MLB Team Rules

[@darthvader6533]

I like how all the thumbnails are the same picture

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Haha thanks!

[@darthvader6533]

Antonelli Baseball, yup!

[@slaymyface1357]

Antonelli Baseball better than boobs in the thumbnail... WAIT ANTONELLI I GOT AN IDEA TO GET YOU MORE SUBS

[@nowake]

Automatic thumbnails could get pretty tragic imgur.com/KczkIKm

[@chaelwade6776]

Darth Vader looks baked too.

[@theedgeinshow]

"MATTINGLY!!! Shave those sideburns!!!" -Montgomery Burns Mgr/Owner of the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant softball team

[@AmericasComic]

"...Still I like him better than Steinbrenner"

[@jaybradbury597]

@@AmericasComic legit laugh everytime that line is brought up.....if you listen to them do commentery on that ep they talk about how Mattingly wanted to keep saying the line

[@NovaScotiaNewfie]

Ha ha ha ha

[@MesaperProductions]

I can totally see the Yankees being sticklers for uni rules. Because they're the Yankees.

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Absolutely!! Thanks for watching our stuff and commenting!

[@wm_9640]

It’s a privilege to put on those pinstripes!

[@haha81Looc3bolt]

Because they're an iconic franchise

[@kimberlyarlene4094]

The Yankees have a short hair rule. They always look neat compared to the hot messes on the other teams

[@theCranesUS]

The Boy not these days unless you are on the couch

[@jessieg6103]

I haven't played college ball in 14 years but I can't stop watching these videos.

[@ethan732]

The astros clearly don’t have a shaving rule

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Haha nope!!! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@joncejka9343]

Does an MLB player need to follow minor league team rules if he is doing a rehab assignment?

[@superspammer69]

LOL imagine some minor leaguer telling an All-Star doing a rehab game to pull his pant legs up

[@CSDonohue11]

That’s a Great question

[@Archdukecollins]

CalledFromPalmdale part of the job. I don’t think an mlb player worth their salt is going to make a deal out of it, they’re just there to get their reps and move on.

[@henrymarks2237]

CalledFromPalmdale they let MLB pitchers use MLB balls when they rehab so probably not

[@joey4track]

"..when I went to the Nationals you could look like a caveman if you want"(we know you mean Jayson Werth, it's ok)

[@jackjohnson1048]

evan gattis,mike napoli, johnny damon?

[@ryank5761]

@@jackjohnson1048 those guys didn't play for the Nationals...

[@jackjohnson1048]

Ryan K yeah but they fit the description

[@mquiroz450]

J Squared johnny damon looked sharp on the yankees

[@murphydailey4974]

I'd love to hear your take on managers at different pro levels, particularly how strict and intense they can get vs. a very relaxed coach like Boachy. I assume the mutual respect increases with age but the manager is still the boss... Love you're videos 🙌

[@AntonelliBaseball]

For sure! And thanks! I think I have a video kind of on that, but I'll try to do another. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@DevSmooveTV]

Charlie Blackmon praying he don’t get traded to the Yanks

[@averagejoe8849]

Just discovered your channel and I must say you are easily my new favorite KZbinr. Obviously the topics covered are very interesting things that many of us are clueless about but are definitely curious to learn more. I’m sure you wish you had made it longer in the bigs but still sounds like you got to live your dream to an extent that 99 percent of us ever will. Great stuff my man keep up the good work!

[@jimsteele4489]

I don't comment often on KZbin but I love your anecdotes and your insight of the game that only other player has. Here's a thought for appoint discussion maybe you can talk about interactions you've had with umpires for players have had with umpires in the various levels baseball maybe they're more strict at the lower levels and more lenient at the higher levels or maybe vice versa. They're always such an easy convenient Target that to humanize them helps us better understand baseball.

[@jmhart2870]

For the sock rule, my coach (played in the Cubs org.) told me a story where a teammate of his was fined 5k for wearing short socks

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Wow that's crazy! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@marcoberardi5666]

Do you recommend swinging wood while you Practice in highschool and college?

[@AntonelliBaseball]

I think it is a good idea to use in the off-season for sure! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@rexsexson5349]

You said swinging wood. 🤣

[@alexbrennan8439]

Matt when you said "Hey, Anto where's your blue?" Then you said "Looked down, aw shit." Loved it haha! Good video

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Haha thanks!!! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@gaelridge6501]

instablaster.

