of cricket I always look forward to the next cricket breakdowns 😂😂😂 Jomboy is second to none!
Yup, he highlights a ton of “minor” details that a casual observer would never notice as they’re impacting the game. It hasn’t personally made me watch more baseball, but I could definitely see it encouraging more people to watch as they understand what is happening better. Without baseball knowledge, it can seem like the only action is the pitcher/hitter and even that just seems random,
@@camhabibi2217 MLB has nobody to blame but themselves. That's what you get when you replace actual professional broadcasters like Bob Costas with idiotic blowhard talking heads like a Joe Buck.
I love how the Jomboy team is doing the opposite of gatekeeping. Lots of us first subscribed for the humor but are also now staying for the knowledge and depth y'all make so available.
Home runs are good too but I hate watching a team swing them selves out of their shoes trying to hit a homer when they haven't hit shit all game. Even in the playoffs teams get lazy and just wait for HRs to score.
I've said this so many times: I'd love to have a team that hits singles and doubles and knows how to run the bases. HRs are great, but if you want to keep the defense on edge, have a guy a 2nd.
The long ball is a rally killer. Pitchers would rather give up a solo tape measure shot than having to struggle through a stressful mess out of the stretch to keep more than one or two from crossing the dish.
Fact of the matter is you need power to catch up to elite fastballs and that's the direction pitchers are trending in. Gotta be able to catch up to those while also ready to take what's given. Not an easy task but yeah gotta be able to catch up to triple digits these days.
I just wanted to say I love breakdowns like this. Great for showing my older kids the intricacies of baseball. Even just the little things in this vid like showing where the double play would have been help make it easier for them to understand. I dig the fight breakdowns and the weird play breakdowns, but I would watch an entire playlist of ones like this with my kids just to help them learn the little things.
Hearing you fully breakdown baseball slang made me realize how efficient talking about the game has become and how impossible it would be to understand with no background knowledge. Well done Jomboy.
I used to watch a lot of baseball with my grandpa during the steroid era. He pitched in the minors but had his rotator cuff blow out, so he coached instead. He used to tell me all the time that nobody knows how to play small ball anymore or nobody can lay down a bunt to move the runner over. Seeing this breakdown would have made him smile.
@Crazy Ohioan Cars, Guns, and Gaming Also add the automatic intentional walk to that litany of dumb new rules that only make the game worse. There’s such a thing as passed balls on wild pitches, stolen bases, and batters being able to reach a pitch not quite outside enough and hit it-Vlad Guerrero did it sometimes! Also just the idea that a pitcher can just command a batter to go to first base instead of actually playing the game is just offensive to the spirit of the game of baseball, too.
I was at that second game with my son. AS soon as they decided to hold Altuve at third instead of go for the double play, the guy sitting next to me and I both said you always take two outs for 1 run if you're up by three.
If nothing else you hold the man at second. We called it "put the ball in your pocket". I can see why he went home as his momentum had him heading that way already, but he could've just as easily held on to it and stopped the play.
@@203Cree I’m not sure what you mean by that. If he hadn’t thrown home to stop the runner from scoring, then there wouldn’t have been a runner at 2nd, because he would’ve thrown there, instead, and got him out. There was only 2 realistic outcomes, depending on what he decided to do. His choices were to either throw to 2nd for a double play, which would’ve given up a run, but it would’ve also cleared the bases, or throw to home, and get the lead runner out, but leave runners on 1st and 2nd. The whole question is, is it better to be: A) Up 3 runs, with runners on 1st and 2nd, and 1 out? OR B) Up 2 runs, with no runners on base, and 2 outs? Obviously, neither one of those outcomes ended up happening here, because that one dude just flat-out missed the easy throw from the catcher, but that doesn’t really change anything, though, as far as what the better play would’ve been in that situation. The question is certainly debatable, and there’s no right or wrong answer. I could definitely see advantages and disadvantages to either option, so I think it would be a tough decision to make, as a player, or as a manager. I really don’t get what you’re saying about holding the ball, though. Of course, he could have just held onto the ball, allowing the runner at 3rd to score, and preventing the runner headed to 2nd base, and the hitter, headed to 1st, from getting any further than that, if that’s what you mean. That really wouldn’t have made any sense, though, for him to have just held onto the ball, and not even attempted to make 1 of the 2 routine plays, to get an out or 2. I get being conservative, at times, when you have a pretty good lead and all, but that would just be way beyond playing it safe. Lol I mean, when would you ever try to get an out, if not on a play like that? I seriously apologize, in advance, if I’m misunderstanding you, and I’m pretty sure that I am. You seem to know enough about baseball to not be saying what it seems, to me, like you’re saying, but I really don’t know what else you could be meaning, about holding the ball, though. I do know, for a fact, that one of us is confused, but I honestly don’t know if it’s me, or if it’s you. If I had to guess, I’d say it’s me, but I’m confused about how I could be confused, if I am, in fact, confused. Lol Please explain what you mean, and then, if I’m misunderstanding you, like I think I probably am, I’ll gladly admit that I’m a freaking idiot. Lol I won’t even hesitate to admit it. I’m just really curious about what you mean. Thanks!
@@chriswebster24 sure. What I mean is since his momentum was carrying him to home, the time and skill needed to rotate and accurately make the play at second goes up. If he wasn't sure he could make the throw in either direction, you hold the ball to stop the play. Conservative, yes. Would it have been the right course of action? Maybe.
It’s nice to see an emphasis on moving runners and not waiting for a double or homer to move runners. That’s what makes baseball so situationally unique. Every situation has options
One of my absolute favorite breakdowns. More like this, please. Sports announcing seems aimed at a casual fan who does not really understand the game and, crucially, doesn't really want to learn much more about it. Your audience is different. We may not know much, but we come to your channel to learn. This is what sets you apart from the highlight reel dudes. So good! Keep it coming! Go Halos! Go Hops!
That is so true about baseball announcers, or really just sports announcers in general. They assume you know nothing about the sport and they keep you there. No attempt to educate the viewers on the finer points of the game.
That was a great slide, first of all. Second: is it just me, or does this feel more like baseball than the "three true outcomes" game we usually see today?
@Crazy Ohioan Cars, Guns, and Gaming Once Cabrera joined the 3K Hit club MLB Network asked who and when (if) will we see the next guy to reach 3,000? You'd probably think there must be a dozen or so guys that would threaten that total but the list is much smaller due to the lack of small ball in the game today. There are other factors as well including Covid shutdowns and labor disputes with the league costing players at least a few games and possibly 200-300+ games. Who are the stud hitters in the league that came up at a really young age who could come close and not become the next Andruw Jones or Carl Crawford or Juan Gonzalez? Mike Trout has missed too many games and has too much power to collect a ton of hits but look at Bryce Harper. Harper Walks and K's like Adam Dunn did and his power is hot and cold but frankly Bryce doesn't get enough hits. His OBP is usually high but like a Bonds not enough singles to threaten 3000. I think the only 2 with a shot are Freddie Freeman and Manny Machado based on their current numbers, injury history, and the guys that will protect them for the next 5+ years in their lineups.
@Crazy Ohioan Cars, Guns, and Gaming Actually Machado since his Age 22 Season has played in 162 157 156 162 156 60 (Covid) 60/60 153 and this year About 150 That is a very high percentage of possible games played which is a big factor as to a possible 3K club. Back to the change in the game there aren't any guys in the game now who get 180-220 hits year-after-year. I hope Freeman gets there though.
