Bobbleheads of ME?! "Zack Hample Day" and VIP treatment with the Reading Fightin Phils

Trigger warning for the haters: you're gonna HATE this video. For the rest of you (and especially fans of Minor League Baseball), you're going to LOVE this and be amazed. And if you want to get a peek at Anthony Volpe -- the Yankees top prospect billed as "the next Derek Jeter" -- you're in luck because the Somerset Patriots were here!
The Fightin Phils (Double-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies) invited me to be the featured guest at FirstEnergy Stadium in Reading, Pennsylvania. They even put my name on their promotional schedule and designed special bobbleheads for the occasion. I had field access, played catch with one of the players, enjoyed an early batting practice experience with my fans, threw out the ceremonial first pitch, and did a meet-and-greet plus multiple autograph sessions. It was NUTS. I did NOT expect this many people and was truly honored by all the enthusiasm and support.
Here's the video I made three years ago in Reading:
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Want to watch “Zack Hample vs. The World”? That's the 95-minute documentary about me! Here's where you can find it:
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Do you like the "Ballhawk-topus" t-shirt at the 9:27 mark or the "excited fan" shirt at 9:31? Here's where you can find those shirts -- and more:
www.zackhample.com/merch
How about my books? They're really good and you should read them. If you order them from the Argosy Book Store in NYC, I can sign them for you before they get mailed out. Check out www.argosybooks.com and give them a call or you can simply order the books from Amazon. Here's "Watching Baseball Smarter":
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And here's "The Baseball":
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This video was filmed by "Fenway Chris" (@yonnernyc) on April 10, 2022 (and I did all the editing). Huge thanks to him along with my intern Max (@max_edelman), the entire staff of the Fightin Phils (@fightins), and everyone who showed up to see me. Thanks to future major leaguer Logan O'Hoppe (@logan_ohoppe) for playing catch with me and for being so nice in general. And thanks to YOU for watching!

[@Ayden_Tempesta]

Hey Zack! Great vid as always. I just wanted to thank you for including me in the vid (I was the first one in the autograph line), saying a quick hello, and signing my stuff. Much appreciated! You must have brought me a ton of luck, because I left the stadium having snagged 5 balls, including a game home run in the bottom of the 7th!

[@zackhample]

WHOA!! You are very welcome and that's awesome. I'm thinking that was the home run when I first walked up the ramp after eating, right? Were you out on the pool deck in right field? Congrats and I'm so glad you made it to this game. :)

[@Ayden_Tempesta]

@@zackhample Yep, that was me! My parents actually called to say you were down there directly after I snagged it.

[@thaddeusganster1295]

@@zackhample Thanks Zach Hample for letting me be in your video

[@rushkiss2012]

@Zack Hample Hey Zack , can you solve a Rubiks Cube?

[@thomasjones7918]

Logan O’Hoppe is going to be a superstar

[@SorgiStories]

What a great day! Great getting you in our vlog (7:58), Great getting your autograph (13:14), and what a game (especially the walk-off at 21:06). Everyone needs to get the book and watch the documentary because they are also great! Keep up the great work. -Anthony

[@zackhample]

Thanks so much! Glad you made it.

[@BaseballRoadTripper]

I know those two!!! So cool that you guys got to meet up. I cannot wait to see your video soon!

[@TheTolleRoad]

Recognized your voice right away Jay. Ready to watch your video when it comes out.

[@candycorn8036]

@Zack Hample when are you going to petco park?

[@fancywinniethepooh1654]

Huge Phillies fan here, love the fightings, I have really good memories of me and my friends years ago going there.

[@zackhample]

:)

[@masonkaczmarski5768]

Same

[@giodisabatino527]

Zack, it’s Giovanni. Thank you for coming out. I can’t wait for you to come to reading again. You are so nice that you signed all those autographs for everyone. Just remember that we appreciate you!

[@zackhample]

Thank you, G!! That means a lot.

[@zman1285_]

That's badass! Congrats Zack what an accomplishment!

[@RJSAMCRO]

When people ask Why does Zack run around chasing baseballs? Simple Answer for the fun and the fans and the spirit of our pastime. Having a day dedicated in your honor is pretty darn amazing and well deserved. Seeing the fans there wanting to meet you and take photos means your doing it right and for the right reasons. I wonder are you gonna make some more baseball cards? I am not a big collector but I do have a few favorite cards left to me from my dad, and I would like to have one of yours in my mini collection. You don't have to sign it unless you feel like it. Such an awesome video. BTW you got a pretty darn good throwing arm.

