What would YOU do with an ENTIRE STADIUM to yourself?!
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This baseball game was closed to the public -- except for me! I got a special invitation to be the ONLY FAN in attendance, and it was pure magic. How many baseballs did I get? How friendly were the players? What did I eat (with all the concession stands closed)? How did this even happen in the first place?
Most importantly, while running around like a madman, I raised some money for my favorite charity. It's called Pitch In For Baseball & Softball, and I decided to donate $5 for every baseball that I got. I also decided to donate all the baseballs as well. Want to join me in supporting them? This charity provides baseball and softball equipment to kids and communities in need all over the world, so it's a great cause, and you can donate here:
pifbs.org/lp/donate-money/
BTW, this was a Low-A Southeast Minor League Baseball game at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium in Jupiter, Florida. The two teams I saw were the Palm Beach Cardinals and the visiting Lakeland Flying Tigers, and the video was filmed on August 10, 2021.
Want to see the rest of my Minor League Baseball videos? Check out my brand-new playlist:
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Also, as promised, here's my blog entry about the Major League game when I snagged 36 baseballs:
mlblogssnaggingbaseballs.word...
Thanks to Andrew Miller (in Media Relations) and Andrew Seymour (the General Manager) for making this happen. Show the Cardinals some love online:
www.milb.com/palm-beach
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Thanks to "Fenway Chris" (@yonner on Insta) for filming. Thanks to Noah Goldberg for getting some bonus shots, and thanks to Kingston Liniak and Noah Mendlinger for being extra friendly -- and thanks to everyone else who was working at the stadium for making my time there extra special.
What a crazy day! Thanks for watching!
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Friendly reminder to everyone out there to support your local minor/independent league team if possible! Best wishes to all.
@o-h-i-o8807
2 жыл бұрын
Yes! I live a few miles away from my hometown MiLB team, and it's a fun experience so I agree
@atlaslogan750
2 жыл бұрын
I’m from Southern North Carolina and I like to go see Durham Bulls games!
@dre5376
2 жыл бұрын
no >:(
@terrytitus6945
2 жыл бұрын
It's fun going out.If you go enough,players/coaches get to know you,it's alot of fun!!!
@thebasiccarguy4133
2 жыл бұрын
So the closest minor team is the Potomac nationals and in 2017 I think I threw the first pitch during summer break
Miller and Andrew are very smart. Talk about media relations, Zack has an enormous KZread channel and as one baseball fan to another this guy has as fantastic knack for being in the right place to catch home run baseballs. Miller I hope you get an enormous boost in fans from this gesture.
@zackhample
2 жыл бұрын
That's very nice of you to say, and I sincerely hope that more folks go to this stadium to watch baseball.
@tommytube268
2 жыл бұрын
@@zackhample Or hang outside for foul balls, lol, video showed people walking past baseballs next to the sidewalk ?
@eli6127
2 жыл бұрын
Andrew Miller???
@AJFishing2009
25 күн бұрын
@@eli6127no it says Andrew and miller those are the names of the 2 workers
Once again, you’re living what most of us dream of. What a great video.
@zackhample
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@diannanosek6445
2 жыл бұрын
Hi
@angiedelapaz4433
2 жыл бұрын
@@zackhample hi
@TheJamesbing
2 жыл бұрын
Hi zack
@yalliscrazy5118
2 жыл бұрын
@@diannanosek6445 5yrua424y,kutwhtbjut4iub4tliuh4tlint43a3a4tuyk3js5hvta34kbuefa4 jhvstihoa34t j,! ,HKFDZ KBJSZDDBU,JEFWUBJDEWY UDAEFREl
I don’t even like baseball but I love watching zack he just entertains me thanks zack keep up the great work
@georgehampton7579
Жыл бұрын
Baseball is good napping TV. Unless it was This Week in Baseball or Jomboy.
Last night I got 7 balls at a minor league game then remembered you’ve gotten like 20 in one mlb game before 😂 keep it up zack
@fuelvolts
2 жыл бұрын
He got 36 in one MLB game in 2011.
@grudodge3453
2 жыл бұрын
7 balls at a game is still impressive tho
@LuisFlores-kq5fh
2 жыл бұрын
what team?
