Finally, some Duane Kuiper love on this channel

@FoolishBaseball

Жыл бұрын

IT IS OUTTA HERE

@mitchelvalentino1569

Жыл бұрын

Agreed. Dropped a like for the Kuiper love. 👍

@Cynthionic

Жыл бұрын

​@@FoolishBaseball the goat home run call

@regemusic33

Жыл бұрын

You can't hit the ball without swinging the bat, meat

@aeneum6724

Жыл бұрын

It’s always funny seeing you in the comments here, two of my favorite channels in two entirely different genre

That Tom Lawless bat flip is a work of art

@FoolishBaseball

Жыл бұрын

legendary

@jerrysmooth24

Жыл бұрын

mustache +5 Power

@andrewhawkins6754

Жыл бұрын

@@FoolishBaseball Time for a batflip baseball bits?

@ysl1272

Жыл бұрын

@@andrewhawkins6754 6:22

@carlpacquing2575

Жыл бұрын

My favorite bat flip!

"The casting must've called for a big righty" Big chuckle from me on that one

@ReidTheRulesGuy

Жыл бұрын

I didn't even get it until you called it out 😂

There is something uniquely haunting about Babe Ruth's pixel art that terrifies me in a way nothing else can, thanks Mr. Baseball

@FoolishBaseball

Жыл бұрын

you will see him in your dreams

@jjaakk7214

Жыл бұрын

@@FoolishBaseball heroes get remembered, terrifying pixel likenesses never die

@13donstalos

5 ай бұрын

Lmao why is this the truest thing ever

I love how Thevenow hit an inside the park home run solely because the fielder tripped over a rogue drain pipe in the middle of the field, that’s classic old-timey baseball, baby.

Herb Pruett had success against Ruth that is almost unbelievable. From Robert Creamer's biography, The Babe,: "At this point Ruth had batted twelve times against Pruett and had struck out nine times, walked twice, and hit one measly tap to the mound." They met when Ruth was close to death and Pruett thanked Ruth for giving him enough of a baseball career to help him become a doctor: "I want to thank you for putting me through medical school. If it wasn't for you, no one would have ever heard of me." Ruth replied, "If I helped you get through medical school, I'm glad of it."

@matbettez3495

Жыл бұрын

Dude great story!!

@metalhammerm6903

10 ай бұрын

Love this!

We need a Baseball Bits on Bat Flips. That one from Tom Lawless is outrageous and I love it.

You’re one of the best baseball storytellers out there Bailey, thanks for inspiring my own work and articles over the past few years.

@FoolishBaseball

Жыл бұрын

thanks for the kind words. i too have been inspired by many before me.

@GooseGumlizzard

Жыл бұрын

theres a lot of great Baseball channels on youtube but not really for the other sports. At least not up to the same quality. Wonder why that is? I'd love a FB-style hockey channel i'd do nothing but watch that all day.

@johnnymeredith1960

Жыл бұрын

Also, this story is tailor-made for this channel. I had no idea about this.

@ajwootz8165

Жыл бұрын

​@@GooseGumlizzard you should look up pinholes graham, not the exact same stuff but very similar and great hockey content

@armadillolover99

Жыл бұрын

@@GooseGumlizzard ​ The main reason there isn’t Baseball Bits type of content for hockey is that hockey statistics are so basic. Like the main analytic we have for the NHL is Corsi which just tracks the amount of shot attempts taken when a specific player is on the ice. There aren’t a lot of advanced hockey stats that tell you the little things a guy does or that you can spin to tell a story.

Being the best batter in a 7 game world series with a career -5 WAR that is held up from dropping off any further by being a decent fielder, is pretty nutty. Definitely an oddball story that deserves light shed upon it.

It is absolutely hilarious Javy Baez is on that strikeout list twice. Him and High Pockets Kelly are elite chokers

@guardaxion

Жыл бұрын

Here for High Pockets Kelly slander in 2023

@ezridaxsgender3914

Жыл бұрын

It is. Although it's doubly hilarious when you consider it didn't matter and his team won anyways. Cleveland on here 3 times for pitchers in game 7s they lost lolol

@ezridaxsgender3914

Жыл бұрын

oh wait Cleveland is on here 4 times lol

@cantripleplays

10 ай бұрын

Baez just swings at anything suprised he doesn’t strike out more in the regular season

The Babe hit his home runs with the help of... beers and hotdogs 🌭 🍺

@FoolishBaseball

Жыл бұрын

that's right

@butters1273

Жыл бұрын

@@FoolishBaseball omg!! Thanks for commenting! 😃 huge fan!!

