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[@mil2k11]

9:20 Daz repeats Cookie Rojas' name. I was watching a game between the NY Mets and the Cincinnati Reds. The Mets were batting with Mookie Wilson coaching 1st base. Cookie was coaching 3rd. In the field for the Reds were Pokey Reese and Gookie Dawkins. Cookie, Mookie, Pokey & Gookie all on the field at the same time.

[@Tuning_Spork]

What a kooky comment. 😃👍

[@gtaisgreat8385]

LOL🤣

[@ryanc9888]

Lol

[@leodee3]

The very first clip in the video is the play that forced MLB to protect the catcher more. Buster Posey broke his leg on that play. Incidental collisions can still happen, but they really don't want intentional tackles at the plate.

[@bintang__bint]

Broke his leg, and ended his season as well

[@gdo3510]

Thanks Buster. Drink some milk

[@Fly-The-W]

@@bintang__bint Also tore ligaments along with the fracture. The rule was absolutely needed. Baseball is a skills game. Contact happens but shouldn't be an actual part of the game

[@brendonnorris6831]

Often called the "Posey Rule"

[@williammcdonald3922]

@ 10:15, MLB players wear metal spikes, almost exclusively. Ty Cobb from the 1900s, supposedly used to sharpen his before each game.

[@johnglue1744]

“It’s Clobberin’ Time” is The Thing’s catchphrase from Fantastic Four.

[@saintsataniko2116]

I was going to post the same thing but I knew if I scrolled down I would find someone had already said it. ;)

[@betsyduane3461]

"It's clobberin' time" comes from The Thing from The Fantastic Four in Marvel comics. The Thing first used his catchphrase in 1964's Fantastic Four #22.

[@TheAcgtrs]

Carlton Fisk was the last catcher, who tagged out the last two runners. He was one of the best catchers of all time.

[@JuandeFucaU]

"it's clobbering time" is the catch phrase of the Thing from The Fantastic Four comics, etc.

[@zig_zag____1265]

My little League coach once told me the base runner owns the line if any player blocks it plow them over.

[@katzc23]

High school and college for me too. If they want to take your base path, you take it back. Also kind of related, if you're running into a double play, make sure you're the only out.

[@williammcdonald3922]

@ 10:11 about foot wear, cleats vs. spikes. Definitely metal spikes in MLB.

[@whimsofmim]

Catchers are sometimes called "backstops." They are literally meant to be walls that nothing should pass (not pitches, or in this case, runners). Some of these catchers, the way they make a barrier with their body, they are becoming a human wall of one person.

[@jimmyrhoades650]

A backstop is the wall and net behind the catcher lol.

[@michaelb.3982]

@@whimsofmim Jimmy missed the point ! He doesn't understand.

[@jimmyrhoades650]

@Michael B. ???

[@Coonass]

@@jimmyrhoades650 you missed it twice now.

[@samcalven12]

The Thing (from Fantastic 4, marvel comics) : “hey they’re saying my catch phrase”

[@helgar791]

The new rule, 7.13, states "a runner attempting to score MAY NOT DEVIATE FROM HIS DIRECT PATHWAY to the plate in order to initiate contact with the catcher (caps are mine)". However, if the catcher is blocking the plate and is in direct line with the plate it is totally legal to run full force into him. In many of the cases here, from my vantage, the catcher is frequently in the direct baseline to the plate, and contact would still be legal.

[@ESUSAMEX]

At 4:34, Pete Rose ran over the catcher in the All-Star game and the catcher was never the same after the hit. Pete was also caught betting on baseball years later and banned from baseball and the Hall of Fame for life.

[@Jeff_Lichtman]

The catcher was Ray Fosse, who died last year. Rose took a lot of criticism for barreling into Fosse in what was just an exhibition game.

[@gdo3510]

Also had a think for underage girls. Pete Rose wasn’t the best guy.

[@chrishirthe4162]

The very first clip in this compilation had a lot to do with the new rule change. Buster Posey was the catcher on the play, and he broke his leg. Prior to his injury, you could argue he was the best catcher in baseball.

