How far would YOU go for an autograph? My SIX-YEAR JOURNEY is complete!! (Oracle Park)

Was I being obnoxious near the dugout? YES! But I was desperate. Normally I wouldn't ask an MLB player to get his teammate to sign autographs, but what else was I supposed to do? It had been six years since I caught my 9,000th baseball at Chase Field -- a batting practice home run hit by MLB outfielder Joc Pederson, who is not the easiest guy to track down. He was with the Dodgers at the time. Now he plays for the San Francisco Giants, so when I booked this trip to the Bay Area, I packed my milestone ball in the hopes of finally getting it signed.
Shoutout to Carlos Rodón and Evan Longoria for being VERY nice and signing a different ball for me. As I mentioned in the video, I'm giving it away on Instagram so make sure to follow me there (@zack_hample) for a chance to win it.
I should also give a shoutout to the entire stadium for being incredible. From the kayakers in McCovey Cove to the characters on the Portwalk to all the lovable weirdos inside the stadium, it's truly a magical place . . . speaking of which, check out my friend Marc on Instagram (@sfgiantsgman), and if you see him at a game (most likely at Oracle Park or the Oakland Coliseum), say hello! If you like the shirt he was wearing, you can get one for yourself here:
www.zackhample.com/merch
Here's the video from the game when I caught my 9,000th ball:
• Catching my 9,000th ba...
Here's the video with ball No. 11,000:
• Catching my 11,000th b...
As for the video from San Francisco, I filmed it on May 11, 2022 and it was edited by Zac Gutherman (@zg_films). Thanks for watching!

[@HeyJared]

Rodon seemed so nice, sounded like he apologized several times for not bothering Joc at first. Cool you got the signatures, congratulations Zack! Hope to see you at a Royals game soon!

[@m_dave2339]

I've seen Joc walking to Petco Park. Entering through the Padres players parking lot. I saw 2 kids in Braves gear run and ask for an auto an Joc just kept walking and went into the garage. It was pretty cold 🥶 I was in shock. Specially since the kids were obvious Braves fans.

[@tylito4764]

I seen Fred vanvleet do that to so many kids at UW in rockford, sucks to see man.

[@mathew1506]

@@tylito4764 really? I got an autograph by him

[@Manutd18]

Joc’s uncle is my batting coach

[@Manutd18]

I’m not kidding his name is Ralph

[@davidlivesay9310]

@@Manutd18 p 000

[@joeanderson444]

NO caught homeruns, but you've had some pretty cool content recently. The two foul balls in Detroit right after you wished for one, the fist pound with Trout as he recognized you running by, and you caught a thrown ball from the field into the upper deck and much more! That stuff is like catching a homerun ball!

[@jfletchepgc]

My brother met you at the 2013 All star Game in New York. He said you’re such a good dude and real passionate about baseball. I enjoy watching your videos a lot!

[@zackhample]

Your brother is great -- and so are you. :)

[@molieb5943]

Zach is passionate about baseball?

[@cindypetree1506]

Let’s aLl get Francisco lereono to sign Zach’s 11000

[@windycityrosin]

@@molieb5943 Zack is passionate about baseballs*

[@Lou-if1th]

Zack congrats!! I'm so happy for you it's so awesome watching do your thing!!

[@zukolytical249]

Growing up going to this stadium.. it really makes my heart happy seeing you show your love for the park!

[@lionsfan7500]

Zack I was so happy to see you get the autograph. Good things happen to good people like yourself. It's amazing every season I always say this was your best season but you somehow raise the bar and get better each season. Although I don't drink you are like a fine wine you keep getting better as you get older. MY son and I have so much fun watching your videos and thank you for that. Keep up the great work my friend!

[@franktillotson1730]

Hey Zack way to go to gt your baseball signed. I left my heart in San Fransico , when Mike Yaz struck out with bases loaded.

[@zackhample]

Ha, thanks.

[@IanV10]

Make your way to Philly, with the Padres playing there, imagine all the home runs you might run into!? All the power on both teams, go for it Zach! Go Phil’s!!!

[@normm265]

Go phillies

[@maliksumner502]

Do you have money for travel bum ?

[@grahammarshall1199]

@@maliksumner502 he does

[@isaacmarmon9438]

Go phils

[@daylanarias6324]

@@maliksumner502 zack definitely got the money

[@connorp6667]

I love these autographs videos! You should definetly do more.

[@zackhample]

I will do my best.

[@parrant8134]

Man, I tell you what Zack, you are the man, you know how to come through!!! I hated to see Joc leave the Braves but anyway happy for you on getting your 9,000 ball signed. Absolutely love your bio!

[@PokeGreninja39]

Such dedication just to get an autograph, and this why I think he is one of the greatest MLB fans. He doesn’t give up and keeps trying no matter what, good job Zach!