@SuperGnarWhales

Жыл бұрын

society if babe ruth had AG1

@butters1273

Жыл бұрын

​@@SuperGnarWhales 😂 💀

@elder.sasquatch.kamooh

Жыл бұрын

Babe Ruth and BJ Penn got zero time for cowards

It’s cool that Foolish Bailey came in to do that AG1 spot for you, always nice to see a big KZreadr support the little guy

Bailey’s ad reads are on point today…

@FoolishBaseball

Жыл бұрын

I love corporations!

@WhatHappenedtoBaseball

Жыл бұрын

Foolish’s favorite corporation is Tesla

@jessehammer123

Жыл бұрын

I’m reminded of Some More News’ AG1 ad reads. I wonder if they’re just more tolerant of silly ads for them.

This reminds me of Steve Jeltz (5 HR in 2041 PA from 1983-1990) who in 1989 hit 2 home runs in a game he didn't even start to defeat Barry Bonds and the Pirates 15-11. The pirates lead by 10 runs at one point. Another crazy story.

@andrewhawkins6754

Жыл бұрын

Is that the one where the broadcasters had to walk back?

@fries5849

Жыл бұрын

“Two fucking homeruns by fucking Steve Jelts… I’ve never seen anything like it” - Barry Bonds

@robertnoeske6393

Жыл бұрын

@@andrewhawkins6754 that's the one

@raishauntanner4206

Жыл бұрын

Secret Base classic

@grantreill1966

Жыл бұрын

certified jon bois classic

I love at 10:53 with all 3 guys running in the same direction at once. Looks weirdly comical.

8:43 There are two separate instances of Walter Johnson striking out High Pockets Kelly in the SAME GAME. That’s incredible, and High Pockets Kelly is an all time old school baseball name

@ericstraley5255

Жыл бұрын

Was just about to comment this. Incredible name, and possibly even more incredible situation

@JutiMayranen

Жыл бұрын

Urban Shocker is my goat name mut High Pockets Kelly is legit too! ;)

@alistairbarkus

Жыл бұрын

his name is george, get more like Sad Sam

The casting call for a “Big righty” made me chuckle lol

6:29 Scott Podsednik also hit a home run in the World Series after not hitting any in the regular season in 2005, and isn't a pitcher. But he had another one earlier that postseason.

@aaronbuys

Жыл бұрын

And it was a walk off in extras!

@CyberchaoX

Жыл бұрын

Yeah. The first one was literally leading off Game 1 of the ALDS. As a Red Sox fan, seeing the White Sox' leadoff man who hadn't homered all year put us in an immediate 1-0 hole, I knew we weren't repeating.

A Miles Straw reference is exactly what this channel needed thank you Mr. Foolish

You should cover Ted Williams. Maybe predict how good he actually could've been - if he hadn't missed all those years at war... Hell you could do that with a number of players.

@cbut_1727

Жыл бұрын

I honestly think he could’ve been unanimously considered the greatest hitter of all time had he not lost a couple years to military service.

@rawbones4117

Жыл бұрын

@@cbut_1727 exactly. That's what I'm getting at. He lost a significant chunk of time and both times when he returned he was still unbelievably good. So it's not a big "eh would he have still been good" he was exceptional his entire career. He lost a few prime years of production that would've absolutely put him up there next to Ruth and Bonds in terms of ridiculousness. Even then he's still I'm the top offensive players regardless, but with those seasons he could easily be #1 or #2. He still has highest career OBP and was the last player to hit above .400 for a season. So you gotta wonder if he would've topped a few other all time stats? It's genuinely crazy how often he got on base considering how little he struck out throughout his career. Foolish commented on that aspect in his video on Joey Votto some years ago, but it could be a video entirely. What would that even look like?

Good to see you back Bailey. Best vid's around! 👍

@FoolishBaseball

Жыл бұрын

glad i'm back too!

Scotty Pods hitting a walk-off homer in the Series after 0 in the regular season was something special in 2005.

@larsonawitz

Жыл бұрын

it was glorious

The early part of this video reminded me of Scott Podsednik’s 2005. No regular season homers, then 2 in post (including that wonderful walk off against the Astros).