@wyattsexton4132
2 жыл бұрын
@@LuisFlores-kq5fh Carolina Mudcats, they're high A for the Brewers
@LuisFlores-kq5fh
2 жыл бұрын
@@wyattsexton4132 ok cause I thought it was the somerset patriots and I was gonna say that u got to go to the game before there stadium turned into a pond
Glad my buddy Nick hooked you up at 30:26 as I think he tossed you 3 during the night. Keep up the great work Zack!
@zackhample
2 жыл бұрын
He's da man! Tell him thanks for me.
I was dying when he used the ball trick while all the minor Leaguers were watching 😂😂😂. Much love Zack
Anyone else think Zack should be mic'ed up so we can hear him while he is being filmed from a distance?
@adamgregori308
2 жыл бұрын
Su rely
@FenwayChris
2 жыл бұрын
Wireless mic and mounting a receiver that won’t cause interference with other wireless signals is nearly impossible in a stadium. Also, not allowed sadly.
@loganparedes3993
2 жыл бұрын
@@FenwayChris aw dang
@Anonymous-ux5oh
2 жыл бұрын
hes a baseball player?
@msbrsar1311
2 жыл бұрын
Pretty sure anytime he’s being filmed from a distance he’s ripping ass
Stadium is clean, wasn’t sure about housekeeping but was very impressed, clean, comfortable seats and Baseball sounds like a great deal.
@johncolon8614
2 жыл бұрын
Great Video. Glad you take time to fuel the body
OUTSTANDING! A visit to Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium is on the list! Great work Z!
Earlier this season I was able to do 10 minutes of Dodger BP inside Dodger Stadium by myself. A surreal but amazing experience.
@haveeair
2 жыл бұрын
How?
@ErnestGoesToMadeas
2 жыл бұрын
@@haveeair It was one of the first games after them relaxing Covid protocols and allowing season seat holders early for BP. They randomly bumped up the time to 3 hours before, and I was the only one there. I was in there for 30 minutes by myself, but got the first ten or fifteen minutes of BP before anyone else arrived.
@zackhample
2 жыл бұрын
So cool!!
@terrytitus6945
2 жыл бұрын
Oh that had to be exciting,you can't even describe it,just have to be there!!!
Glad to see you make the most of the opportunity. However, the empty stadium is a sad sight.
@zackhample
2 жыл бұрын
I hear you. The whole planet needs to get back on track.
@gilbertdennis4872
2 жыл бұрын
@@zackhample Absolutely
Baseball retrieval #29 was my favorite. When Rich and I ballhawk outside stadiums the one place to look at are the street curbs. Cool, unique, interesting nice change of pace video.
@zackhample
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Mark.
6:45 Zack be hittin that shuffle!😂
Probably one of the most entertaining videos I've seen from you. Loved it! More minor league games please!
@zackhample
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! So glad to hear that and I will try.
This is such a fun change of pace! Great video work by Fenway Chris as always. Your the man Zack!
@zackhample
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! And yup, I love how quiet and relaxed this was.
@FenwayChris
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
🤣🤣🤣 Love when you hurried to get the ball before the kid. He had no idea you’d give it to him, you just needed to get it first!
@zackhample
2 жыл бұрын
Ha, yeah, that took me by surprise and my instinct was to race him. I hate it when adults let kids "win" but I was still glad to hook him up.
@scotthellertaxes217
2 жыл бұрын
@@zackhample agreed. I just simply explain I’m a 38 year old kid. 🤣🤣 At the end of the day, both you and the kid walked away with what you both wanted!! All that matters!!
Thank you for posting amazing videos lol!! It’s always nice seeing /exploring videos haha . Thanks 😂😂
Great video! This one was fun and a great cause. You’re a legend. Hope to one day meet you at a game!
@zackhample
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much. I hope so too.
Zack with the Esapnol “No Mas” lol 👍 Love it
Watching Zack find hidden baseballs is like watching a kid on an Easter egg hunt.
@zackhample
2 жыл бұрын
:D
@tnyc3265
2 жыл бұрын
I love your passion and enthusiasm Zack! It's inspirational!
@metaldom666
2 жыл бұрын
The baseballs can't hide, when Zack is around ;-)
Ha! What an amazing experience that must have been! I’ve been there for spring training…great little park.