You have single handedly made me a baseball fan. I despised watching baseball but after watching your videos and your breakdowns I understand more of the game. It’s become fun to watch. Thank you!
As someone who doesn't watch baseball every day (or ever..), I LOVE this content! I love the mind games of high level athletes but am not familiar enough with the game to appreciate it without a breakdown like this. It's really something to see though! Honestly, I didn't enjoy baseball at all before finding your channel like 2 weeks ago; been binging your stuff and it has really helped me to see the beauty of this game! Thanks so much for sharing and please keep it coming!!
It really is. The 2020 Braves vs Dodgers series was amazing but the only people there was players family and friends. They need a roof but the design hurts the team.
Watching guys just swing wildly trying to get home runs drives me nuts. Love seeing teams adjust and do things differently. That's classic, entertaining baseball.
The modern, home run obsessed game has lost so much of this. I love watching teams that can play small ball and do the little things well. I heard a stat today that 7 teams still don’t have a single sacrifice bunt this season and it’s late June. I miss the days when the game was about more than strikeouts and home runs.
Agreed. I became a Cardinals fan back during the early 80's "Whiteyball" era. I remember one season the leading HR hitter had less than 20 homers, but they had several players that could run like the wind.
@@camhabibi2217 are you serious? Have you been watching the game? Managers and hitting coaches have openly stated they’re instructing players to go for more home runs and don’t mind if the batting average drops as a side effect.
@@andrew3448 that’s definitely a big part of it but most teams have a back up catcher or utility substitute batting in the nine spot every few games with an average in the low 200s, if the leadoff man gets on base in front of them the bunt is still a better option than the likely double play.
Alright, i've been watching your channel for about 2 hours after discovering it for the first time. I have been laughing and enjoying the fun comedic twist you're adding to sports casting (especially baseball) but still being knowledgeable. After this video about playing small ball, playing the mental game, strategy and wits against a long ball power team really hit home for me man. i love the game that's being played between good catchers and pitchers vs betters. My dad never understood why i would sit and watch pitch by pitch on tv for over 2 decades. One day he decided to say in curious tone "I just don't get how you watch these throw this ball to each other?" All i said was mental game pops, and started calling out pitches and where i'd go and with what. He watched the 2020 season with me. He had figured out what i was always seeing in what's "just a baseball game". we loved it, he passed 12/2020 on his birthday and was a fun year of baseball my guys
I WOULD LOVE A SERIES OF BREAKDOWNS that teach the little important things in baseball that a lot of us don’t know. I LOVE THIS. More of this kind of video… I’m turning into an actual fan as I learn more. THANK YOU!!! 🙏🙏🙏
@@that1electrician WOW dude settle down!!! He's a Brit that's supporting Ukraine because of the obvious crisis Ukraine is facing. Stop trying to start something or be funny or whatever you're trying to do cos it's just disrespectful
if you're getting into baseball I recommend watching some college world series that's where that real ball is, young adults/adults playing for pride and championship not money and stats like in the pros
O's fan. And yeah, I remember that '15 post season all too well. But even though we got swept, couldn't help but root for the Royals against the Mets. Their brand of small ball was hands down the greatest thing to watch that year. Every play always had the potential to turn the game on its head and many times that was exactly what happened.
As a Braves fan, extremely happy to see Culbertson still part of a team and making plays, will always be one of my favorite players for his amazing energy and attitude he brings. He is one of those guys who makes baseball fun
Never heard of Jomboy Media until day. Now I'm subscribed to the baseball channel on YT and the Talking Baseball podcast on my phone. I'm sharing this video with my kid who is just getting into baseball but doesn't know the strategy. This is a better explanation than I could ever do. Splendid.
The description at the beginning is 100 percent me. I appreciate the breakdowns to see more of the people and nuances of of the sport. Only watched highlights before finding this channel and mostly watch this for my random sports kick. Not a huge sports guy but every now and then I feel like watching some. Love this channel. Keep it up Jomboy
Way to go Jomboy! Thank you for explaining this to a new age of fans. SMALL BALL wins games in the post-season, but you must PRACTICE it during the regular season to be good at it. Take the extra base, move the runner, steal a bag, sacrifice bunts, etc. Baseball is a team sport played at the individual level.
As someone new to enjoying baseball, I really got the sense of that last bit you said from this video, which is really freaking awesome actually I've never connected with baseball like that before!
I went to the pop-up merchandise store they had in the open-air mall in Huntsville and bought like $100 worth of hats and shit, and then they didn't even debut. I was bummed AF and now I don't even live there anymore. Still got my hats, easily the best team logo.
@@tissuepaper9962 I want to get a collection of Minor League teams with funny logos, but I live in Canada and most of the teams don't ship here (or cost way too much if they do). The Trash Pandas shipped here.
I grew up going to my dad's highly competitive rec league games and fell in love with small ball there since only 2 guys on the roster had home run power. Glad to see a small ball love story by Jomboy.
Don’t watch baseball but I can appreciate the beauty of the game because of how you explain . This channel really has opened my eyes to how impressive the game can be .
watched this video out of respect for the game and jomboy. Hats off man for drawing new people to baseball showing people how to spectate the game and enjoy it. the MLB owes you one too.
This is exactly the reason I love Jomboy. I didn’t play enough baseball to really understand positioning above the basics of little league. Love you jomboy keep doing what you doing!
@@dffndjdjd It looked like a classic case of not telling yourself where to go with a ball hit your way. Which is crazy because you're in The Show. I'd be pissed if I was that pitcher.
When I first watched Jomboy I didn’t even like baseball. Now I like it cause I understand it better than before. And as I keep watching, I’m beginning to really like base running and small ball way more than just constant HRs
The reason why baseball is so interesting is because of the small nuances that you never understand unless you played the game for a while. Thank you for breaking these things down so that people who usually don’t pick up the little things, get to understand them. Keep it up Jomboy🤝.
This was a fun video. I appreciate the explanation of some of the baseball lingo. I think every sport benefits from lowering their barrier to entry and making the game more accessible for new viewers. It's something baseball has struggled with in the past in my opinion.
I just hope he gives all the context... it seems like most people are forgetting to mention that Swanson's control was awful the whole inning and with 2 outs in the 9th, a runner already on first, and Shohei Ohtani up next, we had absolutely no reason to intentionally hit Trout. I understand Trout being upset, but he took it way too personally for what it actually was. not to mention we've been hit by the Angels six times this year and have only hit them once (showing we're not a team that's trying to get revenge just because). also Jesse Winker was walking to 1st after getting hit when then people from the Angels dugout starting shouting things at him, which then lead him to turn towards the dugout and the fight breaking out. also the fact that the Angels swapped their original starter for some relief guy last minute, only to have the original starter come in after the ejections is very suspicious and kind of telling that they were definitely trying to fight and that this was intentional from the beginning. it's also pretty bs too that our 3 best hitters and manager got ejected (Julio getting ejected still doesn't fully add up unless there was unseen fighting from him), while almost no one of importance got ejected from the Angels. honestly the Angels showed they're a weak team by doing all this, and all their fans expecting us to stay quiet or trying to justify it because of Trout almost getting hit is ridiculous (especially when Justin Upton DID get hit in the head by them last week)... also Jomboy should make sure to point out Jesse Winker was taking big swings after Rendon's face grab (or whatever you want to classify it as) cause it seems like a lot of Angels fans think Rendon really did something by that, when in reality it was probably the weakest part of the brawl... anyway, idk what team you're a fan of, just figured there's a better chance Jomboy see's this here than me trying to comment individually
You got it totaly wrong, im guessing your a Mariners fan? They threw intentionally at Ohtani and Trouts head and keep on mind they had no intention of pitching to Trout because the very next pitch they intentionally walked him. You dont intentionally throw at Trout's or Ohtani's head and expect to get a free pass, it doesnt work like that. The Angels pitcher was just backing up there guy to show there was no place for that. Its all on the Mariners for that one they had it coming to them.
