Aroldis Chapman's first day as a Red

The Reds' $30.25 million man, Aroldis Chapman, reports to his first day as a Cincinnati Red as pitchers and catchers reported to camp at Goodyear, Ariz., on Feb. 18, 2010.

[@baxterblackgoon]

LOl I saw him telling the catcher he was going to throw a curvball, If I was that catcher I would have him yell out what he is throwing just in case so I don't die.

[@joanklop1888]

Baxter Black slider actually

[@therealityishard9339]

Jajajajaja good one

[@wolfmanking2million]

Baxter Black u made my day

[@MichaelPerez-he3sf]

in the beggining of the video Chapman was like what the hell is this place lol

[@bh-0330]

I still can't believe he hasn't had tommy johns surgery yet

[@itzwick6933]

B H-0 he has one of the best stretches, there's no need for tommy john.

[@samuelestrada4382]

there is an explanation why he hasnt been operated by tommy john and that's because he rotate his arm in the right way

[@colinf3963]

He mostly uses his legs and torso to throw 100+. Sports Science has a great video explaining how his abnormally long stride and insane hip rotation give him the power he needs.

[@Tonyleslertony0099]

He has a World Series w now

[@LosPichyBoys]

Awesome Pitcher !!!! Go Chapman .. Vamos Chapman !!!!

[@jackfrigstad6413]

El Pichy Films are you still here

[@z1trevor296]

Jack Frigstad lmao

[@ianperez8173]

This aged well

[@mylesjasiah4479]

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[@damienlandry3612]

@Myles Jasiah Instablaster ;)

[@therealityishard9339]

The Cuban missile 🇨🇺🇨🇺🇨🇺❤️proud of you baby

[@taxitalknyc7600]

02:27 Hey - there's Dusty Baker !! Is he goin' over to give Chapman advice on how to BLOW OUT HIS ARM in two seasons ?!?!

[@Petuniaowo]

+Taxi Talk NYC welp its been 5 years....

[@dankseth452]

Random Hobbyist welp it’s been 9 years

[@OctalInfinity]

been 10 years, might wanna learn a bit more about the game before spewing idiotic things

[@taxitalknyc7600]

I am a genius. My critics rarely matter to me.

[@shells9226]

Looks like dusty ended up the one needing advice . Coaching the team who cheated chapman out of a World series

[@reacts17]

Why do I have this in my recommend 10 yrs later😂😂🤣🤣😂🤣😂

[@illadelphI215I]

Coaches rubbing their hands together like Birdman

[@thedelaware8309]

He's the only pitcher who strikes fear into left handed batters who normally aren't afraid. But he not only throws the hardest he also throws extremely close. Almost 7.5 ft foot stride and even further release. Very accurate though. Nolan Ryan was very scary to bat against when he entered the league at first b/c of wildness, but Aroldis' control is there which is great being that young.

[@LongGone141]

I was the bullpen catcher on the bats and i caught for him. Wow, he's going somewhere

[@Ooo0990]

@Lathan Rivas whole new meaning to the term cannon arm

[@ceryno3571]

this comment aged like fine wine

[@TheWestDweller]

2:17 scratches balls with ball in hand

[@THEADVANCEDGAMERTAG]

Vaudesir happens with all pitchers, cup moves

[@au8363]

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[@johnproctor3473]

everytime I see him on TV I say, "Damn he is gonna throw a 300 MPH fastball."

[@michaelballspenis2723]

Young cannon. Look where his lead off foot is when he releases the ball compared to everyone else.

[@evanpickellbaseball]

He is a beast.

[@chaaz2418]

why is this the second old chapman video youtube has decided to show me this week

[@Snowintosh]

Reds vs. Nationals Pitchers: Chapman vs. Strasburg - That game would be a blast.

[@Bill-uo6cm]

The other pitchers look like little leaguers compared to Aroldis.

[@aquariunneo5976]

Lol! Chapman standing and throwing. Other guy takes 3 steps to throw back to him.

[@redcat19]

@SouthCentralTee I know that, I'm a baseball coach, I was commenting on how amazingly fast his "natural arm speed" is even when he is just tossing in a spring training bullpen session

[@pro-videos4257]

I bet he can throw a baseball from that ballpark onto the highway.

[@ichthus211]

I love the pick up of Chapman! Does anyone notice how uncomfortable he looks when he throws from the wind-up. It is like he is way more comfortable from the stretch.