[@zackhample]

Thank you!! Really appreciate that, and I'd love to have another card made if anyone wants to do it.

[@thatonehunter3285]

This just makes me realize how much I miss playing baseball

[@thedoctimbo188]

I love seeing zack this happy, he’s just living his best life

[@zackhample]

You should've seen how happy I was at the end of editing this video.

[@thedoctimbo188]

@@zackhample I’d kill to meet you at a Red Sox game bro! One of these days. It’s just hard being in the army and being stationed in Texas

[@fishyrr3563]

@@thedoctimbo188 ty for your service 🎖🇺🇲

[@thedoctimbo188]

@@fishyrr3563 thanks bro!

[@jyee2217]

So many people wanting pic and autographs of you speaks to your energy and enthusiasm for the game. Great to see so many young fans.

[@billyb525]

Thanks a lot Zack my son loved meeting you . He’s the one that took the ball from the batting cage

[@zackhample]

Ha! Glad to have met him!

[@baseballjimmy6341]

What a game! This video was perfect as always. Keep doing what your doing and don’t stop, no matter what ANYBODY says to you. I ❤️your videos as always Zack. Keep up the good work and focus on the people who love you. (Sorry I couldn’t watch the whole video cuz the Wifi in my current location sucks🙁)

[@zackhample]

Aww, thanks but sorry to hear about the wifi. Hope you get to watch the rest later.

[@aidanfinkofficial]

AMAZING VIDEO!!! Wish I could have been there for this but I’m so glad you’re really happy with how it turned out. Looked like everyone was so happy to meet you and vice versa.

[@zackhample]

Yup, nothing but joy. Thank you, Aidan.

[@nicholasfunk7829]

He literally didn’t turn down a single autograph. That’s awesome, you created a lifetime memory for those kids. Hats off to you Zack!!

[@alexhischar8296]

Hey Zack, thanks for including me and my guys in the video! We were the first guys in line after the first pitch under the terrace in the Yankees and Phillies jerseys, so great to finally get to meet you!

[@jballday3668]

I swear ever since I started watching zack hample …. Zack hample gave me courage to go visit different ball parks every year and ever since I’ve been to 4 different ball parks( citi field , yankee stadium, petco park and fenway park)

[@zackhample]

That's awesome! I hope you make it to many more.

[@jballday3668]

@@zackhample thank you and I hope so too

[@aidanfinkofficial]

Ignore the hate Zack and keep being you! Much love as always and I miss you. Gotta catch you sometime soon.

[@zackhample]

Thank you, sir!

[@mikel.7968]

So glad I stumbled upon your channel Zack! Love your videos and baseball insight. Can watch these videos all day long! Bleep the haters! Keep doing your thing man. 👊

[@zackhample]

I'm glad too! Welcome aboard!

[@franktillotson1730]

Zack Hample sharing his love for the game and his fans. The fans sharing it back to Zack.... Zack Humble

[@jandresethan]

watched the documentary a few days ago and absolutely loved it keep up the great work and look forward to seeing even more videos this baseball season💯💯

[@zackhample]

Thanks so much! If you get a chance, give it a nice rating/review on the platform where you watched it and/or on Rotten Tomatoes. I'm told that helps quite a bit. :)

[@mrrandomthings8360]

Me watching this in 2023 knowing that Zack was talking to the angles catcher💀

[@EDC98]

This man finally got a day named after him. Wow. Even when he's not catching baseball, Zack Hample is on top of the world. All he needs now is a seat or a section named after him at an MLB stadium and he's practically a god ⚾

[@zackhample]

That would be insaaaane.

[@brinagonzalez9104]

I enjoy all your videos but this is special. Not all fans can get to a major league stadium but there are so many minor league stadiums in other cities those fans were probably over the moon to meet you. MiLB should set you up to go to more games like this one.

[@zackhample]

Thank you sooooo much!!

[@JumboFPS]

Class act by this team and staff! Baseball is a beautiful thing

[@zackhample]

I agree.

[@shaynea123]

Zack, you’re awesome for baseball and the kids. Love the videos man! Keep it up!

[@unstoppablesports8919]

you know you’ve made it in life when they are making bobbleheads of you

[@zackhample]

Thanks. pretty crazy, huh?

