Did I celebrate TOO MUCH at Citizens Bank Park? City Connect action and brotherly love

Dear Phillies fans: I'm sorry. I really am. I like your team. I like your stadium. I only wore Giants gear briefly to increase my chances of snagging a "City Connect" commemorative baseball, but hey, now that you know about these balls, go catch one for yourself! Whenever the Phillies wear their snazzy City Connect uniforms, these special balls should be used during the game. Hopefully this'll be a thing beyond the 2024 season, but you never know, so go make it happen ASAP.
As for the question about excessive celebrating, I think the answer is no. Can you blame me for being so happy? Also, my friend Ben (@benny_bang_bang) unexpectedly rushed down the stairs and sat on my lap. Is that MY fault?
As for the Phillies themselves, it was great seeing Bryce Harper up close along with Kyle Schwarber, Trea Turner, Alec Bohm, Brandon Marsh, J.T. Realmuto, and other guys too. It's crazy how good this team is.
Shoutout to Reggie the vendor. He's amazing and if you wanna show HIM some brotherly love, his Instagram is @regiloosky89
I'd also like to tip my cap (a Phillies cap, to be clear) to the Philly Captain. As I mentioned in the video, he and I have had a little beef over the years, but when we happened to see each other outside the Team Store, he was really cool. His Insta is @thephillycaptain and speaking of beef, we've been emailing a bit and discussing pre-game cheesesteaks next time I visit Citizens Bank Park.
Fist-bump to Luke. He's the best. If you see him around the stadium, go say hi and mention that you saw him in my video. I bet he'll appreciate it.
Want to see ALL the commemorative baseballs that I've collected? Check out this page on my website:
www.zackhample.com/commemorative
This video was filmed by Rachel Messbauer on May 3, 2024, and it was edited by Zac Gutherman (@zg_films) who's a Phillies fan, btw, so I'm sure he was celebrating too while he worked on this. Thanks for watching!

[@noahnussbaum8693]

Didn't have Zack Hample and Philly Captain making up on my checklist this year but here we are

[@zackhample]

I'm full of surprises.

[@JustinSteereMusic]

Luke is a Citizens Bank treasure! Gives the best high fives and the best home run predictions.

[@zackhample]

Really glad I met him and got him in the video.

[@JustinSteereMusic]

@@zackhample You should try to do a video at Citizens Bank Park with Luke this season at some point if it fits your schedule. Also glad to see you and the Captain shaking hands.

[@Plug-Me-In]

Luke is the Prediction Legend. He’s mostly dead on.

[@jasonarellano9470]

I've been waiting for this one, to see you with Luke and the Philly Captain.

[@zackhample]

Good times for sure!

[@connellmcgroary6511]

I was also waiting because I was in the video at 0:52

[@andrewa3493]

Thanks Zack for getting me back into baseball , seriously . And love seeing all the stadium's, the energy of the stadium and positivity you bring !

[@zackhample]

You are very very welcome. And thanks -- just trying to have fun and share that with everybody.

[@maverickscrazyadventures3046]

@@zackhamplehey Zack me and my friend got milb baseballs does that count for the board

[@zackhample]

@@maverickscrazyadventures3046 Do minor league players' stats count? It counts for them but not for everybody. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ But hey, still cool!

[@doubleueyett]

That's great Luke got to meet you. He's a great kid. Awesome you both were able to get the commemoratives. How did Tony do?

[@zackhample]

Thanks. Tony got two, I think. He was in the Diamond Club and really worked it.

[@hi12397]

Shoutout to Luke!

[@KB24toogood]

Wow Zack, 10 stadiums already! Thanks for all the great content.

[@zackhample]

You are very welcome! Thanks for watching.

[@Roe555]

I was waiting for this video because I saw the philly captain made a short about you at the bank

[@zackhample]

The wait is over!

[@breeajc4051]

I saw it also

[@Jackson54321]

Philly Captain returns…

[@SDomenico613]

HERE WE RRRRRRRRRR!!!! Remember, it’s always fun in 301

[@chssevinovrski]

HERE WE ARE CITIZENS BANK PARK HOME OF THE PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES

[@andrewgeorgelang]

I love visiting Citizens Bank Park when I'm in town. That also goes for Boston and NY. Nice cool weather and the fans are just awesome. Shout out to Luke from the Phillies team store. Thanks for sharing

[@ryanmak30]

Luke is absolutely amazing

[@zackhample]

Correct.