These videos are so good, and your writing has gotten so excellent dude.

@FoolishBaseball

Жыл бұрын

thank you!

Awesome video, I would love to see your analysis on Tony Gwynn and how insanely consistent his hitting was, as a padres fan I’d love to see you deep dive

I love baseball bits. And every time, I'm shocked at your knack for finding topics that I never knew, but more importantly are extremely fascinating. Every episode sets a new bar for how interesting historical numbers can be.

I can’t believe I just watched a 13 minute video about Tommy Thevenow

The cardinals love on this channel is immaculate

Today I learned that Bailey and I have the same espresso machine. Best ad I’ve ever seen.

I loved this style! It was great to learn more about a time of baseball I don’t know a ton about - thanks!

Tommy Thevenow (pronounced Tev-eh-naw) is my great uncle. He owned and operated a corner store in Madison, Indiana across the street from my dad's house until he died in the late 50s.

Baseball was very different when outfielders just kept tripping over drain pipes that were inexplicably just exposed on the field

@FoolishBaseball

Жыл бұрын

That's how they got Mickey Mantle

I always love stories like this. Legends of a certain sport and how there was one no-name guy who's likely to be remembered as just a name in a statbook who they could never figure out and overcome. It adds personality to the sport and makes you wonder what was so special about this guy specifically that this hall of famer couldn't just squash like the rest

Scott Podsednik hit a walk off home run in the World Series for the White Sox in 2005 after not hitting 1 all year.

Such a talented storyteller, I got chills when you narrated the last part.

You have such a great storytelling skill. You’re awesome, Bailey!

Amazing video everytime this guy post it’s like a burst of knowledge I can extend to my baseball archives. Keep it up brother

In addition to the awesome storytelling, been loving the subtle music references in the level titles of these recent videos!

great video. amazing to see how much you have improved with both editing and pixel art, and yet stay so consistent with such fantastic storytelling

This might be the best baseball bits video yet but its hard to say that because they are nearly all so well done and comprable to each other. But I still think this one is special because of the fact he had to work with such little game footage, and just how obscure this little fragment of history is. The ending is among the more powerful in the series as well. Magnum Opus potential

Love these old school stories, great video Bailey as always

The Ronald Regan joke was low-key hilarious

I really dig this one, Bailey. This one is up there with Locastro, Barajas, and the Evan Gattis video for me. Just love these cool stories about players I’ve never heard of

Glad you've got you're channel back.

Excellent Video. Thank you for that.

Beyond your Major League research skills, you're a great storyteller. As someone who works in the internet business, I have to say you got something that most KZreadrs don't. Congrats Bailey! Awesome work again.

This channel is brilliant. The interesting stories and the comical presentation are perfect.

Fantastic stuff as always Bailey, much love from a fellow Braves fan.

Great video as always, FB. Your vids are always so creative and interesting

And another Bailey W. Been loving these videos for years.

This is one of the funniest videos you’ve ever put it it brought me so much joy

Absolutely fantastic as per usual

"the casting call must've been for a big righty" that's good. good stuff. thank you foolish baseball, very cool!

Great video. Thanks for the content! ❤

First video I’ve ever watched of this channel. Seems like I’ll enjoy your vids as much as I enjoy the Baseball doesn’t exist channel. Which I will recommend for anyone who sees this. Has a great channel

Videos from this era aren’t usually my jam but this one is dope!

Scott Podsednik also has hit a home run in the world series after hitting none in the regular season.

Outstanding work, as always. Your vids are a "drop everything" event.

Awesome video man. Love your work.

That "I'm not drinking coffee" was about as convincing as a politician saying "I'm not lying" lol

Absolutely phenomenal video every time this guy posts it’s insane

@FoolishBaseball

Жыл бұрын

thanks. taking my time helps

Love your videos, some of the best baseball content on KZread.

Grover Cleveland Alexander's feat was even more incredible since he was pitching against both Lazzeri and chronic alcoholism. Why SABR hasnt invented a statistical representation for that yet, I have no idea.

@fishflake1209

Жыл бұрын

Old Pete was 39, and looked 69.

Very good Bailey. Enjoyed the video, it made me happy made me smile.

@FoolishBaseball

Жыл бұрын

thanks for the kind words!

Thank you Bailey, very cool.

"The Sultan of Swat and The Sultan of Not" gave me chills

Great video as always!