[@herbertlichtenberger2110]

Zack is such a nice guy he singed over 100 autrogaphs and was still happy to sine more

[@zackhample]

Thanks! I would love to know the exact number that I signed.

[@BaseballRoadTripper]

Sorgi Stories in the house! Jay and Anthony, it looks like a blast. Thanks for telling Zack hello for me. Can’t wait to see your perspective of this day in the video that I’m sure is coming soon!

[@TheTolleRoad]

Gotta love the Sorgi Stories!

[@MisterJennison]

Thanks for taking us along for the ride...

[@zackhample]

Thanks for joining me!

[@lonewolfx499]

Amazing to see so much well-deserved support and recognition.

[@frankiemacneil7385]

This is awesome! Glad teams are recognizing how much you support and love the game of baseball. Great video as always Zack! Keep up the good work.

[@cameronwheeler3219]

Dude you’re the ultimate fan. You have inspired & impacted so many people throughout your career as a ballhawk. You are making history with your help on keeping this sport alive. Can’t wait to run into at Camden yards sometime. Also, the documentary was 🔥

[@mlballhawks]

Great Vid! Thanks for introducing us to the Fightin's! What a finish!

[@softballdrills_21]

Hey Zack! You should go to an Atlantic League game! Well if you haven’t already! They hit many home runs and you get many balls. Most Atlantic League games take place in South Central PA along the Susquehanna river! The stadiums are a little bit smaller but the Atlantic League has partnered with the major leagues. Neat Bobble Heads!

[@ethanaucoin1052]

Nice to know that Zack King can throw and not just catch! Keep up the good work zack!

[@zackhample]

Haha, thanks!

[@romelovesdan]

Congratulations! How excited, and proud you must have felt! We must always chase our dreams!

[@zackhample]

Thanks! It all felt amazing. Thank you for watching.

[@romelovesdan]

@@zackhample Clicked that buy in my Amazon cart for the film!

[@joshuamunro6925]

Hope to see something like this in the major leagues in the future. Wish teams would encourage ballhawking more by having events like these and gates opening earlier (especially parks that only open 1.5 hours before first pitch)!

[@zackhample]

You nailed it. This needs to happen more.

[@danielflores5366]

He finally got his day we'll deserved

[@TheTTATravelers]

Woo the video is up! We had a blast meeting you and enjoying a cold spring game.

[@Pepperboy555]

Coolest thing ever!! This is hands down my favorite KZbin channel.

[@jenniferdrinker9533]

Just watched your documentary it was amazing!!!

[@jaysondimaano4711]

Its really nice you got recognized and they made you a personal bobblehead ❤

[@stevewilson5402]

Congratulations Zack! Live to see your hard work pay off. I love the minor league stadiums. Cool watching you find all of those grubby, busted-up balls behind the outfield wall, that path seems so serene.

[@josiahtribble1706]

It’s too bad that there’s haters on KZbin Zack and they really don’t know of how generous, kind, and respectful you are to fans and other people you come into contact with, you’re giving and put so many people first ahead of yourself. What they don’t know, the haters, is that you give to a charity that helps out so many kids, you help kids fulfill a dream of playing baseball and softball through Pitch In For Baseball & Softball and you give back one of kind Momentos back to players of Major League Baseball for their first, first hits, home runs, historic milestones, and so forth. You give so much asking for very little to nothing in return and in my eyes and heart, that makes you awesome Zack and don’t let anyone else tell you either wise.

[@MrFlippin24]

haters i don't know.... i don't hate since i watch his videos once in a while, he's entertaining somehow. But he's trying so hard to be famous is what i find funny

[@zackhample]

Thank you soooooo much! That's unbelievably nice of you to say.

[@zackhample]

@@MrFlippin24 Thanks, I think? "Trying" to be famous would be asking the Fightin Phils to have a day in my honor. They offered it to me and then I ran with it. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@josiahtribble1706]

@@zackhample you’re welcome Zack and keep doing what you do, always keep your exuberance of baseball, and also, keep the exuberance you have no matter what people may say about you. I appreciate you for you being just you and I respect you for you just being you.

[@Recklessfigs]

Philly and Reading loves you!!!! Great video as always, Zack.

[@Bl.ben23]

Zack your the best baseball KZbinr ⚾️

[@zackhample]

You are correct. :p

[@christiankoppenhaver3215]

You’re such a good dude Zack. Your passion for baseball is so vibrant and inspiring.

