What's It Like Playing In An MLB Game?

[@AntonelliBaseball]

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[@squal6216]

Matt, you could so easily be full of yourself having made it to the highest level of baseball. And yet, you're one of the most humble and down to earth people on youtube! Love watching

[@justincoyne5209]

And thats why him and Jomboy are the best baseballers on youtuube. So easy to binge watch their stuff.

[@tylerwayman4316]

At the same time I feel really bad for him. I bet he and so many others had huge expectations for him given where he was drafted 😪

[@Karmy.]

@@tylerwayman4316 yeah, 17th pick in the first round of a draft, claimed to be the best 2B prospect, and he was only in the majors for a single month Doesn't help that Matt was kinda rushed through the minors

[@dentatusdentatus1592]

His experience at the highest level is likely what forged his humility. I mean, his major league career was very short and underwhelming. That tends to make a person either bitter or down to earth.

[@astros7242]

@Justin Coyne I disagree about jomboy 100% he makes massive mountains out of tiny molehills in just about any given video. He panders like crazy to casuals who don’t actually watch the game. Mark to me is the opposite of jomboy which is why I watch his videos and never jomboy.

[@RobKandell]

Matt’s teachers: “What do you want to do with your life?!” Matt: “I WANNA RAKE!!” *knocks a HR*

[@tylerwayman4316]

Keyword A, singular, one, uno 😂

[@Dereksbiblecamp]

Matt you should do a video on the 2008 Padres 25 or 40 man roster and gives us stories about some of the players you worked with. Or you could tell us something on some players that you knew but not a lot of other people have heard of like Jared Wells or Luke Carlin.

[@paulsherick1979]

Matt, I watched your review of your 1st MLB game.. You got a hit in your 1st at bat... You had a great batting stance for your position and build.... So cool... I spent many nights at California League Games in High Desert 🏜.. Saw Lake Elsinore and Rancho Cucamonga.. Along with Bakersfield ( Saw Mike Piazza hit 3 Home Runs in Single A -Game- "1 game" ) Thrill of my life! 1991 I believe it was, God Bless

[@sk8terboi10003]

I dont think anyone who wants to do baseball for a living ever said i want to be a Triple A baseball player

[@chaimweingarten7219]

Since it's not a living the play AAA

[@superduty4556]

Got a Top Velocity ad before the video - had to let that stuff play for my boy Matt!

[@johnwray393]

This is a really good video Matt. One of my favorites you've done in awhile.

[@genzfinancialliteracy5069]

You must be an Astros fan then lol

[@johnwray393]

@تك توك اجنبي thanks lol

[@johnwray393]

@@genzfinancialliteracy5069 Braves. I know what you mean considering most his vids have been about the Astros lately. I just enjoy these type of insight vids.

[@chaimweingarten7219]

That sounds like an insult

[@sbeers88]

Matt, you would be blown away by high school baseball in Japan. In the summer, there is a tournament of all the best high schools in each prefecture in Japan. They play the tournament in Koshien Stadium, near Osaka. It is the home stadium for the Hanshin Tigers and it is packed. 45,000 fans watching high school baseball.

[@fryarmike]

You’re not giving yourself enough credit dude; just getting into Wake Forest is super, super hard... and staying there is-like the big leagues- even harder. I fought WARS just to get into Wake, and you must’ve been on some kinda roll to juggle both and succeed. #RESPECT

[@andrewr7395]

What you said about the talent difference between AA and AAA really resonated. Long story short, my cousin played 15 seasons professionally for six organizations (Brewers, Dodgers, Marlins, Mets, Indians White Sox plus time in Japan and Korea), and spent brief stints in the majors with four of those teams. He said the same thing, especially when it came to the pitchers, meaning that pitchers threw equally hard in AA and AAA but the ball placement from AAA pitchers was noticeably more skilled. Keep these videos coming!

[@muvs32pap]

The adjustment to the organizational/public's expectations of the players is an aspect to the profession that I think separates the "big league" player and the guys with "the talent" to play the pro game most often. With yourself a large obstacle was injuries and that is a common culprit for guys who get close but don't stick. I do think you have to have a belief in self and confidence in any skill field to remain in the game and that is only multiplied outrageously by having to do it in front of thousands of people every night. Thanks for the insightful vid.