[@miketrn16]

In addition to Deion having been in the NFL, there was one which you blokes reacted to pretty viscerally. The guy for the Dodgers was Brian Jordan who was also a safety for the Atlanta Falcons.

[@laudanum669]

The player running to home @3:00 is A.J. Pierznski he is also a Catcher. He got thrown out of a game when he was catching and turned around asking the Ump "Can I get a new ball? Preferably one you can see" the Ump then tossed him. He was sick of the bad calls from the Ump.

[@ericjorgensen3911]

nice!

[@scottaldridge7888]

Catchers have always been the toughest of the toughest baseball players.

[@michaelb.3982]

Pro Quarterback and Baseball catcher are considered the two toughest positions in sports to play well.

[@adamr149]

Posada was one my favorite Yankees from those years.

[@Tuning_Spork]

Yep, the injury to Buster Posey (the first clip in the video) is what inspired the rule change. The new rule is that a catcher must allow the runner a path to the plate. (As it was, a fielder blocking the baseline was illegal at all bases EXCEPT home plate.) Now, the catcher can go so far as to STRADDLE the plate, or stand slightly to one side of it, but has to allow a way for the runner slide in ahead of a tag. The catcher can straddle the plate ONLY if he has possession of the ball. Basically, a play at home plate is now treated like a close play at any other base. And, oh, yes, I'd love to see you guys watch more baseball videos. 😃👍

[@LibraLee88]

7:04 Run Prime 🤣 That brought a smile to my face

[@laudanum669]

I played on quite a few Baseball teams and every Catcher on the teams was tough as nails. Two of the guys were also Goalies on Hockey teams and the were great at both. Catcher is a very demanding position to play.

[@melrest3453]

Gotta respect the hell out of the catchers!

[@paulobrien9572]

The Buster Posey rule

[@TheCosmicGenius]

The home run derby Daz referred to between Mark McGwire & Sammy Sosa, to break Roger Maris' single season record of 61 homers, was back in 1998, & McGwire ended up winning it, in a game against Sosa's team, the Chicago Cubs. Maris was in the stands for the occassion. McGwire played for the St. Louis Cardinals.

[@alanneel1369]

maris was not in the stands he died in the 80s

[@TheCosmicGenius]

@@alanneel1369 That's right - it was his widow

[@jeffdetmer4681]

Some of these are older. The rule change prohibits a catcher from blocking the plate unless he has the ball. Also a runner can't run through the catcher. They have to attempt to slide or avoid a tag. The one near the end where the runner went in feet first would not have caused an argument. He did exactly what he was supposed to do. Also if they had let some of these run a couple seconds longer you would have seen some of the runners and catchers give each other a slap on the rump or a pat on the back, knowing that it was just a guy doing his job. Another thing that has changed is at 2nd base. When a runner goes into 2nd trying to break up a chance at a double play. They are allowed to go in hard, but they used to often times go after the fielder instead of the base. Now you must be close enough to reach the base (even with an extended arm) or you can't make contact. You also can't go past or over 2nd base to take out the fielder. Lots of concussions caused the rule changes. As to the spikes, they are metal and old time baseball great Ty Cobb who played many years ago, and had a reputation for being a nasty player, used to actually sharpen his spikes and slide in hard and feet first.

[@robertlongbrake1293]

You have to touch your glove with the ball to their body. If you lose possession they’re safe. 1st, 2nd and third base all the player has to do is tag the base before they get there.

[@Scufflegrit]

I was a catcher for years-if that last dude wasn’t wearing a cup then, he started wearing one the next game. 😂

[@miamidolphinsfan]

As a Miami Marlins fan that throw by Conine to Pudge Rodriguez was HUGE. If that wasn't good the Marlins may never have won the 2003 World Series...getting out JT Snow in the top of the 9th to win that Divisional playoff game 5 was amazing I'll never forget that

[@Anorxite4]

7:04 i have never seen someone fly around the bases like that. and i'm a fan of the royals and went through the 2014-2015 years with jarrod dyson and terrance gore. i've seen speedy people. never seen anyone fly like that

[@Tu_Padre31]

Watch some game highlights. Padres just played a hyped series with the Mets. Also had a crazy series with the braves not long ago. Blue jays opening day game vs the Rangers was electric. Dodgers braves series was mad as well.