@@ryanreid9344 bruh, none of it was intentional from the Mariners side Saturday... the pitch thrown near Ohtani wasn't even that close to hitting him, he dipped back way further than he needed to while the pitch was just barely inside and high... as for Trout, Swanson couldn't control the ball at all that inning and walked McKinnon on 4 pitches high and outside (right batter's box). so when Trout was up and he threw another bad pitch (to the same batter's box) our pitching coach tried to talk to him and see what was going on, and then when the last pitch was wild causing McKinnon to advance to second and almost hit Trout in the head we chose to intentionally walk him cause we no longer had a potential force out on first and it would be to risky to pitch to him again when all of the pitches were hitting that side of the plate... why would we intentionally hit Trout with a runner on first, 2 outs, and Ohtani up next in a two run game? that doesn't make sense, and there's no good reason to do that... Trout took it way to personally thinking it was intentional when if you look at the context, there's no way Swanson was actually trying to hit him... it was a weak move by the Angels and Nevin trying to obviously to hit Julio in the head, and then actually hitting Jesse Winker the next inning was uncalled for and way more than just and eye for an eye
5:58 “That’s not real, that’s a fake box.” i laughed a lot harder than i should’ve at that. they’re all fake boxes. 😂 I’m just imagining jomboy thinking it’s always a physical box hanging over the plate.
You can really see the love that Jomboy has for the game in this video. And he connects with our love. Something that was killed in the SportsCenter era of highlight reels. Very nice work.
As someone who misses the way baseball used to be, thank you for showing how stealing bases, bunting the ball, and aggressive base running can win you games. I know that people like the home runs and they like the big plays, but for those of us who love the "game within the game" this video was such a pleasure to watch.
Yeah, I agree with having to go for the double play and giving them the one run. You clear the bases, still have a two-run lead, and now you've got two outs and just need one more to clear the inning.
I want to agree, but that was such a simple play to home... You can't be thinking "Wait, what if my teammate makes an error?" You want your $325 million shortstop to play aggressive, right? 3rd baseman jacked it up and now needs to make up for it.
@@IamJustinM doesn't matter how much you get paid or anything. Basics are key and that's how big time players get their contracts is through basics. Get the easy dp no problem
JB is hitting on the single best aspect of baseball. Every action changes everything that follows, and a house of cards gets built up that can collapse in a second or succeed spectacularly - and then random things can happen too. Closest thing to chess I have found.
Yeah, that’s only fun to watch when everyone is on steroids hitting it out of the park. No steroids, just play some small ball. Still very entertaining 😁
The angels were doing a lot of this at the beginning of the year when they were winning. Ever since they stopped we've been ass. I think we've lost 20 of the last 27 games or something like that. :(
As a kid, I never hit the ball really hard, but I was a fast runner, first in the lineup with good OBP, and I led the league in stolen bases for multiple years. Infielders knew this and made tons of mistakes when I was around the bases. They would just get nervous and make mistakes. As an adult I became a base running coach and taught a bunch of kids timing with the pitcher for stealing, reading plays to get extra bases, making the opposing defense throw the ball in hopes that they make an error, etc. Small ball was and always will be my favorite part of the game.
I love the way you break baseball down so much! You are the man! Baseball is the last sport that is worth watching or following and they are trying to screw that up with all the bad calls, the horrible umps that don't lose their job, and the rule changes that just don't make any sense whatsoever! NOT TO MENTION, the replays that the booth in New York still get wrong! WTF! Let's go Cubbies!
The only baseball information that ever enters my eyeballs, earballs, or brainball is from Jomboy. I love this stuff. thank you. Please never die and tell Jake, nobody really hates him that's just a meme and Zack is the GOAT. Love it, love it. Let's GO!!
I was at the first game, overall great baseball by both sides the whole game. The right fielder for Houston saved a ton of extra bases, and Texas kept hitting against the shift. Good solid baseball.
When the Angels we’re going good, they were doing so much of this. I think that was the one thing Masson did well. Everything else I hated but he called for bunts, steals, hit and runs and it was so much fun to watch.
I extremely appreciate your breakdowns of small ball and the nuances. Small ball and the nuances are what really make baseball my favorite sport. Your breakdowns are entertaining and informational. So much though that my wife even loves watching them. This was not just a video about baseball. This is a great example about how "anything can happen in baseball." The game ain't over until it's over.
I like Tucker’s big ball decision to just blast it over the fence when there was a runner on base to take the lead. Really couldn’t have made a better decision there.
I personally, prefer to watch small ball more than just heavy hitters game. NPB for sure is super entertaining when comes to small ball and late game, come backs for them are their bread and butter. Glad to see you talking about the importance of small but crucial baseball! Great video as per usual.
I’ve been watching your channel since the beginning. This has got to be the best breakdown you have ever done. A lot of people don’t like baseball because they don’t understand the little things, such as small ball that make this game so fun and interesting. You breaking down this video and explaining things the way you did can really help bridge the gap and allow people to appreciate why we truly love this game. Keep up the great work Jomboy!
I know the game has changed tremendously in the way it's coached and what players are told to do in specific spots, but I'm turning two there 98% of the time. It's hard to score runs, I feel great about a 2 run lead with 2 down that late in the game. I kind of feel like every coach I ever had from little league right into college would have felt the same way. That said, I would have never gotten after a teammate for getting the ball to the catcher in plenty of time to get the runner at home. He made a clean play. Gotta be an out there.
Absolutely the best analogy of small ball. For so many years it's been going for the walk off. I love to see the grit in forcing the other team to make the mistakes.
This is why people who have played baseball before enjoy watching games so much. It's all of these little things that we all know how much they mean when you're trying to win a game. I totally understand why people don't really like watching baseball because they don't understand the inner workings like this but having Jomboy explain this all really opens the door for more people to get into the sport
As a Cardinals' fan, we got to see a lot of this type of ball in the 80s. It looks like it's starting to come back and I enjoy that. Much better game than just a HR fest.
7:30 I agree throwing to home at all was a bad move. It's no outs, top 8, first and third situation, and you're up by 3. On a double-play ball, you should concede the run and kill the inning, not keep the long ball tie possibility in for another two batters trying to throw out at home.
@@aaronbuckwalter96 yeah this was a little league mistake. Kids immediately think “don’t let them score” because thats how most other games are played. But baseball is one of the only sports where allowing a score could strategically benefit you in the long run. What a great breakdown
I'm one of those people who didn't watch baseball but was a big jomboy fan. This year is this 1st time I've actually watched multiple games and even have a favorite team. You all have brought so much joy into my life!
