Boy with Autism hits walk-off home run

Autism hasn't kept 12-year old Ethan Fowlks from playing the game he loves. He hit a walk-off 3-run home run giving the Salt Lake Sidewinders the Championship at the Cooperstown Dream Park tournament.

[@Tyguy-wi1gb]

My left ear enjoyed this video.

[@ethanpatze7642]

Tyguy2025 I know right at first I thought someone was wrong with my headphones but I realized it was the video

[@thenukeman3657]

Tyguy2025 Lol yup

[@qelipq-6383]

Tyguy2025 lol

[@minniemousegaming9653]

Tyguy2025 my right ear has an infection

[@mikem3077]

Tyguy2025 yasr

[@Tker1970]

Our grandson is autistic. The comment dad said is so correct. "You go from worrying about what they can't do to realizing everything they can do." I cried when I heard that. Because identical for me.

[@AnthonyLeachman-sc6es]

👍🏾😇

[@mitch6527]

More homeruns than I ever hit in Cooperstown 👏

[@sullyhirt2865]

ZzzzChip same lol

[@jbeuerle71698]

I had one and it was a go ahead home run in the 7th I was so happy

[@williamlucente2599]

ZzzzChip Doubleday field

[@trevortanis4639]

I had 5

[@lukegormsen8746]

Same lol

[@yeltsin6817]

Kudos to his teammates for accepting him and making him part of them!

[@johnnhoj15]

Why wouldn't they? He's a person. Who gives a f**k if he's different? Nowadays they label everything and everyone. Everybody has some sort of condition it seems.

[@chocolatetownforever7537]

@@johnnhoj15 I get what youre saying, but I dont think he meant what he said in a bad way. Some people dont express themselves well.

[@bensonbrett30]

@@johnnhoj15 As Chocolatetown said down below. Also, humanity has to evolve; the treatment of people with Autism in the past was horrific/dehumanizing. It may not appear that way, but this is definitely progress in the making.

[@linusolsson5173]

Espacially kids in that age, kids can be mean

[@EyeOfThePhi]

youd never see a team of republicans do this

[@randyporter3491]

Now THIS is the type of video I WANT to come up “recommended” for me, instead of the “How to Shuffle Dance” WTF ?? right next to it !

[@alexoborne5419]

I have a form of autism and it’s so inspiring to see them go out of their comfort zone and make something of themselves. This brings back a lot of memories from my past. This is why kids with Mental disabilities should not be made fun of or looked differently.

[@drgum8]

Hitting a walk off is one thing but hitting one in Cooperstown is another thing

[@rickyurban22]

and in the chip

[@gagemarley]

2Broz play but hitting one in the championship is another thing

[@chocpretzel3]

That's a lot of things

[@enbfnesbxbnsx8980]

other way around but yeah i agree

[@MrBreadisawesome]

I played in this tounament 3 years ago. It was an incredible experience that Ill never forget. We got 6th out of 110 teams.

[@connorchristian6606]

same

[@ferorug6377]

Nice

[@ferorug6377]

I’m going this summer

[@derekfierro9150]

I got 56th 😃

[@Jacob-pe3yj]

I’m going this summer

[@briangriffin9927]

Incredible story. .......happy for that kid .....a walk off jack are you kidding me. ...he'll have that good memory for the rest of his life. ..⚾👊

[@derpykermit2117]

I hate it when people say that kids with autism can't do things good or when they do they are surprised I mean he still a person like if you agree

[@dylanmoats862]

Nice hit man sorry for your disease you have but it don't matter your still a normal human being

[@antdogg02]

+Dylan Moats Not a disease but okay

[@CSETH-yr8fo]

Dylan Moats normal wtf are u talking about this kid is a beast 💪⚾️

[@blinx7401]

Derpy Kermit if you actually meant that then you wouldn't ask for likes

[@jorgem1195]

Bingz fr

[@deb8183]

Ethan, what a shot over the wall for a 3 run walk off. So proud of you. Congratulations from a fan in NY.

