MLB | Most Violent Home Plate Collisions in History

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[@dhcourier]

Imagine being a catcher and he knows what’s barreling down on him at full speed. Sometimes it’s a 230lbs man and the Catcher must defend that plate

[@barnesrm76]

One if the coolest positions in sports

[@wvXvxvXvw]

And catchers are normally big, plodding dudes. I hit 3 of them in my playing time. One was high school, two were single A. I was out 2 of those and only knocked one of them back. At 165lbs, I didn't have the momentum that the 240lb specimens who play in the majors have. I was an emergency catcher(I caught until high school when I was switched to short) and fortunately none of my games included a collision. I probably would have just stepped aside.

[@tsouth5510]

At least the catcher got gear on, runners dont

[@nancybez]

Yup, remember Mike Piazza, Catcher for the dodgers then the Yanks? Dude was 6’3” 225 behind the plate, intimidating af. AND a power hitter too.

[@xLonghorn4Lifex]

All he has to do is move out of the way and tag him lol

[@yourfabuloushappymann5154]

It takes BALLS (all puns intended) to stand on the plate when the hammer is coming. Big props to all catchers.

[@codyferrell1896]

But it’s kinda no point.. well I guess it depends on arm length. If you have above average length arms like (74”), one could grab a ball and do a tag anywhere near home plate without covering it. At least how I am imagining it in my mind and myself playing the position. Because fucked getting rocked like literally all of these clips haha

[@staidenofanarchy]

@@codyferrell1896 Up until the Posey play, you were taught to block the plate to prevent the runner getting a hand in. Look at a lot of these plays, the catcher is literally sitting on home plate and there's nowhere to go but right through him, that was the best strategy to make absolutely damn sure that run wasn't scoring. With the new rule, they do essentially what you described. I remember I was taught to literally put my butt on top of the plate and brace myself, because if you can see the train on the tracks it's already too late to get off lol.

[@billny33]

@@codyferrell1896 I think the other thing to consider is if you didn't really try to block the plate then the runner might see that and decide he can get under the tag with a feet first slide and if you can't get that glove low when you reach for the runner (and at that point it depends on your position and the angle he takes and all kinds of other variables, when/where the ball gets there etc), he probably gets his feet in. So you might avoid the pain but then your unwillingness to sacrifice the body could lead to giving up that run. Its quite a dangerous game you play at that point, literally and figuratively. But if you don't want to piss off your coach or any of your teammates its block the plate and hope for the best. Brutal, I know.

[@Jp5codforever]

4:40 bravo to ump for clearing the bat out of the way quick as hell

[@hunterdoherty3727]

4:38

[@barnesrm76]

Rolled my ankle on a bat a few times. Really pissed me off

[@dennissharpe8356]

Part of the job. As safe as possible.

[@jackbaerwaldt2834]

Big respect to the Phillies catcher for taking all of those hits and holding on to the ball

[@mistermasterful3556]

Yea id agree, BTW this is one of the only good things in baseball

[@lovephillies1]

Erik Kratz was no light-weight.

[@tylerclark3119]

Let's just take a moment to respect the incredible athleticism and toughness of catchers to hold on to balls after getting rocked....I only got hit like that once in 18u league

[@666christ]

Tyler Clark - it's not like they do it for free...

[@andrewluce5264]

Why would we take a moment for that?

[@Haroldm814]

Were you a catcher too? Nice dude. I got trucked (seriously hit), a couple of times. Those were my favorite baseball moments though.

[@extinctionrage9358]

Eric Stenzel are you a catcher?

[@Haroldm814]

@@extinctionrage9358 Of course he's not lol

[@donniebowman3532]

No music. Great quality. Amazing video

[@squaaam2263]

Donnie Bowman most videos are re-ordered top tens with shitty music over them. This was good

[@vanessagriffith2558]

then the catcher can just sit on homeplate, blocking it completely from the runner. and its exciting for the fans, and good for publicity.

[@dropndeuces82]

Awesome video. As a Red Sox fan I gotta respect Posada holding on to that ball. Amazing plays . MLB in the summer and NFL in the winter baby. Love my life

[@fernandopalacios2026]

hey this is fernie, on my replys they were exalent!!! i injoyed it.

[@12Daze]

I agree.. the amount of some of the replays was a bit much tho..

