Getting a signed bat from Mike Trout at Globe Life Park!

It finally happened! One year after Mike Trout promised to give me a bat, I finally caught up with him and got it. Here's how it all went down.
This day at Globe Life Park wasn't all about the bat, though. I snagged seven baseballs during batting practice, checked out the construction on the new stadium across the street, and had lots of other adventures.
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This video was filmed by Ian Perlman on April 16, 2019. Check him out on Instagram (@ianperlman), and while you're at it, give me a follow too (@zack_hample). Thanks for watching!

[@KINGF4NCYP4NTS]

I’ve never seen you this happy in any video you’ve ever made. Congrats, Zack! Very well deserved!

[@zackhample]

Thank you! I was smiling so hard after the game that I thought my face was gonna break.

[@jclad5929]

@@zackhample Lol zack u funny :)

[@colink5253]

failtolawl shut the hell up dumbass, he actually has a good life unlike you.

[@jeffdclancy]

The Real Phil Swift who are u talking to?

[@tjp1835]

Cringey gaming he probably said that to someone who deleted There comment that he or she regretted

[@TacoStacks]

Mike Trout is a good guy

[@jamalharrison4695]

Mike Trout is a good

[@ellis2203]

Guy

[@yaboicarson8106]

IKR

[@braydenthomas6263]

Oh yeah he’s a awesome guy

[@carsonsealts4714]

yes yes he really is

[@williambeckham2988]

No one: Zack when he sees a baseball: Hippity hoppity this is now my property.

[@jakejones4262]

7:30 even the outfielder looked when he yelled hot dogs 😂😂

[@MCBDM]

10:32 I’m just gonna file a restraining order

[@user-fs3dl3lz6y]

💀💀

[@orbitbackup5945]

The joy on Ian’s face is priceless, love that

[@zackhample]

I agree!

[@CalvinPlayzYT]

Hi

[@ryanfuturemech]

I remember meeting Mike Trout when he was playing for the Cedar Rapids Kernals in low-A. I had very little idea of just how great of a player he was going to become. The Beloit Snappers have a cool setup at their park where the players have to walk through the concourse to get to their clubhouses so there is a lot of chance for fan and player interaction. I remember he gave a little kid one of his bats after the game and he stopped and signed a ball for me and we talked for a few minutes. At the time I think I was maybe 11 or 12 so it was a very cool moment for me to be able to talk to a player. It’s cool to see that all these years later he is still an awesome and down-to-earth guy!

[@zackhample]

Very cool! Not surprised to hear that he's always been so nice.

[@paceyhansen]

Watching this during the quarantine. Super cool how you always give some balls to kids. Great content!

[@MrTattooASMR]

That "cup trick" was awesome!

[@zackhample]

:)

[@BaseballRoadTripper]

And this is exactly why people should find something that makes them happy. Seeing you with nothing but pure joy should be anyone’s goal. It doesn’t have to be baseballs/baseball-related. Just find what makes you happy and support those that are finding their happiness.

[@myschoolaccountitotallyuse2290]

I know right! I’m not a huge baseball fan, but I love watching his videos!

[@zackhample]

Amen, brotha! Thanks for watching and for the kind words.

[@fcukyou2_]

Crazy to think how laid back and down to earth and humble the best player in baseball and future greatest of all time is. To bad he plays in LA and us in the east coast don't get to see him that often bc you know you are watching greatness. He will be talked about for generations and it's great to be able to say I seen him play..just like MJ, tiger, Federer, Serena

[@lowlifeexe5928]

this man makes me so happy just the pure enjoyment and happiness he gets from being at a baseball game is to die for

[@MessOfThings]

It's awesome that you finally got it. Now I can share without feeling like I'm rubbing it in. At the start of last year my brother was Mike's UBER driver and then spent the season trying to connect at the stadium to get a promised ball, at the end of the year, we all thought he wasn't going to get it (we were all watching from across the field) and after a long delay he held up a broken bat from that days game. It took so long after the players were gone because Mike had sent it over to be autheniacated. What a great guy.

[@zackhample]

Wow, nice! Trouty delivers.

[@acjordangaming52]

Mike is an amazing ballplayer and an even better man. Awesome man!

[@charleynewman4783]

On and off the field

[@Kai_323]

10:16 my best friend was that kid. Thank you so much for putting him in he loves you so much zack

[@jamiebryan2496]

Zack is clearly the GOAT when it comes to baseball intelligence ,love from Ireland 🇮🇪⚾️🇺🇸

[@FuzzyFromYT]

OH MY GOSH! So cool!