[@martinc.720]

Getting a call from a friend after an error: - What are you doing dude?! - Playing in the Major Leagues. What did YOU do with your evening? Those Doritos good?

[@cmhenry722]

What was your schedule for a game? How early do you get to the stadium, do you eat a meal there? What are the big differences between day games and night games? Thanks for the shout out on the yankees pitchers. But gosh, the NL East pitchers are just... crazy

[@charlesroybal4573]

WHEN YOU MENTIONED HOW HARD IT IS TO HIT .300 NOW IMAGING HOW HARD IT IS TO HIT .400 ROGER HORNSBY DID IT 3 TIMES 1922 - .401, 1924 - .424, 1925 - .403. TY COBB 3 TIMES 1911 - .420, 1912 - .409 1922 - .401

[@stephen4763]

Your comments just bring to bear just how elite the elite are. We fans sometimes take those skills for granted. But the way you laid it out, pretty much all young players see themselves in the Bigs. We faced really good players as we moved up from T ball to little league to pony or babe Ruth ball. But then the Bigs are just another level. I cannot imagine seeing the pros on TV and now playing with or against them. Just getting to step foot on the same grass. Then to think the starters are just elite level. Then the ones that are MVP caliber. Hard to get your head around it.

[@richardpapa242]

You have to be the most humbling and humble professional baseball player I have ever seen on KZbin it's a pleasure to listen to your successes and failures as a major league baseball player it's everybody's dream to even smell the grass from your level congratulations on your success in all aspects

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Thanks!!

[@richardpapa242]

Pete Feeley said to me once at extra innings ,you were working out with the lighting ,after I spent a paycheck in the fast pitch machine…He said in do many words , “ See that kid that’s Matt Antonelli he’ll go pro”. Impressive and a compliment from Pete. I never went anywhere in baseball , hence The token king ….

[@ladscrimpton8590]

Wow, I actually felt all those emotions as you described them. That's a sign of good story telling - I felt like I experienced all of it.

[@ryanthomas8955]

Very humble guy. Love your stuff keep it up

[@stoneyj1a1]

Thanks for the insight. We've all hoped and wished to get this real perspective when we were kids. Keep up the good work

[@jimreadey4837]

I'm only halfway through this, and already this has been more than awesome. _[Just finished it.]_ Many a young boy dreams of playing baseball at the highest left, and many a young boy never gets to possess any idea what that would be like. I'm 65 yrs. old, and would probably never have understood the experience, on this level, had you not created this video. Thank you. ⚾

[@bcask61]

I love your inside-the-game stuff. Really interesting. Thanks

[@charliethorne]

Hey Matt, Could you do a video when you first heard you were getting called up and what you did leading up to the big game/day?

[@michaelcharles0107]

This is a 10 out of 10 video 👍🏽👍🏽

[@jdholtz]

Did you get recognized when you walked around the city at all?

[@walterm5298]

I wish you were able to play in an MLB playoff game, especially a World Series Game 7. You still did good though. Just hitting a homer in the Major Leagues is huge.

[@GeauxLowGolf]

Very cool to hear that perspective. Never really considered how much harder it is at that level to hit for a good average. Like you said, "no off days".

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Thanks!!!

[@Mitten4371]

Yea I started playing T-ball when I was 5 years old and started pitching when I was 9 years old but during those times I played in alot of different places. So I guess by the age of 12 or 13 I thought I was good enough to play pro and so by age 13 I started playing travel ball. See I live in Georgia and here in Georgia there is this thing called East Cobb baseball and that's where I was fortunate to play with coaches who played pro or college. But East Cobb baseball is where in this state where the pro athletes come from but you play against some of the best that East Cobb could offer. But when school was out we would travel to places like Florida, Illinois, Indiana, and Missouri. At age 14 I went with a team here in Atlanta that was going to Minnesota to play in the AAU world Series. At that time you had teams from all over the country playing in this tournament but to make the long story short we came 3rd in the nation. But by the age 13 and 14 we wore the Braves uniforms you know the white uniforms that they would wear at home and the gray uniforms if they played on the road. But in highschool is where things got interesting for me because I played varsity level baseball during my time in highschool. So by the end of my junior year in highschool I went to a tryout at Emory University and there were pro scouts to I believe college scouts there as well. So they told all of us that if any team was interested in us that they would give you a call. Well I got that call and that the Florida Marlins which now is the Miami Marlins and so at that time I was being scouted by the Florida Marlins. But when they called me I think they wanted to see me pitch again but I was playing for my highschool and at that time you couldn't play for any team if you played for your highschool team. But I have been kicking myself on what could have been but I have had my moments that I could be proud of. Like making my highschool team was a huge accomplishment and one year playing at USA stadium in Memphis Tennessee. One time I had a Marlins scout who came to do a side session with me at my highschool and afterwards he told me to be careful what you wish for because you might just get it and so my thinking was that I just might make it in the pros. But it didn't happen and so if you have what it takes to make it to the major leagues then don't waste it and go for it. But after all those years baseball is still in my blood and from all of those years in playing my baseball knowledge is rich