[@carlisle3469]

Great to hear your stories and explanations. They bring me back to when I was a kid--nearly all American kids summertime was baseball time. When the family was piled into the car for some outing, I'd always look at the roadside lawns and fields, imagining if a baseball field could be put in there. Ted Williams was my idol... anyway, I sort of got other interests in my teenage years and after, but your talks have got my back into baseball and learning about the game that were never really talked about in Little League and Am Legion league. Thanks for the great talks.

[@kareemhaidar2003]

3:22 “HEY ANTO, WHERE’S YOUR BLUE?!!” 😂😂😂

[@thecountrylivingproject3263]

The great Ernie Harwell said that the players should wear their pants all the same way because that is the definition of "uniform." I agree with that.

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Yes some teams definitely believe in that! Thank you for watching our stuff and commenting!

[@wizardofmaahs3619]

I don't know how I came across your KZbin channel, but I love your stories. You have a way of storytelling that keeps me interested. Thanks for your insight on Baseball! Good stuff!

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Thanks!!! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@glhaljordan1]

Some reference pictures would go a long way to help your video

[@AntonelliBaseball]

I need to get some more pictures! I don't have many. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@scottmcman7659]

@@AntonelliBaseball - You're doing just fine. You are speaking as an adult to people who shouldn't need show and tell. I don't think you could make it any clearer, even with photos.

[@junclebleu7417]

I wish more players wood make videos like this I love them so much

[@wastefellow2569]

Juncle Bleu, “wood”

[@kadinbrabender9836]

“Wood”

[@charleshsieh8799]

I love your new intro!!!

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Thanks!!!

[@taylorreesCA85]

Love the videos. My buddy made it to AA for the Yankees (major league spring training) and he mentioned how much stricter the Yankees were compared to other clubs ha.

[@darinlegore284]

Must eat with your own team; haircuts; facial hair; time arrival at ballpark; wives on road trips; groupees and overnight hotel stays; must show to ballpark in suit?

[@collydub1987]

This is a great channel for people new to baseball (like me). Keep it up.

[@nicoleleeanartist5999]

You always say “Hey Fellas.” 🙋🏽‍♀️ lady here watching your videos, loving them!

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Thanks!!! What's your name? I'll be sure to say hey to you in my next video! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@dunnock343]

Was there noticeable confidence issues for those that would play in the MLB and then get sent down, especially those bubble players that would go back and forth? Also was there a time that you questioned your ability to play at the pro level when playing AAA?

[@deawesomegamer5859]

“Hey Anto, where’s ur blue. I look down and say aw shit!” Comedy xD

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Haha thanks!!! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@moedanglez]

My wife was in bed and I came up and said “THERE’S A GIRL IN THE SHEETS!” She didn’t get it and didn’t think it was funny

[@DanielLopez-ol1if]

moedanglez I think it would be funny if his wife came on for a sec to tell the story. You know her version would be funny as hell! Of course he may get shit for not knowing if they were engaged or not at that time. Lol

[@MindGameArcade]

HEY ANTO, WHERE'S YOUR BLUE

[@BluejayGG]

Find this channel made my life a little bit better. Keep it up man

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Haha thanks!!! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@BluejayGG]

Question: how much hitting at the MLB level involves GUESSING the pitch vs ADAPTING to the pitch.

[@keithboyd9582]

Love to hear you talk about your favorite and ugliest team uniforms

[@michaelfoster3458]

Jayson werth is a great example of the caveman look

[@jimbojet8728]

Great insights and great fun. Thank you.

[@mattjohnson6577]

I live in Spokane Washington and in the 2003 season for our short season A team the manager made everyone wear their pantlegs up, didnt matter if they wore them up or down in college

[@Gala_tha_Prince]

“There’s a girl in the sheets!” 😂😂😂

[@bongomakers]

Hey Matt, where do teams get their bat boys? Thanks

[@ytcommenter1178]

dakotabluelightning the bat boy store. Duhh

[@joeburreaux7806]

I think you can apply or get chosen. Some kid in my school was a bat boy for the Yankees for a while. I'm not really sure tho.

[@mrmotorcity4207]

Mostly thru the organization . like high ups kids or nephews. Some times they are hire ons but very rarely

[@elizabethl.alanis1108]

MY SON MUST FOLLOW YOU!! THANKS

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Thank you!!! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@LBU5442]

I love your videos man! I’m not a baseball player but it’s sick knowing how everything works! Keep em comin!

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Thanks so much and will do!!!

[@dragonflash09]

Hi-sock Sunday!

[@Mystninja]

In club level as a catcher. I cut the elastic out and rolled my pants down. I hated them up. And I didn't wear club Sox. I had ankle Sox as it's to hot in Australia for long Sox's in catchers gear. But you do mess your legs up knee bent slides. But I liked head first unless I was steeling 3rd so I could hook slide (pop up) hoping for a over throw.