As a lifelong baseball fan, it gives me chills and fills me with so much joy to hear my man Jomboy turned you into a baseball fan. 🥲It really is such a beautiful game. Welcome and I REALLY hope you watch the playoffs. Those games are epic (already seen historic stuff in just these wild card matchups) and most often must see TV.
I think Seager did the perfect play, he got altuve in a run down, 8/10 times the runner is going to be tagged out, and since the rundown is 3rd and home, the runners would be stuck at 2nd and 1st. If altuve got out from the rundown, then the double play from 3rd to first or second to first would still be in play. The problem was not seager, the problem was not catching the ball by the 3rd baseman.
Is that 2/10 times worth it, though? Choosing the rundown gets you an expected 0.2 runs, 0.8 outs, 1.2 runners in scoring position, and 80% possibility of the double play later. Choosing the double play gets you an expected 1 run, 2 outs, 0 runners in scoring position and negating the need for a double play. With a multiple run lead, I think you give up 0.8 runs to get 1.2 outs and remove 1.2 runners in scoring position. Yes, I assumed 100% success on the double play because the one in question is routine enough that it probably approaches that.
So looking at win expectancy numbers - prior to that at bat the Rangers had an 85% win expectancy (up 3, runners on the corners, no outs) If the run down had worked as expected the Rangers win probability would go to 90.18% (runners on 1st and second, 1 out) If they turned the double play and let the run score their win probability goes to 94.4%. Obviously those numbers could change a little bit depending on where in the lineup you are and how hot certain players are or whatever, but as a general rule, just turn the double play.
That run doesn’t matter when you’re up 3 to begin with. The double play clears the bases and gives you two outs and makes it infinitely more difficult for them to score 2 runs with only 1 out to work with. Even if it worked out that’s a dumb play because the tying run ends up at the plate again.
Great breakdown video, I watched it with my older son and it was great for him to see all the nuances. Still presented in a lighthearted Jomboy tone and entertaining as well. Please make more videos like this!
Still rather new to baseball, strated seriously following in 2016. I'm loving it more every season as I learn more about the intricacies and nuances of the game. It's basically a children's game with a lot of strategy. Also, love any sport where defense really matters.
I absolutely love these breakdowns. Jesus lord keep them coming. My dad umpired for years at the college. Little League world series level but I never understood the nuances of baseball till watching these videos. Thank you Jomboy
I agree with getting the 2 outs in exchange for one run. Clear base paths means clear mind. You can focus on hitting ur spots. Plus less damage if they go yard. Appreciate this style of video, love to see someone else study it like a science 😇
Hey Jomboy, do England vs New Zealand cricket today. Batsman’s hits the ball in to the other batsman’s bat, which is then caught. Never happened before. Your welcome
I love talking about small ball with my 10y/o son. We watch a bunch and he loves the game. These little changes, like the runner stealing second, can make huge differences and we love that! Baseball is just simply the best!
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Jomboy has a very good grasp of who his consumer is and I appreciate that. I don't watch baseball but played as a kid so I understand the basics....I respect smart moves and strategy in any sport and I think this channel crushes it in that field.
Yeah, from explaining cricket to displaying arm position on a pitch, he takes advantage of his ability to explain simply.
I agree the way he explains the sport of baseball is incredible changes your point of view on the sport and how baseball is so strategic. Just like I didn't know anything about cricket until Jomboy started posting cricket videos and it has me so interested in learning more about the sport of cricket I always look forward to the next cricket breakdowns 😂😂😂 Jomboy is second to none!
Yup, he highlights a ton of “minor” details that a casual observer would never notice as they’re impacting the game.
It hasn’t personally made me watch more baseball, but I could definitely see it encouraging more people to watch as they understand what is happening better. Without baseball knowledge, it can seem like the only action is the pitcher/hitter and even that just seems random,
100%. For a sport that has so much nuance to it, they really know who and what to highlight to appeal to hardcore fans and casuals alike
@@camhabibi2217 MLB has nobody to blame but themselves. That's what you get when you replace actual professional broadcasters like Bob Costas with idiotic blowhard talking heads like a Joe Buck.
Smallball is underrated. I prefer seeing lots of baserunning and base hits over just constant HRs.
hence why they deadened balls. more warning track outs = more steal attempts, more first to home action, etc
I'm more in the lift big. Throw gas, hit bombs camp but small ball has its place
@@dinosaurclub u prolly love the nba too.. half courters all day!!!
Beta male take
100% agree. I love Small ball.
MLB needs to pay you millions for your videos, you are crushing their social media presence
They have a social media presence?
Spot on ! Jomboy shows how awesome baseball can be!
I enjoy watching a Jomboy breakdown almost as much as watching the game, and I don't even have to like either of the teams in his breakdown.
Jomboy is the only reason I watch baseball
Jomboy is crushing it despite MLBs social media presence.
I love how the Jomboy team is doing the opposite of gatekeeping. Lots of us first subscribed for the humor but are also now staying for the knowledge and depth y'all make so available.
I never had the patience to appreciate the depth baseball has to offer because of the pace compared to other sports. This channel changed that for me.
Jomboy is rich!!!!!
@@danielwdunn welcome
What knowledge lol
He does the same with cricket too which is great
I've rarely if ever seen a situation where they're trying to preserve a shutout over taking the double play. That was incredibly foolish.
Agreed.
What! These guys are pros. That rundown has a 99% success rate
Agreed I would have taken the double play. If the score was different than maybe.
Only if 3rd base is the wining run, as in extra innings.
Seager is overrated
I love the semi-transparent Jomboy just menacingly floating around the screen
menacingly 😈
He's the ghost runner.
Because someone did this to one of my comments a few weeks ago I'll pay it forward:
The word is translucent. Fantastic word.
It's like a DVD logo bouncing around there
This type of baseball is so much more fun than just hitting home runs
Nah, judge is plenty fun
and better for winning games
@@iambarrykatz nah
Home runs are good too but I hate watching a team swing them selves out of their shoes trying to hit a homer when they haven't hit shit all game. Even in the playoffs teams get lazy and just wait for HRs to score.
No shiy
Great way to introduce this topic to a lot of new viewers. I like the mix of using jargon and explaining concepts.
@Jurassic World why just why
@@Him_just_him I agree.
Why ?
@@bak-mariterry5180 z
I've said this so many times: I'd love to have a team that hits singles and doubles and knows how to run the bases. HRs are great, but if you want to keep the defense on edge, have a guy a 2nd.
The long ball is a rally killer. Pitchers would rather give up a solo tape measure shot than having to struggle through a stressful mess out of the stretch to keep more than one or two from crossing the dish.
Fact of the matter is you need power to catch up to elite fastballs and that's the direction pitchers are trending in. Gotta be able to catch up to those while also ready to take what's given. Not an easy task but yeah gotta be able to catch up to triple digits these days.
@HerbisRGreen i know this is 5 months old, but "HRs are rally killers" is one of the dumbest beliefs in baseball.
"I'd love to have a baseball team that gets hits" is not exactly a controversial statement
I just wanted to say I love breakdowns like this. Great for showing my older kids the intricacies of baseball. Even just the little things in this vid like showing where the double play would have been help make it easier for them to understand. I dig the fight breakdowns and the weird play breakdowns, but I would watch an entire playlist of ones like this with my kids just to help them learn the little things.
Yep yep yep
The astros being 30-0 when they are winning in the 7th inning or later is a credit to the very underrated bullpen
And the trash cans and buzzers
@@mikebelnap3079gunna cry?