[@GrimBrother]

Since I played football the same time I started travel baseball as a catcher I gotta say that experience pays dividends. I would level kids trying to mess with me making a play, I remember this one kid actually got a concussion because he ran into me standing straight up and I squared up after receiving the throw, and ended up hitting the kid in the head with my helmet since he didn't slide...Ouch. But yeah I mean as a catcher that's apart of the job, be big, guard the plate.

[@marklawrence2239]

The first old clip at 4:35 was the All Star Game. Just a fun exhibition game in middle of season with the best players voted in by the fans from both leagues. Pete Rose was the runner that plowed into Ray Fosse the catcher. The injuries from that play followed Fosse the rest of his career. Pet Rose would go onto manage the Reds and get banned from baseball for life for betting on games his own team was playing in. Pete Rose was a real POS. Pete Rose was also one of the best hitters to play the game, he had 4,256 hits in his career, more than anyone before or since. But he destroyed his legacy and they won't let him in the Hall of Fame.

[@ericjorgensen3911]

Rule change: catcher can`t block the plate without the ball. Catcher must leave a space to runner to avoid collision. Also here in the USA "clobbered" refers to someone getting the WORST of it.

[@johanna0131]

Love when you guys do baseball reactions! There is a funny side to baseball too. The “Not so Serious” baseball videos show the lighter side of the game.

[@michaelb.3982]

Unleash the Cannon is must watch baseball video.. You won't believe the throws the players make.

[@officeblokedaz]

We have done that mate. It must be pending or blocked

[@michaelb.3982]

@@officeblokedaz It must be pending.. Thanks, I was looking forward to your reaction to it.. Baseball's Greatest Crowd Reactions is another good one.. The one with 2.4 million views.. Thank you !

[@brandi_with_an_i]

I remember watching the Lonnie Smith collision when I was just a wee little girl. Really surprised the Greg Olson (Braves) & Ken Caminiti (Astros) collision in 1992 didn't make the cut. We all thought it had broken Olson's neck. I think it did result in torn ligaments and a broken ankle for Olson. One of the most brutal collisions.

[@TreyM1609]

If you’ll notice though 90% of these once the runner sees the ball has been caught he pats the catcher on the back saying good job or checks on him to make sure he’s alright. It’s just part of the game and most of them know it. When it’s over MOST of the time they give props to each other, MOST of the time

[@JHobieDance]

Unlike AJ Pierzynski who was cocky and just slammed his hand into home plate

[@noneprovided689]

@@JHobieDance Nah. I’m a fan of neither the White Sox nor the Cubs, so I have no dog in this fight. Furthermore, I _can’t stand_ Pierzynski, but even _I_ know that Barrett was just being an overly sensitive douche. Sure, Pierzynski pounded the plate with his fist-an emphatic gesture no doubt. However, Barrett had his back to the plate, meaning he couldn’t have even known that Pierzynski did it. Barrett inadvertently got in Pierzynski’s way as he tried to get back to the dugout, and lost his composure when they bumped shoulders. It’s similar to two hurried train passengers colliding as one exits and the other enters…except that Barrett was an insecure putz.

[@unklebacon44]

New rule in 2014 after Buster Posey busted his leg on a play. They discourage agressive collisions now, but the rule states that a runner can't go out of his way in the base path in order to blow up the catcher.

[@barnabydodd8956]

I believe the rule these days is that a runner can hit the catcher if the catcher is directly in his path. In years past runners used to seek contact with the catcher who wasn't even in his way. That isn't allowed anymore. But there are still legal collisions, but not as many as there used to be.

[@horacecock-johnson5035]

Small world. I played against catcher, David Ross in High School and some of my old friends still speak to him occasionally.