[@Jackson2664]

i played in the diamondbacks organization in 1999. we had old school stirrups, and those HAD to show during game time. i still have my official rules and regs book. lol. kangaroo court was no joke.

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Haha I love it! Thanks for sharing!

[@JamieP24]

What are some of the “unwritten” rules in pro ball? I know some are common sense but how do you learn about them?

[@AntonelliBaseball]

I always have a hard time remembered what the unwritten rules are lol. I feel like I know them all, but don't know if they are unwritten or not haha! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@minecraftroleplay1360]

Jamie

[@jeffmiller2203]

Just found your channel today. Love baseball. Very cool videos you are putting out.

[@GKcountdowns]

When I was with the Marlins, in rookie ball you had to be clean shaved and curfew was 11 every night at the team hotel. The levels above though you could do anything.

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Interesting! Thanks for sharing!

[@mauricio479]

Hey, is there any prior talk on what to do during a brawl?

[@billstopage]

That was really funny about the girl in the sheets. Baseball rules are much like military rules very interesting

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Haha pretty much!! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@stevefalkenhagen1]

Love the shaving story!

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Thanks!!! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@Andrew38848]

Hi Matt, I commented like two weeks ago seeing if you could do a video on what either a player or manager is yelling when they yell at an ump, especially like a manager after a bad call when they run out on the field or if they are defending a player and get in the umpires face.

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Thanks! I have 1000 suggestions. Trying to get through them all. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@mikemccoy3430]

Pepperoni Pizza! Pepperoni Pizza! Tommy Lasorda.

[@donbaine118]

I think uniforms should be worn the same across the league. I grew up when everyone wore short pants and tall socks!! Bring it back. Lol!

[@beakt]

This is your funniest video yet. LOL at your shaving story!!!

[@Jeyrod]

The idea for making your player wear them up or down is seeing how a prospect will listen, also will they put the team above themselves. Kind of a silly thing on showing shock or not but we do the same thing in the military. We got showed one way to fold our cloths in boot camp. When they check your bunk if it’s not folded like that, you get shit until you correct it. I follow the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp here. They don’t have a rule about socks, would be surprised if that doesn’t change with Jeter ruining the Marlins. Great video!

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Very interesting!!! Thanks for sharing! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@jfdesignsinc.innovationsid1583]

way to go Ant! your a good dude,,,,,,, new englander moteef an all!

[@3daypriest]

The insights you provide are interesting to me even though I am not a team sports type of person, though I did study some spirts medicine in a program at Wake Forest/Bowman-Gray. So my enjoyment from sports comes from either actually playing individual sports such as tennis, swimming, golf, track, bowling or being on the sidelines with players during games. But watching sports? Never been to a professional game of anything except sumo here in Japan. BUT your insights are cool. So, could you maybe do a clip commenting your career in baseball as to whether or not it was what would be considered ‘typical’ for those talented players that actually make it to MLB as you did?

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Thanks and will do!!!

[@BellaGsdad]

QUESTION OF THE DAY!!! How many time does Matt grab the bill of his hat in this video?

[@AntonelliBaseball]

It's at least 100, but I've counted more! Haha! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@ronin120]

just subscribed to your channel...love the material. Big Yankees fan so loved hearing about their rules! Any organization you enjoyed playing for most?

[@CSDonohue11]

Dude this is a totally rad video. I subscribed the 1 before this which was the very 1st video I saw of yours. Both Great but this 1 is hella rad. Thanks brother

[@CSDonohue11]

Look Good, Feel Good, Play Good is Facts. Look Fresh Play Fresh

[@carnifex2173]

Could you make a video talking about how to get into baseball for newbies? I’m a fairly new fan, I know the basics but how do you get into the in depth stuff? Like what all the different stats are? And the more advanced knowledge of baseball? Like I don’t even know where or how to start learning about it...

[@chihuahuaman7025]

Jake Boyce if you like video games I would strongly suggest buying a baseball video game. You will learn a lot about the game. Like why you throw a changeup after a fastball plus the stats are the same in a video game as in real life. Just a suggestion.

[@MrLynneBrown]

Thanks for your videos Mr. Antonelli they are very informative. What do MLB players use for a slump buster? I've asked this before but wondering if you could answer it in the best way possible.

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Thanks!!! And I'm not sure I can talk about slump busters on here lol. Most just hit more BP haha! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@polishtheturdmickelson5473]

Yo mamma

[@EsotericOccultist]

Interesting stuff. Thanks for sharing!