[@aidanfinkofficial]

Zack*

[@austin5019]

That's awesome!!! Congratulations on getting your baseball signed, Zack!!!

[@zackhample]

Thanks, Austin!

[@nickyvandonsel7121]

Another day another great video. Keep up the good work Zack much love ❤️

[@alicanfly333]

❤❤ I would LIVE on McCovey Cove if I could! Lol 💕💯 My favorite giant was always Brandon belt, he was so kind to my boys and was always happy to snap a picture or sign things. Certainly miss our captain this year! Mauricio dubon was just the same.

[@sjgoode6590]

Best channel on KZbin! Zack you the man!

[@mnsports07]

Another great video Zack! I always look forward to seeing a new upload form you!

[@bushyteef7805]

You coming to Camden yards this season? I heard that they might open the gates earlier sometime soon.

[@zackhample]

Really?? Let me know if that happens. Until then . . . meh.

[@davefreckleton7962]

i agree zack should go back to camden yards .my favorite in mlb

[@Connor31311]

@@zackhample wanna go to dodgers at dbacks game this Friday pls it's my dream to go to a game with you and I have 3 tickets if you wanna go I've been following since 2016 I was 5yrs old

[@thewolneys4448]

@@Connor31311 not how it works sorry kid

[@ResignStevenStamkosoilersin7]

@@zackhample June 18 are u three

[@drewlongaker6212]

I saw you at the A’s game on Sunday catch the foul ball! That was epic man. Couldn’t find you for a picture but super cool seeing you on the west coast!

[@109bmj]

Love your videos I’ve been watching for 3or2 years now every single video put a smile on my face keep getting baseballs😊😊😊

[@luhreload]

You know it's going to be a good day when Zack Hample uploads! 🔥🔥💯💯🥇🥇

[@TedsBaseballVlogs]

I always enjoy going to Oracle Park. It was nice you got Joc Pederson's autograph on that ball after 6 years.

[@zackhample]

VERY NICE!

[@sharksbob6360]

great day to release this video, my Giants are playing the Rockies today in Colorado and its a day game just as this was, im bummed that i missed you at these games as i go to just about every game

[@PrisonMike-]

What a beautiful day at the ballpark. Your a lucky man, Zack.

[@TGNEfilms]

Good to meet you in Oakland last Friday Zack! Looking forward to the video!!

[@cambo__]

That HR ball gonna come soon ! Great vid and congrats hope all is well !!

[@LinguisticSugar]

I'm glad Joc signs... he seems super chill no bs hard-core player.... was so happy to have him on my braves when they won it it all....joctober baby!

[@MKYeahBuddy]

Yeah buddy!! Love it. Wanna see that park so bad some day…. Maybe, someday!! Thanks for the great video!!

[@oblungz9688]

Very cool for Rodon to be cool about it. That is an awesome signature to have!!!

[@OlinKreutzRules]

Rodon is such a good guy. I’ve had VERY quick interactions with him over the past couple of years here in AZ during ST. I was super pumped when he was able to play almost an entire season(again cut short due to injuries). Was hoping like hell that he would have stayed in Chicago, but at the end of the day it is a business but he signed with a legit organization in SF and for the most part is having a good season!!! As a White Sox lifer, thank you for leaving everything you had on the field. Continued success on and off of the field with your kick ass family!!!! Sincerely, a supporter.

[@theoctaviousrex]

*takes picture with you* “what’s your name?” lmao too funny, also another GREAT video my man! hope to cya at CBP in Philly some time soon!

[@zackhample]

Haha, thanks.

[@aidanfinkofficial]

I love those words from you every time I hear it- “I AM SOOOO HAPPY RIGHT NOW”

[@jboogie2541]

Hey zack I love the videos been watching for a long time! Anyways I was watching and I thought of something I’d like to ask you. What do you do during the off season? I’m sure you have probably talked about it or mentioned it somewhere, but I am just curious! Thanks!

[@koltenscott8463]

Love your videos Zack keep up the great work

[@aidanfinkofficial]

Will watch the rest of the video later. Gotta go back to work. Great video so far. The Reading Fightin Phils are in town :)

[@zackhample]

Oh nice! Say hi to Logan O'Hoppe for me.

[@CoxContent]

That was one hell of a buttcrack! Love getting those aerial shots, great stuff my guy!

[@zackhample]

Haha, thanks! Glad you enjoyed that (because *I* sure did).

[@Diego-hr4yj]

@@johnbuggs8544 Is he gay?

[@Diego-hr4yj]

@@johnbuggs8544 True, what do you think though?