[@ScruffyNerfhurder]

This play is not allowed anymore because too many catchers were getting hurt. Buster Posey was the main reason the rule changed. I had a neighbor who was drafted to the MLB out of high school. He was a catcher who hit .450 in high school. He started playing in the minor leagues, got taken out at the plate and got seriously injured and it ended his career at 19 years old.

[@TreyM1609]

Btw you have to tag him unless bases were loaded and then the runner is a forced out. Forced meaning bases loaded, the guy on 3rd base has to go home so when that happens catcher just has to catch it while being on the plate. Doesn’t matter if he knocks it out then. It’s when bases are not loaded that the tag must be applied. The rule was changed due to concussions but still if the throw leads the catcher up the line the runner can still run through him he just can’t go out of his way to do it. If it happens to be a bang bang play and there’s no way to avoid it then yes they can still try to run over the catcher

[@Tijuanabill]

That Pete Rose one is unreal. That was in an All-Star game and he ruined that guys career, in a game that doesn't even matter.

[@DanielFernandez-gv6iy]

Which clip is that one? I’m not a baseball fan so idk names haha

[@MetFanMac]

@@DanielFernandez-gv6iy It's the one starting at 4:33. (The factoid of Rose "ruining" the catcher's career is definitely an urban legend, though -- the guy (Ray Fosse) played out the rest of the season and stayed in the Majors for eight more years. While the injury (a fractured and separated shoulder which healed incorrectly, causing chronic pain) definitely impacted his later career, so did a series of other, unconnected injuries that are endemic to all catchers.)

[@gr8t1bobo]

The part where he said.. You have to slide in feet first not slide in head first made me think of the past video and the comment about Iranian ski goggles.

[@brianschaffer9220]

9:50 Ever since the rule was made protecting catchers, you have really no choice but to do something like that anymore. You can come in head/arm first, but more of a chance of being out.

[@royboy1984]

The Blokes should react to Jomboy lipreading. If you like to watch baseball arguments, he does a great job of reading lips.

[@SmokeyJoeWood173]

10:00--The shoes baseball players wear are a type of cleat generally referred to as "spikes" by baseball players. They are usually made of metal, not necessarily sharp in that you couldn't hold it against a finger and slice, but they'll take a gash out of you if someone slides into you or you "spike yourself" when tucking your own leg up to slide. You'll actually bleed a surprising amount from a spike wound in your calf.

[@stevem2601]

If the catcher is standing on the base line - in other words, if the catcher is standing in front of the plate and is in between third base and plate the runner can smash into him.

[@dylanwalker9797]

Subscribed when the bloke said he listens to Sick of it All

[@syx3s]

if it isn't a forced out (a runner now occupies the base behind you) the tag has to be made. forced out the base or home plate can be touched while in control of the ball.

[@Cole_mac]

If a catcher is blocking the bag then they should be plowed over.

[@hifijohn]

also, these are some very nice long throws.

[@evanshields3997]

That first clip of Buster Posey is why the rules changed. He was on track to be an easy Hall of Fame catcher, but that hit took him out for the rest of the season and is likely part of the reason he retired younger than anyone expected. That was in 2011, and intentional collisions at home have been banned since 2014 because of it.

[@brianhansen6189]

Those old clips are more cocaine abuse than steroid abuse

[@megadriver23]

Good stuff here

[@joshrinehart10]

Check out MLB Players Being As Smooth As Glass Compilation!!!

[@brandonthompson628]

a reaction to the 98 hr race would be cool I think. for sure some nice vids dedicated to it on KZbin

[@tristancampbell4941]

I wished they showed the part where Bo Jackson dove for that ball on the Deion Sanders play

[@darrinlindsey]

At least one of those catchers suffered a bad concussion in that clip. Buster Posey missed quite a few games because of it.

[@kalanhitchens8782]

When are you guys coming to the states?

[@rurouni82]

Daz I noticed out of all the baseball vids, I don’t think you ever told the guys about the stadium food. They may find it interesting as it kind of part of the culture/experience. Maybe one day you guys could do a reaction to a baseball stadium food video.