[@chrisfaherty2095]

Kid carries himself with some swag and has an awesome swing

[@user-zv6ly7fu3w]

He's a real champ !! , he was able to rise above his challenges and show everyone what he's made of. Everyone has challenges....and I think it speaks volumes that his teammates embraced him . Great bunch of youngmen !!! 👍 👍 💪

[@meer1120]

Again with the feeble-minded vermin. Such non-normal, non-people have destroyed countless lives by just being in existence in the first place.I had many acquaintances, all perfectly normal people. They were wrongfully associated with such non-humans. Because of these things, they have been needlessly taunted, and even threatened, by their peers, and the occasional passer-by. As a result, their lives were destroyed.That is why I don't just demand, I NEED, the complete and total extermination, of such feeble-minded vermin, on a global basis. These things should be shot... Personally, I would line these things up against a wall, and shoot those things right in front of their families.Nothing less than a complete and total extermination will do. AND NOTHING LESS THAN A COMPLETE AND TOTAL EXTERMINATION CAN DO!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@scottpaulson1714]

I just ran across this video / story. My son is 10 years old and also diagnosed with Autism when he was 5. I showed him this video to continue to prove he can do ANYTHING he chooses to do when he puts his mind to it. Thank you and love this story.

[@TheSean7564]

Tears here. Ethan, remember that this instance is only ONE example of the AMAZING things you will do in life. May the Good Lord bless you along your journey! Love, Sean. Ethan, YOU made my day! Thank you, Brother! You killed it!

[@shawnjerome8599]

Every time I watch this I get tears in my eyes good job young man excellent job congratulations to your team and you

[@jcartwright9036]

A lot of chills and a tear. Nice story, we need more like this one.

[@luismayoral8254]

I am crying right now.Congratulations guys,that was awesome.

[@lloydwalters4252]

It's heart warming to see kids just be kids and enjoy the simple things ,that we as adults take for granted. We all have a limitation but to see that young man do his thing is awesome it gives us all something to aspire to

[@victorjeffers1993]

God Bless All those young men ! Congratulations !

[@kelsonhopson4145]

I was there lol. My friends who I still keep in touch with was the pitcher. I'm from NJ and they were from Florida. It hurt to watch them lose. But memories were made there that I will never forget.

[@mrniceguy2141]

I'm so proud of all these young men..I don't know this fella but I teared up like he was my own son..so proud of you young man and I know your family is proud too. God bless

[@eyevan7100]

I can't say anything cuz ur name is Mr Niceguy

[@twgibbs3]

This is very humbling! I, like many people, have been blessed with the ability to do so much, but haven't lived up to my full potential. This young man has been limited, but shines like the sun.

[@harrisonlauf9700]

God bless him and everyone! 🙏🏽🙏🏾🙏🏿🙏🏼

[@c5d53g2e]

I can't stop crying!!!! So incredible!!!!!

[@nixthebravesfan2324]

Can we just appreciate the fact the announcer pretty much called the homerun

[@jurhiahautismsports2332]

Just found this ... this is awesome. My 8 yr old son with Autism is just taking up baseball and this is inspiring to us.

[@cbrucesbiz]

What a great moment for this team and it's coaches.

[@joshualanci6718]

I have autism but I act like any other human being. I play baseball and it’s cool watching him hit that home run

[@pubmix]

Awesome!

[@TheMuhaAdventures]

Seeing that makes me smile ! What a great job

[@thomasstolfi665]

That was the coolest event I’ve seen on KZbin. Outstanding man! Just Clutch, Clutch, Clutch HIT! WOW! Watch out MLB.

[@tc1817]

You must be new to KZbin.

[@michaelsprecher2110]

Happy for all you boys I have a grandson with autism to so very proud of you all keep paying baseball get your dream and make it come true

[@meer1120]

Again with the feeble-minded vermin. Such non-normal, non-people have destroyed countless lives by just being in existence in the first place.I had many acquaintances, all perfectly normal people. They were wrongfully associated with such non-humans. Because of these things, they have been needlessly taunted, and even threatened, by their peers, and the occasional passer-by. As a result, their lives were destroyed.That is why I don't just demand, I NEED, the complete and total extermination, of such feeble-minded vermin, on a global basis. These things should be shot... Personally, I would line these things up against a wall, and shoot those things right in front of their families.Nothing less than a complete and total extermination will do. AND NOTHING LESS THAN A COMPLETE AND TOTAL EXTERMINATION CAN DO!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Mr.Kerr-cade]

Priceless moment. Wish I could have been there

[@SmiTTyy-sh8nc]

Way to go young man !! And that was a NICE hit 👍👍

[@dobermanpac1064]

2019...I’m impressed and hope the game is still part of your life. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@anthonynewton7806]

I played at Cooperstown in N.Y as truth baseball and it was the best feeling of being at that nice of a place just for a weeks tournament and we did have a autism kid playing in that tournament it's really nice of people to let them play what they want.

