INSANE ACTION at the 2021 Home Run Derby at Coors Field

Stampedes in the concourse, tearing apart concession stands, digging through trash -- the baseballs were PRE-autographed, and people went NUTS to catch them (and I got some wild POV footage with my GoPro). The whole day was crazy and fun and I'm excited to share this video.
What was my view like for Shohei Ohtani? How close did I come to Juan Soto's 520-foot rocket (the longest in Home Run Derby history)? How many baseballs did I catch (or almost catch) and who hit them?
In addition to Ohtani and Soto, six other sluggers put on quite a show: Matt Olson, Trey Mancini, Trevor Story, Joey Gallo, Salvador Perez, and Pete Alonso who won the whole thing . . . AGAIN!
FYI, it wasn't just the Derby itself that produced a ton of action. Both leagues took batting practice, and the players were being extra generous with toss-ups, so there was all kinds of stuff happening early in the day. I ran all over the place to find the best spots (concourse, bleachers, left field, right field, 2nd deck, Rooftop standing room, etc.) and while that didn't quite pay off with the results I had hoped for, it still provides an amazing tour of Coors Field.
In case you missed them (or want to re-watch them 20 more times), here are my previous Home Run Derby videos:
2016 -- • Catching baseballs at ...
2017 -- • INSANE ACTION at the 2...
2018 -- • Catching baseballs at ...
2019 -- • Catching TWO HOME RUNS...
The Derby at Coors Field took place on July 12, 2021. Thanks for watching and stay tuned for my All-Star Game video coming next!

[@jlbond01]

4:13 That guy: How you doing Zack? Zack: “Bad” 😂😂

[@zackhample]

I speak the truth. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@jlbond01]

@@zackhample YO HE RESPONDED

[@TTTutorials_]

@@zackhample hey zack it would be cool to watch a game w/you but I got school on aug 16 and I got parents so I dunno but it would be cool if we could watch a game w/my bro and you!

[@zackhample]

@@jlbond01 YO HE RESPONDED TWICE!!

[@zackhample]

@@TTTutorials_ Someday let's make it happen.

[@RyanHorseHelmet]

4:04 Just Slugger creeping on Zack. Love to see it.

[@zackhample]

I had nooooooo idea at the time haha.

[@RyanHorseHelmet]

@@zackhample Keep being an awesome human being Zack! Stay safe and keep bringing on the awesome content.

[@ThatC1official]

​@@RyanHorseHelmetnot me?

[@jakealvarez7015]

Went to the Home Run Derby and ASG this year, and couldn’t be happier that I didn’t sit in the outfield. I’ll take my toss ups during bp and not get trampled by 30 year old drunk dudes during the Derby haha

[@zackhample]

I hear ya.

[@walter4475]

It’s like that at any game at Minute Maid

[@hunterweartz11]

if you ever have the chance go too cincinnati it’s a really easy place too get balls i’ve got one or two everytime

[@LittleDodgerBoy]

Same!

[@ki11atv27]

@@hunterweartz11 hes been there so many times i think his record is 19 baseballs in one day there

[@aidanfinkofficial]

The fans fighting over the Pete Alonso baseball that went into the trash can was the funniest thing 😂 Awesome video... I still enjoyed it despite not being able to see the field most of the time during the derby. It's nice to see something different every once in a while. See you tomorrow at 2 ET!

[@zackhample]

Glad you still enjoyed it despite the crappy views I provided. See you soooooon.

[@nataliegiunta1873]

@@zackhample are you doing watch with zach

[@-DUCTTAPE-]

That guy yelling “FIGHT TO THE DEATH” multiple times made us so much better 😂

[@sneakydeaky4625]

@@-DUCTTAPE- then police and military standing right there lol

[@radleyssportscenter441]

@@zackhample so cool that you asked curtis pride for a ball in sign language.

[@JohnSmith-ef2sx]

Dude you caught that homerun surrounded by all those people... Surrounded by complete madness and still pulled it off like a pro. Crazy.

[@towmanac7056]

Derek jeter himself could not of done it better!

[@jonathanrogers8838]

One of the persons he was surrounded by was Trevor Plouffe

[@packersproductions24]

The best thing is he edited this in a airport for us 🙌🏻

[@cheese2415]

I’m saying his before the vid but how?

