MLB Hidden Ball Tricks

[@samk5842]

Lesson: Stay on the damn base.

[@lilswank2012]

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[@RealPenguinTD]

This is like CHEATING

[@richym3899]

I'm a nube at baseball and tbh it's fun to play but I'd rather blow my brains out than watch but here's my question: why can you steal bases (including home) even though the outfield catches a hit?

[@samk5842]

Richy M In summary, if the ball is caught without hitting the ground, you have to go back to the base you were on before it's touched by a fielder with the ball. After getting back to the base on a caught ball, you can advance.

[@braxtonlombardi7185]

The last one though that head tag

[@tyvulpintaur2732]

"Hey, Guillen, I'mma gonna boop you on the head!" "What?" BOOP!

[@flex2125]

last one was thug life

[@DrZiggyzoo1]

+flex2125 That one was my favorite! He was like "boink! you're out!"

[@Pentazemin7]

That tap on the helmet was basically his way of saying "get gud pleb."

[@tstan9713]

the tigers would haunt ozzie for years to come

[@christicosper1016]

Yeah hahahahahaha

[@greyk610]

It was pretty thug.

[@mtndewman1022]

1:55 angel hernandez does something correct?

[@akahaney1]

+mtndewman1022 Shocking ain't it.

[@akahaney1]

law of averages. 1 time out a thousand he is bound to get 1 right.

[@zao24]

+mtndewman1022 Even a broken clock is right twice a day.

[@jdspreest]

Lowell's trick play was probably the best one of all these. What's great is that the ump had to have been exactly where he was and actually been paying attention for it to work, and did it ever.

[@ahtartersauce101]

Notice how old these clips are. Now the rule is that the pitcher has to be off of the ENTIRE DIRT MOUND for it to be valid, which means almost nobody is going to fall for it again.

[@joesmith332]

+Michael Carrillo Also the fact that now players call timeout AFTER EVERY PLAY. Base hit to right field? Call time out to take off your shin guard. Stolen base? Time out to stand up and dust yourself off. The ball used to be live all the time until it was hit foul or into the stands. Now it's boring station-to-station baseball.

[@jayoharedeeayen1272]

Kinsler one isn't even old lmao

[@stevenkunzer9027]

I remember watching that one. I think the guy who was fooled had just got on base with his first major league hit also. Remember watching that 3-4 years ago.

[@tyruss23]

The Rays one happened just a few years ago

[@guitaristofra]

Any source for that? I'm pretty sure that's not true. The pitcher just can't be on or astride of the rubber. Which I'm pretty sure has always been the case.

[@johncronin9540]

This is extremely rare today, as almost all base runners ask for time after a play. And it is usually granted. And that makes the hidden ball play impossible, because once the ball is dead, the only way it can come back into play is when the ball is in the pitcher's glove, and he is standing on the rubber. If the pitcher stands on the rubber without the ball, the ball is still dead, and the pitcher could have a balk called. That is why umpires are taught to ALWAYS know where the ball is.

[@thefletch1994]

Enjoy :) Comment suggestions below!

[@jyehamilton9998]

Could you make a part 2

[@TjGoPro1]

+Jye Hamilton ya plssss!!

[@smd6141]

Do top 10 squirts.

[@SuperSk8ta]

MLB graphic ejections.

[@donmcmani]

i just wondering why my suggestion clip comment was deleted

[@mikethegoat_yt2189]

I tried the same trick when I was playing baseball with my brothers in the backyard; my brother at first base(batting) was so surprised when he was tagged out.

[@RL3AO]

What was the 3rd base coach for the Dodgers doing when the Rays pulled it off?

[@gost4995]

A cleat straight to the left nut...That's my hidden ball trick.

[@newsreach]

+seventyone71 Stupid comment.

[@gost4995]

Mark Schirripa Apparently not stupid enough for you to waste your time telling me how stupid my comment was. Loser...

[@Guy_de_Loimbard]

2:08 that's not a hidden-ball trick. That's just poor base running owing to a complete lack of situational awareness.

[@adampeck3269]

+DroverChicago thats pretty much how the hidden ball trick works. poor base running and unawareness

[@Guy_de_Loimbard]

+Adam Peck Hey, great observations! Let me share a couple of my own: the "hidden ball trick" also typically involves a "hidden ball" and a "trick." In the referenced play, nobody hid the ball, and nobody tried to trick the base runner. This was a complete mental lapse by the base runner and the second baseman happened to have the ball and be in a position to take advantage of it.