[@vitisadi2521]

1/2 the time is unnecessary but the other half the catcher is literally sitting on home

[@jaceh4942]

Half of them would have been safe if they slid instead of plowing over the catcher.

[@codyclegg5733]

The catcher is trying to block the plate, sometimes instead of blocking in front it is faster to block right on home plate

[@mma1st105]

That's his job

[@killerqueenbiteszadusto1771]

If they are on the line or over it it’s legal

[@noahliedtke1165]

Yeah the catcher if paid to do that

[@jakeh3144]

When the footage looks 30 years old you know it's going to be a good one

[@grandoof8037]

0:00-0:01 I was delivering pizzas.

[@jeremybowman4681]

Lol I was hoping someone else heard that

[@julienyahara8662]

It's a long way from what Edgar did.

[@novacometsxd1047]

And this could get the run home

[@daylighttv1818]

@@novacometsxd1047 edman really charges

[@teehee8357]

Here’s the throw

[@elivandrisse]

Shoutout to Eric Kratz for being trucked like a small cornerback and still holding on.

[@R3mnantPlus]

he did it twice, correct?

[@ericsimmons7920]

​@@R3mnantPlusyup

[@christendo5733]

11:47 This is the best Home Plate Collision play imo. Top of the 9th, Reds' tying run charges, cannon throw home, Cameron Rupp catches the ball within milliseconds of getting clobbered, holds on to get the game-tying runner out, and the Phillies secure the win. Plus the fans' and commentator's reactions were spot on. It was all perfect in execution.

[@KTF0]

It's kinda amazing that most of the catchers hang on to the ball after getting concussed to outer space.

[@dennissharpe8356]

Squeeze the glove with the ball in it. So, many times the ball stayed in my glove after the fact.

[@zacharypottgen8630]

"Don't stand on the track when the trains coming through"

[@alwinlawrence2525]

Zach Attack 777 butt head

[@braydenk3707]

Zach Attack 777 he had to go get the ball so stfu

[@zacharypottgen8630]

MoonWatcher 74 😂😂😂don't give a fuck about you😂

[@truckmiller6514]

Zach Attack 777 that’s exactly what I was thinking

[@equalcharlie158]

Clear the track, here comes shack.

[@juelzsantos819]

16:36 the catcher was like, “I eat trucks for breakfast.”

[@headintheclouds6935]

So demoralizing hitting a guy that hard. And youre still out

[@faithful2thecall]

That was Brian Harper in Game 4 of the 1991 World Series. The funny thing is, he was actually a defensive liability as a catcher. He was only a catcher for the Twins, otherwise he was an outfielder. That hit was the best defensive play of his career as a catcher. Followed by diving back to the plate to tag out a runner on a wild pitch later in the same inning.

[@jeffarmfield2346]

Got I miss this part of baseball..I know it wasn't healthy for catchers, but it was intense and must watch action.

[@Dr.JeremyDunks]

I can appreciate the grit of Catchers but there is no place in the game for this. Absolutely senseless now that we know how fragile a human brain is.

[@TheRingedPlanet]

Ah yes, people getting injured is "must watch" action

[@thickerconstrictor9037]

I was a catcher for 13 years and I love this part of a game. I got a pretty bad concussion once from it but I would never have wanted it to go away

[@thickerconstrictor9037]

​@@Dr.JeremyDunks if football players can take constant damage, catchers can take a couple hits a year.

[@thickerconstrictor9037]

​@@TheRingedPlanet yes it is. Was one of the best parts of baseball and that's coming from a catcher. I loved getting run over and hanging onto the ball for the out. I knew it was part of the game and and had no problem with it. Damn near 13-years catching and dozens of truck jobs. And it never should have been taken out

[@jordanmc9015]

In the NFL, most of these hits would require concussion protocol

[@davecarsley8773]

Jordan Mc They do in MLB too, you're just not seeing it because these clips are cut

[@Metalman9991000]

Jordan Mc most of these hits are illegal now in the NFL LOL #ThanksGoodell

[@unclesplash1839]

youre kidding, right?

[@darknorth239]

Kevin Mora what do you mean? These hits as shown in the video happen often in the NFL. Closest thing is the defenseless receiver rule.

[@Its-Av3rage]

Darknorth well yes but that doesn’t change the fact that a concussion protocal might of been “activated” but I think it was a joke about how the rules in NFL have made it softer.

