Does MLB HATE home runs? The new outfield wall at Camden Yards is BAD for baseball

[@blazewavemedia849]

Coming from an Orioles fan, yes Zack we did hate all the home runs we gave up, but moving the wall back will also attract elite free agent pitchers in the future

[@zackhample]

And it will completely scare off free agent hitters.

[@michaeledwards1644]

money attracts elite free agents not the wall.. it's horrible and ruined the whole feel of the stadium

[@thegreenbean6777]

I think the issue was that the Orioles are a losing team every year in a division that has 4 WS contenders

[@michaeledwards1644]

@@thegreenbean6777 then build an actual team instead of changing the stadium.. like the Yankees of the 90's.. clutch, all around team, hitting and relief pitching

[@Retired_channel]

@@zackhample facts

[@falcon2499]

I just realized why Zack loves doing this yesterday- its actually really fun to try to get a ball. During the Nats game yesterday, Juan Soto gave me a ball in the break between the fourth and fifth innings, and I kinda learned why people love doing this.

[@bg-sj9tx]

You can sell that on ebay for a lot of money

[@zackhample]

Welcome to the club!

[@fish5643]

I got one last night at the Astros game and got a ball tossed up in the Crawford boxes

[@sumustangs17]

@@zackhample don’t come back to Baltimore then

[@hockeypuckshotthepuck6048]

I was there two I got 2 but they tried to take my cup trick

[@KkevinFfifer1]

15:00 - Need more workers like this at the ballpark, loving life!

[@Ryan-th9zm]

Camden yards employees are honestly the nicest coolest people I’ve ever met. Made some lifelong friends out of those guys.

[@Notmayorjabroni]

HE SLID INTO A GIRLS DMS AND WAS SUCCESSFUL YEAAAAH

[@michealscott5042]

The workers at nats park suck I wish they were like this

[@beavisandbutt-head3735]

Hey, Zack! So, if the new dimensions "scare off" free agent hitters, they're just not ready for the bigs in the first place. Legit power hitters can reach 384' in their sleep! Austin Hays took one to the second-deck in left the other night, in the rain, and he's nowhere near a bonafide power hitter. Anything new in life, takes an adjustment period to get used to. I'm sure, the first couple times you went to stadiums you weren't familiar with, it took some time to adjust. I love the wall and new dimensions, it's long overdue. It validates the true power guys, and gives hitters with less power something to strive for. The original dimensions were a joke Zack, and you know it. Routine fly balls to left, would float over the wall if there was a slight breeze. A hard line-drive that would be a long single anywhere else in the league, would get over the wall. The weather definitely played a part early on, too. It felt like cold weather hung around extra long this year. The new wall/outfield dimensions isn't the problem in Baltimore. The lack of respect for the fans', by turning a once proud organization into a complete laughing stock, is the problem. This current organization doesn't have a clue, that's why the stadium is empty night-after-night/year-after-year. Unfortunately, I don't see things changing for the better anytime soon!

[@NashHenryASMR]

Completely agree Zack! I was watching an Orioles game a couple of weeks ago, and thought, "hey, that left field wall doesn't look like it used to be." I then looked more into it, and I still don't like the basis of the idea for it. Nice video again by the way!

[@zackhample]

Thanks and glad you agree.

[@obiohaz6023]

the wall was a great thing, O's fans been waiting for decades for it

[@papagrantits]

Then you're dumb. The pitching has gotten great help from the left field wall being pushed back.

[@ajrocks44]

Best thing to happen to the Orioles in 25 yrs. Good to see they are finally doing something to try to turn the losing around.

[@coffeeplays313]

3:05 Love how the kid immediately gives up his ball to I’m assuming his brother/friend

[@AdamStopowski]

Hey Zack I was the dude with the Hit a Homer sign!! Thanks for including us in the video!!!

[@zackhample]

You’re welcome. That was an AWESOME sign.

[@masonthompson2578]

Last year my family and I went to Pirates vs Brewers in Pittsburgh. My brother got a toss up from Corbin Burnes and got it signed. And then to make it even better, after the game Devin Williams was leaving the bullpen and gave him a ball and signed it as well. It was a really cool experience.

[@thesmithersy]

The irony. They forced the DH on the NL because they wanted more home runs, yet they allowed the Orioles' management to build that wall which takes away a lot of them.

[@lionsfan7500]

It really annoys me when you give kids a ball and they don't say THANK YOU! Great video Zack!

