"Did you honestly think Major League Baseball would make me a member of the rules committee?" Dead.

@stevenwilliams9918

Жыл бұрын

First time I've seen this. That line cracked me up as well. Great stuff!

@bulletprooftiger1879

11 ай бұрын

That was a great way/joke to reveal the prank!

@PYLrulz1984

10 ай бұрын

That line cracks me up every time, no matter how many times I’ve watched that

@thomasrichardson-ev1wp

10 ай бұрын

John one time was in the batters box smoking a cigarette when a lady in the stands said “You shouldn’t be smoking. You’re an athlete.” John looked over at her and said,”. Lady I’m no athlete. I’m a baseball player.” 😅

“you mean even the game where he pinch hit and went 0-1” i died

@JeromeArmstrong

Жыл бұрын

Chase wiped his brow and hair back on that one😂

@MrSoccerball100

Жыл бұрын

lolo…. That was the best part imo

@noshotnova2432

Жыл бұрын

Kudos to all of them for playing it cool. I'd have blown it no doubt.

@ObiWanKenobi

Жыл бұрын

@@noshotnova2432 then you have the emotional capacity of a 5 year old

@TL2354

Жыл бұрын

Hopefully you did

John Kruk is like the Chris Farley of professional baseball.

@traviskeck3138

Жыл бұрын

I still remember Chris Farley portraying Kruk on an SNL sketch during the player's strike in 94.

@scourge8097

Жыл бұрын

Yes...but not as athletic.

@eldiablo3794

Жыл бұрын

@@scourge8097 yea, John kruk is not as athletic as Chris Farley lol... Farley was on a whole nother level with his physical comedy and stamina he might as well been labeled an athlete. Also, Kruk is the one who said he's a baseball player not an athlete.

@eldiablo3794

Жыл бұрын

@@traviskeck3138 Yea, I remember that! Have you seen Farley portray Rudy Giuliani's son, Andrew during the Yankee stadium opening day skit? From the same season too, 1994. 😂

@boataxe4605

Жыл бұрын

@@eldiablo3794 Yeah, but it was a double edged sword, the cocaine that gave him all of that energy eventually killed him.

I'm not an athlete. I'm a baseball player. - John Kruk

@strongestnattyever-videos2247

Жыл бұрын

Baseball is part of athletics, so therefore he would be an athlete. Dumb comment.

@Disembow1280

Жыл бұрын

@@strongestnattyever-videos2247 Hope tomorrow's better for you king

@Whoopdido777

Жыл бұрын

@@strongestnattyever-videos2247 Haven’t you ever seen Mr. Baseball with Tom Selleck?

@Jlundeen

Жыл бұрын

@@strongestnattyever-videos2247 Take it up with Kruk. I'm sure he'd see your respectful point and retract what he said about himself.

@strongestnattyever-videos2247

Жыл бұрын

@@Disembow1280 hopefully as great as today! 😀

Fact this was almost 20 years ago scares me

@IH8AI

Жыл бұрын

The replay of that home run looks like it was shot in the 70s x_x

@Aloysious0013

Жыл бұрын

Yeah no gout then brother

@shakascloset1700

Жыл бұрын

Time sure does fly

@juanalmos1959

Жыл бұрын

And chase had a way better career than kruk

@ledzep9943

Жыл бұрын

@@IH8AI how fuckin young are you? 🤣

John Kruk is a national treasure… beloved in Philly forever.

@lisacateyes53

Жыл бұрын

Same in San Diego!

@cousinjimmy2638

Жыл бұрын

He's ours forever in Philly.

@Gmoney00718

7 ай бұрын

Philly is a shitty ass city he’s not proud of that

So this is why Chase always looked ticked off 😂

@blankname6629

Жыл бұрын

I just thought it was because he had not met his friend mac yet? He was super impressed with mac’s speed.

@cvn6555

11 ай бұрын

He was described early on as "taciturn" and it seems to have been accurate. Just a guy that loved baseball and had immense talent for it. Didn't really want to be mobbed every time he left the house.