[@JQuinnSchell]

Glad you and Cap are on better terms now! Brotherly love!

[@theslag66]

That’s awesome that you talked to Luke he a true treasure for the Phillies and a super nice guy. You really made his night Zack!!!!!

[@sjgoode6590]

Thanks for getting Luke in your video! He is the man! Hope to see you at Comerica soon.

[@StaYUTI420]

You and the Philly Capitan have to collab someday, it would be epic and I love that you guys are cool now!

[@donbean]

Awesome you said hi to Luke.. Plus Benny bang bang is an icon to any ballpark chaser haha thanks for the videos...

[@zackhample]

An icon indeed. Thanks for watching!

[@theoctaviousrex]

Im so hype you and Philly Captain are cool man!! love ya both!!!❤️💙🤍

[@theoctaviousrex]

oh and always good seeing Benny Bang Bang in the vid!!!

[@zackhample]

Thanks. :)

[@lcvideos780]

Hey Zack I just wanted to say you really inspired me and today I got my first lifetime baseball so thank you!

[@zackhample]

WOOOOOO!!!!! That's awesome.

[@TedsBaseballVlogs]

It's nice you got to go to the Phillies city connect game and get a commemorative ball. I went the CBP the next night and it was my 30th MLB stadium. Of course, the fans only got 60 seconds of BP this entire weekend since there was no BP on Saturday or Sunday due to rain.

[@zackhample]

Ugggghhhhh, that's so annoying. Reminds me of a certain baseball game in Queens that I recently attended.

[@ezmacerik]

Always love it when benny bang bang makes an appearance. Love the videos Zack and those Philly city connect jerseys are awesome.

[@zackhample]

Benny always makes it more fun.

[@austin5019]

Nice! Hope you had a good time in Philly, and that you are feeling better, Zack!

[@zackhample]

I sure did, and I'm back to 100% by now.

[@mlbjmaur]

lol @ the end😂😂 It’s baseball season baby

[@tripgreat]

Zack, I love The Philly Captain, as a great ambassador for Philly with Adam The Woo's visits, but it was pretty obvious that his grievance with you was petty. It's great to see detente between you two in The City of Brotherly Love. He's a fellow recovering drinker, and I remember my anger over real or imagined slights getting the best of me many times, leading to my lack of serenity, no harm to the person for whom I had a resentment. He may have realized it was only hurting him. God bless you both.

[@ddogg5303]

Glad to see you and the Philly Captain finally getting along through Luke😂. Also the baseball isn’t supposed to me LTUE it’s supposed to be LOVE for the city of brotherly love. I love the videos Zack

[@zackhample]

Yes, of course that's what it's "supposed" to be, but they failed.

[@Ayden_Tempesta]

Awesome job Zack! Super happy you made it down there and got one. The logo could be better, but the Phillies aren’t very fond of season wide commemoratives, so super happy they tagged along on the City Connect train! It’s definitely at the top of my list to snag one.

[@zackhample]

Thanks! You gotta make it happen. And even if the logo is . . . uhh, lacking, it's still unique and I'm glad to have it.

[@edfrombackthen4476]

C’Mon Luke! The Logo on the ball is a take off on the Love statue in Love Park in Center City Philadelphia, except instead of a crooked O it’s the Liberty Bell. Also in the 20th Century I would have criticized ownership, but I have NOTHING bad to say about John Middleton. He’s been amazing.

[@Logan-sj9oc]

You are allowed to have fun Zack 👏💯😂⚾️

[@aidanfinkofficial]

This.

[@coreystack5655]

Your wholesome ballpark videos always make me feel better on a down day.

[@jay_7139]

I’m glad you and the Philly Captain squashed the beef 🤝

[@EstherPujols-tg8qt]

Hey Zack it’s Esther Albert’s Pujols daughter I met you at the World Series in Arizona much love

[@zackhample]

Heyyyyyyy!! It's good to hear from you, and it was nice to meet you last year. Hope you're doing well. I still remember that meal and that restaurant because it was so good! :)

[@gunarr6568]

so happy seeing you meet up with fans almost every game. great video zack

[@zackhample]

Thanks! It's part of the fun (and the challenge).