[@j-rodbeballin7458]

To be a catcher, you got to be the toughest player on the team. To see the effort of most of the catchers in this vid trying to hold on to the baseball for the team, it’s amazing.

[@ZukocucoeBeans]

Why this video is AWESOME ! - No Introduction From The KZbinr - No 5 Minute Replays -No Music - No Ads - Straight Baseball

[@colinlinehan6778]

In like half of these if they would have focused on the base and slid and not collided they would have snuck their foot or hand in

[@ilikewaffles889]

Colin Linehan good luck sneaking your foot or hand in when the catcher is blocking the plate like they are in almost all of these

[@coreyrush8894]

I Like Waffles yeah this in not 2019 baseball the goal was to hit the catcher at anytime possible

[@takticrazor408]

Mike Splitt yes you can still round 3rd that wide

[@TaterChip91]

Javier Baez style

[@xxv0ide5xx88]

Mike Splitt yeah that’s what your supposed to do

[@hpcoti8478]

videos about home plate collisions are just basically the Phillies always

[@andrewwalnoha1134]

Wow like 8 of the are from the phillies

[@BurnedSpace]

Andrew Walnoha that’s philadelphia grit

[@phlhns466]

I remember watching the Cameron Rupp play

[@wvXvxvXvw]

@@BurnedSpace No its a Philly fan's compilation.

[@user-qi3hz4gv1t]

The RUPP catch for the walk-off was THE BEST. I was watching that game live and Tom McCarthy had a great call. I was yelling just as loud.

[@Sunflower-op2oc]

Imagine being the catcher and Aaron Judge is coming in to score?!?! Not sure many would survive that!

[@tonyplummer6841]

Honestly I have no clue who the Phillies catcher Crats is but he’s one tough dude. He’s got a strong hold on the ball getting run over by big guys going full speed. Respect to all the catcher out there!

[@amazonguitar22]

That hit at 1:15 was the 1970 all star game. Pete rose fractured ray fosse’s shoulder. He never played in an all star game again and struggled with injuries for the next several years before retiring. Apparently his shoulder didn’t heal properly and caused him pain for the rest of his career.

[@alan30189]

Yep, and many criticized Rose for that hit, since it was an "exhibition game." Well, since it was an exhibition game, Fosse should have gotten the hell out of the way and he would have never gotten hurt. He knew how Rose plays. I had someone try a "Pete Rose" on me when playing softball, years ago. I was the catcher and saw this guy bearing down in my peripheral vision as I waited for the ball. He was dead meat by six feet, and I was able to brace myself and let him have it, leaning into him hard. We both went flying, but I am sure he got the raw end of the deal, since I was 6'5" and about 210lbs at the time. He was out by a mile. I was not hurt at all.

[@amazonguitar22]

alan30189 he went over into the base path to catch the ball. Wtf you’re saying he should have just let him score and not tried to catch the ball? Also really??Softball???? I was a catcher for 16 years and i played actual baseball. And there’s no way in hell i ever pussed out at home plate. Especially in a softball game. Fucking loser.

[@johnrain7308]

It’s softball. You should’ve not stood in the way

[@sonicmegapikachux]

An All Star Game in a turf field?

[@thebat42069]

🎻

[@thebigfellacole3757]

7:30 that was amazing

[@kylein9869]

Barrett never took shit from anyone. Tough SOB. I miss him on my Cubs

[@qwilliams1539]

There's a big difference between running into the catcher because he's completely blocking the plate and you have no where to go to try and score and going out of your way to injure the catcher so you can go back to home plate after the catcher was taken out to be safe. Nyger Morgan would have been safe had he slid. Mark Teixeira would have been safe had he slid. Cousins would have been safe had he slid to the back of home plate. All of these instances and others shown in here, the runner had already decided that the only way they would be safe was if they deliberately tried to injure the catcher and go back to home plate after the collision. If the players were only colliding with the catcher when they had no where to go, the rule change would not have occurred. But the fact is that too many were deliberately trying to injure the catchers and the rule change had to happen. Go ahead and blame the "bleeding-hearts," "pussies," "liberals,"... and who ever else. The people responsible for this rule change were all the players who were deliberately trying to injure the catcher when a collision was completely unnecessary.

[@CocoJones397]

I see your point, but you have to see that runners have to committ no matter what. How are they supposed to tell if the ball is close or not??