Who can forget those long, red eye flights from Scranton to Philly. Sometimes they’re over fifteen minutes long.

@cvn6555

11 ай бұрын

Had a flight from Philly to Williamsport (one of the rare times that airport has been in use) and it seemed like we climbed to altitude, sky waitress chucked peanuts at us and then we descended. Ridiculous.

@PantsofVance

10 ай бұрын

"sky waitress" lol @@cvn6555

"I think it's Ruben's fault" Truer words have never been spoken.

@jimwerther

Жыл бұрын

Lol!

@JosephsCoat

Жыл бұрын

Hahahaha

Kruk was a hoot. I'll never forget him turning his batting helmet around and batting in the other box to face Randy Johnson in the All-Star game

@danielsmith2001

Жыл бұрын

That was Larry Walker in '97. Johnson vs Kruk was in '93 and it went... differently. kzread.info/dash/bejne/Ynusx7StmdWWn6Q.html

@tonydagostino6158

Жыл бұрын

@@danielsmith2001 I guess I did forget it

@scotthellertaxes217

Жыл бұрын

Kruk did that too? I remember Larry Walker doing that…😂😂😂

@michaeldesrosier1068

Жыл бұрын

Pretty sure that was Larry Walker.

@tonydagostino6158

Жыл бұрын

@@michaeldesrosier1068 Yes, see the other reply about my misremembering

I once ran into Kruk on the ferry from Delaware to Jersey. He was with his whole family and little kids. He was such a doting dad. Running back and forth to the snack bar for his kids. He caught my eye on one of his trips to the snack bar and he just rolled his eyes and we both laughed. I was so impressed by what a nice guy and loving family man he was. I can’t even remember how many years ago this was, but it was when he was on ESPN at the time.

@geraldgarner4068

Жыл бұрын

Pictures or it didn't happen!

@stt5v2002

10 ай бұрын

"For his kids."

I would be willing to bet my life savings that no professional athlete has ever had more fun playing a game for a living.

@mikedauplaise7477

Жыл бұрын

Bob Uecker would be on that short list, too.

@muddysouth55

Жыл бұрын

Beltre

@senororlando2

5 ай бұрын

Favre

@commentanalyst6165

12 күн бұрын

John Daley

'What we gotta know is that you didn't just drive yourself here and slip yourself into the lineup.' Chase so dismayed he couldn't see the forest through his fluttering bowel.

@juliebraden6911

Жыл бұрын

"slip yourself into the lineup" was complete gold.

Shoulda stretched it out a little further and told Utley that he was going to be on the hook for the hotel room, and he was going to have to purchase the airline ticket back to Scranton.😂🤣

@philipkeeler9997

Жыл бұрын

And since he broke the rules, he'd have to sit out the rest of the season in the minors. and forfeit his earnings.

@ILOVETHEWHAMMY

Жыл бұрын

With a layover in Juneau, AK and Honolulu, HI

John Kruk, one of the all time fun characters.

NO WAY Bowa would be that calm, lol

What a character the Kruker is 😂👏

@michaelwainscott2633

Жыл бұрын

Was Kruk born fat or did he grow into it?

@chemicalimbalance7030

11 ай бұрын

The man loved baseball through and through

keeping a straight face for that long was pretty impressive.

Chase Utley and John Kruk : All Love and Spunk ❤️⚾️❤️

I'm from Scranton and it was really special seeing Utley, J-Ro, Howard, Victerino, work their way up the system.

@piggyroo100

3 күн бұрын

And Chooch!

This never gets old!

“Did you drive or fly” 😂

That was pretty funny. Should have kept the prank going longer. Looked like Chase had no idea who Kruker was. If the other 2 people in the room were in on the prank they did a great job playing along.

@Gabor123

Жыл бұрын

Kruk was a steady .300 batter while Utley was growing up and in his teens. I guess he would know who Krukkie was

@rohunsaigal2576

Жыл бұрын

Kruk was a Philly fan favorite Chase would have known who he was

@super8bitvideos

Жыл бұрын

They did a great job playing along? They sat there silently. You telling me you'd be hooping and hollering in your chair in anticipation of the punch line?