[@aidanfinkofficial]

Great video, Zack. Glad you got the ball. I actually commented this on your insta post showing the ball, predicting early that it was gonna be a great video and I was damn right! Glad to see the Philly Captain being cool with you. Trying to see the Giants the day after my birthday on the 25th to get the Mets city connect ball and if I see that Giants I will have seen every team at least once! They’re the last team standing.

[@zackhample]

Thank you thank you! And I hope you make it happen with the Giants. That's cool about seeing every team.

[@gazzauk1958]

Yo Zack I love your baseball videos and love from London England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@zackhample]

Hello, England! :D

[@gazzauk1958]

Hello America! :D

[@michaeloh6354]

Great catch at the Yankees game last night!! Was watching Mariners Yankees game and saw you catch Dylan Moore's 2nd homer. Can't wait to see the vid on it too!

[@jordanskyler8049]

Aww brotherly love is precious.. get well soon buddy..

[@amiwaldman9346]

When the crowd did the wave of course Zack has to do the “WHATS UP BROTHER”☝️😂

[@zackhample]

#Microwave

[@Tylerburnham306]

Glad for us Philly fans to treat you to a great time! Come back soon!

[@zackhample]

Everyone was really cool (despite the Giants gear). I really appreciated that.

[@MrGamingTv87]

Zack is the 🐐 of all fans 👇

[@jorvan6910]

Good night from Chicago Zack, just came back from INDY for G6 Pacers and your NYK. Thank you for the video to let us have almost 15 mins to let kids watch it then we can set up n clean up.(I told them Uncle Zack said Hi to you guys too). Thank you have a good night hope you will come to watch CWS baseball game this year.

[@connellmcgroary6511]

Thank you so much for signing my glove in line for the game

[@connellmcgroary6511]

I was the kid at the start of the video

[@reapergu6316]

Nice catch today! Saw you snag that Dylan Moore homer!!

[@peytonclark1353]

Zack good to see ya back in Philly!

[@ScottG91]

Must say the Phillies and the Rays are my favorite City Connect jerseys so far.

[@zackhample]

I think the Phillies have the best one.

[@MikeSuzuki-ih7yc]

Zach your videos are great....ive been to 29 mlb stadiums now...knocked off Wrigley April 18th or 19th(dont know exact date the first game i had Tix for was postponed Thursday to Saturday)....29 atadiums includes Old stadiums///Shea Veterans Qualcomm Turner....im still missing Petco Comerica Coors(ive seen the Outside but not inside) Angels Stadium Toronto....ive never been jnside the New Texas Stadium or the New Yankee stadium.....We definitely saw you at Chase Field early last season...me and a few other fans

[@zackhample]

Thanks! And congrats on almost reaching 30. Hope you get to all the parks before long.

[@RushminChowdhury]

2:47 looks likes the player is floating 😂

[@zackhample]

Ha. I kinda see it.

[@tonyabrego7769]

Saw you an earlier video with the Philly captain I had to see you too talking. When are you coming to Chicago?

[@zackhample]

It was nice . . . right? No plans for Chicago but Guaranteed Rate is temping because of the piss-poor attendance.

[@Plug-Me-In]

The Bank is one of the best sports experiences in America. I’m not being biased, just honest.

[@GodIsGood_4]

Such a nice person no wonder you have so much fans!!

[@zackhample]

That's nice of you to say.

[@user-op2sv3lr6c]

I used to think you were kinda lame but the way you interacted with fans and even gave that little girl a ball tells me I had you all wrong. Go Phils baby!

[@zackhample]

Thanks for having an open mind and giving me chance. 👊

[@gabrielsmith7842]

Zack Hample never disappoints

[@zackhample]

Never!

[@gabrielsmith7842]

Yep you got that right

[@ifearless1]

I saw you catch Dylan moors hr against the Yankees yesterday.nice catch. Mariners fan here.