[@melissabusby12]

I have a boy just like him. He will be 13 on June 2 and has been playing baseball since he was 2! All competitively and he played up at age 2 and 3. Then we moved and he missed a season but hasn't looked back. He has played on competitive rec teams and travel teams. He could not talk til he was 4 but he can play ball. He loves all sports intensively but plays baseball. He played every in field position last Spring and plays SS and pitcher and catcher now. He hasn't gotten his HR yet but soon. He has hit several triples. I wish they could meet!!!! I have a best friend that lives in SLC so maybe we should make a trip to see him play! :)

[@thenamesbondjamesbond3316]

I'm just like your son. I wasn't verbal til 3 though. But i'm two years older and pitch just like he does, the only difference i that i don't catch and i play second base. When you're son goes to high school and tries out for the team, just tell him to relax and have fun. The first year of high school is tough. This is coming from a incoming sophomore. Your boy could be the next Jim Eisenreich.

[@NeoNitty]

Good job young bro. You can do anything you set your mind to! Autistic or not,that was all about your confidence in yourself and determination.

[@joelabanca2480]

I am 72 and this made my day. Dreams do come true.

[@michaelkaczmarek9375]

Thank you sir for teaching your son what he was capable of doing in life.👍👍👍👍 O yea congratulations on your home run.👍👍👍👍

[@johncastro39]

I applaud (standing ovation) to anyone with autism They teach us love and respect in their own way. Great job my new friend. You're an inspiration to the world! From John your new biggest fan. Best of luck and you keep showing the world what you're made of buddy!!😍😍

[@meer1120]

Again with the feeble-minded vermin. Such non-normal, non-people have destroyed countless lives by just being in existence in the first place.I had many acquaintances, all perfectly normal people. They were wrongfully associated with such non-humans. Because of these things, they have been needlessly taunted, and even threatened, by their peers, and the occasional passer-by. As a result, their lives were destroyed.That is why I don't just demand, I NEED, the complete and total extermination, of such feeble-minded vermin, on a global basis. These things should be shot... Personally, I would line these things up against a wall, and shoot those things right in front of their families.Nothing less than a complete and total extermination will do. AND NOTHING LESS THAN A COMPLETE AND TOTAL EXTERMINATION CAN DO!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@duggasNJ]

People with developmental disABILITIES deserve and have the right to try anything and do anything they desire. They very well may not be able to do the things that a non-disabled person can do but that does not mean they shouldn't try. The dignity of risk is the term used to describe this. Of course, it's right to use common sense when anyone does anything that could cause harm or be dangerous in any way but never just assume someone, anyone, simply cannot do something. This is a heart warming story in many ways.

[@littlebilly6946]

Dave Levek but the dis part means that they don’t have abilities 😂😂😂

[@manifestgtr]

Ah yes, disABILITIES I see what you did there...

[@hexicdash3669]

low key I played there 2 years after. That will be a week and a half of my life Ill NEVER forget.

[@larrykelbaughjr.1831]

So glad to hear another person that's not going to let their "disability" hold them back!!! Proud of you!!!

[@shawnjerome8599]

Me being from a baseball family, this was a great story, not a dry eye in my house either

[@mikefearn6596]

I have tears in my eyes watching this.Great job young man....Kudos to his teammates for accepting him as he is.GREAT JOB BOYS..............

[@geogrejetson444]

with all thats going on in the world today brings a tear to my eye and a smile to my face !

[@maddog5598]

A very special place!! What an experience for that young man!!

[@meer1120]

Again with the feeble-minded vermin. Such non-normal, non-people have destroyed countless lives by just being in existence in the first place.I had many acquaintances, all perfectly normal people. They were wrongfully associated with such non-humans. Because of these things, they have been needlessly taunted, and even threatened, by their peers, and the occasional passer-by. As a result, their lives were destroyed.That is why I don't just demand, I NEED, the complete and total extermination, of such feeble-minded vermin, on a global basis. These things should be shot... Personally, I would line these things up against a wall, and shoot those things right in front of their families.Nothing less than a complete and total extermination will do. AND NOTHING LESS THAN A COMPLETE AND TOTAL EXTERMINATION CAN DO!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@robertrock8778]

That was a pitch out of the strike zone. Well done!

[@MasterClash101]

I love seeing videos like this because it shows haters that u don't have to be perfect to follow ur dreams.(didn't mean to make it sound corny or anything)

[@littleblitz8239]

Very nice comment from you. You're absolutely correct. I'm a 71 year old senior and you impressed me. Kids today should follow your lead.