[@SeanSiquig]

CocoJones397 i don’t think you see his point... “committing” doesn’t mean the runner must run into the catchers, just as the 1st commenter said- runners can still try their hardest to get to home base by sliding. but intentionally running into the catcher at these speeds to try and mess up their catch and to get base is not commitment, but unsportsmanlike and can lead to bad injuries.

[@velocitygames524]

also most if not all of them dropped their shoulder if your running into a catcher you must stay upright you can’t drop your shoulder and intentionally cause an injury

[@Its-Av3rage]

Velocity Games well good luck getting the runner to do that. He’s gonna pretext himself.

[@dan8532]

Running through is faster and sometimes the catcher is in the way blocking the plate without the ball and causing the runners to go through them

[@TJ-BOYD]

Nice video, finally a better compilation then most others keep it up 👌🏼

[@177SCmaro]

I like how most of the time the runner doesn't even go for the plate he just drops his shoulder and goes in like a linebacker.

[@DanStrayer]

5:17 I’ve been looking for that Lankford/Daulton collision for years. Many thanks!

[@horustubes]

Ray played football and it showed.

[@LeeroyJanky]

@11:48 is probably my favorite throw out ever. From that far and directly into the catcher glove

[@LawrenceAugust_]

And it won the game. Amazing.

[@SeanS1995]

Fucking crazy, man.

[@jayschipp7529]

These MLB players hit with better form than these NFL players

[@BruhMoment-er6tg]

Jay Schipp but not better than nhl players

[@ilikewaffles889]

Jay Schipp not really

[@kyleburgess780]

Since when are you supposed to hit with your forearms or hands leading out in front of yourself? Hit with the shoulder unlike these ball players”

[@TheMoezilla]

Jay Schipp...You give an NFL linebacker that big of a run up and that catcher is going to the hospital every time.

[@kevinkarg4464]

I would have felt sorry for every NFL quarterback if Pete Rose had been a defensive tackle.

[@billyk3682]

Bring back home plate collisions! One of the most exciting plays in the game.

[@sarangdesai9035]

Excitement is more valuable than millions of dollars? Excitement more valuable than a career?

[@nicholasbrown4109]

The little excitement is not worth losing a catcher to injury. That can literally effect a team's entire season

[@RUSTYCHEVYTRUCK]

What do they do now when a catcher blocks home plate?

[@spawntaneous1903]

@@RUSTYCHEVYTRUCK tuck and hit him like a train without remorse

[@rustyangel3631]

I always admired the slide. It was crafty footwork, timing and cunning ability of each player.

[@sting2689]

Baseball needs more of this!

[@denisededecker5360]

I played softball-I caught for 11 years. Weighed a whopping 145 pounds soaking wet. Blocked that plate like a linebacker lol. Loved that part of the game when the bigger gals would be barreling at me full speed and I'd be waiting for 'em! But man, my knees are paying for it now lol.

[@topbaker4651]

Same story..I am a little beefier though Now that I am old, I play slow pitch. Co-ed. There is nothing better than a guy who thinks u are just gonna stand still and let them score. HELL NO. If that throw is coming in hot, I will tag your sorry ass out EVERY TIME.

[@rickyh212]

Honestly I love baseball, been a fan for 20 years, started watching when I was 5 and I'm proud to say thank god they took the collision away cause these players truly did get hurt and for what? One out? Good job MLB

[@camreese]

Ricky Hoxha one out? It’s to prevent a run from scoring. Don’t be soft dude. The catcher was always supposed to be a thought guy who can’t hit well and drank too much. I bet you vote democrat

[@Armyjayden33]

@@camreese " I bet you you vote democratic" you can always count on old white people to insert politics in completely unrelated topics.

[@vaughnmild4467]

@@camreese Im in agreement w/u about about being soft. But why drag political bullshit into a baseball discussion?

[@goosekhangaming1716]

I was so pumped when Brian Harper held on to that ball in the '87 World Series... Puckett's attitude was contagious.

[@rigelgutierrez9866]

I was thought to always lower my shoulder into the catchers glove and hit like a battering ram to break the play at home plate. Anyone who has played baseball will tell you catchers always get the worse of this blows. I broke a kids nose in high school in a collision at home plate. I am glad the catchers are more protected now. When this collisions get ugly they can end a season for a player.

[@hyperbolicraider4848]

You just gotta know how much the catchers love but hate their job at the same time.