[@chase5277]

Wdym how

[@cheese2415]

@@chase5277 how does he know

[@cheese2415]

@@packersproductions24 ok sry I didn’t know

[@packersproductions24]

@@cheese2415 it's all good

[@whalechair]

Can't believe you missed Trevor Plouffe at 11:13 in the 24 Special T jersey! He was there with Jomboy media

[@BSimms]

and at 10:44

[@thelivingmiracle]

The Royals mascot video bombing you was hilarious 🤣🤣

[@braydon1191]

4:07 lol royals mascot was followin Zack and didnt notice

[@mattdajedi]

mascot was jealous Zack makes money than him thats why he was calling him crazy

[@samkornblatt1763]

Ik lol

[@zackhample]

Not at all. Ha.

[@rocketbooster9993]

@@zackhample are you going to be at great american ballpark anytime soon

[@thedude3065]

Fun Fact: Sluggerrrrr once used the Kauffmen Stadium Jumbotron to play Mariocart

[@benfaustine21]

10:46 Trevor Plouffe sighting in his Jomboy Media gear (#24)

[@Ikasnu]

Moylan was down there too

[@stephengomez3727]

Bro, you have no idea how happy your videos get me. Then seeing you catch a ball like today makes it even better. I feel like you give all of us a point of view of baseball that we don’t get anywhere else and I’m grateful for that. Keep doing your thing, Zack and God bless.

[@zackhample]

Thanks so much, Stephen!! That means a lot to me.

[@Nictastic01]

14:29 FIGHT TO THE DEATH! That had me laughing

[@ZackRagez]

Thank you for working so hard with 13 hours of editing just for our entertainment. This vid made my day even better

[@getabag42oliver25]

Zack and a Home Run Derby have no business being together but we love it

[@SLC-Smudge42]

I watched Curtis Pride at the end of his career with Triple A Salt Lake. Such a genuine dude and really fun to watch.

[@mitchmollison1948]

16:40 I died when everyone destroyed the mobile concession stands 😂

[@frogz2886]

it sucked. It broke the register and the stand worker was not very happy lol

[@danielpaoli3110]

“You guys want this one..?” That was super cool dude..🙏🏻 you could genuinely see how stoked and surprised he was when you offered that. 🤘🏻

[@batboysbaseball]

Always the best vid of the year!!!!

[@mlballhawks]

LOVE IT! I appreciated seeing Z's POV. If I want to see the batters I can watch TV - the immersion was awesome! TOO awesome at one point when I actually FLINCHED at the Alonso ball that Z saw late. WOW!

[@zackhample]

Thanks. Wish I'd seen that ball even half a second earlier. UGH!!!!!

[@ScrappyCoCo876]

That’s awesome that the baseball was autographed!

[@duffyy1]

4:04 best photo bomb ever.

[@zackhample]

He got me goooood.

[@Cryptic_mamba21]

Maybe that’s a sign that you need to make a trip to the K

[@incognito1933]

@@Cryptic_mamba21 yessss

[@dundermifflinregionalmanag5607]

I can’t remember the last time I was so interested in the home run derby, this one was awesome

[@zackhample]

Glad to hear that you were extra into this one.

[@walter4475]

@@zackhample thanks for the great vid it was really awesome

[@jlofcalifornia]

The derby has always been the real mid summer classic to me

[@PERCANGLE412]

You weren’t interested in Vladdy going crazy two years ago…….?

[@CadeJ1022]

Finally I’ve been waiting for 4 days I’m so happy

[@jamestommy9812]

Same

[@zackhample]

The wait is over!

[@baseballcontent7543]

@@zackhample I was looking everyday to see if u posted this vid

[@nvious8995]

Curtis Pride is the man! When I was a kid I was at an Expos game during his second stint. Before the games the Expos would have a few players sign stuff, that day everyone wanted Ugeth Urbinas autograph. When I realized that wouldn't happen I was about to walk away but saw him and he smiled and signed my ball for me, super nice guy.

[@zackhample]

Love it.

[@MobsterSause15]

Zack, wow, that was an awesome video! The Go Pro action was so entertaining, especially with your two catches and people fighting for baseballs! 😂

[@zackhample]

Thanks!

[@MobsterSause15]

@@zackhample Yeah brother, no problem!

[@zman1285_]

Its bittersweet being famous. So many people want photos when your trying to focus on the game. Hope you had a good time regardless keep it up Zack! What a catch man, that is my ultimate dream!