@@mikebelnap3079 bang bang bang
I would like to see the run differential in those games. Are they on average up a couple runs? Be interesting to look at for sure
@@justanothertrucker7856 at least 2/3 of them were save opportunities
Hearing you fully breakdown baseball slang made me realize how efficient talking about the game has become and how impossible it would be to understand with no background knowledge. Well done Jomboy.
I used to watch a lot of baseball with my grandpa during the steroid era. He pitched in the minors but had his rotator cuff blow out, so he coached instead. He used to tell me all the time that nobody knows how to play small ball anymore or nobody can lay down a bunt to move the runner over. Seeing this breakdown would have made him smile.
Smart hitters would erase the shift if they practiced hitting ball the opposite way like Gwynn and Rose used to do.
@@kennethseden A thing easier said than done when batting practice arms are throwing 80s and the bullpen guy is throwing 99 with a wipeout slider.
@Crazy Ohioan Cars, Guns, and Gaming Also add the automatic intentional walk to that litany of dumb new rules that only make the game worse. There’s such a thing as passed balls on wild pitches, stolen bases, and batters being able to reach a pitch not quite outside enough and hit it-Vlad Guerrero did it sometimes!
Also just the idea that a pitcher can just command a batter to go to first base instead of actually playing the game is just offensive to the spirit of the game of baseball, too.
I was at that second game with my son. AS soon as they decided to hold Altuve at third instead of go for the double play, the guy sitting next to me and I both said you always take two outs for 1 run if you're up by three.
If nothing else you hold the man at second. We called it "put the ball in your pocket". I can see why he went home as his momentum had him heading that way already, but he could've just as easily held on to it and stopped the play.
@@203Cree I’m not sure what you mean by that. If he hadn’t thrown home to stop the runner from scoring, then there wouldn’t have been a runner at 2nd, because he would’ve thrown there, instead, and got him out.
There was only 2 realistic outcomes, depending on what he decided to do. His choices were to either throw to 2nd for a double play, which would’ve given up a run, but it would’ve also cleared the bases, or throw to home, and get the lead runner out, but leave runners on 1st and 2nd.
The whole question is, is it better to be:
A) Up 3 runs, with runners on 1st and 2nd, and 1 out?
OR
B) Up 2 runs, with no runners on base, and 2 outs?
Obviously, neither one of those outcomes ended up happening here, because that one dude just flat-out missed the easy throw from the catcher, but that doesn’t really change anything, though, as far as what the better play would’ve been in that situation.
The question is certainly debatable, and there’s no right or wrong answer. I could definitely see advantages and disadvantages to either option, so I think it would be a tough decision to make, as a player, or as a manager.
I really don’t get what you’re saying about holding the ball, though. Of course, he could have just held onto the ball, allowing the runner at 3rd to score, and preventing the runner headed to 2nd base, and the hitter, headed to 1st, from getting any further than that, if that’s what you mean.
That really wouldn’t have made any sense, though, for him to have just held onto the ball, and not even attempted to make 1 of the 2 routine plays, to get an out or 2.
I get being conservative, at times, when you have a pretty good lead and all, but that would just be way beyond playing it safe. Lol I mean, when would you ever try to get an out, if not on a play like that?
I seriously apologize, in advance, if I’m misunderstanding you, and I’m pretty sure that I am. You seem to know enough about baseball to not be saying what it seems, to me, like you’re saying, but I really don’t know what else you could be meaning, about holding the ball, though.
I do know, for a fact, that one of us is confused, but I honestly don’t know if it’s me, or if it’s you. If I had to guess, I’d say it’s me, but I’m confused about how I could be confused, if I am, in fact, confused. Lol
Please explain what you mean, and then, if I’m misunderstanding you, like I think I probably am, I’ll gladly admit that I’m a freaking idiot. Lol I won’t even hesitate to admit it. I’m just really curious about what you mean. Thanks!
@@chriswebster24 sure. What I mean is since his momentum was carrying him to home, the time and skill needed to rotate and accurately make the play at second goes up. If he wasn't sure he could make the throw in either direction, you hold the ball to stop the play. Conservative, yes. Would it have been the right course of action? Maybe.
@@chriswebster24 too long, didn't read
Yep, always turn 2 in that situation.
It’s nice to see an emphasis on moving runners and not waiting for a double or homer to move runners. That’s what makes baseball so situationally unique. Every situation has options
One of my absolute favorite breakdowns. More like this, please.
Sports announcing seems aimed at a casual fan who does not really understand the game and, crucially, doesn't really want to learn much more about it. Your audience is different. We may not know much, but we come to your channel to learn. This is what sets you apart from the highlight reel dudes. So good! Keep it coming! Go Halos! Go Hops!
That is so true about baseball announcers, or really just sports announcers in general. They assume you know nothing about the sport and they keep you there. No attempt to educate the viewers on the finer points of the game.
Except for Gary, Keith and Ron on Mets broadcasts. Want to learn about baseball? Watch them.
That was a great slide, first of all. Second: is it just me, or does this feel more like baseball than the "three true outcomes" game we usually see today?
Watching Braves baseball feels like the best of both worlds. Lol
@Crazy Ohioan Cars, Guns, and Gaming Once Cabrera joined the 3K Hit club MLB Network asked who and when (if) will we see the next guy to reach 3,000?
You'd probably think there must be a dozen or so guys that would threaten that total but the list is much smaller due to the lack of small ball in the game today. There are other factors as well including Covid shutdowns and labor disputes with the league costing players at least a few games and possibly 200-300+ games.
Who are the stud hitters in the league that came up at a really young age who could come close and not become the next Andruw Jones or Carl Crawford or Juan Gonzalez?
Mike Trout has missed too many games and has too much power to collect a ton of hits but look at Bryce Harper. Harper Walks and K's like Adam Dunn did and his power is hot and cold but frankly Bryce doesn't get enough hits. His OBP is usually high but like a Bonds not enough singles to threaten 3000.
I think the only 2 with a shot are Freddie Freeman and Manny Machado based on their current numbers, injury history, and the guys that will protect them for the next 5+ years in their lineups.
@Crazy Ohioan Cars, Guns, and Gaming Actually Machado since his Age 22 Season has played in
162
157
156
162
156
60 (Covid) 60/60
153
and this year
About 150
That is a very high percentage of possible games played which is a big factor as to a possible 3K club. Back to the change in the game there aren't any guys in the game now who get 180-220 hits year-after-year. I hope Freeman gets there though.
You have single handedly made me a baseball fan. I despised watching baseball but after watching your videos and your breakdowns I understand more of the game. It’s become fun to watch. Thank you!
As someone who doesn't watch baseball every day (or ever..), I LOVE this content! I love the mind games of high level athletes but am not familiar enough with the game to appreciate it without a breakdown like this. It's really something to see though! Honestly, I didn't enjoy baseball at all before finding your channel like 2 weeks ago; been binging your stuff and it has really helped me to see the beauty of this game!
Thanks so much for sharing and please keep it coming!!
Maybe my favorite breakdown of all time. I love seeing people who can appreciate the strategy involved in Baseball.
Still can't believe the Rangers play in the world's largest Tractor Supply.
The Texas Rangers: A Legacy of Failure.
It really is. The 2020 Braves vs Dodgers series was amazing but the only people there was players family and friends. They need a roof but the design hurts the team.