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Thank you!!

[@thenukadperera2809]

Are you allowed to wear any coloured undershirt in the major leagues, or does it have to be team colours?

[@AntonelliBaseball]

I always wore team colors. I'm not sure what would happen if you wore some crazy colors though. I never tried. Thanks for watching and commenting!!

[@thenukadperera2809]

@@AntonelliBaseball fair enough, thanks Matt 😀

[@dansugardude2655]

Speaking of shaving I worked for a company known as Boosterthon Enterprises, and they have a very strict clean shaven rule. I got yelled at for having what I thought at the time was hardly any facial hair, and they said hey that’s way too much you literally have to shave it all off now or we’ll write you up. They were very serious about it. I wonder if it’s connected to baseball because the founder of the company is a former baseball player

[@jefforta4989]

I like high socks with vest jerseys.

[@AntonelliBaseball]

That is my exact 13U uniform lol. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@joshleonard9311]

You are in the minority Jeff

[@notthatyouasked6656]

Is there anything in your contract that explicitly says you have to follow the "team rules"?

[@AntonelliBaseball]

No I don't believe so, but they can release you if you don't listen lol. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@raymondme6336]

LAUNDRY? DO YOU SHARE SOCKS AND JOCKSTRAPS?

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Haha no! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@raymondme6336]

if the laundry goes into one huge cart and sent out, how do you know which is yours when it returns?

[@shaindaman13]

I always figured it was different team to team. I mean they are referred to as “Clubs” for a reason. All different clubs have different rules. No Beards or no facial hair at all. Some just say no torn blue Jeans. But I think rules like that are great. I hate the Yankees but for some reason I think its cool that if you play there you have to keep ya hair cut and shave that beard!

[@Spsuperstar]

Well glad you clean shaven. You look really good on you.

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Haha thanks!!!

[@steamymuffin]

I really like your videos, great channel and super interesting. You have a very patient, clear and direct approach. So yeah, thanks so much. I have a question. A lot of times batters look super bored while at the plate. Bored like they'd rather be anywhere else other than right there. Obviously they're not, they're top level pro baseball players but what are they thinking when they're standing there, waiting for the pitch? Thanks much!

[@murphydailey4974]

Pretty sure they're focusing on the game and their at bat...

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Thanks!!!! Most looked bored because they are trying to stay calm and slow the game down. It's almost like the opposite of football. Need to be calm and relaxed, yet focused and ready to attack. It's an interesting dynamic. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@steamymuffin]

Antonelli Baseball super interesting. And yeah total difference of mindsets I'd suppose. I had no idea, always wondered. Thanks for your response!

[@jonasrussell4788]

for my travel team we have to wear them up for our alternates and down for our home unis. and i like my alternate better but i hate wearing knickers

[@MS-xu7jm]

I remember a huge issue with Mattingly and his hair length with the Yankees - borderline scandal

[@davidgerow]

Very interesting.

[@kv2723]

"I don't think my wife came to see me anymore after that." ROFL

[@johnm7586]

Was there ever a point where you were discouraged by a scout or coach? For example told you weren’t y’all enough, strong enough, etc. how did you take that and react to it? Thanks!

[@AntonelliBaseball]

For sure! Been told all kinds of things by people. Usually used it as motivation. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@mattandjax2002]

Hey I know I’m commenting a lot but can you make a video on what it’s like to be in or apart of a MLB Fight or Brawl? Thanks

[@AntonelliBaseball]

I have a video on that if you check our playlist in q and a. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@ryguy5252]

New intro is 🔥🔥🔥

[@jeetz_22]

Matt, did you struggle with your career ending? I only played some indy ball and called it quits do to!injury but when i was done i really had a hard time. I felt a void in my life. I now play competitive slow pitch and that does help.

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Yes it wasn't easy to stop playing, but getting into coaching helped me transition. Good luck to you!!! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@jeetz_22]

Antonelli Baseball do you play softball or mens league baseball? Or did you give up playing all together?

[@ninobrown987x]

What’s up Matt?! Just found your channel a few days ago and you got me hooked! Very cool and insightful, got the wife into it too lol. Love the new intro too dude, keep up the great work!

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Thanks!!! I'm glad she enjoys also! My wife makes fun of me for my videos lol. Trying to get her to come on a video with me! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@tyleronstott7732]

When a player came down from the MLB to the minors for a rehab assignment, any different routines for the team for that game day?

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Nah team was usually the same. Only difference is that player usually bought us a great meal!!! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@tyrevenew610]

A+ Intro!

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Thanks!!! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@MH-Tesla]

New intro. Nice.