[@MrNomar2002]

+DroverChicago He's just trying to say without lack of awareness, this play,or trick,can't exist, and they are tricked because of it

[@Guy_de_Loimbard]

+Nomar Carreon Using the single instance in this entire clip where the player WASN'T tricked but was just a complete flake seems like an odd way of making that point.

[@MrNomar2002]

DroverChicago fair enough

[@joserobertonakata5947]

Last one was like... "wake up you dumb!" lmao

[@ramairgto72]

1:53 was the best, Ref pulled off an "Agent Smith" with that "OUT!".

[@StinkyNation]

Bergman. Love this. BONK RIP Dave

[@jjjlll1392]

Dude! thats crazzzzzzzzy, love trick plays

[@cubsfan4lyfe63]

I think Stassi thought he was out lol.

[@DreamMakerStudioInc]

I love seeing this part of.baseball. This is not something taught very easily. The players either have this natural instinct or they don't. It's so fun to watch when it works out, but also fun to watch even if it doesn't. Cool stuff and cool video. Thanks for sharing!

[@guitaristofra]

I love baseball. Also nice to see that Counsell batting stance again, heh.

[@Kartracer6]

the one at 2:10 doesn't look planned. I don't think he even knew the runner thought the 2nd baseman didn't have the ball

[@elitepuck6011]

it most likely wasnt but notice how after he missed the catch, he acted like he had it so they pulled it off

[@Holy_hand-grenade]

Exactly. It wasn't planned... it was kind of just a fortuitous accident... And Kinsler is one of the most cerebral, quick thinking defensive players in the game, so he immediately recognized the gift and took advantage.

[@TheCorrectAnswer56]

+Elite Puck But where was the runner even going? Even if the second baseman did have the ball, why is he wandering off the base like that anyway?

[@JohannicVisions]

The runner was going back to the dugout. He thought he was thrown out at second not realizing the second baseman didn't have the ball and not realizing he was initially called safe.

[@silasevans3313]

Poor, Ozzie haha.

[@manuelrivas8455]

+Silas Evans that was funny

[@ShuffleToExpressss]

ahahahahah

[@bobdole4916]

Not a hidden ball trick, but the best trick I ever heard was from Matt Williams when he was with the Giants. This rookie comes sliding in hard to third and the throw is late. He stands up the safe way where he's never not touching the bag and as he's standing there Williams tells him to move so he can clean off the bag - it's his job because he's the third baseman and the ump needs a clear view of the bag, just like with home plate. Well, it's highly respected veteran Matt Williams telling him he's got to clean the bag, so he moves and Williams tags him with a "Sorry, kid, you're out." Cagey veteran making rooks look like chumps since 1870.

[@baselinejumpers8597]

I was playing shortstop in my game yesterday and I kept the ball in my glove and tagged the runner when he was wandering off the bag. The umpire was standing right in front of second, only about 3 feet away, and MISSED THE CALL. 😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬................😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬........😬😬😬😬.

[@johnseybold32]

That must've sucked 😕 I play shortstop too

[@kevingarvey8183]

That's sucks

[@jamesschiavone6844]

+Johnny Boy #CowboyNation #TonyRomoGOAT shortstop is the best I play it too

[@johnseybold32]

+Diamond James42 ikr

[@m96g]

Freddy dressed ffrff

[@mrbeaverstate]

Damn little makes baseball interesting enough to stay with... the hidden ball trick helps a great deal!

[@ImSquiggs]

Lmfao at the last one where he just cranks him in the head without even looking, hahaha.

[@ob_gynkenobi4014]

Todd Helton, what a great ball player he was! what a grizzled veteran to. Heard he is an excellent person to

[@oscaredwards9391]

Great Jsb! ! giant shape What's your opinion about that, gzys

[@SFAPowerhouse]

One of the oldest tricks in the book, and they still try it today. Amazing! That's why it's a game.....

[@Chatrak_San]

I've seen more triple plays than I have ever seen a player even ATTEMPT this always awesome move, still waiting to catch one live! Haha

[@wallec4140]

The last one was priceless! Hahaha 1st baseman was like you could have had a V8. Lol

[@GraduatedIn]

omg they should put that in a V8 commercial hahaha

[@crosman177]

For it to be a legal out does pitcher have to be off of the mound?

[@directionality]

+crosman177 yes ..off the rubber, as the comentator says

[@goldosprey]

3:14 Gonzalez went wide eyed and thought. 'God damn it.'