[@bumpyblue5295]

I am a trained umpire in Canada and at the level I normally conducted any contact as seen in the video would be an automatic out and an ejection. But baseball Canada rules might differ when it comes to close play/collision rules.

[@liamgrima2234]

Convoy Productions good thing it’s not the Canadian Pastime

[@rockhayes1776]

Well no a

[@faithful2thecall]

At least most of these clips were from before MLB added rules to protect catchers by prohibiting these sort of collisions if they could be avoided.

[@badboyc7288]

I just think it’s so badass when the catcher gets up and shows the guy the ball. OWNED

[@broycerogers8555]

Seeing these collisions remind me of the scene in 'Baseketball' where the outfielder gets tackled by a football player after catching the fly ball. Lol

[@spectrum9631]

In Little League, (in my town) the rule was the catcher had to stand aside the base line, so the runner could score, and the catcher could not stand atop the plate. If the runner were to still truck them, or try to, they would be ejected and called out. Why not implement that?

[@Publicspeaking-xk4xx]

They did buddy

[@itsalifestyle2987]

New mlb rules do not outlaw blocking the plate as long as the catcher has possession of the ball, or is in the process of fielding the ball. In these cases, a base runner can still collide with the catcher if it is unavoidable. It is up to the umpires judgement. If a catcher has possession and still blocks the plate, the runner can still collide if it judged as unavoidable.

[@slightlycrippled2]

If i'm not mistaken the Buster Posey collision is what really changed up the rule .....correct ?

[@TheSwaggedOutRapper]

Correct

[@chilidavis9894]

correct

[@DenalPvP]

Sublime Bud yup mlb’s Golden boy. I think collusions should be allowed imo.

[@jonathanapple4828]

DenalPvP Why? Not mad, just can’t think of a reason to have them allowed.

[@ZackariahGG]

@@DenalPvP You're one of the few people that feel this way. It will never be allowed again. Too dangerous.

[@CB-vt3mx]

I remember watching Pete Rose hit Fosse in that all star game. Fosse was from Southern IL and I remember people talking about him in the late 60s

[@runnerfig]

Ray Lankford v. Darren Daulton at 5:20ish. Brutal.

[@tylerpowers1746]

"Baseball isn't a contact sport" bullshit

[@Snufz760]

Tyler Powers It isnt

[@joemixon834]

8:27 Brian Jordan was a safety in the NFL so he knows how to drill someone lol

[@footba11fan41ife]

I knew something about that collision seemed diffe7than the rest lol

[@dragonslayer42069]

That mike Cameron hit was crazy lol

[@bradstone1332]

It was kinda crazy that you could only do this at home. Imagine just being able to run over any fielder at any base lol

[@spawntaneous1903]

They should be able to. Tuck and run over anyone. No penalty whatsoever

[@ChakatNightspark]

I thought it was like a MLB rule that players arent allowed to cover/crowd the Plate being it 1st, 2nd, 3rd or HOME plate. If it happens, Hitter is considered Safe.

[@tonyp1376]

That's a fairly new rule.. they barred catchers from blocking the plate shortly after the Buster Posey injury in this video. His leg was hurt pretty bad and he missed a bunch of time. After seeing one of the stars of the league go down on a play at the plate MLB took action.

[@crazyman7671]

I always laugh at the runners who stomp on Home after the collision acting all big and bad only for the Catcher to hold on and the douchebag runner to be out.

[@Brett-du5nh]

They aren't douchebags. They are fucking hyped on adrenaline after a fucking mini car crash. Those things don't just hurt the catcher. As a former running back I can tell you right now that these things have real deal consequences for everyone involved.

[@crazyman7671]

@@Brett-du5nh I'm not saying they all are. Not by any means. But some of these players I've seen do this sort of thing have been in other videos acting like real jerks and such. THOSE guys it us satisfying when they try to flex but end up being owned themselves

[@Saskman73]

how in the world can you not have the best one ever on here.. Buck Martinez getting his leg broken and still getting the out as well as tagging out a second runner

[@tonfiselier1818]

Took up recreational baseball six months ago and today played my first tournament as catcher. This is exactly what happened to me during the third match, but oh I fell in love with being a catcher!

[@tonfiselier1818]

Almost a year on, played another tournament and it happened again. Still love being a catcher. Pretty grateful for the tools of ignorance though...