@@snakeeyes9246😭😭😭🤯🤯🤯
Watching guys just swing wildly trying to get home runs drives me nuts. Love seeing teams adjust and do things differently. That's classic, entertaining baseball.
The modern, home run obsessed game has lost so much of this. I love watching teams that can play small ball and do the little things well. I heard a stat today that 7 teams still don’t have a single sacrifice bunt this season and it’s late June. I miss the days when the game was about more than strikeouts and home runs.
This is why i love the extra inning ghost runner. Its pretty much a test of smallball
(And so many teams are still so bad at it)
that sac bunt stat is thankfully helped by the fact pitchers dont bat anymore
Agreed. I became a Cardinals fan back during the early 80's "Whiteyball" era. I remember one season the leading HR hitter had less than 20 homers, but they had several players that could run like the wind.
@@camhabibi2217 are you serious? Have you been watching the game? Managers and hitting coaches have openly stated they’re instructing players to go for more home runs and don’t mind if the batting average drops as a side effect.
@@andrew3448 that’s definitely a big part of it but most teams have a back up catcher or utility substitute batting in the nine spot every few games with an average in the low 200s, if the leadoff man gets on base in front of them the bunt is still a better option than the likely double play.
Alright, i've been watching your channel for about 2 hours after discovering it for the first time. I have been laughing and enjoying the fun comedic twist you're adding to sports casting (especially baseball) but still being knowledgeable. After this video about playing small ball, playing the mental game, strategy and wits against a long ball power team really hit home for me man. i love the game that's being played between good catchers and pitchers vs betters. My dad never understood why i would sit and watch pitch by pitch on tv for over 2 decades. One day he decided to say in curious tone "I just don't get how you watch these throw this ball to each other?" All i said was mental game pops, and started calling out pitches and where i'd go and with what. He watched the 2020 season with me. He had figured out what i was always seeing in what's "just a baseball game". we loved it, he passed 12/2020 on his birthday and was a fun year of baseball my guys
I WOULD LOVE A SERIES OF BREAKDOWNS that teach the little important things in baseball that a lot of us don’t know. I LOVE THIS. More of this kind of video… I’m turning into an actual fan as I learn more. THANK YOU!!! 🙏🙏🙏
As a Brit just getting into baseball videos like this that explain the nuances of the game are absolute gold.
Oi! Ah you Bri'ish, or a bloody Yewkranien? Pick yor fuckin team n' STICK WITH IT MATE.
@@that1electrician WOW dude settle down!!! He's a Brit that's supporting Ukraine because of the obvious crisis Ukraine is facing. Stop trying to start something or be funny or whatever you're trying to do cos it's just disrespectful
F the Ukraine
if you're getting into baseball I recommend watching some college world series that's where that real ball is, young adults/adults playing for pride and championship not money and stats like in the pros
Let's make a channel where: you explain Cricket to me, and I explain Baseball to you. Maybe we could expand to other sports as time goes on.
This reminds me of those 2014-15 royals teams. U watch games from them especially in the postseason and this is exactly how they played and I luv it.
That 2015 Royals team was probably the most entertaining team i've ever watched in Sept/Oct, they were so fun
O's fan. And yeah, I remember that '15 post season all too well. But even though we got swept, couldn't help but root for the Royals against the Mets. Their brand of small ball was hands down the greatest thing to watch that year. Every play always had the potential to turn the game on its head and many times that was exactly what happened.
As a Braves fan, extremely happy to see Culbertson still part of a team and making plays, will always be one of my favorite players for his amazing energy and attitude he brings. He is one of those guys who makes baseball fun
Never heard of Jomboy Media until day. Now I'm subscribed to the baseball channel on YT and the Talking Baseball podcast on my phone. I'm sharing this video with my kid who is just getting into baseball but doesn't know the strategy. This is a better explanation than I could ever do. Splendid.
The description at the beginning is 100 percent me. I appreciate the breakdowns to see more of the people and nuances of of the sport. Only watched highlights before finding this channel and mostly watch this for my random sports kick. Not a huge sports guy but every now and then I feel like watching some. Love this channel. Keep it up Jomboy
Way to go Jomboy! Thank you for explaining this to a new age of fans. SMALL BALL wins games in the post-season, but you must PRACTICE it during the regular season to be good at it. Take the extra base, move the runner, steal a bag, sacrifice bunts, etc. Baseball is a team sport played at the individual level.
As someone new to enjoying baseball, I really got the sense of that last bit you said from this video, which is really freaking awesome actually I've never connected with baseball like that before!
Jomboy wearin' a Trash Pandas hat! Got a shirt a few years ago (the season they were supposed to start and then COVID shut down their debut season)
I went to the pop-up merchandise store they had in the open-air mall in Huntsville and bought like $100 worth of hats and shit, and then they didn't even debut. I was bummed AF and now I don't even live there anymore. Still got my hats, easily the best team logo.
@@tissuepaper9962 I want to get a collection of Minor League teams with funny logos, but I live in Canada and most of the teams don't ship here (or cost way too much if they do). The Trash Pandas shipped here.
@@ADoseofBuckley Big fan of both of your channels. Cool to see you stopping by, here!
I have a trash panda baseball. Destin from SmarterEveryDay sent it to me as a patreon reward. Go trash pandas?...!
@@CRneu oh yeah I got one of those too, forgot about it. That baseball cannon was the bomb.
I grew up going to my dad's highly competitive rec league games and fell in love with small ball there since only 2 guys on the roster had home run power. Glad to see a small ball love story by Jomboy.
Don’t watch baseball but I can appreciate the beauty of the game because of how you explain . This channel really has opened my eyes to how impressive the game can be .
watched this video out of respect for the game and jomboy. Hats off man for drawing new people to baseball showing people how to spectate the game and enjoy it. the MLB owes you one too.
This is exactly the reason I love Jomboy. I didn’t play enough baseball to really understand positioning above the basics of little league. Love you jomboy keep doing what you doing!
Totally agree, the Rangers not going for the double play at 8:00 was a mistake
Totally agree.
They were set up for the double play, but seager went home...
No excuse, the ball was coming at him and had plenty of time to turn it.
no i totally disagree
@@dffndjdjd It looked like a classic case of not telling yourself where to go with a ball hit your way. Which is crazy because you're in The Show. I'd be pissed if I was that pitcher.
When I first watched Jomboy I didn’t even like baseball. Now I like it cause I understand it better than before. And as I keep watching, I’m beginning to really like base running and small ball way more than just constant HRs
The reason why baseball is so interesting is because of the small nuances that you never understand unless you played the game for a while. Thank you for breaking these things down so that people who usually don’t pick up the little things, get to understand them. Keep it up Jomboy🤝.
It's always the little things that make the big differences in a game of baseball. Love it.
This was a fun video. I appreciate the explanation of some of the baseball lingo. I think every sport benefits from lowering their barrier to entry and making the game more accessible for new viewers. It's something baseball has struggled with in the past in my opinion.
You're the man, Jimmy. I think the Jomboy Media documentary should be called "The Domino Effect of Breakdowns."
I love the game within the game. Turn the double play every time and your pitcher will thank you. Trust me I was one for over 20 years.
Lmao hardly any roided up professional monsters pitch for 20 years. Sure bud
@@seankiesling2054 2+2=5
Pitching on a Playstation MLB game is not the same thing as real-life pitching, right?