[@overlandingturtle8480]

Love that MLB is starting to realize what he brings to baseball!!!

[@pianosbloxworld4460]

Minor Leagues. I heard they’re more fun usually than Major League. I wouldn’t know.

[@cuecards5466]

ME AND MY SISTER WAITED ALL DAY FOR THIS! LETS GO!!!

[@ChefMorehead]

This is awesome. I've watched every video this year. Makes me get into baseball a lot more!!! You are the man Zack!!!

[@scottymillward5162]

Hi Zack! it was an awsome game with you there in attendance, it was awsome meeting you at 3:26, you made the game so much better for me and gave the fightins the good luck charm! i had to leave early so i didnt see the walkoff, but all things said i have wanting to meet for a long time and that was my year highlight! i hope to see you at phillies games this season as well, keep up the great work! from, scott

[@zackhample]

Thank you so much, Scott! 👊

[@LEFTBEHINDTIMES]

What a cool honor, well deserved. keep grinding! Thanks for the content! 💪🏻😎

[@AlexRamirez-nm8hv]

Yo I live in Reading! Great vid showcasing off the great stadium and culture around the fightin Phils!

[@Gcool243]

I just found you Zach and I have to say, you gotta be living every baseball fans dream (other than playing of course) and it’s so cool to see

[@JustinFields1234]

Great video man! Thanks for the great content! 👍

[@zackhample]

Thanks!

[@CBT_Gaming]

As a Phillies fan and Pennsylvania resident, congrats Zach. Btw I’m about 45 minutes from that stadium

[@BraidsYouTube]

Same what town

[@CBT_Gaming]

@@BraidsKZbin Coatesville

[@BraidsYouTube]

@@CBT_Gaming I live in Quakertown

[@BraidsYouTube]

@@CBT_Gaming I live in Quakertown if you know where that is

[@gus_g]

Love the videos zack they are awesome and always the highlight of my day

[@jacobjackson1212]

GOOD JOB

[@waggonerboys3]

Wow!!!! Keep doing what your doing Zach! You inspire me everyday!

[@TheDelman34]

What an awesome looking AA ball field!

[@brianjames368]

You deserve this day! Your hard work is finally paying off!

[@mistercarlos13]

Beautiful stadium bro🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@michaelrichardson8730]

Congrats on the accomplishment cool how you showed the people love

[@zackhample]

Thanks!

[@XavierMorrisYT]

No way I saw Adam Briscoe at an amusement park a few years back and didn’t know who it was but now I do

[@Erlov71]

Just happy to see things all back to normal.

[@AntonioPerez18]

It’s so cool to see Logan O’ Hoppe in this video! I got his autograph when he was on the JerseyShore BlueClaws last season. Watch out for him, he’s good!

[@BOSOXFANATIC]

So proud of you Zack, you’re a class act. Only the best for the best.

[@christianchiechi2009]

Hi Zack I hope to see you at Yankee Stadium this year!! Keep up the great work!

[@zackhample]

Thanks and I hope so too.

[@CityOfOlson]

Just watching this now little did he know he would be throwing with a MLB catcher

[@markakira8988]

I had to look at 10:36-10:38 at 1/4th speed to understand that the throw was off the net. "Old Balls" in a Beavis and Butthead voice at 5:00. The kid at 13:08 has an extremely large arm and hand. That baseball at 15:37 is worth millions. I don't want Fenway Chris' job, but after watching the documentary, I want to be the person who does a live "cha-ching" cash register ring sound every time you catch a baseball.

[@zackhample]

Ha, yeah, I suspect that the net-throw would be confusing but I left it in there with no commentary or notes. Thanks for watching!

[@drudd0952]

Hoping for the day I met you in person in ATL. saw you’re billy Ripken “FF” auto and have been waiting for a chance at an in person sometime soon! Great video Zack you’re the man

[@cincy_prodz99]

(19:05) LOL, Nice vid, keep up the great work!

[@jackieboyer3177]

A Great team. I got to see a lot of greats growing up there, like Scott Rolen, Ryan Howard, Jimmy Rollins and many others.

[@yourboyrockinsports]

I was there. I was the kid with the umpire hat. I said you should be in Cooperstown. I left in the first inning because I was FREEZING.

[@zackhample]

Yoooooooo!! Nice hat but I'm sorry you had to split.