[@thewaxlobster7130]

Also exploits them

[@garyrush2454]

Who would dislike this video? Great Story About Dedication & Hard Work to Overcome Adversity‼️‼️

[@jonthantedford4910]

my son is 5yrs old an has autism but he's high functioning but struggle with communication skills. he's so much fun to have around an I'm proud to have him as my son.

[@markw3598]

If Hollywood were to write this scenario, nobody would believe it.

[@spicedclarkzzzy8270]

This is amazing

[@APizzaDriver]

I lived on Elm St right behind 3rd base...loved all games at HOF. Great video to watch here in Buenos Aires.

[@Weeblewobb]

Kid chillin like it aignt no thing, might go on to do bigger and greater things with that attitude. Congrats to all those kids!

[@emelyd930]

no one: literally no one: KZbin: *let’s recommend this video from 6 years ago*

[@connorlocke8967]

Who else has this recommended for them in 2019

[@bimbkin2830]

2021

[@southerncalicards]

yup, brought tears to my eyes too

[@chuckthibault9073]

This is another great example of "You can do anything no matter what if you put your mind to it"

[@kennyhawkinsjr.7437]

Seems normal to me. He controlled his emotions greatly when celebrating

[@kennyhawkinsjr.7437]

@M Detlef In his interview he said...I have trouble controlling my emotions. Mic Drop

[@Theoneandonlymanhimself]

WHAT THE FUCK IS GOING OOOOOOOOOOOONNNNN

[@asianjim1898]

The 313 dislikes are from people who can’t do that.

[@ryantierney8870]

Storm 58 pretty sure almost everyone in the comment section can’t do what he just did

[@ronhickey8137]

Great story. Cooperstown is a special place, all kids that are 12u should have the chance to play there. Down town is awesome with the hall of fame.

[@rogernunez6755]

Good job Coach, Dad and Team!

[@jasondamrau9943]

Damn a pitch high and to the outside. That is a hard one to knock out

[@exposeninja9111]

Not tryin to be mean to him but i personally think that higher pitches are eaiser

[@nunyabidness5135]

Jason Damrau Not really. High and outside is screaming for an opposite field dinger with the right batter.

[@Lucas-tj2qc]

I’m going in two days wish me luck

[@j-rocd9507]

I don't know what happened with everything that happened in the last year but wish you well all the same buddy. To you your family and friends.

[@mickavellian]

I LOVE this. It is such an inspiration for everyone. For Children of ALL ages.Ethan is such a champ. It is als SAD that some idiots feel the important thing about the video was that one sound channel was off.. I would pay $100 a month where people IQ and sense of humanity was tested before they are allowed to comment

[@phillipsanchez4192]

This is old, I know, but I love baseball stories like this, love life stories like this.

[@melissabusby12]

If you have met one person w autism, you have met ONE person with autism. There are no "rules" for how "disabled" they may appear. Some of these kids were lucky enough to have great early intervention amid worked VERY hard to appear normal sometimes. My son is the most normal kid ever when he is playing ball. And his "gift" of being super focused on ball means he is self aware and aware of every possible play while on the field. He is rarely distracted! He has made more double plays than any other kid on any team we have been on. Open your minds to what great people you are ruling out bc of their label.

[@thenamesbondjamesbond3316]

Very well said.

[@theycallmejpj]

great comment, thank you for taking the time to share, and best wishes to your son

[@danielakhnoukh2107]

Melissa Busby very well spoken

[@danielakhnoukh2107]

theycallmejpj I agree

[@davidamantia3645]

the 239 thumbs down are the parents of the losing teams kids

[@potter3439]

That kid is truly an ambassador of his team and his home state!! Babe Ruth would be proud!! I'd also be proud if that were my son!!

[@kimberry84]

He made history, he got “a trophy that’s the size of this big,” and he made Utah (and all of us) proud. What an awesome, handsome young man.

[@noididnt7972]

Handicap? What handicap?

[@Ryan-iv5fr]

i started tripping out thinking that was ASAP Rocky's song in the background lol

[@drewboomer2303]

You do know it's a Moby song and Asap sampled it right?

[@patricwell8335]

Well deserve well play..keep pushing forward its unlimited to what you can reach when you put your heart into it

[@Azishome]

This the perfect America most of us remember: a hero who achieves despite adversity, and the people who support and love him. This is the part of America that helps make us great.