[@benji4196]

The Perzynsky punch was 100% warranted.

[@charliemoesch2319]

How so? Catcher is blocking his path so he knocks him out of the way. Then Barrett takes a cheap shot at him.

[@ejbuckets4252]

Great video, you earned a sub

[@topbaker4651]

Between getting rocked at home plate And suffering nut shots, catchers are by far the toughest player on a team

[@JSS0121]

Mariners and Blue Jays, Toronto's Buck Martinez got run over by Phil Bradley (former Missouri QB) and broke his leg. Tried to get Gorman Thomas at third, threw wildly, but tagged Thomas out on the return throw. Amazing play and surely one of the most brutal collisions everywhere, with Martinez showing true toughness.

[@jasoncarlson1600]

My boyhood idol Charlie Hustle (Pete Rose) the collison w/ Fosse, Ray says he still feels the effects and that hit ruined his career!

[@lukeanderson6466]

Imagine the roblox death sound every collision

[@kailey669]

BAHAHAHA

[@1Starboy]

*O O F*

[@GreninjaDude]

I hate u

[@austinha11]

No because we're not all 12. Pussy.

[@ellerycampbell8802]

Oof. Oof. Oof. Oof........

[@tonyplummer6841]

The way Pete Rose went into that catcher in the all star game, you know he had some money put down on that game lol

[@MrRope32]

Glad to see ol man Chipper Jones made it into this vid

[@TorontoBlueJays9293]

I think if the catcher is blocking the plate once they get the ball, the runner should not be forced to slide into a tag, they should be allowed to try and go through the catcher. The Posey play is a collision play that has no place in baseball, the runner had the entire plate to slide into but chose to go after Posey. Can't blame anything on Posey.

[@truckmiller6514]

TorontoBlueJays9293 thank you

[@freddycoreas]

Edgy Zombies he fucking turned into the runner that was completely his fault he knew he didn't have the ball and he still went he could've easily just dive out the way

[@thetrooper4183]

95 mile an hour fastball to the head might calm that shit down!!!

[@VagabondJack]

Play in the road long enough, you're gonna get run over

[@thetrooper4183]

indeed, and crowding the plate long enough you'll get your bell rung!

[@thekow3273]

Catchers who get upset after getting rocked while standing in the runners way at home are terrible

[@tylerkasuboski3366]

2 awesome Eric Kratz highlights. The Brew Crew should be playing the Red Sox in the WS right now.....

[@richardpetroni9690]

Someones probably mentioned it but missed a couple of Red Sox vs Yankees collisions in the 70's that started a few bench clearing brawls for the guy talking about the punch

[@cardsfighter2]

I played football all my childhood through senior year. I was also a catcher and let me tell you, no hit I recieved playing football hurts like getting plowed into at the plate. The gear does nothing to protect you and you're just stagnant, waiting for someone coming full speed. I know collisions are rare these days but kids, just in case, leave your mask on if there's a potential play at the plate.

[@bluehorseshoe444]

These head shots are way too dangerous

[@waffleman3573]

0:13 R.I.P Roy Halladay

[@randyrudynski7026]

Love this video! When the game had action!

[@broskimate7217]

I remember in highschool when a dude trucked me I was no where near blocking the plate, he was still out, he got thrown out the game, and the next inning I completely annihilated their catcher, I knew I was ejected lol, I didn't even go to the dugout lol I mocked the other team and just walked out lol

[@zx6rdood]

If Posey knew what he was doing, this would still be part of baseball.

[@kylefrey3136]

Facts. Hard nosed players get punished because Buster Posey had no idea how to block a fucking plate.

[@Dashi18n]

It was a fucking accident what happened get over yourself. His cleat caught the ground unfortunately and thus his leg broke. There was nothing he could’ve done by that

[@SeanSiquig]

zx6rdood lol, someone’s upset that this is baseball and not hockey, not everyone likes seeing people getting hurt this bad intentionally especially when it’s not needed. slide to the first base, or just stop. don’t need to tackle the catcher like a bitch...

[@jaycuthbert5846]

If your going to block the plate you better get ready to get run over, with that said don't be a fool why put yourself in that kind of danger.

[@heneedsomemilk9267]

zx6rdood Buster Pussy

[@Guiltless765]

Some of these are just scumbag hits.