My breaking stuff on MLB 2000 was amazing. Unhittable.
This angels vs mariners brawl is gonna be a great breakdown 🍿
JOMBOY, you gotta do the Angels/Mariners brawl from today as your next. Would be great!
I just hope he gives all the context... it seems like most people are forgetting to mention that Swanson's control was awful the whole inning and with 2 outs in the 9th, a runner already on first, and Shohei Ohtani up next, we had absolutely no reason to intentionally hit Trout. I understand Trout being upset, but he took it way too personally for what it actually was. not to mention we've been hit by the Angels six times this year and have only hit them once (showing we're not a team that's trying to get revenge just because). also Jesse Winker was walking to 1st after getting hit when then people from the Angels dugout starting shouting things at him, which then lead him to turn towards the dugout and the fight breaking out. also the fact that the Angels swapped their original starter for some relief guy last minute, only to have the original starter come in after the ejections is very suspicious and kind of telling that they were definitely trying to fight and that this was intentional from the beginning. it's also pretty bs too that our 3 best hitters and manager got ejected (Julio getting ejected still doesn't fully add up unless there was unseen fighting from him), while almost no one of importance got ejected from the Angels. honestly the Angels showed they're a weak team by doing all this, and all their fans expecting us to stay quiet or trying to justify it because of Trout almost getting hit is ridiculous (especially when Justin Upton DID get hit in the head by them last week)... also Jomboy should make sure to point out Jesse Winker was taking big swings after Rendon's face grab (or whatever you want to classify it as) cause it seems like a lot of Angels fans think Rendon really did something by that, when in reality it was probably the weakest part of the brawl... anyway, idk what team you're a fan of, just figured there's a better chance Jomboy see's this here than me trying to comment individually
You got it totaly wrong, im guessing your a Mariners fan? They threw intentionally at Ohtani and Trouts head and keep on mind they had no intention of pitching to Trout because the very next pitch they intentionally walked him. You dont intentionally throw at Trout's or Ohtani's head and expect to get a free pass, it doesnt work like that. The Angels pitcher was just backing up there guy to show there was no place for that. Its all on the Mariners for that one they had it coming to them.
@@ryanreid9344 bruh, none of it was intentional from the Mariners side Saturday... the pitch thrown near Ohtani wasn't even that close to hitting him, he dipped back way further than he needed to while the pitch was just barely inside and high... as for Trout, Swanson couldn't control the ball at all that inning and walked McKinnon on 4 pitches high and outside (right batter's box). so when Trout was up and he threw another bad pitch (to the same batter's box) our pitching coach tried to talk to him and see what was going on, and then when the last pitch was wild causing McKinnon to advance to second and almost hit Trout in the head we chose to intentionally walk him cause we no longer had a potential force out on first and it would be to risky to pitch to him again when all of the pitches were hitting that side of the plate... why would we intentionally hit Trout with a runner on first, 2 outs, and Ohtani up next in a two run game? that doesn't make sense, and there's no good reason to do that... Trout took it way to personally thinking it was intentional when if you look at the context, there's no way Swanson was actually trying to hit him... it was a weak move by the Angels and Nevin trying to obviously to hit Julio in the head, and then actually hitting Jesse Winker the next inning was uncalled for and way more than just and eye for an eye
I watched both these games and saw the similar last 2 innings and hoped you'd do a video. This here is why baseball is amazing.
As a Philly fan, this classic Hector Neris does put a smile on my face he's still doing same things
He’d probably still be one of the best relievers in the Phillies bullpen if he stayed too
Gosh you're telling me. His incredibly slow windup from the stretch is too easy to steal on. It always infuriated me.
5:58 “That’s not real, that’s a fake box.” i laughed a lot harder than i should’ve at that. they’re all fake boxes. 😂
I’m just imagining jomboy thinking it’s always a physical box hanging over the plate.
You can really see the love that Jomboy has for the game in this video. And he connects with our love. Something that was killed in the SportsCenter era of highlight reels. Very nice work.
As someone who misses the way baseball used to be, thank you for showing how stealing bases, bunting the ball, and aggressive base running can win you games. I know that people like the home runs and they like the big plays, but for those of us who love the "game within the game" this video was such a pleasure to watch.
I love that Jimmy is breaking everything down in layman’s terms for those who need it
Yeah, I agree with having to go for the double play and giving them the one run. You clear the bases, still have a two-run lead, and now you've got two outs and just need one more to clear the inning.
From then on you did your job as the infield. Any lead given up that inning is on the pitcher most likely.
I want to agree, but that was such a simple play to home... You can't be thinking "Wait, what if my teammate makes an error?" You want your $325 million shortstop to play aggressive, right? 3rd baseman jacked it up and now needs to make up for it.
@@IamJustinM doesn't matter how much you get paid or anything. Basics are key and that's how big time players get their contracts is through basics. Get the easy dp no problem
altuve’s digital strike zone looks so small because the strike zone is meant to be based on a player’s stance after they load up to swing
JB is hitting on the single best aspect of baseball. Every action changes everything that follows, and a house of cards gets built up that can collapse in a second or succeed spectacularly - and then random things can happen too. Closest thing to chess I have found.
I love smallball and the strategy/gamesmanship involved. The more MLB can encourage innings like these the better.
Small ball is infinitely more fun to watch than the perpetual strikeout/homerun dichotomy that dominated the MLB for the last several years.
Yeah, that’s only fun to watch when everyone is on steroids hitting it out of the park. No steroids, just play some small ball. Still very entertaining 😁
The angels were doing a lot of this at the beginning of the year when they were winning. Ever since they stopped we've been ass. I think we've lost 20 of the last 27 games or something like that. :(
Always sucks to see your team get lazy.
@@bobbygetsbanned6049 Big time
As a kid, I never hit the ball really hard, but I was a fast runner, first in the lineup with good OBP, and I led the league in stolen bases for multiple years. Infielders knew this and made tons of mistakes when I was around the bases. They would just get nervous and make mistakes. As an adult I became a base running coach and taught a bunch of kids timing with the pitcher for stealing, reading plays to get extra bases, making the opposing defense throw the ball in hopes that they make an error, etc. Small ball was and always will be my favorite part of the game.
This is probably the most breakdown-est breakdown Jomboy has ever done. Insightful and eloquent, this video is.
I love the way you break baseball down so much! You are the man! Baseball is the last sport that is worth watching or following and they are trying to screw that up with all the bad calls, the horrible umps that don't lose their job, and the rule changes that just don't make any sense whatsoever! NOT TO MENTION, the replays that the booth in New York still get wrong! WTF! Let's go Cubbies!
The only baseball information that ever enters my eyeballs, earballs, or brainball is from Jomboy.
I love this stuff. thank you. Please never die and tell Jake, nobody really hates him that's just a meme and Zack is the GOAT.
Love it, love it. Let's GO!!
same here
I was at the first game, overall great baseball by both sides the whole game. The right fielder for Houston saved a ton of extra bases, and Texas kept hitting against the shift. Good solid baseball.
When the Angels we’re going good, they were doing so much of this. I think that was the one thing Masson did well. Everything else I hated but he called for bunts, steals, hit and runs and it was so much fun to watch.
Love Jomboy! Im 54 and live in NZ and only started watching baseball 7yrs ago. Cheers for sharing your knowledge for us newbies. Go Astros!