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Thanks!!!

[@stevendurham9996]

I liked wearing my socks high, like George Brett; also, the umpire can see your knees.

[@AntonelliBaseball]

I used to like that too! Thanks for watching our videos!

[@stevendurham9996]

@@SnapIntoaSlimJim1 Are they? What are we, in fourth grade? Tell you what: I'll be over at what you call the nerd bar, drinking with George Brett: you can hang out wherever You like.

[@rexsexson5349]

@@stevendurham9996 Weenie hut jr. Lol

[@caidenrodgers2945]

What is the atmosphere like in your mlb debut

[@AntonelliBaseball]

I have a video on it that really goes in depth in our q and a playlist. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@rabarberellum1017]

Question from a layman: Why is there the difference in the sock rule between minor and major league of the NYY? the Yankees major league players are allowed to wear them down.

[@17Peloton]

You should include photos in your video of what you're talking about. For example, show photos of the socks as an illustration of your discussion

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Yes very good idea! Thanks a bunch for watching our stuff and commenting!

[@Andrew38848]

Can you do a video on your injuries and what happens when someone is hurt

[@AntonelliBaseball]

I have a bunch of videos on that if you check our playlist in q and a.

[@shawnadams9382]

Hey Matt, do the players get a percentage of their jersey sales? Or do all of the profits from the sale of MLB jerseys go to MLB? I always wondered if in a players contract they received a flat amount or a percentage of their jersey sales. Thanks in advance and great job on the videos!

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Yes players do get paid. I can't remember the exact number I got, but I did get something. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@andrewking071]

How does the number picking process go when you get up to the majors or to a new team?

[@AntonelliBaseball]

When I got called up I got whatever they gave me. They literally didn't ask lol. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@garywalters284]

you seem like a great guy matt i have had the dis pleasure of meeting and hanging out with a few pro athletes that played with guys i played with either in college or high school and a few wer ego maniac jerks ben roethlisberger married 2 friends of mine sister that i playd with in travel ball... he was one of the biggest jerks. iv ever met he didnt tip the bartender and was rude to all of us during the whole golf outing and no one was being a fan boy or anything we just treated him like one of our team and he was a jerk!!! you seem like a down to earth guy thanks for that

[@justinhouse7620]

Cool story bro

[@MrSexystudmuffin22]

What all teams did you play for and what was your least to most favorite? Just curious if you played for you team you rooted for as a kid

[@AntonelliBaseball]

I was with Padres, Nationals, Indians, Orioles, Yankees. I actually enjoyed them all a lot! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@tobiaswaldridge2111]

Yeah I have heard of it

[@bradenolson7640]

The Omaha Storm Chasers (triple a affiliate of the Royals) used to have a socks up policy but they abolished it this year.

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Interesting! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@patrickbooth5091]

Lol your story about the Yankees shaving rule and you not knowing how to shave and bleeding and everything reminds me of when I was in boot camp and seeing guys do the same thing. Seeing the instructors react to that was hysterical. I hope the Yankees guys had more mercy on you lol

[@pesky28pole]

During the season, what’s your workout routine like? Since you’re playing almost everyday I wonder how much weightlifting/cardio you’d even have time for?

[@AntonelliBaseball]

I have a video that breaks it down in our playlist. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@dariusboeke3885]

Did you play for frosty brown??

[@lukewallace3813]

What about elbow guards or shin Guards like evoshelids or nike

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Same as the other stuff. Free from those companies

[@SPT4]

What do starting pitchers usually do when it isn’t their day in the rotation? Because i know Kershaw is always in the dugout whether he’s playing or not

[@AntonelliBaseball]

He gets his work down before game. I'll try to make a video for you. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@SPT4]

Antonelli Baseball sweet thanks matt, keep up the good work.

[@garywalters284]

hey matt you make good vids bro!!! when you were with the Yankees did you play with matt desalvo

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Thanks!!! Nah don't think I did. Thanks again for watching!

[@chrisbaker2669]

Never thought of socks in the rules.

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Haha crazy huh!

[@ckywizard]

When I played arena football we had an odd rule where we couldn’t tip clubhouse assistances.

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Wow that's interesting! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@Thatoneguy2550]

Manuel Diaz, Jr. we had the same rule.. we also had a rule that our hair HAD to stick out 1/4 inch out of the Helmet... I never understood that one

[@robhirsh5310]

I know this is years ago at this point but, What's your feelings on the Yankees not putting names on the back of their uniforms? Hope you see this! You rock!!!

[@cedriclee-carter8809]

Yankee policy had something to do with a ticket card or something at the ball park cant remember