[@thechosenone1190]

Fuzzy did u close ur eyes when u said that

[@MeneCenter69]

Yo wassup Fuzzy! Love your videos as well!

[@zephireyt]

yss

[@ariannasaliani1152]

What

[@ariannasaliani1152]

Are you gad

[@chasebingaman]

See that's why Mike Trout is a respected player. He's amazing on the field and he delivers what he says off the field

[@leftylol2667]

I’ve met Mike Trout, and that was probably the best experience I’ve ever had in my life. Love your videos Zach.

[@harrisp1497]

Yay! We made it to trending! Awesome job as always, Zack. So glad you finally got it! I’ve always wanted to meet Trout, but I’ve only seen him once, and I couldn’t get him.

[@zackhample]

Thanks so much!

[@jackburbach]

1:55 I would be so embarrassed

[@jejo4790]

Me too

[@jejo4790]

Lol

[@mickeyfrancese4775]

Got nothing, but congrats zack. If anyone earned that bat, it's you. Much appreciation my guy

[@jeffbandy3723]

Watching this takes me back to how I used to chase stuff from Griffey. Good to see how much of a nice guy Trout is...and given his level of superstardom....that is even more awesome! Well done and awesome video!

[@spicyboy1112]

That is so awesome! Mike Trout is one of my favorite players. Keep catching those homers and keep up the great videos!

[@evan69420]

Love your relationship with the game baseball, Zack!

[@zackhample]

Thanks!

[@jordanskyler8049]

Your epic saga has come full circle. Congrats zack on finally completing your trout chapter.. (TROUT, GOAT?)

[@zackhample]

Thanks! Eight years in the making . . .

[@HypeIsHereMedia]

Mike Trout truly is the best of the best. I am a huge fan and a collector of his cards. This was awesome

[@BadFarva]

Zack, Great video. Man you bring back a part of the game that many people forgot. Love your videos. You make the game just that much more fun to watch and be part of.

[@zackhample]

Thanks so much! Make Baseball Fun Again, ha ha ha.

[@BadFarva]

I have been a life lo g fan of the game..its something my dad and i shared. We would alway tey to make a Mariners game. Sadly my dad passed away 5 years ago. Seeing your videos and videos from other youtubers like Erik Jabs lite the flame ones again. So again thanks. Love watching your videos.

[@randyporter3491]

Hats off to MT ! What a great guy Mike is. He never loses sight of the fans and how much just tossing a ball up means to them. Congrats Zack ! 🇺🇸

[@zackhample]

Well said. Thank you!

[@casonpeterson3875]

Good Job Zack you deserve everything, with your patients and making sure you make our days congrats and keep up the good work

[@zackhample]

Thank you!

[@IceKing89]

man, mike trout is a really great role model. master at his craft and always a big smile on his face when doing it. you can really tell he loves the game and loves the fans. Also really appreciate your videos zack. i really miss globe life park and this was an amazing blast to the past. keep up the good work sir!

[@rustinjackson4208]

The new park is gorgeous I get to drive by it all the time!! You’ll love it when you come back

[@aidanfinkofficial]

Mike Trout, man. Whatta guy!

[@zackhample]

YUP!

[@KillenEMsoftly]

congrats zack ! its hard to not like mike trout, hes really an awesome dude n hes kinda good at baseball too

[@zackhample]

Thanks!

[@charleynewman4783]

Elite

[@hadenoetting2788]

To see all of the videos, it’s amazing to see that you are so happy to do one in Arlington, my hometown which doesn’t get much attention

[@supyoutube2238]

3:28 the same gap that some dude fell to his death in

[@richvalentine7538]

No matter how much I like the Yankees and they're rivals with the angels, MIKE IS A COOL DUDE.

[@desirojas123]

That hot dog call was on another level

[@jumpingthesmark2903]

Desi Rojas HOTTT DAAAUUUWWGGGGGG

[@TryingtoWintheLotto]

pure joy at the end. I could sense the tears of joy almost coming out!

[@Khaos949]

No you couldn’t

[@deepsouthcardcollectors5689]

7:47 The sky in the background 👌

[@justinortiz5190]

Welcome to Texas

[@zackhample]

Thanks!

[@1nnova659]

I'm not a fan of baseball but I love watching your vids! Keep up the great work dude!

[@SamPhillips01]

This is awesome. Trout is an really cool guy. Glad you were able to get that bat. Love the videos.