[@TheRathOfRyan]

I personally enjoy the new wall, Camden yards could spice it up and put brooks, cal, Jim Palmer Eddie Murray etc… on it like the Cardinals do at Busch stadium. Every game I’ve went to this year multiple home runs have been hit over the wall. I enjoy how the park plus bigger but that’s just me.

[@wrradi]

Zack, I think now is a good time to vent my frustrations. As a kid I relished the opportunity to go to Forbes Field in Pittsburgh ( yes I am that old" for batting practice. I now live in Maryland and frequent Camden Yards. The frustration is, they don't let you in the ballpark for batting practice. I believe that teams that have that policy can improve attendance by letting the fans in earlier for bp. If you have any influence, and you most certainly do by your KZbin subscribers, petition the teams to open up for bp. I would be the first to sign such a petition. Keep the content coming. I enjoy your videos and am living my dream through your baseball travels. Peace brother.

[@joeanderson444]

I love how so many people are envious of your lifestyle. They trash talk you on YT, Twitter, and all other social media types. Their lack of kindness is their problem and not yours; keep doin' what your doin'!

[@davidwaits2925]

Robin Yount of the Brewers once argued that stadiums need to be larger. He figured the more people on base would create more excitement.

[@johnnykrafty9900]

Zack, it was a pleasure to meet u that night. Same person on and off video and I love it! I was in the flag court when those kids were going around about that girl and that was gold.

[@campfireghosts]

As an Orioles fan I love the new wall. We have won games because of the wall. It’s hurt the visiting team way more than the O’s. It’s also helped the O’s have much better pitching at home. Plus, the O’s have hit several home runs in left. So, I understand the perspective that as a fan of the other teams that it’s frustrating, but I love it.

[@pjp9310]

You’re the best when it come to interacting with fans, not many influencers are as good as that.

[@zackhample]

Thanks! I do my best.

[@aidanfinkofficial]

@@zackhample you are the best, Zack. Much love.

[@johnshoemaker234]

you gotta feel pretty special when the kid wants to be near you more than he wants a ball lol. great vid Hample!

[@samueloulfaa8800]

Yes 2 weeks of games to catch up on, thanks Zack! You are one of my favorite content creators, keep up the good work.

[@mlballhawks]

ARE YOU FREAKIN KIDDING ME WITH THE CATCH IN THE FLAG COURT?! 🤪 ⚾☄💥 Great work 🎥 Rachel! #demothewall

[@purpleheartsofficial]

5:34 it's so crazy that you were one of the only people even watching that homerun happen. that could've smashed someone in the face if it was a few feet either way and they'd never see it coming lol

[@EV4N17]

I’ve been binge watching all your previous videos and it gives me nostalgia

[@sportslife5129]

I mean, it's one way to keep the Orioles' ERA down. haha.... I remember Judge hitting the top of the wall and only getting a double out of it. I was like "man, that ball is 15 rows deep if you don't mess with the dimensions."

[@WaluigiLebron]

The Orioles ownership was salty their pitching rotation was ass so they ruined the look of a historic classic

[@bigtimeniko]

I disagree, I think it’s great for baseball. Not everything needs to be a home run, and it forces both the away team and the Orioles to be either more powerful, or preferably, learn how to win games with fewer home runs. Plus, it doesn’t really make Anthony Santander hit any fewer home runs 👍🏼

[@acolt622]

I have been an O’s fan my entire life and have been to OPACY many times. Please make sure to email the team letting them know that fans are upset with the change to the wall! A terrible season isn’t a reason to ruin a beautiful field.

[@nstans27]

Also an O’s fan, we just can’t get good enough pitching to come with the way it was. That was the problem with the only good teams we’ve had in decades, no good pitchers wanted to come.

[@ezramulkey7328]

@@nstans27 now no hitters want to come or stay also what elite free agent pitcher is gonna willingly go to Baltimore

[@nstans27]

@@ezramulkey7328 Our park is pretty neutral when it comes to hitting and pitching if you read into it instead of being the best hitters park and worst pitchers park.

[@nstans27]

@@ezramulkey7328 And I’m not saying elite pitching now but in the next few seasons coming up when a lot more prospects hit the majors.