[@anthonybob8453]

The first time I have ever seen him throw from the windup

[@hobogun]

@deadknightwarrior101 everyone read the comment that I am responding to here. hilarious. I can only hope he's being sarcastic. not impressed by anything but his speed? dude, the slider is what everyone is impressed with. brandon laughs at everything, so chances are he was just laughing like always, and attempting to talk to him.

[@BuddySkateRazors]

I feel bad for the other pitchers who had to stand there being compared to Chapman. I thought our starting pitcher was fast with his 75+ fastball(sophomore in highschool), but compared to Chapmans 102+ fastball, our pitcher looks like a first grader. And to the Tommy John thing, what he did to his arm was because his form was way off compared to now, Chapmans form is like an improved version, if you get me. For some I'm probably just stating the obvious but i hope to clear something up for some

[@Knights6xD]

@Snowintosh he would destroy Strasburg. He throws harder, his stuff breaks more, and he is black witch is an unfair advantage. Strasburg also throws wrong. Hence why he got hurt. If he threw like Chapman does, form wise, he would be just as good.

[@raahr]

I stood behind the batters box as and usher for strasburg.. for him is was like what of three pitches is he going to give you... for chapman it is like .... can you even see the blur long enough to hit it.

[@izisvi]

@CubanMLBStar Chapman has a tiny bit more heat and being lefty is a nice bonus, but Strasburg locates better + has better offspeed stuff. But it's sorta irrelevant now that Strasburg's out for a year with surgery.

[@Willsturd]

@Kodiak42Football true but i dont think hes gonna be a starter anytime soon, might take him another year or so

[@aalex6104]

he is the best, give him a few games, and get use to the language and you all will see what the Cuban can do !!

[@Kolraap]

But Strasburg is a starter en Chapman a closer.. Strasburg have more control but Chapman throws harder..

[@dylanbowlin]

he is fine how he is, he is way better than you. he should never ever start he needs to finish only

[@ingosnow25]

@CubanMLBStar Chapman still hasn't proved he can maintain his stuff over a few innings

[@simplyg100]

Brandon Phillips said in an interview, that Aroldis is the fastest player (runner) on the team.

[@leg-end_0631]

Little late to this but, yeah, people that throw hard are athletes, they can run fast, jump high Tim lincecum can do a standing backflip. You have to be fast at everything to throw hard like him

[@Diego-mg5ey]

Connor RK800 just a little late bro 😂

[@amypetty3408]

Look at his stride, it ends where the dirt ends on the others but the other pitcher lad in the middel

[@amypetty3408]

Sorry middle

[@lthompson6779]

This kid is a beast.If I had a ball club I would sign chap 180 million for 5 years I love watching him do his thing. Out there because he looks relaxed. And he can use his off speed in a clutch. But I don't think he necessarily carries the team.

[@lolalright7986]

Ryan you're mental

[@zrob8]

Hes not an ace pitcher, mostly a reliever because he throws gas, so no max contracts

[@clayodiorne4589]

this guy seems pretty good

[@Kendogfourlife]

he plays for the Cubs now

[@mikerennie2024]

thanks tips

[@itzwick6933]

Kenny Holbrook nope, now he's on the Yankees again. YAY

[@JoshuaPaulHollenbeck]

if he was 4 inch's shorter he wouldnt be shit for a pitcher

[@wilsonscience]

not sure why John Fay (or anyone) thinks he may be on the opening day roster. he WILL NOT be on the opening day roster and here's why.... If he's there before May 15th, his contract is reduced to a 3 year contract. If he's on after May 15th, contract is extended to a 6 year contract... money and years talk....

[@homiefromfl]

^lololololol^ * high fives *

[@jacksonpeyton6410]

Aroldis Chapman is good but if he were to have two more pitches than just maybe a slider and 4 seam he could be one of the most dominate starting pitchers he needs to have a two seam and a curve

[@jameseaton3704]

Jackson Peyton he has a 4 seam slider and changeup now

[@fog812]

incredible his from Holguin, Cuba i saw him once ina game his amazing as fuck!!!!!

[@nicohartojo7916]

From this to getting booted off the Yankees :/

[@Bluestorm5]

@LilEyJay Albert Pujols got groundout double play against him... Im a Cards fan, but I have to admit that Albert Pujols will never get homerun off of him! HE IS TOO FAST!!! He almost broke Busch Stadium radar gun!!! Also the highest pitch speed recorded at Busch Stadium III's history! This guy is a beast!

[@CulverAce]

@skycan14 strasburg didn't break his shoulder

[@hawkman2111]

Who do you think is better him or Starsburg

[@swingdocta]

haha. no one wants to play catch with him

[@CapitalGAMER101]

I don't see you throwing 105 mph fastballs...