[@PAPA_Yi]

Did I see you snag the Dylan Moore homer tonight in NY? Absolutely honed in on that sucker. 💪🏽

[@SilverNightKyle]

Philly looks weird with no red! 🤷🏼 Monster of a season underway for them though…⚾️

[@zackhample]

CRAAAAZY season for them. Yikes.

[@Phillyrules]

Hey Zach, nice video, but about the part about the gates opening late, that’s the first time ive ever heard about that happening at CBP. Our owner does care about the fans, and I think most times you can see BP but you just got unlucky

[@zackhample]

I have local friends in Philly who barely ever get to see BP. It's 65-minute gates for all 6:40pm games which is truly shameful.

[@Phillyrules]

@@zackhample oh, my bad I thought it was an hour and a half before. Anyways glad you had a good time and the game and keep up the good work

[@ThatC1official]

Nice to see the ground crew giving away balls, there's a stadium employee at globe life in the rangers bullpin who never gives any ball away

[@zackhample]

:(

[@spanieaj]

"....billionaire owners" My eyes are rolling in the back of my head.

[@HarrisonPeloso]

zack goes to philly and hits 666K subs at the same time, talk about spooky timing

[@SilverNightKyle]

Another commemorative for the shelf! ⚾️

[@Reds_19]

Hi Zack just wanted to say You are the best baseball youtuber ever and I'm serious! So rock on dude!

[@zackhample]

Thanks so much!

[@mlballhawks]

Bang, Bang! Did TV get one too?! Great work, boys!

[@zackhample]

He did indeed! I wanted to get Voda in the video but he V-V-V-V-Vanished at the end.

[@jetlife8498]

Im pretty sure the LTUE is really LOVE as in city of brotherly love

[@zackhample]

I'm pretty sure I was joking, but yeah.

[@EstherPujols-tg8qt]

Zack are you going to the World Series this year

[@iceysportscards9395]

Hey Zack, any plans on coming to Dodger Stadium this year? Ballhawking competition at Dodger Stadium has gotten even crazier with all the hype around Shohei and the Dodgers in general

[@zackhample]

Oy, I can only imagine. Maybe I'll make it out there for one game when I hit up SD at some point, but I'm kind of dreading it.

[@Whiskey_420]

Zack, love your videos man and I have one question what are you gonna make another video of you at the giant stadium? You know what I mean oracle Park

[@zackhample]

Thanks but not sure I'll make it there this year. I'm going to SoCal in a couple months and I don't feel like making two trips to the west coast in one season, but we'll see.

[@Mr.PeanutButterBoy]

I was at the Mets vs Phillies game

[@rodneystorick6453]

Those Philly jerseys are tight

[@Jack95885]

Are you going to Truist Park in Atlanta for the Braves this season?

[@zackhample]

I'm not sure. I was thinking of going before the game in Birmingham, but ehhh.

[@iggyzorro2406]

Good show, Zack. Thanx.

[@zackhample]

Thank YOU.

[@EstherPujols-tg8qt]

Il be watching and catching up to your vids so I will comment hope I meet you this year

[@zackhample]

Cool, definitely come say hi if you see me at any stadiums this year. :)

[@EstherPujols-tg8qt]

@@zackhample I’m not gonna lie I use to watch you with my brother all the time it’s crazy how you even recognize me I love the padres because manny machado and Fernando tatis and when I met machado and figured out he was the best 3rd baseman I started following the team

[@jbawesome5640]

Great vid zach! I really need to go back to a mlb game iv always go to minor league games and get balls. Ive only gotten 2 mlb baseballs and alottttt of minor league ones.

[@jonathanlovo7391]

I like the video so much Zack Well done

[@Judeherres]

Only true Zack Hample fans can like this ❤❤❤❤

[@user-fb2nk1pn5m]

Zach & Cap could be best buds lol

[@whodizzlefoshizzle]

Luke and Captain are the best!

[@miles8769]

Zach, first of all come to Philly more I would love to meet you. Also who do you think the best mascot in baseball is?

[@ryannodal9309]

Zack I’m Ryan and I’ve recently gotten into your videos and really enjoy them. You probably don’t remember that I left you a couple of comments on your instagram recently. I’m a Yankee fan living in Tampa.