[@ryandunagan268]

How could people dislike this

[@kayleemilligan4615]

I’ve been here you collect pins from each team

[@tizzle369]

Kaylee Milligan same and people when I went only cared about gold or blackout pins😂😂

[@kayleemilligan4615]

JTizzle 26 there was this one kid who scammed a 6 year old kid who comes to our games

[@tizzle369]

Kaylee Milligan yep that happens all the time.....I made a gold pin of ours with sharpie but not to scam and I never tried to trade it but then the team across from us in the barracks said someone else did and my teammate though it was me.....

[@kayleemilligan4615]

JTizzle 26 haha there was this one guy selling his pins for money. He got kicked out I think😂

[@tizzle369]

@@kayleemilligan4615 haha. Some guy tried to trade on pin for someone's entire binder full of them. He got laughed at by his entire team and the other team there

[@mrniceguy2141]

No matter the severity autistic children and adults are gods special people and we should all remember this and be as kind to them as possible for as this young man has shown they are capable of greats things too

[@alexreyna2606]

I was in that tournament

[@thesportstreaty7204]

You go pro Training and baseball do you want a cookie?

[@sil3nt.elmo.gaming566]

My left ear enjoyed this video

[@jasonfrank4387]

Stop copying people!!!! Make your own comments

[@TheMW2informer]

+Fifabro my left ear enjoyed your comment

[@TheMW2informer]

+Fifabro my left eye enjoyed your comment

[@sneakysnake5470]

Yep

[@billrussell4077]

My right ear enjoyed this video

[@nicbrowning826]

This is so heart touching

[@jonnyrotten9755]

Kids a champ.. great story.. he’s in control of everything he does

[@pipergenkin1688]

is it just me or is he on a less severe part of the spectrum he looks and sounds extremely normal

[@braedenbannister76]

jetdr when live with someone who has it you will realize its not a “new disablitlity inconsiderate prick

[@TheMineCrafter-jt3vp]

People who disliked this has no heart.

[@superlex611]

No doubt, and obvious that are people who were arrogant, disrespectful, too open to insult the person in negative way

[@braydensonaslaughtmbve545]

As a 14 y/o boy with autism, I’m very happy while watching this video.

[@cambratzke3996]

I played in Cooperstown it was a really cool experience and their are many teams that are very good. Especially the teams that play all year round

[@bradbassett1240]

Uhhhh...Kid seems normal to me...Knocked a game winning homer , one would say he is exceptional!

[@chrisortiz6252]

Is that fence 280? Wow and they're amazed that he hit it out?

[@MickDRangerX]

Because he's 12. Yes.

[@chrisortiz6252]

Mick D I just wouldn't think they would be putting big tournaments on such a tiny fenced field

[@MickDRangerX]

Chris Ortiz I hear you, I always wondered the same thing. I've played on 300 ft LF fences type of fields as a kid. I think kids need to get used to bigger fields so the can develop better.

[@chrisortiz6252]

Yeah exactly! I'm 14 right now and the smallest field I play on is 300ft corners and 350ft center. And that's on scrimmage fields

[@dylanbranam1205]

Chris Ortiz try hitting on a 415 foot baseball field

[@scuzzbecuzz]

Heartwarming!!!! Absolutely heartwarming!!!!

[@Widetrack444]

As my two year grandson would say more more things like this.really enjoyed this.

[@kobegrassi4298]

aye i was in this tournament, we got like 20th out of 120

[@Savior-Agario]

That's incredible!

[@ryangoose9022]

REALLY we played against them and got our asses kicked but what team were u I might have ur pin

[@ajortiz]

I played and I got third but we lost to a team using illegal bats

[@elihudspeth188]

I was in it we were the scrappers

[@evanl9264]

I got 35th in this

[@allenp303]

Or just boy hits walk-off home run...

[@margaretjiantonio939]

That was a great hit. He went with the pitch to the opposite field. That's a memory that will last a lifetime.

[@haleiwasteve8434]

Love videos like these. Congrats

[@_cubedude_2505]

Kid got left hanging at 2:41. Awesome story though

[@chasindragons9919]

Cant touch anyone before you touch home technically, might be why

[@r0cd0x]

He looks pretty normal to me

[@brocklee1996]

Totally badass!! Great story. I've played and coached for years, Cooperstown is an epic place to play and win!!! Great job sidewinders!

[@kylieferris5174]

This video gave me chills !

[@TOETHELINEGOLF1]

The 227 thumbs downs are satanists

[@jaimeecherivel2927]

Jon P it’s because they view this kid as less than them who did something they’ll never accomplish in their life

[@racheldoesyoutube1419]

No, their phones where upside down

[@chaytonhurlow840]

Why, is it because, the kids aren't playing from their set of balls?