[@nicsatran2397]

that counsel. ..

[@flamelazer27]

last one was head bang bang! BANG BANG! Damn... My head shaked up.

[@copycatninjitsu]

pretty cool clip, 😊

[@brycita1162]

3:15 When you see bae

[@greyk610]

Nah man..

[@rad1calracoon713]

xd

[@keitra666]

xD

[@millyinecia8827]

😂😂

[@thatkidcam6261]

Lol 😂😂😂

[@Twilightwolf27]

That last one had me laughing so much. :P

[@ILLini61607]

Love that emphatic out call at 2:12 lmao

[@Brian211978]

The one with Texas and Houston I think the runner thought he was out and started heading to the dugout.

[@DreamMakerStudioInc]

Poor Ozzie lol. What a great player but frequently got "caught" lol

[@TypOPositiv]

I love this vid!

[@justindomino]

I played for 17 years and watched every MLB game I could, but I never understood why players are always so nonchalant and like to step off the base so much. Easily avoidable. You can adjust your jersey AND pants even while having a foot on the base.

[@Ian.lan.Ian.]

Or you could just call time

[@tanmartselby6937]

That last tag was great!

[@djdjsjdhbd8092]

This is why you are taught in middle school to not take a lead until the pitcher is on the rubber.

[@TheJer1963]

+Wiz Plays - Clash of Clans We were taught this in Little League. I remember a time in the Majors there was a club house fine if you got caught. Don't know if teams still have that or not but they should have.

[@djdjsjdhbd8092]

+TheJer1963 Yea lol

[@kfraz6658]

Nice video thanks! +1

[@nobodynothing2910]

That very last one LOL

[@pamelacass9642]

All these were fun to see.

[@tymesho]

late 60's Tigers first baseman Stormin' Norman Cash was an expert at this.

[@teamsami123]

You forgot Chase Utley WS 2008. That's was the best ever.

[@phillyphan1994]

Well that wasn't exactly a hidden ball trick. Just an awesome heads up play by throwing it to home instead.

[@Dman216]

bill buckner was the king of the hidden ball trick he did it more then any player in baseball history

[@jasonhodgin1792]

+TheDman216 I remember in 1986 he even did it to himself in the World Series.

[@terryhenize7145]

I will try some of those tricks next game

[@jdspreest]

the hilarious part of Uribe being tagged out at third by Longoria is that, of all people who could be coaching third, it was Tim Wallach, a stellar third baseman himself back in his day....how the hell did HE fall asleep on the play??? His job is to be paying attention when the runner isn't....

[@DoubleRD]

i dont know baseball, whats the difference between tagging the base and tagging a player to get them out? alot of these tricks the player with the ball is closer to the base, but they tag the runner instead?

[@kevingarvey8183]

You can only step on the base when there is a force out. Google it because it will take me a while to type out

[@Ian.lan.Ian.]

You should only tag the base if it's a close out tag the player when he isn't close too the base and and you are close to him now you step on the base when it's a force out just google what is a force out that will make it easier

[@austinjentz5674]

You have to tag the runner when they are either coming back to a base or are running to a base without someone running behind them (forcing them to advance to the next base)

[@matthiasmoore1447]

Oh c'mon Bergman! Good sportsmanship! #thelastone

[@virgonomic]

Not the hidden ball trick at 2:15 - Stassi thought he was out on the force. Though he looked at the umpire who did not give a signal and walked off the base anyway.

[@jfb1188]

And from this moment on, Ozzie Guillen was cranky.

[@stage51manager]

1:58 now today, that would be a balk, pitcher foot touched dirt area, the circle, not the mound, or hill.

[@SIXPACFISH]

Good vid.

[@stevec6965]

Ozzie never was that smart.

[@belair55zz56]

Gene Michael was a master of the hidden ball trick.....

[@markwatts8370]

This happened to me in little league, just after I stole third base. I was a fast runner and always a threat to steal. Cleverly, they used this against me. Although I went on to play in college, I'm still just a little peeved about it. Hey, it's only been forty years ago now! lol

[@lynskyrd]

way to build yourself up there... it's four year later, have you gotten over yourself yet?

[@zane3958]

Dave Bergman is my relative from the other side of the family. He's so amazing

[@charlieabbot3649]

Awesome!