[@daveausdauer1310]

This is the video I have been waiting for ever since I joined this channel, Matt’s MLB experience. Great video, would love to see more :)

[@jimmurphy9904]

Great stuff man thank you! Thrilled to have found your channel.

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Thanks! Glad you enjoy!

[@JanLarson]

This is a fantastic video, Matt. It is really wonderful how you share your experiences and the "inside stuff" of baseball.

[@johnolson7430]

Best video yet keep em comin bud you are doing great with these !

[@djbeezy]

Whats sad (for me anyway) is that I always wanted to play Major League Baseball. I had pure natural talent. The things I could do were insane. The problem is that I just didn't work at it to get better. I absolutely hated practice. I was only happy when I was playing real games. Now, I'm 46, and obviously have no chance to ever make my dreams come true. It's all on me of course. Now that I don't have much time left on this earth I pray that I get a second chance to re-live my life.

[@whatsgoodie443]

I like these types of videos it’s cool to see it from a different perspective

[@easytoforget94]

Hey matt! You should do a video on the locker room when a player does something stupid in his personal life. I assume you heard about reese mcguire from the Jay's and his recent indiscretion. I'm wondering how the locker room would handle something like that.

[@sbeers88]

I like that idea. Good suggestion.

[@joeyfreitas1942]

Didn't realize you were a hockey guy! This Canadian likes you even more now!

[@thefallenmyst]

Got a question about your approach in MLB the Show, actually. When you watch a pitcher in the game wind up, what are you watching for? When I play MLB the Show, not being from a baseball background myself, I typically react to the pitch itself, rather than what the pitcher is doing. But I noticed you commenting on the pitcher's wind up, and how funky wind ups throw you off. I know in real baseball, you're trying to time your step and your swing and all that. Thanks for another great video.

[@turdfurguson4451]

Watch the release point.

[@smokeebear2872]

For the show its also about timing but only with hitting the swing button so just watch for when the ball is released.

[@thefallenmyst]

Yeah, that's what I do. But the way Matt comments in his videos, he's watching the whole windup and analyzing something about it, like you would with a real pitcher.

[@anthonyhutchins2300]

Well in real life your unconsciously deciding on the swing before the ball even leaves the pitchers hands. That's why pitchers tend to get less effective as the game goes on because guys see the windup a few times. So different windups just throw you off all of a sudden.

[@TheMIGHTparanormal]

Sometimes there are relief pitchers that can be scarier than starters.

[@dcflow7859]

Excellent! Believe in your dreams! Make them a reality!!

[@mackenziek8383]

Curious if you ever followed the value of your baseball cards back in the day? I remember when 2006 Bowman Chrome Draft Picks & Prospects came out, your autograph was one of the better ones to get. I think it was a $20-$25 card on eBay back then. As a player, it must be very interesting that your cards' value typically follows your on-field performance. It's like a stock of yourself! Must be funny to know that people desired a piece of cardboard that you wrote your name on! lol

[@leonardshevlin7260]

The pressure to win in college is greater in football and in basketball than in baseball. Some of those fans are semi-crazy. And there are more of them in attendance and more of them watching television broadcasts.

[@pequodexpress]

Matt, knowing everything you know now about the ups and downs of the life of a regular professional baseball player, from the minors to a brief time in The Show, would you do it all over again?

[@BB-pe9fe]

Great piece , Matt. Thanks.