I extremely appreciate your breakdowns of small ball and the nuances. Small ball and the nuances are what really make baseball my favorite sport.
Your breakdowns are entertaining and informational. So much though that my wife even loves watching them.
This was not just a video about baseball. This is a great example about how "anything can happen in baseball." The game ain't over until it's over.
I like Tucker’s big ball decision to just blast it over the fence when there was a runner on base to take the lead.
Really couldn’t have made a better decision there.
Sometimes its better to be lucky than good
@@stanokeefe2713 except Tucker is good and hits bombs. There's a reason he follows Alvarez.
@@stanokeefe2713 except Tucker is good and hits bombs. There's a reason he follows Alvarez.
@@thethumper088 The chance he hits a home run in that example is about 1 in 10, if your ok with that than fine
I shared this with my friends are have always been "meh" about baseball and they all found it fascinating. This is why we need more small ball.
I personally, prefer to watch small ball more than just heavy hitters game. NPB for sure is super entertaining when comes to small ball and late game, come backs for them are their bread and butter. Glad to see you talking about the importance of small but crucial baseball! Great video as per usual.
I’ve been watching your channel since the beginning. This has got to be the best breakdown you have ever done. A lot of people don’t like baseball because they don’t understand the little things, such as small ball that make this game so fun and interesting. You breaking down this video and explaining things the way you did can really help bridge the gap and allow people to appreciate why we truly love this game. Keep up the great work Jomboy!
I was a kid in the 80s (born 1979) in a National League city (Cincinnati) so I love this
I know the game has changed tremendously in the way it's coached and what players are told to do in specific spots, but I'm turning two there 98% of the time. It's hard to score runs, I feel great about a 2 run lead with 2 down that late in the game. I kind of feel like every coach I ever had from little league right into college would have felt the same way.
That said, I would have never gotten after a teammate for getting the ball to the catcher in plenty of time to get the runner at home. He made a clean play. Gotta be an out there.
don’t mind me just waiting for the angels mariners breakdown
Love the vids Jomboy keep up the great work!
This is a brilliant video. Simple enough for the beginner fans, nuanced enough for the fans that are deep into the game. Jomboy brilliance.
Absolutely the best analogy of small ball. For so many years it's been going for the walk off. I love to see the grit in forcing the other team to make the mistakes.
What a great call from the second stolen base, theres no way I would have seen that live goood job ump
I really hope you do the Angels Mariners Brawl that went down today!!
Breakdown of Angels and Mariners brawl!!?
This was a really fantastic breakdown. It was the kinda breakdown that made me more into baseball as a sport and not just a fun moment.
This is why people who have played baseball before enjoy watching games so much. It's all of these little things that we all know how much they mean when you're trying to win a game. I totally understand why people don't really like watching baseball because they don't understand the inner workings like this but having Jomboy explain this all really opens the door for more people to get into the sport
Strong layman breakdown
As a Cardinals' fan, we got to see a lot of this type of ball in the 80s. It looks like it's starting to come back and I enjoy that. Much better game than just a HR fest.
7:30 I agree throwing to home at all was a bad move. It's no outs, top 8, first and third situation, and you're up by 3. On a double-play ball, you should concede the run and kill the inning, not keep the long ball tie possibility in for another two batters trying to throw out at home.
They were set up for the double play and he still went home. Makes no sense even if they got the out.
@@aaronbuckwalter96 yeah this was a little league mistake. Kids immediately think “don’t let them score” because thats how most other games are played. But baseball is one of the only sports where allowing a score could strategically benefit you in the long run. What a great breakdown
We need the Mateo hbp, benches clearing, stolen base, and score. As an orioles fan it was the most fun sequence of plays to watch all year
I'm one of those people who didn't watch baseball but was a big jomboy fan. This year is this 1st time I've actually watched multiple games and even have a favorite team. You all have brought so much joy into my life!
As a lifelong baseball fan, it gives me chills and fills me with so much joy to hear my man Jomboy turned you into a baseball fan. 🥲It really is such a beautiful game. Welcome and I REALLY hope you watch the playoffs. Those games are epic (already seen historic stuff in just these wild card matchups) and most often must see TV.
@@Muzikrazy213 yeah I'm a blue jays fan and have been bummed out ever since last night. But we have some good games coming up next week
Angels Mariners brawl now!
We need an Angels Vs Mariners brawl breakdown!
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I think Seager did the perfect play, he got altuve in a run down, 8/10 times the runner is going to be tagged out, and since the rundown is 3rd and home, the runners would be stuck at 2nd and 1st. If altuve got out from the rundown, then the double play from 3rd to first or second to first would still be in play. The problem was not seager, the problem was not catching the ball by the 3rd baseman.
Is that 2/10 times worth it, though? Choosing the rundown gets you an expected 0.2 runs, 0.8 outs, 1.2 runners in scoring position, and 80% possibility of the double play later. Choosing the double play gets you an expected 1 run, 2 outs, 0 runners in scoring position and negating the need for a double play. With a multiple run lead, I think you give up 0.8 runs to get 1.2 outs and remove 1.2 runners in scoring position.
Yes, I assumed 100% success on the double play because the one in question is routine enough that it probably approaches that.
So looking at win expectancy numbers - prior to that at bat the Rangers had an 85% win expectancy (up 3, runners on the corners, no outs)
If the run down had worked as expected the Rangers win probability would go to 90.18% (runners on 1st and second, 1 out)
If they turned the double play and let the run score their win probability goes to 94.4%.
Obviously those numbers could change a little bit depending on where in the lineup you are and how hot certain players are or whatever, but as a general rule, just turn the double play.
That run doesn’t matter when you’re up 3 to begin with. The double play clears the bases and gives you two outs and makes it infinitely more difficult for them to score 2 runs with only 1 out to work with. Even if it worked out that’s a dumb play because the tying run ends up at the plate again.
@@LuckyLlNK I got a resolution, how about striking out the batter so that everyone wins
Great breakdown video, I watched it with my older son and it was great for him to see all the nuances. Still presented in a lighthearted Jomboy tone and entertaining as well. Please make more videos like this!
Still rather new to baseball, strated seriously following in 2016. I'm loving it more every season as I learn more about the intricacies and nuances of the game. It's basically a children's game with a lot of strategy. Also, love any sport where defense really matters.
Will there be a vid bout angels and mariners
When is the Winker brawl breakdown? So many Easter eggs in that bitch.
Do the mariners brawl!!!
I absolutely love these breakdowns. Jesus lord keep them coming. My dad umpired for years at the college. Little League world series level but I never understood the nuances of baseball till watching these videos. Thank you Jomboy
Another option... check Altuve back to third and take the out at second. You have 1st and 3rd, one out, and the double play is still in order.
mariners vs angels brawl pleaseeeeeeee
I agree with getting the 2 outs in exchange for one run. Clear base paths means clear mind. You can focus on hitting ur spots. Plus less damage if they go yard. Appreciate this style of video, love to see someone else study it like a science 😇
Hey Jomboy, do England vs New Zealand cricket today. Batsman’s hits the ball in to the other batsman’s bat, which is then caught. Never happened before. Your welcome
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I love talking about small ball with my 10y/o son. We watch a bunch and he loves the game. These little changes, like the runner stealing second, can make huge differences and we love that! Baseball is just simply the best!
I always explain to people that baseball is an athletic game of Chess. You broke this down beautifully. Thanks jomboy!