[@FastDuDeJiunn]

omg that stuff never gets old

[@velorum1641]

I feel that this needs to happen more often

[@oshensurfer]

Nicely done

[@jonnysmitty7538]

this is what makes baseball exiting

[@uzi598]

I play 1st base and a trick that I do with the catcher is he throws to me instead of the pitcher after a strike and I tag the runner if he's still off base

[@Scoop-nd9im]

I play first also, and it's not a hidden ball trick it's more of a pickoff attempt

[@naelovv2808]

Ooh I never thought of that😂 thanks

[@willitalia6021]

+Scoop 3455 actually its a pitchout

[@Mr.Chris.P.Bacon1]

0:12 That awkward moment when your'e *SO EMBARRASSED* that you don't know *WHAT TO DO NEXT*. So you just stand there *wiping imaginary dirt off your hands* looking *dejected and stupid* wishing you were invisible.

[@kevingarvey8183]

I play 1st and I always try the first one in games it is the best feeling when it finally works

[@mrbeaverstate]

Not much I love about baseball but this I do.

[@StellarWishGaming2002]

This is why you should either call time or keep your damn foot on the bag, it's not that hard people...

[@ZijianChen]

lol last one the tag in the head is like "wake up bud"

[@herculesmwp7983]

The last one is my favorite

[@acolt622]

I don't think the third one was a hidden ball trick as much as the runner at second thought he was out already. He assumed the shortstop caught the ball.

[@43labontepetty]

So smooth.

[@GraduatedIn]

2:15 I did the exact same thing playing kickball in PE today lolololol

[@prod.by_phoggy_6876]

I remember one time I was playing right, and a grounder got hit to me, so I caught it but acted like I didn't and when the person on first tried to go to third, I easily threw him out

[@pinkeye00]

lol .... Ozzie was master base running, but this is funny.

[@margaro2610]

I don't get it...it's like when you make it to the majors they forget all about basic game rules...what so hard about remembering to stay on base at all times

[@Ian.lan.Ian.]

Bro in little league they thought us to call a time before stepping off the base

[@jimeyaking437]

woooow Kinsler

[@tony_anello]

My HS coach was so anti "bush league" and hated shit like this. He used to tell us to never leave the bag until the ump called time or the pitcher was set on the mound. One game I was pinch running and stole second and literally just laid their on my chest after a head dive to second because I was so unsure where the ball was

[@alexpalmer9951]

Lol I love that last one hitting him in the head

[@seventhheaven4890]

Tip 1: Never leave the base until the pitcher gets on the mound

[@lisanelson6596]

the first play was my favorite part in it

[@StellarYankee]

I didn't even know that was a legal play...

[@StellarYankee]

+RyZe Tramp Ah I see, thanks.

[@seanaf5]

I think I was 14 or 15. I was pitching and me and my 1st basemen pulled it off. The only time it ever worked though.

[@TonsHeavy]

love bergman's boom headshot tag

[@juliusmutwol6894]

last tag was hilarious for some reason

[@wolfninja4308]

This is cool

[@Curling12341]

In some of these cases, you wonder if the base coaches need to take some of the blame.

[@dustinb419]

dont even care for baseball but this was good.

[@MikeJr9284]

I never really understood the hidden ball trick.

[@arioyakobus]

If you're tagged you're out. Simple enough

[@MikeJr9284]

ario yakobus I know that. But what's the whole hidden ball that comes into play?

[@hdjsui]

+The Engie That Cried Nope the ball is hidden from the guy who is tagged out. Players sometimes alert the umpires (refs) preemptively to the tag so its not controversial. But the last guy is just a flat out veteran and i was amazed by.

[@edwardherrera846]

+The Engie That Cried Nope - Usually the ball is hidden. The person tags the player who doesn't realize the ball is hidden. That player is called out. Pretty easy concept here...

[@blinkguy4ever]

it's easy. the position players hide the ball in a way they think the pitcher has the ball withing knowing the guy covering the base has the ball. once they start taking any lead off the base, they are out

[@SomeGuyWhoPlaysGames333]

2:10 I think the runner thought he was out anyway.

[@zackknowles14]

I agree if Andrus had the ball he would've been so he looked like he was walking off the field

[@ReidTheRulesGuy]

I love the last one.

[@jess_or_jessica]

Moral of the story: stay on base until time is called.

[@1dollaroincontanti402]

That first one look his face 😂

[@34stzoo]

What about Gary Carter, in 87 Mets.

[@tstan9713]

kinslers was inadvertent but still slick

[@MichaelBelafonti]

2:07 where the hell are you going anyway?