@BAKER22-l4u

Жыл бұрын

SMH

@BrianBowman-mw9vt

10 ай бұрын

@@super8bitvideosboth the manager and the GM had a part in the prank and did their lines with a straight face

“I think it’s Ruben’s fault” had me rolling

YT surprisingly recommended this video to me, and for once I am glad they actually showed me something I wanted to see. Hadn’t seen this clip in quite a while, and it brought a smile to my face that was just as big as when I saw it for the first time. Love John Kruk. I was a little leaguer in the mid 80’s, and even though I threw right handed, I batted lefty. I used to try to mimic his batting stance when my buddies and I were horsing around on the diamond.

"That might help. I think what they want to see is a plane ticket"... well make up your mind Krukster!! 🤣🤣

I love John KRUK. I am a 64 year old man I walked to Connie Mack stadium when I was a Rugrat with my dad. So I have been a Phillies fan forever and John kruk loves Philadelphia he still lives here and we love him as much as he loves us. A great human being.

@garbo8962

11 күн бұрын

Little older then you. My dad use to give me & my older brother $2 each to go to Sunday games at Connie Mack. Was only 50¢ to get into the grandstands, 50¢ total for two separate PTC buses, think a soda & a hot dog was only around 40¢ total. Would always come home with at least a quarter to spend 5¢ next five days on penny candy. We would take a bus from Bridge Street down Kensington Avenue to a corner that had a bar with a airplane propeller mounted next to front door. Too old to attend games at Citizens Bank Park but enjoy listening to Kruk. Would love to see John Kruk & Charles Barely do a sports show special on Philly sports some day.

@user-zr9bh7nq3m

11 күн бұрын

@garbo8962 nice to hear from someone who remembers the great days of Connie mack stadium. 5th and Erie is were we would walk over to Lehigh. am 65 I don't remember the price of things like you do that's great that you do. I know me and my buddies would jump on the subway at Broad and Erie. to the vet get someone to say we were with them and get in for 50 cents. real double header games. we would be in the vet from 1 in the afternoon until like 7 that night. I have gone to a few games at the bank. Cole hamels first game and 07 the game they moved in front of the Mets. I haven't been there in years but Dave Thompson I think I got his name right. but he did a really really great job helping design the bank. I hope you get a chance to go to a game. and when they are playing great like when I went. there's nothing like the bank. take good care of yourself. get your ass to a game at the bank nothing like truly great

Always enjoyed watching John Kruk play. This is like the third or fourth time I've watched this since it was posted to KZread and it's funnier each time I watch it.

Kruky was one of the great characters of baseball.....And a damn good baseball player! 😉👍

@larrymosher5045

Жыл бұрын

Kruk,good hitter,good eater.good with the bat,good with the fork..

@doublesharp5795

10 ай бұрын

Great in the broadcast booth, too!@@larrymosher5045

Chase Utley was a hell of a ball player This is one of the greatest pranks ever thank you for uploading I’ve never seen this!!!! 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆

Anybody else old enough to remember " this week in t.w.i.b notes"..

I like where Ed Wade goes "I think it's Ruben's fault"...

I haven't seen this before. Mannnn Kruk is a treasure

Leaves his spitter in the bosses office like a Haas.

Baseball - and the world, needs a lot more John Kruks.

Hilarious 😂. Nice job John kruk.

John Kruk havin a ball with the new guy😂

John’s brother Joe Kruk was my high school basketball coach at Enka high school in Enka North Carolina. I got to meet John and play basketball against him. he was a very funny and athletic guy

I think maybe the cameraman filming this, was the giveaway.

@nonamenoname246

Ай бұрын

No, actually the filming is required in case there is an appeal. Although as a member of the rules committee, Kruk knew full well that this sort of decision could not be appealed.

Kruk started out with the Padres and has always been a very popular player who marched to the beat of a different drummer and I am sure that applies to his time in Philly. What a character, player and person, funny as hell and always gave it his all whether between the foul lines, the dugout or locker room.