@zackhample
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
No need to run but lots of walk 😉😄 Another great experience obviously!!!
love how quiet it was especially during BP. must be so relaxing 😌
@zackhample
2 жыл бұрын
Very. Miller was nice enough to keep the music off for a bit.
Great to see that ballpark again.. I played for the Montreal Expos Org so i spent many hours around and in Roger Dean Stadium ! Thank you Zack from Amsterdam
@terrytitus6945
2 жыл бұрын
How far did you make it? I follow players I saw in college.One really made it,Aaron Judge!
@tippfff
6 ай бұрын
@@terrytitus6945 short season Single A
It's always great to have a new long Zack video
I love the sound of the baseball hitting the metalbleachers. Beautiful but also scary AF :-) Greetings from Germany :-)
Just saw this vid from 9 months ago!!!! It really shows your passion for the game!
Nice snag on the Mondesi ball last night! The big glove was no match!
Love u Zack and hopefully soon I will get into pitch in for baseball!
I got 41 baseballs at Arvest Ballpark in Springdale, AR. The NWA Naturals (a double A team) plays there. I got there when the gates opened, got 23 baseballs pre-game, and then followed with another 18 balls during the game. There were actual fans in the stadium to top that. Love your vids zack! Thanks for reading this comment!!
@bigred606
5 ай бұрын
Were there just a gazillion easter eggs? Or actual bp
I saw you catch adalberto mondesi’s home run last night. I’m a Royals fan and when I saw you catch that I went nuts!
@connercrete16
2 жыл бұрын
I was watching the Indians last night and I saw that as well! I'm like, is that Zack Hample? Of course it is lol. He is everywhere.
@zackhample
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Glad you saw it and thanks.
This is like Easter for you Zack! Even my childhood wasn't this great haha
@zackhample
2 жыл бұрын
Ha.
You are my favorite KZreadr of all time. Keep up the great work!
Grew up going to this stadium as a kid and having season tickets to the hammerheads. crazy you got to have the whole place to yourself!
Love to hear the crack of the bat like that. Beautiful day for a ball game.
Awsome Zach!! Just another great video like always also good to see Fenway Chris back in a video!
@FenwayChris
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jimmy!
AWESOME JOB ZACK! THATS INSANE! SO MANY BASEBALLS!
@zackhample
2 жыл бұрын
:D
The Marlins and Cardinals share that stadium during preseason. It’s a nice place. The surrounding area is nice as well.
Go Job Zack!! God Bless you!
Love this stadium I was just recently was there
I saw your catch last night. Very nice.
Great Video Zack. I had so much fun watching you run around to find foul balls inside and outside the Stadium. As a Cardinals fan I have been to Cardinals spring training games in that stadium. Not been there recently, but I go to Clearwater a lot. I got a Florida State League baseball couple years ago from the Clearwater Thrashers. When I am down in Clearwater I like to go to a Clearwater Thrashers game or a Phillies spring training game. Miller and Andrew at the beginning made me think of Andrew Miller a Cardinals pitcher.
@jonjanson2
2 жыл бұрын
Pregame is so quiet compared to a major league game.
@zackhample
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I was hoping people would enjoy this weirdness.
I live right by the stadium and it’s good to see you in town to watch a game! I love your videos, keep up the great work.
@zackhample
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!!
@chrisboyd4147
2 жыл бұрын
Same
thanks for being the best part of my day zach
36 baseballs at a major league game is awesome. He must have had some luck along with skill for that one. 35 baseballs is not too shabby either. Keep up the good work Zack. Love watching the videos.
@zackhample
2 жыл бұрын
Many thanks!
Love Minor League Ball. Wish all the cities supported their teams more
He’s so kind for every baseball he gets he donats 5 dollars
Good afternoon Zack! Nice catch yesterday!
such a great stadium i love to go there for the games
I live in Jupiter and go to this stadium all the time!
Love that stadium been there for a spring training game a few times
I LOVE having the whole stadium to myself! It's happened a few times for me. Difference experience for sure. Even more fun, if you can is be there for sunrise, since most fans don't get that option, even in Boston when they do the Patriots Day game in April. Had this kind of fun several times in Boston (always helps to "know a guy" as you know). 9/11 blood drive at Fenway once one reason, but in Texas and Tampa, just was there until the "Hey you, go home" message was given. And like this video...minor league stadiums are even easier to get to yourself...unless it's a Red Sox/Yankees minor league club. LOL
@cypher6298
2 жыл бұрын
Oklahoma city dodgers games are always packed too
I live in royal palm and love going to the hammerheads games and sitting in the cool zone🎉
Great one!!