[@tommygiavatto3850]

The first collision is what changed the rule. The catcher was an all star player and got hurt and missed the playoffs

[@fourtyfivefudd]

I only ever hear the rice clobbered when talking about sports and more specifically being hit on the top of the head. And it’s usually the fans who get clobbered with a foul ball lmao

[@alanneel1369]

you guys should check out nolan ryan highlights or babe ruth stories

[@agent1543]

Please react to NFL "How Did He Catch That!?" Moments

[@katzc23]

So the rules have not changed much. Baseball is a game of mutual respect, and remember - baserunners are on the other side of the ball half the game. A baserunner owns the base path unless a play is being made against that runner for a tag out, like a throw in from the outfield to get them out. If a runner is blocked while running the bases, they can ram through the defensive player and the umpire should award the runner an extra base or the plate. The caviat plate play is still supposed to allow a pathway and force a tag. If a defensive player blocks and gets knocked, so be it. It all depends on the timing and possession of the throw. MLB let it get out of hand, and had to stricten back up because of injuries. As a little boy it was hammered into me that you own that base path if you're the runner, and if you're the fielder, you tag with your glove, not your body. Try to block them? Take your lick and the runner will take the bag. And then nurse your injuries and learn.

[@betsyduane3461]

Sosa, McGuire and Bonds will never make the Baseball Hall of Fame because of steroids. And it makes no sense that their HR records stand as legit.

[@whimsofmim]

the biggest shame of Bonds is he was a hall of fame caliber player for sure if just hadn't juiced. His numbers before steroids were heads and shoulders above other outfielders. I think his ego just couldn't stand lesser players like McGuire and Sosa getting all the media attention they were getting.

[@betsyduane3461]

Posada played 17 seasons for the Yankees

[@agent1543]

Please React to - MLB | Great Plays Behind The Back - You'll not be disappointed!

[@BA-dt6tg]

Baseball players actually wear metal spikes so it’s not very fun when someone slides into you

[@arnoldcox9128]

They need to bring back collisions and steriods

[@williamjordan5554]

The worst was Bo Jackson breaking the catcher's thumb in a collision. Bo also threw a runner out at the plate from deep left field. Just a freak.

[@kimson305]

Don't get mad because bo Jackson was good

[@puebloking8280]

I honestly cant believe they changed it

[@scottaldridge7888]

If Soccer had a little less flopping we could watch hard fouls in Soccer highlight reals. NBA and NCAA basketball have some classic Floppers too so fairplay.

[@AcousticGString]

Hey everyone!

[@rhoetusochten4211]

Back when baseball was worth watching.

[@carpiofamilly698]

Can you please react to How to identify baseball pitches by Sports Explained

[@margaretsimmons1598]

Sammy Sosa allegedly corked his bat

[@tristancampbell4941]

Can you watch Gus Johnson's Greatest Calls by RS Highlights Shows a hype College sports announcer with hype plays

[@outworlddragoon]

after the steroids problems, the players got smaller. so 40 million a year and easily broken which means more insurance claims, which means more drug tests. the players have decided to not take as many risks. so you dont see as much dives for catches or impact plays at the plate.

[@kyleekstrand3971]

This type of play has now been outlawed!

[@philmccracken179]

They wear metal spikes not cleets

[@royboy1984]

[KRS-ONE (Boogie Down Productions)] Spreading the hardcore reality in '89 Sick Of It All Blastmaster KRS-ONE Fresh for '89, you suckas! It's Clobberin' Time (!)

[@dylanlevy2107]

More hockey videos , f baseball ahahah💪

[@holysquire8989]

As good or better than American football hits

[@KayeWhye]

Joe DiMaggio was in the broadcasting booth when Sammy Sosa broke his record. The other announcer asked Joe how he felt about his record being broken, and without missing a beat, Joe shot back with "I gave Marilyn Monroe an orgasm. He'll never do that." With that one line, he negated Sosas achievement completely ... lol

[@Tuning_Spork]

What DiMaggio record did Sosa break?

[@KayeWhye]

@@Tuning_Spork something about home runs. I don't know the whole story because I'm not into baseball.

