I could do ANYTHING I WANTED at this baseball stadium! (Staten Island FerryHawks)

[@zman1285_]

Wow, I love when the players say they are a fan of you and your videos Zack! Means you are doing the right thing, keep it up!

[@zackhample]

Thank you! I love it too.

[@Deez595]

@@zackhample hi

[@mandinewsome2007]

This is one of the best channels on I’ve seen on KZbin. I always get blown away when you get to be on the field with the players. Great video Zach

[@zackhample]

Thanks so much!

[@steveniemyer9288]

One of your best videos ever. I for one would like to see more independent league videos like this from you. Take care.

[@Tonicwine999]

Its amazing how cool this organization, amazing how cool everybody was especially the person responsible to make this happen

[@BOSOXFANATIC]

Great to see how it all begins at the Minor League level. No egos, just the love of the game.

[@hackercop188]

I like the different videos its nice to see other teams/leagues associated with the game we love. Keep it up!

[@bradenmontiglio9483]

You are the best MLB vlogger! Your content is always fun to watch! Hope you are having a good day!

[@RJSAMCRO]

I do miss Staten Island even though most don't want to count it as one of the 5 boroughs it still to me is a great city with some amazing pizza. I have lost track how many times I rode the SI Ferry, my grandma used to take me out when I was a kid. Thank You Zack for the great memories, and I hope they had some Bud Light for Fenway Chris.

[@zackhample]

Aww, you are very welcome! Thanks as always for watching, RJ.

[@bigron8896]

It's one of the 5 boroughs.

[@bradlenseigne4086]

Zack Hample just living the dream of every 40 year old man 😂 Great video

[@Dana7241]

I want that ball please my name is Trenton Shaw

[@utilitymaximizer9026]

A nice refreshing change of scenery from the perpetual buzz of major league stadiums. From hitting to fielding, you looked good out there!

[@zackhample]

Thank you!!

[@primelover420]

keep up the amazing work zack great content creator and inspires a lot of people

[@joshbehehe]

Love how FWC is being used more on screen and the vlog! The best duo in Major League Baseball Zack hample and FWC!

[@aidanfinkofficial]

Best duo EVER!!!!

[@ezdoesit8895]

It's always nice seeing something that's not a packed MLB stadium once in a while. Plus the extra access is awesome.

[@zackhample]

Yep!

[@redfanrod]

Great video as always, Zack. As good (or better) than your Major League entries. Kelsie is a hero to so many girls and young women!

[@aceball7076]

I had no idea of the Ferry Hawks existed. I live in New York! I was impressed by your sweet swing Zack. Did you know that baseball originated/started in Great Britain!

[@zackhample]

Thanks so much! Glad you learned something and I appreciate the compliment.

[@bigron8896]

They used to be the SI Yankees. Then briefly the SI Pizza Rats.

[@skrrtfranklin]

Yea that announcer is living a dream , bless that man - and good luck to the FerryHawks ! A great vibe to the stadium and staff !

[@TONYLAZ1960]

Great to see Edgardo Alfonzo......................I´m a BIG FAN..................

[@justice4all82]

What a cool organization everyone seems so nice and cool to be around and it’s awesome to see the young lady playing ball looks like she has a arm rooting for her and the team this year have a good day

[@zackhample]

Thanks. The young lady actually has two arms. :p

[@justice4all82]

@@zackhample so she can pitch that fast from left and right now I have to say that’s talent lmbo messing with ya

[@justice4all82]

@@zackhample I have to say that has to be one of the best views from a stadium I’ve ever seen I could be wrong But wow that’s a prime spot very nice stadium

[@TerminatorGolf]

Mad respect for showing your own skills out there!

[@zackhample]

Thanks! :D

[@billmetzler8890]

Great experience and different view. Thanks for the trip to Staten Island.

[@zackhample]

You’re welcome!

[@jeffshames4459]

Great video from Staten Island, Zack, with you interacting with Edgardo Alfonzo and Kelsie Whitmore. Thanks for explaining about the Drake baseballs.

[@1189paris]

Zack I really enjoyed watching this video. Your conversation with former Mets Edgardo Alfonso was entertaining. Hitting a baseball is probably the hardest thing to do. You have a very good swing. The Staten Island FerryHawks have a very beautiful stadium. I'm glad they are using that stadium after the Staten Island Yankees left.

[@cjs121675]

I love your behind the scenes and access videos like this- and I have always wanted to ride the ferry in NYC and see views of NYC- as I have had an interest in NYC for years since I was a kid going through it in 1983- but did not stop due to weather- I love seeing you have fun on the field and I have always found it fun to see the different variations of baseballs that leagues use and I had never seen a Drake ball before! Very cool to learn stuff

[@zackhample]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed this.