[@bmoose566]

Half a game out of the wild card how is that a terrible season just won seven out of eight and only lost one game since trading Mancini and Lopez they're playing better without them

[@josiahtribble1706]

I don’t understand why stadium layouts especially the perimeter of the playing field is being changed at some of these stadiums, just leave well enough alone. MLB needs to stop changing the game and there was absolutely nothing wrong with how the game has been played and there’s nothing wrong with the stadiums the way they were built originally especially in regards to Camden Yards. MLB leave these iconic stadiums alone and stop changing things that don’t need to be changed.

[@sinisterdrip]

You read the ball so well while having more obstacles to maneuver through than the actual outfielders do. Amazing

[@stevensedlak]

i love the way he runs around the stadium at 4:49

[@siriusblack7714]

Personally I feel like the homerun has lost some of its charm in these easy ballparks. You see flyballs leave the park and just thing dam not really as magical as I thought is it. Plus a ball paintballing around for a hard run triple is something that needs to happen more in baseball. I like this new wall

[@kevinzhang9077]

Camden Yard has always been the number one or two park for home runs and runs scored, they are just trying to make the field more fair. Also, it increases the amount of balls in play, adding excitement to the game

[@teomslaer]

AYE the back of my head @2:58 great meeting you Zack, such a nice guy!!

[@lightninlarry8936]

I don’t understand why they pushed the wall back so far. The old wall wasn’t even that short compared to other ballparks. I could understand moving the wall back like 5ft but they went way too far.

[@caseysmith544]

Taking out even a row or two would be fine but taking out all these seats is just odd and makes on days like this the park more crowded in the parts where people will be.

[@Tye_Dye]

Hey Zack how do you know who hits the bp home runs you catch. I’ve gotten a couple but never know who hits em

[@zackhample]

Sometimes I know, but often . . . I don't.

[@itsjustfuse5986]

my first time coming across your channel and wow man i love your energy and It shows how much you love Baseball !!! also you are very nice for giving the balls away to the kids

[@joannek6267]

Yeah, Zack. Everybody knows that Camden Yards was built as the easiest park for homers. The worst ballpark in all of baseball right behind the Brewers park.

[@nickchaa1676]

Do you think taking out 5 rows would've been better? Or just leaving the old configuration alone? Either way that wall is too damn big. Love the videos keep up the great work

[@livefrom201]

They used stats to back up the renovation, they didn’t guess how many seats to remove. I forget the numbers but it’s somewhere like they give up 2x as many homers to the area of that park than they hit on their own.

[@rowdyboys951]

Do the Orioles really want to lose fans by doing this??? Changing the dimensions in the outfield in an era where people pay to watch home runs (THIS ISN’T THE DEAD BALL ERA!!!), Changing the time gates open, Not allowing bags, not accepting cash, and forcing you to buy tickets using your phone when some people don’t have smartphones smh.

[@austin5019]

Wow. First the gates only open 1 hour before the game, and then the left field wall is higher. I'm really sorry about that, Orioles fans. To the MLB, please try to make things more fan friendly. Thank you. Nice video too, Zack!!!

[@Schwindy731]

Yo Zack I saw you there I was the one who said “Oh my freaking god” when I saw you in line 👌⚾️😎

[@XxNINJ4HOBOxX]

The orioles do nothing but disappoint me. Amazing stadium, beautiful uniforms, young team, awful ownership.

[@kennethpoole5354]

I'm from Seattle and the Mariners have disappointed us in several times. 2001 was our best year, but we got taken out by the Yankees. Also our batting lineup in 97 was stacked, but the your Orioles took us out that year as well

[@sir-jig-saw1077]

@@kennethpoole5354 ... SEATTLE SUCKS...

[@hughgautier3894]

Zack, I know you live in NYC, but I have a simple question for you. Do you know who Al Clark was and his relationship with "joltin" Joe DiMaggio? My Dad knew him and Got a Baseball signed by Al Clark and Joe DiMaggio in 1937. That ball is mine now, since Dad died back in '95.

[@brayden.156]

Zack you make my day when you upload

[@carspottingmtl]

When I was on vacation in April I wen to a Mets game and got a mike Yastrzemski homer, dedicates it to you

[@NoelG702]

The reason they moved the wall back was to attract good free agent pitchers. No one wanted to pitch in Baltimore because of left field. That is the reason they gave for changing it. Makes sense

[@dylancha3030]

Wouldn’t that in turn scare away right handed hitters

[@NoelG702]

@@dylancha3030 The Orioles have never had a problem with developing their own hitters. Even when the wall was closer they didn't really sign any major right handed hitters except Albert Belle back in the late 90's and maybe Nelson Cruz in the early 2010's. That's about it. The problem has been starting pitching. They can't draft or develop SP for shit so they need to rely on free agents. Most did not want to come here because of left field.