He ain't got no alibis, he's Utley.

I feel like Utley knew this was a prank all along.

That ending will forever get me 🤣🤣

To all who haven't seen Kruk's guest appearance on Aqua Teen Hunger Force, I cannot recommend it enough.

Dropping Scranton and the filming makes this feel like the Office lol

Man I love Kruk!

John Kruks all-star game at bat is Classic

The Kyle Kendrick prank was a classic as well.

@dedgzus6808

Жыл бұрын

Being traded for a hot dog eater from japan.

@user-yi5sp1md3g

10 ай бұрын

@@dedgzus6808 Is that video available somewhere?

@dedgzus6808

10 ай бұрын

@@user-yi5sp1md3g Just search Kyle Kendrick trade prank. I believe it was Brett Meyers who pranked him.

As a lifelong Pirates fan, I love me some John Kruk. He gives off great Chris Farley vibes.

That was one of the funniest things I ever saw.

Happy this dude has a World Series win.

Chase Utley was the definition of cut from a different cloth

Sitting in Kruks old home in WV watching this, kinda wild. He was a beast

Kruk is one of the funniest SOB's that has ever lived.

John Kruk is a legend.

Oh gosh, John Kruk seemed like one of those fellas that I’d like to have a beer with. Life can be hard, but it’s even harder if you take it too seriously. ;)

"Welcome To The Big Leagues" Perfect!

Ya cool, but this was 2003 and a cam recorder was filming what would otherwise be a entirety private conversation. He 100% knew what was up. GET REAL 🤣

That made my day :D

"Do honestly think major league baseball wubblemrnbtp" What?

@Humma_Kavula

Жыл бұрын

Yes.

@mitchellhughes5180

Жыл бұрын

Would make me a member of the rules committee

Every video appearance of Kruk should be preceded by him bailing out on three straight pitches against Randy Johnson in the All-Star game...

@cvn6555

11 ай бұрын

Saw Johnson up close once at a game. Dude looks ten feet tall and pissed. Don't blame Kruk.

"You drove? That might help" lol

how did they keep a straight face? lol im the worst when it comes to these pranks because i break so easy

@philipkeeler9997

Жыл бұрын

'Hey, I'm tryin' to help you out here.' Like the lawyer in colusion with the railroaders in the DA's office.

@juliebraden6911

Жыл бұрын

It looked like Kruk was struggling to hold it together in a couple spots there. But I'm like you, I would have lost it 2 sentences in.

@nonamenoname246

Ай бұрын

@@philipkeeler9997 You can tell that Kruk is thinking of the plan of forging a home lease for Utley to establish his Philly residence and maybe get to stay on the team, but that Kruk did not know if Utley would "play ball" (with the plan).

John Kruk has always been hilarious. He did a great job on Aqua Teen Hunger Force as well

Prick on prick jokes are always a hoot.

Poor Chase! LOL! We love you and John!

Funny stuff. Today, there would be a lawsuit for mental anguish.

Kruk is the mlb version of Barkley from the NBA.

Very Cool. That's my boy Chase. I watched him throughout his career. HOF

Never seen someone run so fast around the bases on a home run.

Any player that would be on ATHF is already a legend to me but this takes the cake

Our son and I were at this game. What a first hit!

@pandomratterns7328

Жыл бұрын

We do not share a child.

@T-dog_jenkins

Жыл бұрын

@@pandomratterns7328 Do not deny your offspring... look at his eyes and look at that head of hair... it's the spitting image of you.

@TexasSausage

Жыл бұрын

@@pandomratterns7328 😂. *soviet union anthem plays*

Takes huge ball to pull a prank like that

finally the KZread algorithm nails one

do you honestly think major league baseball will make me a member of the rules committee lmao

Big ol Jim Thome narrating 😂

Baseball Gold right there.

kruk is a national treasure man.