[@zackhample]

Thanks! Yeah, I wish I had time for everyone but it's tough when batters are swinging and I'm also trying to work/film.

[@Jared40]

Thanks Zack for taking time in batting practice before All Star Game for a selfie pic with me. I was stoked to see you come up in my section in right-center field. I was there for all three events for All-Star Game and the Home Run Derby was the most electrifying crowd I've seen in some time at Coors Field.😃⚾

[@zackhample]

You're very welcome. Glad you had fun and that our paths crossed.

[@Jared40]

@@zackhample love your videos Zack 👊🏻👍🏻⚾by the way during the HR Derby Matt Olsen hit three in my section 205 one two rows in front of me in row 5 and one went into that same tunnel where that old lady Coors Field usher was working where you trying to get into right center field section 205 ⚾

[@nathanchalmers2244]

I hope other famous people watch Zacks videos and see how generous he is with taking photos and signing memorabilia. Good for you Zack!

[@3aanthonyy6]

The Royals mascot at 4:03 😂

[@SaltyChip]

The MLB's All star Homerun competition is actually the World Series for Zach Hample.

[@cameronnash1039]

Awesome video man I’ve always loved the HR Derby and congrats on catching that pre-autographed Trevor Story ball

[@zackhample]

Thanks!

[@greggoryzimmerman6365]

I just wanted too say ty. U are the reason i have gotten back into loving baseball. I always get pumped when i c u post another video. Ty again and keep up the great work.

[@renaudv5438]

Gotta love these GoPro videos, super cool to watch on a VR headset, takes you straight into the action!

[@zackhample]

Thanks!

[@njr5698]

The kids digging thru the trash and elbowing everyone are such hardos i glad u didnt stoop that low

[@zackhample]

Thanks. I don't blame them, but I wanted no part of that madness.

[@marcescobar540]

thats was my brother

[@swimbits320]

I wait for this video every year! Thanks for posting and for all you do!!

[@KevinsRoadtrips]

Thanks for being so friendly all the time! Got a pic with you during the derby

[@henrizimenoff8626]

My dad almost got the ball in a wildest way. But it was the greatest HR Derby to ever be contested, I really had fun. Me and my dad were at section 203, and we had the best chance of grabbing at least 3 to 4 balls. I hope you made national television on that amazing catch

[@zackhample]

Not sure if I did since I was behind the bleachers, but thanks. Glad you saw some action too.

[@michaelhernandez5384]

Man I love baseball and seeing so many fans having fun. Can't wait for this when it comes back to LA next year!

[@RockpileRanter]

I have so many "almost got that Home Run" moments at Coors Field. The stars did not align for me and I did not get to the HRD. I really liked the GoPro footage. Made me feel like I was there. Thank you Z-Man for giving us a taste of what it would have been like. A 2 baseball day at Coors Field is a good day!

[@zackhample]

Thank you, Ranter!! Hope I get to see you again one of these days/months/years.

[@phillyphilly1076]

It’s insane how many people asked you for photos man! Wow, and you didn’t say no to any of them. You’re a great dude. I hope I see you at a game some day!

[@Minny_Paul]

18:15 What up with that fight? Must of been fighting over a baseball.

[@zackhample]

Dunno, that was right after the whole thing ended.

[@Minny_Paul]

@@zackhample Gotcha. Better to stay out of it and be safe.

[@hankbaltimore]

Yup I was there and saw the fight too. I grabbed 3 medics and told them where the fight was so they could bteak it up

[@Minny_Paul]

@@hankbaltimore That’s good. Fighting ain’t worth it.

[@publikaccessusa]

@@hankbaltimore snitch

[@frxstythesnowmn]

I have a baseball signed by Pete Alonso when he was a rookie for the Florida Gators.

[@NascarJustinKent]

Congrats on your 10th home run derby going to! Keep up the good content bro!

[@PERCANGLE412]

8:44 man I laughed my ass off when I heard him say “I noticed Joey Gallo was hitting next” and he’s taking the escalator up to the top deck. I already connect the dots as soon as I heard “Joey”

[@angelicapinedo2075]

Excellent video. Well done Zack, we loved seeing you there.

[@jeffweingartner74]

Dang great video Zack a lot of action that derby, I also really appreciate you replying to my and other comments because I love how you are giving back to your community so I just want to say thank you :)

[@diannau3215]

My first time watching you. I thought it was a great video myself. I live in Denver so it was great to have the game here.