[@dereekzapatta9288]

Why did he get so angry at the trading hats

[@trevbob2274]

Dereek Zapatta yeah I noticed that too

[@jessebrierley8384]

I don't think he was angry just confused lol

[@zaidarroyos9626]

i don’t think he was angry he was pointing out that they’re more friendly down there

[@CadeLawson]

i’m pretty sure the dude on the left was his friend

[@matthew_814]

if you think that's angry you have never been yelled at

[@shaanathwal9038]

Go to Toronto try to catch Guerrero Jr first dinger

[@CadeAndrews]

7:24 lmao look at the left fielder😂😂

[@yankiizgamez-ps4-pc-andmor281]

What about him?

[@alexandersanchez9860]

@@yankiizgamez-ps4-pc-andmor281 he was like who tf is screaming like that

[@tsbaseballlife2269]

Congrats Zack! That’s so awesome!! HOME RUN KING!!!

[@zackhample]

:)

[@marieaugustin9476]

Mike Trout is from my town, he shows love to everyone and all the schools. We have a special section for his honor and his accomplishments near our gym at the high school.

[@x9x9x9x9x9]

9:17 I thought "why does that child have a beer? Then I realized thats an adult. I guess everything really isn't bigger in texas.

[@walkertube4912]

Oh yeah

[@Recklessiscrazy]

It also could be because he is above him so he seems a little smaller

[@Kel2turnt]

9:46 why is he so damn mad😂😂

[@edmundlewandowski4189]

The fans swapped hats, one was rangers and the other was angels. Most people follow a team so he’s frustrated that their trading hats of division rivals, most diehard fans don’t like other teams in their division like Giraffe neck mark who loves the Mets and hates Braves, Phillies and nationals. I think it’s an overreaction. They’ll clearly just collecting hats.

[@riverfalls8320]

Mike Trout is amazing! With the wealth of a small nation.

[@g.vulgar7049]

Very cool Zack. Worth the wait.

[@eric1694]

7:29 The guy says Hot Dogs then the Angels outfielder turns around

[@doubleplayentertainment4239]

Because he was screaming his lungs off

[@williamrussell2542]

Who else is watching this in quarantine and is super sad bc baseball is not on ⚾️⚾️

[@njbendele1645]

Me

[@KwabenaAgyemang]

Congrats Zack, You've got Mike Trout's Signed Bat. You deserve a very blessed gift!!

[@zackhample]

Thank you!

[@rwbteam7468]

Just goes to show you that Mike Trout is truly the best baseball player of this generation! He's the best all around stats wise and even as a wondeful human being

[@justmejosh2479]

Mike Trout is one of the nicest guys ever in MLB

[@deathbymonkies2305]

It would be arguably the nicest player right now. That's incredible what he does with his fans.

[@mattymass]

Congrats man!! So sick

[@Rang3rz]

love globe life park. security is nice and i remember when they wouldn’t let anyone on the berm glad they’re letting people have fun and catch a homer on it!. gunna miss Globe life park. i’ve gone to game since i was little. baseball is a beautiful sport!.

[@whatitisnt8270]

man, that's the life. to travel around from stadium to stadium watching ballgames. not too bad.

[@KEVIN11534]

10:25pm i have school tomorrow but this is worth it

[@adamlouya2413]

Haha fr

[@kylepalen2573]

Same

[@SolracCAP]

Trout's a national treasure.

[@lm_headlight_restoration]

Nice that’s ur reward for being patient love ur videos !

[@TheLuckyTitan]

That’s Awesome! Congratulations!

[@phantom6715]

Never knew you caught Trout's 1st home run back in 2011... Awsome

[@zackhample]

Thanks!

[@HKim0072]

There is an older somewhat wealthy dude that goes to a lot of NBA game and sits courtside. Everyone loves that dude. Not sure why Zack gets dissed by the media.

[@reubenmason5292]

Congrats man! You seemed really happy in this video, I can understand why, that’s awesome!

[@zackhample]

Thank you!

[@dleigh2020]

I’m glad you got to meet your favorite baseball player ever

[@andrewbrown8528]

Zack I'll be at the yankees/royals game at the K on may 25th for my 30th birthday. It would be an awesome birthday gift if I got to meet you. Hope to see you there!

[@zackhample]

Thanks but not sure I can make it then.

[@jclad5929]

@@zackhample Bummer :(

[@wavvygocrazy6764]

Ian seems like quite the character

[@zackhample]

He's hilarious and so much fun to work with.

[@JoeKunsch]

thats awesome man! during the sign off, i could feel the happiness come through the camera! that is awesome. Ill be at the cubs cardinals game on may 4th. let me know if you will be there!