Kruk was great. His retirement is one I could never forget. If u don’t know about it look it up. Hilarious

hahahahaahaha Utley has to have the fastest homerun trott in baseball he always sprinted around them bases!!

What a team that was

I remember when John first came to the PHILLIES. The first time I seen him walk into the batters box. He said something to the umpire and catcher on the other team . And they all busted out laughing. I wish I knew what he said. But I fell in love with him just for the fact he was just a normal guy. He reminded me of the babe. He enjoyed his beer and hotdogs and he was one of the best hitters in baseball. Now I enjoy listening to him and Tom do the Phillies games John only does the home games. But you better believe you are going to be entertained. He will have you laughing and he loves Philadelphia there's no doubt about that at all. He enjoys the other sports teams in Philly he really likes the SIXERS. I hope everything went good with his surgeries in October.

@jgatenby6120

Жыл бұрын

The last road trip of the season would've been so much sweeter with Kruk. I wish we could've heard his voice when we clinched the WC spot. ...let alone the rest of that run.

@Targetverified82

Жыл бұрын

Truer words have never been spoken. And the Mets like to think they have the best commentators in the game lol not a chance, when Krukker's in the booth!

@jimwelsh997

Жыл бұрын

@@Targetverified82 JWrizzle you must be a Phillies fan for you to agree with me. Thanks for that and besides how can anyone not love John kruk. And there's one thing you were going to do when watching a Phillies game. John was going to make us laugh most of the game. When him and his buddy the fanatic comes into the booth with John and Tom. You just know something is about to happen that everyone will be laughing and talking about the next day. But it is really sad to see him using a walker to get around. Comes down to it it really sucks being old. Be safe out there

@jimwelsh997

Жыл бұрын

@@jgatenby6120 Yes it does suck that our guys don't do the games in the playoffs on TV. But kruk wasn't able to do any games anyway. He was getting hip replacement surgery in October. I really hope he is going to be able to walk without a walker.

@juliebraden6911

Жыл бұрын

First time you *saw* him

Just a beer drinkin, good ol boy from Keyser WVa. Met him at a potomac state fundraiser golf tournament in Keyser. As down to earth as they come. ESPN messed up big time getting rid of him.

“Did you fly or drive here?”

Just downright mean. 😂

Is that Tweeter from “Varsity Blues?”🥴

Hearing that Utley was a rookie the same year as bron is wilddd

Good ol’ “One nut Kruk”!

Look how Chase started moving and fidgeting lol

🤣🤣🤣 welcome to the big leagues Chase Utley

I forgot that Utley was around for the Vet.

that's HILARIOUS!

My two all time favorite phillies 🇺🇸

“And forfeit every game that utley participates in” wtf 😂

If you're in your mid 30's to early 40s there's a really good chance these are your 2 favorite Phillies players ever

@cvn6555

11 ай бұрын

Schmitty needs to be number one. Even Richie Ashburn referred to Michael Jack as the "greatest Phillie of all time". Whitey made that call and we all need to live by it.

@southbeachtalent

11 ай бұрын

@@cvn6555 Yeah I can't debate that. That's why I mentioned the age range. It's mine and I never got to see him play

@cvn6555

10 ай бұрын

You should watch clips. Not only was he a great power hitter but his fielding was absolutely the best. Watching him charge a bouncing grounder, bare hand it with his throwing hand and nail the throw to first, all while running in the opposite direction left my jaw on the floor a dozen times. And he would bare hand it as his arm was in the process of cocking to make the throw. Dude could leap into the air and somehow turn to make a throw before landing. Made a bunch of Brooks Robinson style stabs way outside the foul line and got the runner. Really just amazing.

@joiamitchell6846

10 ай бұрын

Favorite doesn't mean BEST. It's pretty hard to have a player be your favorite when you never actually saw him play live and got emotionally attached. @@cvn6555

Larry Bowa sitting there going like “wtf”

Reporter to Fergosi- Are you concerned with Kruk's weight? Jim F- He hit's good fat.

I got the strong sense Utley was not fooled at all.

Awesome!

Oh I forgot to say damn you Carter