[@d3vast8n]

Great video! I like Edgardo Alfonzo back in his MLB days. His swing was very similar to Edgar Martinez.

[@David-sl4rl]

Zack I really appreciate you.🙏❤️ You inspire and I think it’s so nice how you give away your baseball. Road to 1 mil?

[@jimhenry3383]

Another banger my brother 👏 God bless Keep the great content coming

[@zackhample]

Thanks!

[@aidanfinkofficial]

EPIC VIDEO!!!! Props to you for how long this must have taken to edit (even though you just edited half of it.) Great work as always.

[@zackhample]

Thank you! Zac was a huge help -- good to split up the work between the two of us (though I'm sure he would've been happy to do the whole thing).

[@mhbbej1]

I went to a Ferry Hawk a few weeks ago on a Saturday night. It was a fun experience. The only problem was it was a very small crowd. I hope they can increase attendance. It's a great venue. On a side note you should go to a Brooklyn Cyclone game.

[@zackhample]

I hope so too.

[@andrewbasford1851]

I love how passionate you are about baseball it's so infectious

[@thejon-files3429]

Awesome video! Great hitting and catching. Look like a pro

[@kennethsalter9998]

You got a great swing brother! Another great show!!

[@joeanderson444]

For every connection Zack has with pro baseball players & personnel in many leagues, there are a 100 haters and trolls out there dying to truly be one of them!

[@David_F97]

It’s kind of disheartening to see the stadium so empty, but on the plus side, its more fun for you Zack.

[@zackhample]

True. Hopefully attendance there picks up -- the weather certainly didn't help.

[@thomascooper1310]

Hey zack just commenting to say I love the vids keep up the great work

[@zackhample]

Thanks!

[@jacobt_33]

Hi zack, This is awesome!!! I loved this! I think that you should come to like a minor league game or Atlantic league game each season!!!! Anyone agree with me???

[@zackhample]

I agree. I try to do at least one or two MiLB games every year.

[@camdogg83]

I'd recommend coming out to see the Kansas City Monarchs of the American Association. They play on the Kansas side of town at Legends Field. Also if you haven't already you should visit the Negro Leagues Museum in downtown Kansas City. Wonderful history there.

[@DDeeeez]

I used to take the ferry to go to the Staten Island Yankee games all the time with my dad when I was a kid. So many great memories at the ball park

[@whywempa]

You blessed us with 4 seconds at 1:09

[@steverennie5787]

What a great video Zack! That stadium is so cool... if I lived in New York, I would so love to go there to catch a ball game - nice stadium, great skyline view, Statue of Liberty, how could you go wrong? And that Ferry Hawks shirt is way cool too (fun logo). Thanks Zack.

[@zackhample]

Thanks! It was all amazing.

[@nvious8995]

Always love hearing about or seeing Expos related stuff ❤️⚾! That infield turf is so neat too. As always solid video!

[@zackhample]

Thanks!

[@kevinvanmanen5946]

That stadium is really nice I used to go there alot when they were the Staten Island Yankees in the New York Penn league. I saw Pat Venditte the first ambidextrous pitcher pitch there with my dad back in 2008. I really like your videos you do a awesome job. Keep up the good work.

[@seanathon3462]

Keep up the good work Zack ❤️

[@YTcmntsmakemehappy]

Great coverage Zack! I went last night and witnessed pretty much every kid (and adult) that wanted a Drake foul ball was able to get one at some point with a little hustle through the bleachers. Such a clean, friendly, and scenic ballpark just steps from the ferry.

[@jimdunlop4427]

That has to be one of the BEST outfield views in MLB! Our Aberdeen Iron Birds park looks pretty much the same except our outfield looks over I-95.

[@hi12397]

I was waiting for this video!! Staten Italy. Thanks Zack!

[@zackhample]

Staten Italy?! I like it.

[@brendar7495]

Zack I love your vids!!! Keep it up because your videos are so entertaining

[@zackhample]

Thanks so much!

[@kennethsalter9998]

Wow! What a setting ! Who wouldn't want 2 play there!!!???

[@hitmanripsisthegoat9982]

This video just made day

[@timetowakeup7394]

Major League Baseball needs to honor you once you hit 1 million subscribers.

[@zackhample]

If only.

[@Ry-mt4vt]

This was so fun to watch awesome Zack!!!!