[@mjtuf1]

Can you make a video talking about what's up with the increase in injuries lately?I know baseball 162 games is a long season, and injuries happen... But what is up with certain guys who are injured all the time? The Yankees last year got injured more than a football and hockey team combined... and 1st week of spring training 4 guys injured already lolI honestly don't remember in the 90s or early 2000s a team having players injured constantly. The 90s Yankees it seemed like the same guys were in the lineup every day, today you're lucky if you get 140 games out of your all-star starter. And with pichers it's even worse.. anytime a guy is throwing 99mph it's only a matter of time.. Severino in 2017 when he was having a breakout year, I was thinking how long can he keep this up.

[@emeraldcitycs6662]

Less cocaine

[@boki1693]

Just discovered your channel and I love these videos! I just watched your vid about baseball rules and the rule about no girls in the hotel room made me think. I don't know if you have a policy about this or not but what would be fun is to see what the wife thought about being a wife or gf of a professional player and the things she had to deal with. See it from her angle so to speak. If you guys don't want it on camera, maybe just ask her and let us hear her answers.

[@dominicandrew4863]

Matt, can you do a video on partying in college baseball and minor leagues? Surely you won't get in trouble since Laura must have heard all of the stories by now.

[@michaelhorsey5871]

Matt, (please don’t take offense to this) but what do you attribute to your lack of success in the majors? You were great in the minors, but where did it fall apart for you? Was it the pressure? Nerves? Over analyzing?

[@emeraldcitycs6662]

From what hes said, hitting coaches changed his swing when he was in the majors and then when he figired it out again he broke his hand

[@7viewerlogic670]

"You don't even see the sky!"

[@RolandDeschain1]

When in college how much practice and training do you do in the off-season? The same amount or less?

[@christopherwebster3754]

great video I love this from Cleveland oh

[@patrickduryea7631]

Matt that sweatshirt is 🔥

[@jdholtz]

Matt, do you have any clips of your high school games?

[@michaellutfy4661]

Matt - I would be interested to know what is the difference in the BP and prep before a MLB game compared to a MiLB game? Are you expected to get to the field earlier,, do you get the same amount of swings in BP, etc.? Thanks! You are a great MLB commentator.

[@ajaded1]

Thank god my wife doesn't know about baseball. I talk about the differences between little league, babe ruth, and high school in the same terms with her. You gave it scale for me. Lol!

[@coolcat1058]

I bet it's the most amazing thing you could ever do in a life time!!!

[@mexicanusrex9418]

Wow man drafted as a Dodger and you played your first mlb game at Dodger Stadium. Yeah the view from the inflied makes the background appear collosal.

[@detroitdiesel89]

Padres drafted him

[@ryanm1732]

The Dodgers drafted him out of high school. He went to college instead.

[@Louisjsmith]

🍻🍕 Matt....when can I treat you to a pizza and beer? 🍕🍻

[@Louisjsmith]

@تك توك اجنبي hi?

[@Quadfather2016]

Matt, were the Clemson grumps on the 3rd base line giving you grief? They are notorious hecklers, but all in good fun.

[@billydonlon6779]

How about a video about if you remember the first time you were out to dinner or bar and a fan recognized you?

[@subwaysnacker]

Nice insight! Hey, I liek your background graphic... where can I download that?

[@duffman5582]

Hey Matt quick question, whats your opinion on how high profile players are advertised or promoted by MLB. Do you think MLB are selling their game and top players well or should they be doing more?

[@ndeezlo]

Do you think you should have gone to a slump buster at some point to fix your hitting?

[@anthonyhutchins2300]

You can tell somebody is from Mass when their last name is Italian and they play baseball and hockey... Lol

[@Tabs420]

You should totally start a podcast!

[@alechyre1115]

Random Q that has nothing to do with the vid but are you ever gonna finish the playoffs in your franchise mode? You left us hanging on that one man! lol

[@jake93436]

How do you deal with hecklers, people day in and day out, "your a bum" etc people who really are harsh...

[@111oooo]

What position did you play in hockey?

[@ATCguy1973]

What are the field conditions like in MLB compared to the minor leagues?

[@tylerwayman4316]

Bro you were in then NL WEST! No days off? You sure? You were fortunate to face Colorado Rockies pitching frequently.Their pitching has been straight garbage since 1993 😂

[@DarkSideMaceWindu]

They're still MLB pitchers

[@dw-nb2zh]

Vin Scully downvoted this video!

[@wm_9640]

Just watched that vid lmao Vin was merciless 😂

[@funkygilagila]

Did you ever think " man, I got no shot against this guy right now"

[@goodyg]

How does the mlb pension work? Do you have to be 65 to get it?