[@zackhample]

Thanks! Glad you found me.

[@David_F97]

Shohei’s performance was a shocker. I think he was a bit nervous because literally all of the attention was on him.

[@zackhample]

I think he's just not used to BP on the field. That also must've had something to do with it.

[@itzcrayfish7842]

when Zack goes on the 3rd deck: this is a long way out Ohtani in practice: I think I can get it 4th deck

[@nathanpack9476]

I literally was just watching your story and you posted, Post Notification Squad 🔥🤙🏼 keep up the great work Zack!

[@zackhample]

Hell yes! Thank you.

[@walter4475]

@@zackhample yeah me too they are hilarious

[@F6B_ADVENTURES]

It’s like black Friday at Walmart out there... looks like fun!

[@oozu-maki4488]

U can tell from his voice Zack hates pictures so much when he is trying to get his first of the night during BP

[@charliebaynton2885]

true

[@zackhample]

I definitely relax a whole lot more after getting my first ball out of the way. 😬

[@prisonmike4126]

@@zackhample Alcoholic - whiskey every day Heroin addict - steals copper wire for dope money Zach - bas e bal 🥴🤤

[@johnny6990]

Zack this was fantastic this was one of the best videos I listen to you GOAT

[@MrJaVization]

I love the way you did it wouldnt want anything other than classic zack focused on the goal at hand.. ball ball ball we know what the batters are doing during this we like to see that chaos in the stands keep doing you love it!!

[@calboygolf]

R u coming to the Padres Braves game on July 21 ?

[@procrastinet6908]

As soon as I saw your story on insta I couldn’t wait till this video dropped. Great vid Zack. Keep up the great work

[@LWSHOW]

4:10 Yes Slugger! Lol 😂 Go royals! GREAT VIDEO ZACK!

[@zackhample]

Thanks!

[@ethanolmedo9215]

Go Royals!

[@JohnSmith-ef2sx]

What a fun channel to watch. Love it and love you.

[@zackhample]

[@sjgoode6590]

Love your energy Zack! Great videos.

[@zackhample]

Thank you!

[@sjgoode6590]

@@zackhample You are welcome.

[@theheelsynergy]

The fact that he edited this in an airport just goes to show how dedicated he is to his fans.

[@zackhample]

#HereForYou

[@BryonLetterman]

I've been waiting for this upload. Thank you!

[@BigAssHead]

5:45 Zack "im not even the most famous person in this section" Kid:"wait who also is here? Curtis Pride: :(

[@sfedits4316]

Lol no cap that’s my friend

[@DClean]

@@sfedits4316 CAPPIN

[@Mclovin69420]

Well zach said he has a hearing impairment so maybe he didn’t hear him

[@sfedits4316]

@@DClean why would I lie about that lol

[@DClean]

@@sfedits4316 jk, i just like the phrase / word No Cap

[@batboysbaseball]

Curtis Pride went to my school William and Mary!!

[@agustinl3485]

I wanted to go to the home run derby but I was volunteering at the play ballpark at the convention center. But after watching this video I have literally watched and enjoy your videos

[@HansCholo619]

great job zack! felt like I was there with the camera on your head!! , so so crazy there to get a ball wow.

[@ksl4688]

That's an another awesome video!!! Everything from Zack is gold like your t-shirt!!!

[@brentwalker5726]

No worries man, loved the video. It was cool getting to see what it was like trying to shag home runs at the AS Derby. Congrats on the Story ball.

[@solecity_dmv]

Tomorrow I’m going to my first baseball game in over a year. I’m so exited. I even made a cup ball trick.

[@SlippyFlicks]

Sounds fun good luck. Who’s playing

[@solecity_dmv]

@@SlippyFlicks Thanks. The Padres and the Nationals.

[@SlippyFlicks]

@@solecity_dmv Ooh nice. I see they won 24 9 last game

[@solecity_dmv]

@@SlippyFlicksI wish. I’m actually cheering for the nationals. But yes that was a crazy game.

[@vuhzz]

@@solecity_dmv The Nats are always fun to watch. I went to a Nats and Cubs game 4 years ago and it was so fun to watch.