Always excited to see that notification pop up with Zack’s name. Love the vids my man
some catch that🤣 10:40 nice one
This guy is just the nicest person ever
Saw you catch that Mondesi homer! keep it up man
ZACH you have got to be the greatest and most respected ball chaser of all time 🙌
Nice catch at the Royals Indians game on that homer Zach can’t wait for the video
I remember watching the world babes all classics when I lived in Jupiter, first time I got to meet David Ortiz, it’s a beautiful stadium along with Abacoa
My favorite of all your videos! You wore out Fenway Chris!!!!
@FenwayChris
2 жыл бұрын
I’m old. It’s easily done.
@bcool9104
2 жыл бұрын
@@FenwayChris Funny! Zack is the Energizer ball chaser.
i love watching Zack's youthful excitement.
Wow! This is a dream come true!
Your a great youtuber my guy, makes boring games pure entertainment!
That’s awesome
I had that happen when I would attend batting practicevfor UNLV Rebel baseball.I talked to any players who would stop.Some just came over.I would watch the direction of balls being hit,watch what they were doing in the bullpen,drink the fountain drink I brought,ate snacks It was a blast!!!
Living the Dream, Zack. Shag away bro lol.
"would you like some pizza?" very smooth zack :)
i go to this stadium twice a week
You with the cup and all of the players watching had me dying😂
yo its nice you take the time to read comments and reply. keep it up
19:45 I do this 😂 ... but at least you curved the brim!!!!!!
Very cool
Zack it’s always a good day when you post
Woohoo good job I love your videos and you inspire me so much
I had 46 in one game at Frederick 7 years ago. 44 in BP and 2 during the game. Frederick pitcher Parker Bridwell threw a 1 hitter vs Potomac in Early May 2014. I went to 19 Potomac Nationals games that year. That was the also only time I saw Potomac lose that year 18-1. Tony Renda had the only hit in the game. Ended up briefly playing with the Reds.
I’ve been here before! It’s awesome!!
This is such an awesome video
U are my favorite you-tuber keep up the goodwork
Hi zack
Zach is the GOAT of Ball hawks
Happy you went to a minor league game! Awesome!
Awesome fun.
Now this is how u treat zack hample. The dodgers need to make it up to him
12:11 great excuse to leave a boring ass game 😂
Imagine how much pressure he was under when he was being watched by the entire team at that moment and doing that cup trick to get the ball
Hey Zack... great video. And I think the charity you is very worth while, I am happy to say I donated $50. I love what you do for the game - whether its at a major league or a minor league level. Its too bad it was closed for the public because I think the kids would have seeing you there. Insidently, for the level of baseball that is played there, I thought it looked like it was a nice place to catch a ballgame.
@zackhample
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching and donating!
this one was a great one
Minor league teams deserve some support from fans and locals. You never know when one of these players may become a future all star.
@tommytube268
2 жыл бұрын
Minor league teams are just as much fun, also better prices, close to field, cheaper food, and again its BASEBALL!
Lol 😁 @14:04 That gal didn't give a rat's patooty about that baseball on the grass.
Love this vid I love collecting baseballs from MILB games I want yo visit every MLB and as many MILB vids and like getting High A -MLB baseballs wish that was me
that 7 th baseball with the cup and rope trick is just pure PERSERVERANCE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! zacK is the "JOE DIMAGGIO OF BALL HAWKERS"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Zack you killing me 🏃♂️. That's habit for you. Nice little field except the lack of outfield bleachers. Fun video. Thx for tour.
@zackhample
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, Ty.
No fans in the stadium, but they have a stadium announcer. Hahahahaha
@FenwayChris
2 жыл бұрын
Scouts and family were there.
I know that Stadium very well, been there many times
I like how all the players stopped and watch Zack use the cup trick
This is the best video ever
Zack: "I'm the only fan in the stadium!" Me: "Then who da heck is moving da camera"
@sherriolsen7578
2 жыл бұрын
Fenway Chris
@EvanJcincy09
2 жыл бұрын
@@sherriolsen7578 then he's not the only fan in the stadium