[@locohobo1925]

X2

[@tsouth5510]

Baseball for you, don't play this shit

[@CJJ6699]

# Guiltless pussy

[@banealot1499]

They are blocking the plate. Some catchers are stupid af

[@nancybez]

Crash Dude Not stupid, they’re doing their jobs, as rules back then. Gotta do what they gotta do to prevent the runner from scoring, which they can’t from a foot off the plate. And runners doing what they gotta do to score. All those plays now would have been safe with the current rules.

[@tenorandrewowens]

I remember Lankford drilling Dutch like it was yesterday.

[@jadizm]

The Maybin one was the craziest! Like they collided and bounced off eachother.

[@nickwagner6545]

How lowering your shoulder into contact is not an ejectable offense baffles me

[@guttagutta420]

Stop being feminine

[@ES-nq8uu]

Hes blocking his right of way. I dont blame him for preping for the collision.

[@francobobfred]

I believe collisions are still legal if the catcher has the ball and is blocking the plate

[@kevinalvarado9378]

If that's the case, the runner is called safe. No need to collide

[@jaywunder13242]

I think that's correct. Catcher has to get the ball before moving to the baseline.

[@nicolasescobedo7099]

Gotta give these catchers credit for basically risking their life for their team to get guys out at home plate. Well done mlb catchers

[@spawntaneous1903]

The catchers rarely ever risk their lives. Football players have had their helmets knocked off and hit directly by someone else’s helmets. Rugby has guys face planted into the ground. Baseball is no where near the amount of injures as other sports

[@lucifer6966]

Watching Chipper Jones getting trucked is so satisfying. Dude held on to the ball like a boss.

[@landoncole9642]

Other fielders can't block the base line so why can the catcher? The rule should be you can't be in the baseline. What's the runner supposed to do? All he can do is plow into the guy.

[@thelilpip6302]

Landon Cole your stupid it's legal to move to the ball it is illegal to catch the ball and then get in front of Home plate

[@nolanurbanski9337]

Con Savage umm he is right, you can catch the ball and stay there stupid, and he can run down the 3rd baseline. Learn your baseball before arguing. Anyways I agree with you it's the catchers fault

[@squaaam2263]

Landon Cole there are rules around it

[@haleymatlock1353]

Catchers aren't aloud to block the baseline that's why there are collisions

[@jacklane734]

Omfg, your guys' lack of knowledge of the game is ridiculous. The catcher is only allowed to block the baseline if he has the ball, or it is necessary to receive the ball. Please people, if you don't understand the rules, don't comment about the rules. It's simple.

[@SpongeBob5000_]

As a kid, the catcher position stood out and was my favorite from day 1, it was the position that I wanted to play and my absolute favorite part about it was home plate collisions. There was nothing more adrenaline pumping, motivating and exciting to me than a home plate collision. When I played, my dream was to be in as many home plate collisions as possible, for me it was the ultimate challenge and motivation to be able receive a throw with a runner running down the base full speed and make the catch through the best and most violent hit that the runner had and still hold on to the ball and getting him out. It's sad that they banned them and I wish they were still part of the game.

[@theultimatemale6820]

SO THE CATCHER BLOCKS THE PLATE AND GETS KNOCKED DOWN BY THE RUNNER. THEN HE GETS UPSET FOR BEING KNOCKED DOWN. AND THROWS A PUNCH. DON'T BE A CATCHER IF YOU CAN'T HANDLE IT.

[@mylittlepitbull3143]

I've been a catcher. Luckily I was able to avoid some of those collisions and not get trucked. And, the tee was in the way so that helped.

[@kroycincy0911]

that hit from Pete rose "1:16" to win the All Star game was brutal and I do believe ended that catcher's career.

[@AdamKhan22]

It wasn't exactly meaningless because the All-Star game used to determine home field advantage in the WS up until this year, but I see your point.

[@Khorenen]

Adam Khan At that time, home field advantage for the World Series alternated between NL an AL every other year. The All-Star game determining home field was a more recent development. Just wanted to share.

[@AdamKhan22]

Oh, cool I did not know that. Thanks for telling.

[@SCep34life]

Adam Khan you're wrong. The ASG was used to determine home field advantage for the WS from 2003-2016. Pre 2002 it was simply an exhibition game.