[@ej4094]

I knew triston was gonna be a great player once I saw him pitch for the first time last year then he’s always interacting with fans he’s definitely turning into one of my favorite players In the league

[@Pika250]

Giving me Bowser Castle vibes. Specifically the thwomps. If the outfielders themselves aren't enough to rob homers, the thwomps act as extra walls.

[@jamj2912]

Zack, I've been watching for awhile and you are the best channel on you tube. I really do live vicariously through you cause, well I will never get to all these stadiums. You have great energy, I am so jealous!

[@zackhample]

Thank you so much!!

[@MrBmic]

Each team has the right to configure their own stadium. MLB has nothing to do with that.

[@dylan_main2225]

Hi zack I LOVE your vids keep up the good work man❤️

[@zackhample]

I appreciate that!

[@joshd3192]

I never knew they changed the wall. Crazy.

[@gregorykrug8034]

Zack, I love you and your videos, but I actually was thrilled when I first heard that the LF wall was being moved back at Camden Yards. I wish that there were more ballparks that had dimensions like that. (Also, I am not sure if there will ever be football games played there, but now there is more than enough room for a football field.)

[@thomasjcox]

This stadium looks so bad. I remember sitting where the seats are now gone, replaced by this massive wall that nobody wanted. So sad for Camden yards.

[@purpleheartsofficial]

11:09 i love that you both stood there to watch the at bat, and then walked away right after lol perfect.

[@stasimaturtlegg5866]

When are you going to Philly

[@vnatesworld-_-8937]

Zack were you at the Phillies vs Diamondbacks game Friday night? I was there and was wandering if you were there. I didn’t have time to walk around the stadium much because I did not get there until the game started.

[@donaldcherry2717]

It was really weird. We sat right next to the bullpen in the front row a few weeks ago. Used to be really good seats now not so much.

[@jorgerodriguez85]

I don't know about what others here think, but to dodge fans, posts, and distractions to make that underhand grab during BP was awesomely impressive. Nice catch Zack ! I'm guessing your difficult catches are my favorite thing about your videos, aside from making young fans happy with baseballs & autographs.👍

[@pnwbsbl]

They should put a wall 20 feet in advance and put a bar/restaurant where the empty space is like the braves

[@javarrlittle6360]

“Yeah I’m not gonna burn my mouth on something that doesn’t taste good”😂😂

[@aidanfinkofficial]

I agree. The renovations are garbage, as well as the gate times. What a shame to make a beautiful ballpark so anti-fan friendly just by a few changes. But big ones of course.

[@zackhample]

The gate times are an abomination.

[@jakealden2517]

I hated the idea of the new wall at Camden Yards, but now I really like it and I think it adds some new interesting dynamics to the park and the play of the ball. I just wish they only moved it about half as much as they did. And now that we're halfway through the season, I'm really starting to like the wall.

[@jimhenry3383]

Another great video Thanks Zack I’m a believer now 👏 My mannnnnnn

[@papagrantits]

As an O's fan I don't mind it. Less runs given up, and that's showing to be true right now. Yes it will make life a little difficult for O's hitters but they will adjust. They've given up 15 less HRs this season compared to this time last season. Just because you don't like the strategy doesn't mean it isn't a good one.

[@BSimms]

what was even the reasoning behind moving the wall back?

[@johntorres6966]

Zack, lets see another travel vlog sometime. I always enjoy you documenting your travels through the endless airports and endless hotels it seems like 😂. But seriously would love to see one of those sometime again, always find them particularly entreating. Much love.

[@marylinihan7846]

i went to guardians vs athletics this morning.. Dustin Hughes hooked me up with a lineup card! I told him i saw him in your videos, and he says he loves getting in your videos any chance he gets!

[@MOMGATES09]

Zach where did you stay while in Baltimore ??

[@Poundsy16]

You coming to Atlanta this year ??

[@adamsshow1915]

Zack I was there a month ago it was terrible I’m from Chicago so I go to wrigley a lot and that is we’re I want u to go

[@truenorth2653]

I think they could easily put in special seating, if they ever wanted to rethink the dimensions. They may have even thought about that, when making such a "controversial" decision.