[@bsheaff1540]

1st. We love Zack with a K 😂

[@BluMeino]

The view of lower Manhattan from that ball park is tremendous, wow! That'd be worth going to see some games alone!

[@Thejeremymyer]

wow this is crazy Zack! I'm a Lancaster Barnstormers fan which is also in the Atlantic league and it would be awesome if you would stop by soon to watch them play. great video tho.

[@zackhample]

Thanks! Hopefully I'll make it there someday.

[@MrUtUtes]

Glad you were able to grab a FOWL ball at the Wild Turkeys game.

[@zackhample]

LOLOLOL

[@davidchodds]

Zack, you have a great swing and your defense is solid. Way to go dude!

[@zackhample]

Thank you!!

[@coinboynyc]

Interesting change of pace video. I was at that ballpark a looooong time ago - back in 2001, the Staten Island Yankees' first season. Don't remember too much about it, though. I do recall one interesting feature - from behind home plate, at least, once you walk through the turnstiles from the street, you're immmediately in the seating area, you don't have to go up escalators or elevators or anything like that to get to the concourse. I'd like to have gone to more games there - I guess I still could - but from where I live, it's a very long trip to Staten Island.

[@zackhample]

Thanks! And I hear ya about the long trek.

[@jg2977]

It’s great that you did a video at this ballpark. I was outside of it May 1st when I did the 5 boro NYC bike tour - the 40 mile ride ended near this stadium. Ever since I saw it I’ve been wanting to see a game there.

[@zackhample]

Wow! That's an intense tour.

[@lukeweeks5400]

Fenway bringing some amazing cam work today. Nice work crew!

[@zackhample]

:)

[@FenwayChris]

Thanks!

[@33kingnaz]

Great video like always. I live across from the stadium and it's about time people realize that this team and stadium exist.

[@yakovhammer5739]

Alex Katz team Israel 2021 Tokyo !! Legend

[@FlyingCC]

I actually got to see Kelsie play in her first game in the ALPB (@ the Charleston Dirty Birds) , met her dad and had a great chat about her love of the game. Even have her signature on the ticket of that game. It's awesome to see!

[@chewythedog]

Loving the videos Zack!!! 👍 ⚾️

[@zackhample]

Thanks for watching.

[@plazma8645]

Zack responds to so many comments wow, the dedication.

[@zackhample]

I'm here for you.

[@valdaubert5640]

I went to a York Revolution game last night and got to see Kelsie pitch for the FerryHawks. Super cool.

[@hankrusso5065]

Great video! Loved this for a change

[@tysongehrke8861]

Zack you need to go to a Northwoods League game. It is a summer league for college players in the Midwest and the games are a blast. At least the games I have went too in La Crosse Wisconsin you can interact with at least some of the players at all times. Very fun would recommend.

[@MobsterSause15]

I’ve been going to Loggers games for 20 years! Those games are awesome!

[@etr0925]

I live in nyc and I am on vacation and I already miss it

[@2365police]

Love this video… nice break from your hectic schedule to relax and enjoy the game I would assume.

[@zackhample]

Thanks and yeah, but if I'm filming, there's no pure "enjoyment." I have to be hyper-aware of every single moment and always planning the next thing I'm going to talk about.

[@noahnussbaum8693]

Such a fun video Zack!!!

[@alanbrooks80]

Funny thing is i saw the FerryHawks play yesterday afternoon against our hometown York Revolution. Great game, came down to the bottom of the ninth with one out and the Revolution hit a blooper over the second baseman to win it 6-5.. Great video my man..

[@zackhample]

Aww man. I don't want to hear about the FerryHawks losing! But thanks -- glad you enjoyed this.

[@alanbrooks80]

@@zackhample yea man its crazy..

[@alanbrooks80]

@@zackhample I did get one of the game balls too for my son, took my 10 y/o to the game. After pesting the ball boy all game, he hooked us up after the game. We were both wondering what Drake stood for.. Thanks for the info..

[@thesuperkick5592]

This looks like an awesome experience. I hope some more people check out their games because of this

[@t_hatch28]

You need to get to a Frontier League game next! New York Boulders and the Tri City ValleyCats are in your area

[@brendenkennedy4304]

Wow nice video and keep up the fantastic work good sir. You even went on the ferry to get to this ballpark? That is a rather unique thing ever if you ask me.

[@T.C.216]

Love the video! LOL some of the announcers comments and with the turkey leg contest reminded me of the move Semi Pro with Will Ferrel. Good stuff

[@zackhample]

Thanks! That turkey thing was fun!