I've been looking for the right one of your videos to introduce my Dad too. This feels like the right one because he grew up a Cardinals fan in the 40s and 50s. He was a big fan of Stan Musial, and we've been recently watching the Ken Burns Baseball documentary together and he's been annoyed that there hasn't been as much about the Cardinals as he would have liked. I think a suplement to the 1926 WS would be great, where the only thing they mentioned was Alexanders late game heroics while allegedly nursing a hangover and Babe Ruths failed stolen base.

@Compucles

Жыл бұрын

Even the 10th Inning only covered the Cardinals by means of Mark McGwire. Nothing about La Russa's tenure in St. Louis, Pujols, the juggernauts of '04-'05 (save for their part in breaking the Red Sox curse), or the incredibly unlikely championship run of '06.

Glad you mentioned Arky

Baseball bits got me back into baseball.

Best add I’ve seen in a while

Well done!

Baseball Bits really makes you feel like baseball

I always love the old time baseball stories

I was binge watching your videos for the 100th time and got the new vid autoplayed as soon as it came out. It’s my lucky day

@FoolishBaseball

Жыл бұрын

great timing

Amazing vid as usual FB! Although I’m still waiting on a Hank Aaron Baseball Bits. I will speak it into existence dang it!

@FoolishBaseball

Жыл бұрын

Maybe some day!

best baseball channel,also great to see you back

yay more bits

Welcome back Bailey

Foolish, I can speak for a lot of the viewers when I say I love the joy you bring to your craft. Not only are you informative, showing that you've done an insane amount of deep research, but you put so much fun into the presentation that even non-baseball nerds can enjoy it. I have an idea for a video, and I think you'd be the perfect baseball creator to tackle it: One of the main counting stats of the current era of analytics is WAR, Wins Above Replacement. I've often wondered about the "replacement" part. Is it supposedly a mythical MLB ballplayer with exactly league average stats across the board, with average hitting, average defense, with a yearly WAR of 0.0? Okay, we accept that definition. Now, among ACTUAL players with a significant amount of innings played, plate appearances, or innings pitched, who most resembles that mythical "replacement" player (or pitcher)? I would think that that would be a different player every season, but have there been players who have been remarkably league-average every season? AKA, who is "Mr. Mediocrity"? I think that would be a lot of fun to discover. So instead of "Wins Above Replacement" we can then use "Wins Above Scott Brosius" or whomever. Whaddya think?

Epic pitch intro Bailey

The fact that Javier Baez has the most pivotal strikeout of all time by cwpa just makes sense

@benjaminaube7947

Жыл бұрын

On a bunt attempt. And the Cubs won anyway. Just baseball being baseball.

8:45 shoulda mentioned ole' Walter Johnson's 3 strikeouts on this list of most pivotal World Series strikeouts! The GOAT!

Another gem of a video,!

Duane Kuiper respect!!!!! Giants legend and Giants broadcasting legend

@FoolishBaseball

Жыл бұрын

IT IS OUTTA HERE

@SmoothCriminal12

Жыл бұрын

And MVP Baseball broadcasting legend

@frenchfrey65

Жыл бұрын

I thought that name was familiar! Him and his whole family are in MVP Baseball 2005 XD!

@HunterBNobles

Жыл бұрын

@@FoolishBaseball the Giants have the beat broadcast team in baseball, imo. Kuiper and Krukow are a great duo and on the radio side we have Jon Miller, who is up there in best announcers of all time, and Dave Flemming who already does so much stuff for ESPN as well

I realized Foolish Baseball has hit the big time with the AG sponsorship. Well deserved!

Banger of a video

Great vidéo!

8:38 "the casting call must've been for a big righty" lmao

Genuinely enjoyed watching the ad

Your parents have a very nice kitchen. I wish I grew up someplace like that! Great video, Bailey!

Babe, hurry, new Baseball Bits just dropped!

New Foolish Baseball video, must watch.

@FoolishBaseball

Жыл бұрын

that's right

Foowish Basebaww

@FoolishBaseball

Жыл бұрын

aww

This is your best writing yet.

These are so great, I get sad when the video ends.

RIP Tommy Thevenow. He was a real one.

Got to hold one of babes game used bats today. Pretty dope.

I knew how the '26 Series ended, so I LOVED hearing about the player who recorded the out!

The king is back.