[@fucktheworld1207]

Good things happen to good people for a reason...and you are good people 👌🏻⚾️👌🏻

[@ZZ-qt3em]

Zack A-Rod was talking about you durning the Indians Astros ESPN broadcast

[@le-db6bc]

Do you have a link to the video of a rod talking about Zack? I’m sure he’ll want to see it! I know I want to see it!

[@zackhample]

Yup, and he got all the facts wrong. Check my Twitter.

[@collinquade8737]

If and when you come to Miller Park this year. I saw a guy get in trouble for doing the glove trick this year. So just an FYI

[@Ojibs]

Collin Quade Miller Park has strict rules

[@zackhample]

Not surprised. It's not a fan-friendly place.

[@drfunk1986]

Love the fact you were catching baseballs for the kids.

[@MegaKyra2009]

The way you felt when you had that bat...that's the way I felt when I caught my first baseball at a major league game, true excitement and bliss, I held onto that thing so tight all the way home that night...

[@zackhample]

I know exactly what you mean. :)

[@jclad5929]

@@zackhample same.

[@emily_c23]

Mike Trout is such a nice guy

[@mightyaiges7416]

I loved how happy the camera man was when he was asked to sign the ball

[@CalvinLaMarr]

lol

[@mel1554]

Humble to see baseball kids when you give them a ball and they tell you they already got one. It’s such a little thing to notice but can be the world to the next kid who gets a ball. Good for them!

[@Nature_Wild_And_Free]

That is freaking Awesome!! Congratulations!! 🔥🔥⚾️

[@GTXgb-gt8lz]

Why do I watch this dude I have no interest in baseball at all but this is like the 39th video I’ve watched from him

[@zackhample]

Only 39? Gotta get that number to triple digits. ;)

[@bluecrayon007]

The videos you make are the type of videos I can watch over and over and never get bored

[@WeWe-jt9ym]

Same

[@zackhample]

:)

[@otbgriff4337]

I went there to watch the rangers vs the royals with my grandpa. What great memories. May god rest his soul ❤️

[@drewcampbell6913]

Awesome how when Zack asked that little guy if he wanted it he said “ I already have one” awesome.

[@zackhample]

Yup, he was cool.

[@jedidr4918]

I like Ian, great attitude. KEEP HIM!

[@zackhample]

You nailed it. Baseball is even more fun with him around.

[@wiggyswarriors1393]

Hey! Nice t-shirt, I’m committed to Guilford college for Baseball. I will be attending in the fall! Pretty awesome to see you wearing one of there shirts

[@ducktracks6928]

Wiggys Warriors he went there for college

[@wiggyswarriors1393]

TheBrickChannel are you serious? That’s awesome

[@NCScratcherCouple]

He played baseball there.. @ Wiggys Warriors, what’s your name? I live just a couple minutes away from Guilford and do some writing for them occasionally, but mainly just go to watch the games. I’ll keep an eye out for you..

[@zackhample]

Thanks! Class of 2000, baby!

[@wiggyswarriors1393]

Wyatt Smith Garet Weigman, can’t wait to get there and play

[@dcahill61]

Zack. I just love this video the best one in my book ... Mike Trout is what every human being should be .......

[@zackhample]

Thanks!!

[@RetailRipper]

Too sweet. Congrats. Trout is a solid guy.

[@BradenDeCapite]

Congrats Zack!! You influence me so much and help me get so many baseballs!! Go Orioles!!

[@Vanilla_Gaming1]

Imagine liking the Orioles

[@jackwiseman7753]

Love your videos Zach hample. Your so cool. Every video is cool

[@dleigh2020]

I’m glad you got his bat that probably meant alot

[@gramps5157]

Trout is amazing! Love to see him at Eagles home games! He is a fan at heart!

[@musiqjunkie4310]

Dude congrats... Mike trout is the best player in the mlb... Really Dope you got that awesome Bat.

[@zackhample]

Thank you!!

[@nicomazzella2901]

LOVE THE CUP TRICK

[@Zebward]

Bat signed by a hall of famer...incredible. Congrats!

[@ryandanford5289]

Zack! Center field patch is known as Greene Hill! It was named after the mayor Richard Greene who fought to keep the team in Arlington, Texas in the late 80s and early 90s! Thanks to him for helping keep our beloved Texas Rangers where they belong!

[@andrewj.5451]

bro i love globe life park so much i hope that the new field will be as good

[@Lebby-lc9co]

You should go to the first ever game at the new stadium

[@callanreddington5540]

Billion dollars wtf

[@currrddderr8399]

I really like Zack even if he caught a ball I wanted to catch it would make my day just meeting a one of a kind person like Zack who is so so nice

[@darrincleary2385]

Another story how great of a guy Mike Trout is