[@jorgerodriguez85]

I'm either a Zack fan, weird, or both, but I was so excited to get the notification for this particular video, I decided that I'm gonna watch this one on the big screen instead of the phone, so I went to my favorite Mexican restaurant to get the biggest, artery clogging, yummy burrito (In honor of Fenway Chris ☺️), & settled into my couch, & told my wife "I'll be busy for the next 19:48, so DO NOT BOTHER ME !!!" I wouldn't worry too much about the shots you had Zack. It was indeed enjoyable ! I was happy for you to get a batted autographed ball, & for anyone else who got one. Awesome experience I bet !!!

[@zackhample]

Haha, amazing. Glad you turned it into an event. You should do the same thing with the All-Star Game video coming next.

[@jorgerodriguez85]

@@zackhample Ya know it !👍

[@derrickcantrell714]

Nice catch. Great video!!!Love the channel. Waiting for the next one.

[@zackhample]

Thank you!!

[@benfoss100]

What we have all been waiting for!

[@BobLeeeSwaggga]

Zack dropping a F bomb don't see that everyday I like it

[@jswenson13]

Great video zack

[@Luckyproductions777]

Great video zack!! Great work and keep it going!

[@Luckyproductions777]

Zack*

[@TrentonBlessWrestlemania489]

Denver loves you Zack. Hope I get a chance to see you next time you're here in the Mile High City! Enjoy that Trevor Story ball.

[@zackhample]

Thanks, that's nice of you to say.

[@jordanskyler8049]

U do soo much for others, glad you took some me time... awsome auto hr...

[@courtneyfisher-lewis2688]

This was a great video and slugger in the back 😂

[@phisiks]

the dude screaming "fight to the death" while kids digging in the trash for a ball lol

[@hammerfan752]

4:02 I absolutely love how the Royals mascot was following you

[@lisastover3443]

Cool! Thanks for showing my sons at 0:58, in line for the gates to open! Kyle even filmed for you, wearing the go pro and showing off your Homer shirt right after that!

[@zackhample]

Oh heyyyyy! You're welcome.

[@sethderusseau3429]

That is a really beautiful stadium! Also that was super hilarious when that ball landed in the beer stand and everyone went savage and rioted their way into it then the fireworks going off after.

[@emanuelearca]

Zack don't worry for the strategy, we'll always love your videos in any case and it's human to fail sometimes (even though 2 is not a bad number for the Derby)

[@zackhample]

I appreciate that.

[@jaxon2025]

4:07 Slugger is messing with Zack😂😂😂

[@kaedennk]

Been waiting for this 👍🏾🥶

[@zacstahlhut1232]

“Special T” is Trevor Plouffe which makes the home run snag so much better

[@alexzamora4454]

The first 5 minutes of him getting frustrated because he couldn’t catch a ball was hilarious 😂

[@zackhample]

My suffering = your entertainment. 👍

[@kw9377]

Fighting over digging the garbage can lol

[@CarsonClaws]

Zack is an absolute legend!

[@branden_rivra01]

Lmao that was funny the mascot following Zack🤟😂⚾️

[@Velocity8842]

4:10 only if Zack turned around

[@thenonoschlosser]

Best time of year for Zack

[@Canadahockey14]

NOOOO! I missed you in my city! Much love from CO man and hope to catch you around

[@ovoxxoriginal8]

5280 baby!!!!!

[@magz5140]

Haha saw the insta story nice work on this vid Zack!

[@LHHighlights]

Great video Zack!!! I love the vids

[@zackhample]

Thanks!

[@michael-m]

Zack....Rogers Center in Toronto is finally opening. Baseball is coming back to Canada, you better be here!!

[@zackhample]

Thinking about it.

[@michael-m]

@@zackhample Regardless of when, we look forward to having you back

[@geraldbacon8]

@@zackhample you'd probably be the only person in History to see the Jays play home games in 3 cities.

[@geraldbacon8]

@@michael-m I thought it wasn't official yet,has Trudeau announced it today?

[@jensenpete]

This guy looks like he’s going to have a mental breakdown not getting a baseball. Lol

[@zackhample]

Accurate.

[@brian70Cuda]

Glad you got a T. Story ball, love that guy. So hard to be a Rocks fan though. Thank you, I loved this one as well Zack:)

[@tonyauesgaming207]

I love seeing slugger following you

[@jakefromstatefarm1525]

Yes I’ve been waiting for this!

[@patton303]

I was in the Rockpile with my sons and we and saw you running around on the West concourse. Lol. What an amazing night that was. Never saw a better HR Derby and we got to see it in person at the home of long bombs? Spectacular.