[@Diego-hr4yj]

@@johnbuggs8544 Just found out he is, and thats exactly whats wrong with the world today. "whatever makes u happy" smh

[@Diego-hr4yj]

@@johnbuggs8544 I haven't been watching his videos for a long period of time, therefore i couldn't know how he usually acted. And i never said he should have his job tooken away, stop putting words in my mouth. It's just against my beliefs to be gay so it's a little saddening to find out that he is. And i found out through a FAQ.

[@Thesportymouse973]

Great video man just subscribed your such a great KZbinr and keep up the great work

[@MobsterSause15]

Six years of chasing an autograph. Man, you got some mighty patience on your side, Zack. Kudos, lol!

[@Cece2888.]

Wow ur so lucky I have been wanting Joc to sign my autograph, he is the most fun player to watch and happy that he play for the giants, that is so cool u get so many autograph and go to different stadiums nice video and good content

[@jonathanlovo7391]

I like the video Zack so awesome to see you getting your 9,000 baseball signed

[@supreme99z]

hey zack, really appreciate what ur doing. i always watch ur videos after school. keep the the 🔥 content. (also, can you do a rogers centre video, it would be a nice change)

[@zackhample]

Thanks and I will try but maybe not this year.

[@supreme99z]

@@zackhample okay :D

[@glenngouldschair390]

He’s never been to Rogers Centre? Wow, that’s the only stadium I’ve been too… lol

[@supreme99z]

@@glenngouldschair390 Hes been there, but just not that much

[@southcountydave]

Congrats on finally getting Joc to sign! Great video! My prized autograph is Vladimir Guerrero Sr. at spring training from years back when he was with the Angels!

[@SlippyFlicks]

Wow what an awesome treasure.

[@daltonred7774]

I once saw vladdy Sr hit a HR on a pitch that bounced before the plate one spring training in the early 2000s

[@hi12397]

Sweet Zack!! Thanks!! Congrats on the baseball!

[@zackhample]

Thank you!!!

[@Blaze-th9ky]

Thank u for all the awesome videos

[@MegaAwesome1121]

When I was a kid I use to go to a Ton of stadiums with my dad and try and get autographs & sometimes even stay after in the parking lot to try and get some. Some were tough, some were cool. I’ve gotten some notables, like Yelich, Kluber, Cespedes, just to make a few.

[@luisbobadilla9690]

Hey Zack Hemple good job getting your ball signed .. I was that lucky dude who caught the Brandon Crawford homerun ball at that game giants vs rockies . Best of luck hope on getting a homerun ball this season cheering your you !!!

[@iSeeB1urry]

love that you got to see McCovey Cove Dave!!

[@coreytd2728]

The determination of Zack in this vid.. best ballhawker

[@maclaneb33]

Love you Zack you’re an inspiration

[@rtsportsshorts6665]

Love the cov great vid Zack!

[@birdiemomcarol6554]

Hey Zach, congrats on getting Joc to sign your 9000th ball. Way to go!! Giants players are the best 😊!

[@NothinButNet_]

Nice video Zack!!

[@snitiboy9681]

Thanks so much Zack ur amazing

[@JHSports]

Rip Lee 🙏💔🕊 So sorry for your loss 🙏😔

[@mostuff6826]

Right on. I remember spring training here in Az.

[@Johnny-ow3sw]

Congrats Zack. Your dream came true

[@COLdClipz3700]

Your awesome Zack

[@irvingmedina9987]

Not sure if you have been up in the RF nose bleeds at Oracle park, but you will get some of the best views in the entire city,just amazing! And congrats on that Joc signature! You've earned it 👏

[@zackhample]

Thanks! I really wanted to go up there but didn't because of the chance to get Joc. Next time . . .

[@brianbsully173]

Great Vlog Zack! Safe travels.

[@zackhample]

Thanks!

[@jarub7641]

Zack being the weirdo he is, i love it

[@clxud-vibes2491]

You should go to a dodgers home stand game Mookie is on fire with the homers and other dodgers to Good luck Zack love your vids

[@epicsnipez5500]

I love all your vids your a great dude

[@m_hully27]

Gotta love how polite Rodon is. Miss him so much in Chicago

[@zackhample]

He was amazing.

[@jkeanu1369]

Just wondering your thoughts about the chances of batting practice tomorrow at Citi Field. It's a 1:10pm start and I am a huge Cardinal fan going all over to catch the last games of Yadi, Waino and Albert. They are playing tonight and I know sometimes they don't have BP for an early game after a night game! Thanks!

[@johncole273]

I love Zack Hample

[@thejon-files3429]

Love the guy taking the picture with you and then asking "what's your name?" Bangwagon!!

[@birdman5223]

Good stuff MwHample🌝

[@YostMalone]

Zack you will have a multi home catch game very soon! You will run into some this year. I am speaking it into the world!