[@SMOgamer10]

Another minor league ballpark video?! I’m hyped

[@zackhample]

Awww yeah!

[@theirishman088]

That is probably one of the coolest parks and I don't think anyone could have a better location with that view

[@jay_7139]

15:15 Hample can hit Dingers 😤😤

[@Mxtthew24]

Crazy how open the access is. Really cool view of a team.

[@bighands675]

Gotta be emotional seeing freedom tower, awesome views plus cargo ship boating by awesome vid

[@eagleal]

Cool video Zack, really enjoyed that one. You should definitely visit more minor league grounds. Have actually visited Staten Island many years ago while in New York but don't recall there being a ground there.

[@zackhample]

Thanks, Alan. Glad you made it there.

[@toppsf1cards]

Great to see Edgardo Alfonso from Venezuela here in your video!

[@lukepotters5971]

You need to come to Charleston WV and watch the Dirtybirds. They’re in the Atlantic League as well

[@zackhample]

Thanks for the suggestion.

[@judahyeh]

I go to Blue Crabs games every so often. They're our local Atlantic League team.

[@noahpiercy3852]

I often film for my high school baseball team(team building practices and such) and at 15:58 I about died laughing because I got flamed for getting a shot like that because I was completely lying on the ground, Fenway Chris put in some work for that shot and from camera man to camera man I wanna say good work!

[@brinagonzalez9104]

If only city planners had thought to build a parking garage near the ferry station and built a ballpark for the Dodgers or Giants here. The view is gorgeous.

[@zackhample]

Ha, right?!

[@marchimmelberger8618]

LOVE THE TIME YOU GIVE US 😎THANKS

[@wswwiffleball224]

Hey Zack! I have been there on the boat too! When I was in Maryland I saw the Maryland Blue Crabs Play Against The FerryHawks! Great Content Keep it up! (In Maryland) my brother made it to Regionals

[@markbakovic4978]

Great stuff Zack keep it coming thank you for sharing God Bless

[@zackhample]

:)

[@tstidm4]

As an Aberdeen Ironbirds fan, I remember when there were 5-6K at the game. Staten Island should have affiliated ball. That stadium was as empty as when Aberdeen, MD had an Atlantic League team. I would be surprised if the Ferryhawks last five seasons.

[@aidenginn2361]

Cant wait for the home run derby tonight

[@dphotos007]

You should play in a New York MSBL league. It’s a national 30 and over hardball league where many leagues play with wood bats. Since you travel a lot you can be on the pool list of the league where if a team needs help during summer a game on Sunday they would give you a call. Every fall there is a national tournament played on the Arizona spring training stadiums. I played for 30 years every Sunday from March to September. I really enjoyed my time playing in fun hardball league here in Los Angeles. Is the play in that league similar to Single A?

[@zackhample]

Interesting idea, and I would say that A ball is a higher level.

[@malcolm4672]

Really good video, I take it that this is a training league for umpires looking to progress to the majors, cheers as always from New Zealand.

[@zackhample]

Thanks and it's not just for umpires. Everyone is trying to make it and/or just stay connected to pro ball.

[@eastwoodhauntedhouse4654]

Great music in the background definitely makes this more watchable glad you didn’t edit out the music! Also great video like always!

[@zackhample]

KZbin didn't flag it so I left it.

[@morphman21]

Very cool MINI interview after 10:40

[@prestonkelly4232]

Hi Zack!! Love the videos, keep it up!

[@zackhample]

Thanks, Preston!

[@gracen8824]

went on the same ferry and walked past the stadium in december! super super cool place fs

[@zackhample]

Glad you made it there.

[@MMGsson268]

It was the coolest feeling I got my first homerun ball I was at the grass part of of the Stockton ports stadium and he it to the left and hit a homerun and I got it I was so happy and it made my day i am looking forward to catch more

[@zackhample]

Good luck!

[@WillCooper1]

Zack - you really need to go to do a Savannah Bananas game! That team is a viral sensation that has blown up on the internet. Maybe you can go there on the same trip you go to Atlanta.

[@zackhample]

Planning on it. :)

[@WillCooper1]

@@zackhample If you drive down, come through Winston Salem, NC. I can put you up, feed you and drive. I am wanting to go to one of their games too!

[@canadiensfan90]

minor league baseball is fun to watch we had the vermont lake monsters short season single a team they got cut but they got picked up by the Futures Collegiate Baseball League its pretty good too

[@G_0_A_T]

Nice vid as always keep catching homers

[@TheKatcher]

I heard zac brown band chicken fried in the backround