[@joshuarock980]

Where the franchise mode

[@davidziff2591]

You speak very well!

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Thanks!

[@davidziff2591]

@@AntonelliBaseball And, I might add that you get to the point. Can't tell you how much content on other channels I've passed up because it takes so long to get through the fluff.

[@manofiske3318]

11:50 "I know batting average isn't a big thing. " What ? Wow, I guess I've been away from the game even longer than I realized. Lol Might there be some more particular or narrower context in which I'm to place this unsettling notion ? It's an initially, jarring statement to this child of, apparently, a by-gone era. Now, of course, there _are_ other "things" to consider when measuring/assessing a ballplayer's worth but you had better reside at the top of the heap in some other category i.e. facet of the game before "batting average" recedes. "Nowadays" it seems you find there to be no shortage of dudes that can hardly hit their weight while exhibiting only adequate, mediocre, to slightly above "average"(no pun intended) skills with the glove *or* when it comes to hitting with power, or running the bases, for that matter.

[@yardbirds8904]

I don't know how many HR's this guy hit in the Majors, but he hit this video out of the park...good job kid...

[@alsacrime4806]

Yardbirds One.

[@pralt1]

What type of camera and mounting equipment you use when shooting pov from a kid's hat?

[@ALSmith-zz4yy]

Matt, based on events of the last few days, the NHL is still not out of the question for you.

[@iecrime]

Echo @John Wray. This is one of my favs too.

[@johnwray393]

Yeah, I love the ones where he gives behind the scenes insight

[@easytoforget94]

Didnt know you were also a hockey fan! What's your favorite team?

[@emeraldcitycs6662]

Bruins

[@furyofbongos]

I would have watched for a full hour.

[@austinhawks7045]

Do best game at pet cost park 👌👍🤘

[@Chilltownify]

A+ video

[@dicklong6117]

Get to the point. 2:48.

[@martinc.720]

You and I paused the vid at the exact same place... happens a lot on this channel

[@timothykyle6387]

He seems very slow or upset i think something happened behind the scenes

[@Vdoom777]

So...you do like the NHL and Bruins. You acted like you didn't care about hockey before.

[@emeraldcitycs6662]

He has made it clear he likes hockey, he had college offers for hockey

[@Vdoom777]

@@emeraldcitycs6662 Nah...I've seen him go on and on about his love for the Sox and the Pats, but Bruins were conspicuously absent of any rhetoric .

[@SlipperyPete42069]

Wow vague question

[@John-oo4ec]

Were you getting choked up there, Matt?

[@e2go]

@John No, he just can’t talk without loudly swallowing every five seconds.

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Elvis beat it Elvis

[@MrBgreen88]

Yo Matt, Great to see a video not about the Astros. Overkill my man. I know it’s material for vids but geez I can’t wait for the season to start. Ready for it to fade and win one the right way. They sure have the talent. We don’t need countless opinions and sound bites from eventually the rookie first day short season A ball clubby. Yes I’m an Astros fan. No I don’t condone anything they did. It sucks they did it and I hate they did it.....because they didn’t have to do it to win!!! Anyway, come on opening day!!! First surprise anything of the season puts all this in yesterday’s news. Next anyway.....cool sweatshirt. You sell them???

[@wewin03]

Just imagine even the worst player in the show is absolutely amazing.

[@Catcher34]

7:28

[@stephenwilliams5633]

NHL, wow, where did you grow up?

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Massachusetts

[@Akeoni]

Should have made it hours long

[@charleshsieh8799]

That is a lie!!!! NPB has a better crowd!!!!!!!

[@austinhawks7045]

Try doing best game in the minors 🤟

[@DC_1894]

Who downvoted?? Explain yourselves, you monsters.

[@cmayy8317]

Jesus Christ is King and he’s coming back soon

[@alexboys8706]

Yo Matt pin this comment

[@libraryfiles4470]

Boycott baseball ⚾️

[@boki1693]

Just discovered your channel and I love these videos! I just watched your vid about baseball rules and the rule about no girls in the hotel room made me think. I don't know if you have a policy about this or not but what would be fun is to see what the wife thought about being a wife or gf of a professional player and the things she had to deal with. See it from her angle so to speak. If you guys don't want it on camera, maybe just ask her and let us hear her answers.