[@curtquinlan9870]

In the very first highlight, the runner illegally (I think) goes into the catcher instead of going directly for the base. It is legal to run full force into the catcher if he is blocking the base path or plate. The rule to protect the catcher in today's game is in regard to the catcher's positioning before he catches the ball. The catcher cannot wait for the ball in the basepath or directly on top of the plate; only move to catch the ball in the path of the runner. In many of these highlights, the catcher would be illegally positioned in today's game. That is why you don't see as many collisions in today's game.

[@doboi8121]

baseball used to be great

[@SuperZap12345]

Baseball isn't supposed to be a contact sport. Catchers blocking the plate are jerks. First, second, and third base players can't block the base, neither should the catcher be able to. Also base runners shouldn't be lowering their shoulder trying to disrupt the catcher or knock the ball out of the catcher's mitt. It's all low class.

[@katzc23]

Hence why you're taught at an early age to reclaim a base path if someone tries to take it. And to flop if necessary if a position player just 'so happens' to be in the path. Defensive players are taught *not* to do that as a rule. So if they do, they are fair game.

[@woodyhitya]

The new rule is pathetic. It is perfect for high school and college ball but the professional league exists for entertainment, and plate collisions are always fun as you can see. The game needs more reasons to get out of your chair because the product is currently just so so bad. We get fewer balls hit and less physical contact now than ever before and I don’t know why anyone would watch a full game unless you’re making a day of going to a game.

[@hifijohn]

These players cost millions of dollars it doesn't do the owners any good to have a player on the injured list.

[@paulobrien9572]

You're not that old bloke Jorge Posada played 17 years and retired in 2012. The most unnecessary catcher injury was in the 1971 all-star game when Pete Rose plowed into catcher Ray Fosse 3:35 destroying Fosse's shoulder. Fosse was never the same after that play and retired a few years later still in his 20's. Rose was known as Charlie Hustle back then but that play was completely unnecessary.

[@michaelsmith-iu1be]

Why? Pete was a lot of things, but he played to win at all times. Totally legal play.

[@paulobrien9572]

@@michaelsmith-iu1be A guy shouldn't have his career ended in an All-star game

[@michaelsmith-iu1be]

@@paulobrien9572 A guys career can end at any time. It was a shame, but to blame Pete is weak.

[@Tuning_Spork]

@@paulobrien9572 Fosse's career wasn't ended. He was injured on the play, for sure, but played for six more years after it, including batting over .300 for the Indians in '76. But, yeah, the collision was unnecessary for an All Star Game.

[@paulobrien9572]

@@Tuning_Spork True but before that collision they were comparing him to a young Bench

[@vadstradamus]

Even with a bit of violence, baseball remains boring AF.

[@SilvanaDil]

Increasing camera tech has been good for sports, but not so much for movies & TV shows. In close-ups, young actors/actresses look decades older than they are. IRL, you don't get that close to people's faces unless you're having intimate relations.

[@adamyoung9132]

I find baseball so boring that even highlite reels put me to sleep

[@LancerX916]

It has nothing to do with Wokisim. It's because of concussions. NFL players were committing suicide after they were done with playing because of the effects of all the concussions they got playing. I would not be surprised if the same thing was happening to retired baseball players too.

[@TheBadgertwo]

That first play that that injured Posey is why they changed the rules, not wokeism. grow up and stop regurgitating right ring nonsense.

[@DynamiteProd]

I love how you compare injuries to wokeism…. Relax with the cringe stand up comedy

[@SE-gs6gd]

Well catchers breaking legs is kind of what you don’t want to see. Has nothing to do with being”woke” or whatever nonsensical I think it makes me sound cool to say useless terminology you want to use. 😒

[@michaelb.3982]

Being woke is associated with being weak,. The rule was changed because they claimed the catcher was defenseless..

[@magarthur3420]

"Wokeism." Ugh. Don't become one of those channels. Yeah it's fun to watch these collisions but it's stupid to have guys getting hurt. It's like the NFL stopping hits to the head.