[@therealab7928]

Great vid! Wish I could have driven up from VA.

[@zackhample]

I wish you could've too.

[@Bangpaulxu]

3C damn! Thanks for the temperature update Zack! Much love from China.

[@keps9117]

I was there! It was so fun

[@colinbliss1864]

I live right by reading so it’s crazy to see you come somewhere so local!

[@zackhample]

:D

[@Tylerburnham306]

Congratulations Zack, You are an inspiration to everyone in baseball history.

[@theone_matt8103]

Yes new vid!

[@philliesphan9364]

My Great Grandparents used to sell French Fries for the Reading Phillies and Mike Schmidt bought some from them once.

[@chiefjoes.wiggumindonutswe5662]

SHMIDDY!! 😠☝🏽

[@brendenkennedy4304]

I have never heard of the Fightin Phils before. Great video as always so keep up the great work good sir.

[@zackhample]

Thank you! Glad you know about them now.

[@brendenkennedy4304]

@@zackhample I actually watched the one video that you posted 3 years ago that game got rained out. At least you had better weather for that game which is the silver lining

[@billmetzler8890]

The intern has mastered the cup trick! Great video.

[@zackhample]

Thanks and he sure has!

[@staticmx1127]

My new favorite Zack Hample video and im in it‼️

[@aidanfinkofficial]

Anthony Volpe’s dad is one of my doctors! Really nice guy and I can’t wait for Anthony to make it to the big leagues. Hard to root against him even as a Red Sox fan. His dad has a lot of respect for the Red Sox organization and said he was pleased when Anthony and his family met with the Red Sox scouts prior to the draft.

[@baseballjimmy6341]

Does he know ur a Boston fan???

[@aidanfinkofficial]

@@baseballjimmy6341 yeah

[@zackhample]

Very cool!!

[@JustCallMeAnnie]

Awesome to see Sorgi Stories in your video!

[@ellenschneider2550]

Great video and so cool you got to meet Logan O’Hoppe

[@zackhample]

Thanks! And yeah, he's cool as hell.

[@YostMalone]

Look like a ton of fun! Glad I saw @sorgistories come out to see you! Maybe next time Yost will make an appearance!

[@zackhample]

It's always better when Yost makes an appearance. And BTW, I'm considering being at your lovely stadium this coming Tuesday through Thursday. It's going to be a VERY last-minute decision.

[@YostMalone]

@@zackhample you're more than welcome! Last minute decisions are the best! I planned on going to the game one of those days.

[@ReadingRoyalsNumber1Fan]

Such an awesome video!

[@JackGetsBuckets]

Zack is like a kid in the candy store when it comes to free food and VIP access I love it!

[@brixtonbruner5880]

Hey Zack! You have great videos keep it up. I was just wondering how early do you usually get to the stadium before a MLB game?

[@josiahdipietro2855]

Love the video! I very much hope i get to meet you one day!

[@zackhample]

I hope so too.

[@davidgaugamela9801]

Fun, Zack. You owned the day!

[@matthewsavidge6248]

Another great video, and remember don’t worry about what the haters think , it’s not important, just wish I could’ve been in line 👍🏻⚾️❤️

[@johncolon8614]

Congrats your true to your career well deserved

[@lurodriguez3183]

Ohhhh a bubblehead of you wow! That is awsome. I am so happy for u zack you hwd a wonderful welcome and day congras🥰

[@billiemack64]

Man you are actually living the dream.

[@OJ9301]

Huge accomplishment you’re own bobblehead 🙏🏾

[@aidanfinkofficial]

Zack has two bobbleheads of him now :)

[@zackhample]

Thanks!!

[@Kam-vb2bx]

You’re a great guy! You deserved this 👍🏼

[@RollerCoasterManiac2020]

I’m excited for June, goin to Cali and a Cubs game!!

[@chrismooney9357]

Please come to Scranton, not only would it be an honor to meet ya. And I know you’ve done a video there before so I’m sure the area would be more then excited to have you back

[@SeahawksBamBamKam]

Way to go Zack, You clearly found your MLB Niche in life and since you have done it right and it appeals to people and a lot of Kids too MLB and Baseball has seen you loud and clear and has given you your due with this thing, Good Job for that. I know back in the 80's I used to get balls at the Kingdome on a much much smaller level during batting practice and Never could have foreseen what you got going on today but technology has made it possible KZbin has made it possible to see and learn so so much