[@tylermarx8162]

are you going to the mets vs dodgers series at citi?

[@zackhample]

I'll be at one of those games for sure. Maybe two.

[@juanmorales988]

Hey Zack, I understand you might not answer this but might aswell shoot my shoot. I’m just wondering if you’re coming to Houston this season? If you do please tell me as I’m a huge fan and would like to meet you. Thanks and God bless, Juan Morales

[@MrSonicMAJ]

Who threw that ceremonial first pitch? A cast member from The Office?

[@antoniotassi253]

It says "Love" on the ball dude with the liberty bell as the "O"...

[@jaybarnes8034]

Zack's videos should have at least 200K views.

[@zackhample]

More like 200M. But there are a zillion content creators now, and I'm just not peddling gimmicks or negativity, so the numbers have taken a massive hit. That's my theory. Plus I hate social media and don't really want anything to do with it. That's not helping my cause.

[@JonJick]

that boy benny is TOASTED!

[@stresakG]

Zack I love ur vids hope to see you at Anaheim

[@zackhample]

Thanks! I might be there over the summer.

[@GunnerBaseballCards]

Hey Zack my name is Gunner I’m a diehard Phillies fan and on may 7 against the blue jays I went to the bullpen when the blue jays were in town this is my 2nd ever I’ve got one from yan Gomes and obviously one on may 7th I got from Tim mayza and I’m wondering if you can give me tips because I feel I only have bullpen luck

[@zackhample]

Hey, Gunner, I have several tips: watch my videos, read my book “The Baseball,” and read all my old blog entries. :p

[@breeajc4051]

How many stadiums will you go to this year?

[@aidanfinkofficial]

More than 10, less than 30.

[@zackhample]

Aidan is correct. Probably less than 20.

[@SilverNightKyle]

Congrats to Benny too…⚾️

[@zackhample]

He was also thrilled.

[@nated42069]

Whats up zack! Gotta get those dingers!

[@zackhample]

I'm trying! Tough season.

[@phillythrillz2385]

zack not sure if anyone has said this yet but the commemorative ball says love with the liberty bell replacing the O because philly is called the city of brotherly love

[@zackhample]

I am 104 percent aware of this, but personally I think it's a terrible design.

[@JoshuaR.Collins]

you missed a great a Orioles game Friday night. not a lot of home run action, but an insane bottom of the 7th for the o's. Triple, triple, double, double, and then 2 outs later, hays scored on a wild pitch.

[@zackhample]

Wow! I'm surprised there weren't 17 home runs since I wasn't there.

[@TomH71124]

Zack, are you coming to the London Series?

[@Aesal215]

I work at the ball park LETS GOOOOO LUKEEEEEERR

[@brandon-ww3mu]

Great content as always Zack. Btw, Go Mets. Stay blessed Zack and continue the great work!

[@SirPhilly]

Great video Zack!

[@zackhample]

Thanks!

[@Billy23562]

I didn’t know you were at our stadium come back more often

[@zackhample]

I would love to . . . if the Phillies start opening the gates earlier to accommodate their sellout crowds.

[@FlixyOnYouTube]

Hi Zack love the vids!

[@zackhample]

Thanks!

[@alanchadwick6843]

Zack what do u think of Paul Skenes in his first 2 starts

[@zackhample]

He's the man, and I hope I never have to see him pitch. :p

[@Jakeester33]

Love the vid man ❤

[@zackhample]

:)

[@justing9528]

Here we are. It's always fun in section 301. Yo oscar Oscar ain't here yet. Don't forget the hecklers hot sauce the Philly captain aka his real name is John McCann. Come on Luke what are we doing.

[@x9x9x9x9x9]

I had to just go on a deep dive to learn who the philly captain was. As someone from the midwest/south I see his "hatred" as anything far more aggressive than what people around here are like but what I would expect people from Philly to be like when they are messing around. Basically its intense but playful. But his 1 joke did get old quick.

[@DoggyBaseball]

next szn you should release a schedule of what stadiums ur going to on what day

[@zackhample]

And then have 100 people crowding me at all times? NOPE!

[@DoggyBaseball]

@@zackhample good point 😂