[@bprince1660]

Several years back, I asked a player to get another player to sign team item.(he was the last guy needed to complete it) the player took it to the other guy and had him sign it and brought it back. Congrats on getting Joc!!

[@michaelfriedman1078]

McCovey Cove Dave is a legend, glad he got a shoutout here!! 👏

[@alainvincent1309]

Good for You Mr. Hample!!

[@hudlum3570]

this is the most go to channel on youtube

[@ryansnags33]

What a beautiful ball park I want to go there so bad

[@giantsdimez7283]

every he times he uploads there will always be smilie on our face :)

[@giantsdimez7283]

OMG ZACK THANK YOU FOR LIKEING ON MY COMMENT

[@joshhuebert7235]

Are you going to rogers centre this year? Keep up the great work Zack

[@tait1995]

I love soon as Joc didn’t sign of the sweet spot you still said I appreciate it!! Your Such a great dude Zack keep up the great work!!! Love your content

[@zackhample]

Aww, thanks.

[@adamconnelly6995]

That thousand milstone autos are sooo cool..Im sure I'm not the only one that didn't know that..so awesome buds

[@zackhample]

Thanks!

[@jimmychen253]

Carlos Rodon and Longo signed ball would be great as a giants fan, but I never expect to win the ball. I have still never gone to a giants game and still planning to go to one in the future.

[@aidanfinkofficial]

This is so funny “My House” by Flo Rida is playing at TD Bank Ballpark in Bridgewater where I do concessions for the Somerset Patriots and in that video from Phoenix when you got your 9,000th ball that song was playing in the background at one point in the video.

[@baseballjimmy6341]

Ha ha funny! One way to get a lot of subs is to have a comment that blows up. No need to upload😂

[@zackhample]

Ha, nice!

[@jakethesnake1312]

goof job on the video zack

[@s_t_editz919]

Carlos Rodon has been that kind of player since college. A class act

[@Isaac-vd1hz]

Zack is the 🐐

[@DJBigMac209]

COOL you are about 65 miles away from my place in Stockton. Hope you enjoy your trip out here and I appreciate your time

[@IAMMRONALD]

you got this zack home run soon ⚾️

[@sonicthehegehog4707]

Always complete Giants players are trying their best keep that up

[@georgepasquel41510]

Yo zack thanks for catching that shot of the 3 of us with our gloves in the arcade section,I was the guy in the crawford jersey. But yeah we're always in the same spots so please come back and hang out with us and you'll have a good shot at getting a homer there. My name is George,long life Giants and A's fan come back soon our casa su casa

[@truenorth2653]

Those seats in right field look awesome.

[@nolan0405]

Ur the.actual best ever congrats on ur milestone 600k

[@zackhample]

Thanks!

[@robertt.50]

The guy at 6:35 takes a selfie with you then asks you your name? hahaha too funny

[@zackhample]

I loved that.

[@craigking8066]

Am so happy for you

[@carsonpage706]

Love the videos

[@nemosardine7052]

Love ya Zack!

[@zackhample]

[@tanpakudahlbeck9525]

From Japan🇯🇵 I learned words that "Coach!Any chance for a baseball please!"😊 I wanna try it!!

[@uge4971]

Love the vids

[@tressi4k]

just got on and i see zack has uploaded

[@zackhample]

He has indeed.

[@tressi4k]

@@zackhample love the content man keep doing what you’re doing

[@whitepineapple]

thanks for the shot of the full moon zack lol

[@zackhample]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@philayling4398]

WOW IVE BEEN WATCHING YOU FROM THE BEGINING

[@zackhample]

👊

[@earlsreid4130]

In 1971 as a 14 year old I was at the Atlanta Marriot where the visiting teams stayed. Myself and about a dozen other kids camped out in the lobby in the hopes of being autographs. It worked; got Willie Stargell to sign the cover of my SI with a pic of him on the cover along with Danny Murtaugh, Steve Blass, Bob Robertson and Mazeroski. I then had the great idea to get on the hotel lobby phone and find out the room numbers of certain players. Back then it was easy. I called Clemente’s room and actually got him. I asked if we could’ve up for an autograph, but he was not in the mood, just started yelling in Spanish, so I hung up. I did find Manny Sanguillen's room and got his signing. He was actually really nice, just curious how we found his room. I also did this when the Reds were in town and got Pete Rose to come out in the hallway in his boxers and t shirt, but he signed everyone's items. I know now he'd charge for his signature, but back then he was actually nice about it.

[@YungTzee]

Believe it or not Zack, the next Cardinals game you go to. You will indeed, catch a Home run ball.. Maybe another Yadi!

[@strangelyerect3047]

Love me some Carlos Rodon!!