[@AuraHero]

Yeah, the biggest issue is that it would take a lot of work to reconfigure that section of the ballpark to bring the walls down to the normal height. They'd basically have to demolish and redo the lower bowl in that area. It allows for adjusts to be made in the future.

[@motionbricks5770]

Did you go to Hawaii around Christmas time because I think I saw you on the plane going there

[@bababue33]

Citi Field moved their left field wall in 10 years ago because it was to far back!

[@malcolm4672]

Hi from New Zealand again, can you inform me why the names are colour coded on the line up cards.

[@bradgiantbear4716]

LOL. Every stadium can’t be home run central like NY.

[@JoshuaR.Collins]

first off as a local and an O's fan myself, i don't like or agree with it. Their "justification" was it too much a hitters ballpark and that's the reason we (the orioles) are having a hard time getting pitchers to want to join the team, (nothing to do with the fact that our performance has been dog s*** for the past like 5 seasons).

[@DrewskiBrewski-]

Great Vid Zach! Your editing is what makes your vids so great!

[@bradsites9018]

Hi Zack! Keep up the great work, love the videos!

[@zackhample]

Thanks!

[@franktillotson1730]

Nice Catch under the Table Zack. Please let us know who is doing your camera work, Nice to take 20 minutes for all those kids.

[@zackhample]

Thank you! If you peep the description for any video, I always say near the end who filmed/edited. This one was done by Rachel Messbauer, who just so happens to be one of my favorite people of all time.

[@aidanfinkofficial]

@@zackhample she’s great I remember her from the ALDS at Fenway.

[@FastGunner2040]

I'm fine with it, adds to park variation...Is it the best way to do that? Maybe not...

[@Ryan-th9zm]

Glad I got to meet you Zack! Orioles fans are the best!

[@Datballerqualin]

At Camden yards, “ this is a cute place”. In Baltimore, “wtf boom “

[@ButtersStotch69]

Hey zack me and my mad are going to Miami for the Mets vs marlins game on the 24th of June any tips for getting some baseballs

[@craigrutenberg8423]

Hey Zack! Do you have a schedule to come out to LA for a dodger game

[@tythelifeguard3681]

Tristan McKenzie threw me a ball last night. He’s a legend

[@David_F97]

5:07 man: “who” Kid: “Zack Hample” Man: “I don’t know who that is.”

[@benicia21]

who are the Guardians? are they that new expansion team from Nashville? i thought they were gonna be the Nashville Sounds, but what do i know

[@KevinGreeneFawx]

Seeing the left field wall change doesn’t feel right at all. Not only do us fans don’t like it, but I believe some players don’t like either. Idk why the Orioles thought it would be a good idea to change it when it was fine the way it was.

[@billnye6311]

what is the story of that random orange seat in right center?

[@cassidybb10]

CLE fan here. Really enjoying the "Tribe" coverage.

[@mateojimenez356]

Great videos Zack! Keep it up.

[@zackhample]

Thanks! Will do.

[@conman1495]

Oh man, I was at this game, sitting in row 5, section 82 in left field. Missed being able to see you.

[@Elite_BSBL]

I love how it opened with the cal ripken number 8 because I just went there! I love that park on eutaw street

[@alexgalvan7898]

Zack if you ever could can you try and make a Midland Rockhounds game I love you vids and it’s because of you I’ve been getting more baseballs at recent games thank you so much for all the tips and tricks the team is in Midland Tx it was just a thought and thank you so much

[@teeganleroy5133]

You should go to the College World Series!!! Like so Zack can see

[@ajangeline461]

I gotta say for the Orioles being such a bad baseball team they definitely have one of the best stadiums in the mlb. It’s definitely up there with Busch and petco and Pittsburgh

[@phantom6715]

Part of the reason they are so bad is that they are in the toughest division in MLB.

[@ajangeline461]

@@phantom6715 agreed 100%

[@ethanhennessy624]

Wow you were at the same game I was! Bummer I couldn't see or meet you. I sat in section 66 front row.

[@batboysbaseball]

I was waiting for the Jackson Olson feature

[@teezwilliams22]

We finally can get pitching now, the great hitting and short porches we’re the reason no pitchers wanted to pitch here, glad we’re finally doin something to try to win!! And our farm system is on fire right now I’m 39, die hard lifelong fan from Baltimore and I ain’t been so pumped about our future since cal was young!

[@jessesinger4599]

Zack you said in the past that Camden yards was your favorite stadium. With the new wall, is that still true?