[@humorlessgaming698]

CapitalGAMER101 he wasn't trying

[@Spiritusaj]

@smassimilla6 they did use him he striked out everyone in the 8th-9th inning and only two people achieved the goal of hitting his fastball/slider. (those two hits were outs)

[@ELDoro]

Randy Johnson had those two pitches most of his career. Not till his last few years did he start throwing a 2 seamer and a change.

[@libertyeconomics]

He's got good mechanics, though. It doesn't look to me like he's destroying his arm to throw heat. His size and mechanics.

[@annaguerrero2313]

I'm sixteen years old and from AZ. I always play at those fields for highschool summer games n club games. I used that bullpen to warm up too:)

[@Mrunborn1989]

who can imagine 9 Aroldis Champans in the same team and all wearing catchers mitts.....no one could get a base hit haha

[@aethrio]

This sounds so messed up but....finally there's a young pitcher with halfway decent mechanics.

[@chizzledich]

dont forget his splitter...but you're right...overall he was a fastball slider pitcher...and he was one of the best the game has ever seen. :)

[@ingosnow25]

How effective was he in Cuba? I wanna see a harper v chapman matchup. THAT would be interesting.

[@Xxsideshow22xX]

imagine how fast that ball is coming in, as soon as it leaves his hand its pretty much hitting the catchers mitt.

[@TankersleyHD]

@smassimilla6 WHOAH HEY!!! The rams are gonna beast with bradford so watch out.. And his controls fine they r just brushing things up

[@jacob22ist]

chapman would kill strasburg

[@the61919]

@CubanMLBStar theres talk that strasburg might reach 102-105 after tommy john sugery

[@ThomasMazzulla]

on his 4th pitch he brings it for the first time. and look at the reaction from the guy on the left. "they ain't hit'n on him in practice coach."

[@thomasharvey4947]

Search aroldis chapman 2007" there's a video of him as a starter in Cuba

[@redcat19]

ridiculous arm speed!!

[@TroyHealy95]

the reds r baddasses

[@xPhooDawgx3]

He's speaking spanish to him. Chapman's doesn't know english that well.

[@jacksonpeyton6410]

1:58 faill lol

[@prorobo]

Uh, I'd like to have an arm like that please.

[@lasmayoressuenamasplanb8014]

chapman tiene compañía y es mauricio cabrera

[@doodizle83]

no wonder he throws so hard, he has horse legs!

[@chdono7]

@Snowintosh Yeah but it would be really quick

[@LegoYoda7225]

actuly RHP have the advantage 70% of the time

[@nosupa]

@CubanMLBStar and throws faster balls YEAH!

[@fbencomo1]

sweeett , one on a million!! felicidades chaptman

[@z124517871]

so strong

[@SensitiveTrucker]

Close the door on the fastball, what the hell is he supposed to throw then, he only throws fastball and slider, also, your fastball has to be your main pitch.

[@9989812]

SensitiveTrucker it doesn't HAVE to be

[@Xxsideshow22xX]

god that would be so fun just to get to pitch all day

[@homicidlebeaver2547]

Any body els notice the coach was speaking some language while talking to Arnoldo's when he was throwing

[@mattyb5rockies]

I have played on these fields before!!! :D

[@MaximumPower01]

Beast

[@HawaiiNBSstepside]

Dodge ball anyone??

[@EVAN19BASEBALL]

i love the pink (;

[@davinmarcocabal3784]

2:57 look at chapmans back

[@mailnhak22]

watching this video is so calming to me!

[@viperdude281]

@Snowintosh Chapman isnt a starter

[@GingoNick2]

Why?

[@PurpleBigHeadedDino]

2:18 gotta move the snake..

[@oPaRaLyZeRx]

Nothin' better than playing catch.

[@Lsthnbrd]

1:57 Nice catch! Atta boy!

[@dylanbowlin]

thats true but thats why he is a finisher

[@jameskilzer2908]

catching arnoldis chapman without a mask is not safe. 1:49

[@9989812]

James Kilzer sure it is, why wouldn't it be

[@nathanabbott347]

1:57 pitchers.................

[@jakereifler986]

This guy could be good

[@aticobra1]

close the door on the fastball first. arm trouble on the way Mj

[@crondigady]

He has some raw talent but he's got a lonngggg way to go. If he can develop a breaking ball then he'll bel on his way.

[@bigsnow2185]

I just realized that he is a lefty

[@madxD144]

Looks promising