[@jonathonchapman7739]

Pete took his baseball seriously I guess...in just an exhibition game...damn

[@tomwilson3969]

Just once I would like to see the catcher rock the runner and just stand over top of him like “try that again”

[@mattsbs8174]

Tom Wilson facts

[@jsca0420]

I just kept humming to myself the whole time. "Catchers are tougher than you" in a similar fashion of "Dumb Ways To Die"

[@coco-er2wy]

One of the best plays to watch in baseball

[@bxr2k1]

"Is baseball a contact sport? Absolutely not." - Stephen A Smith, a man who has *never* played baseball

[@iamjp1]

stephen a usually doesn’t know what the fuck he is talking about, no matter the sport lol

[@NYCJordan]

Um, some of these were low key attempted murder... 😂😂😂

[@msawyerlks]

Was NOT expecting the catcher to punch the runner 😳😂

[@victorhardin2186]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 that's old school baseball for ya

[@paul1x1]

Spent a couple years in Texas learned to love baseball catcher that's a tough position for any athlete

[@KamiGemaGaming]

2:10 he didn’t even aim for home plate, he just straight up shoulder charged him

[@justsomeberd7407]

The catcher is in the way of home plate and to move a 240lbs catcher you can’t just run up and tap him you have to hit that guy like you trying to move a semi truck

[@litvlogs2314]

Good lord I don't need to see the clip 10 times my god

[@HHjreb]

This is was so crazy that this was part of the game for so long. Just got 250 lb dudes getting a 87 foot runway to build up steam and crash into the catcher and see if he can hold on to the ball or not. A lot of times the catchers are on their knees too or are just receiving the ball so they are not able to fully see when the collision is coming. Thankfully plays at the plate are rare but when they happened it was like a sanctioned car crash for the catcher and for the runner it was crash into him as hard as you can and see if you can get him to drop the ball.

[@drewp.weiner2473]

Its crazy its not part of the game anymore

[@Nick-yb4dl]

Like half or even over half of these guys would have been safe if they would have just tried to get around the catcher instead of murdering them. These early players r bloodthirsty.

[@chilidavis9894]

do you not understand baseball

[@Nick-yb4dl]

Do u nigga

[@codylanham6699]

I don’t understand why no one stands up for the catcher like they do for goalies in hockey

[@davemarnell8871]

Catchers can get their revenge, and whose to say the dude won't get beamed next at bat. But fair question for sure.

[@codylanham6699]

dave marnell just beat the crap out of them right then in there

[@kyleburgess780]

Because they play baseball lol and they don’t have to block the plate that’s their own fault if they get blasted.

[@177SCmaro]

@@kyleburgess780 The runners also don't have to lower their shoulder and go in like a linebacker. Many of these the runner don'r even try for the plate, they're aiming for the catcher to try to get him to drop the ball.

[@kyleburgess780]

177SCmaro good. Makes it more interesting. Again, don’t block the plate and you won’t get trucked.

[@peteandrepete528]

Was the rule changed because of the Buster Posey injury or was it being discussed at the meetings for some time and MLB decided to make it official after he got hurt.

[@CreeperDude17]

Mr. Groovy 2 Shoes not sure if it was changed solely because of the Posey play, but it definitely made a large impact on the decision

[@mick727xd]

The rule was most likely changed because people had been abusing it in order to injure catchers. So many instances where dudes could have made it home by sliding or avoiding the rage and instead would try and take the catcher out. No better than intentionally hitting batters with a pitch.

[@zackmartinez9851]

Clearly cousins saw posey not catch the ball and still chose to ram him instead just slide in and touch the plate the play wasn't necessary! No posey is not at fault for the rule but his injury impacted mlb to make the rule in order to protect catchers more

[@beauchang4741]

As dangerous as these plays are, i sure miss these

[@Leboman2010]

I can't believe they didn't include Nasty Boy Norm Charlton's takeout of Mike Scioscia in 1990, where he ran through the stop sign at 3rd so he could get a piece of Scioscia after getting beaned minutes earlier.

[@mrmilk716]

8:18 he never touched the plate

[@crisvint8078]

WWS Highlights he did after the clip was done umpire was too early to call safe though

[@MylotheZooLovingScientist]

WWS Highlights You can see him get up and go back to tap it at 7:46 and 8:13.

[@ericloeffelholz]

It looks like he touched the ball on the ground before going back and touching the plate, since the ball is still live should he have been out? or would the pitcher or catcher have to pick it up and tag him?

[@noahliedtke1165]

Eric Loeffelholz I think the only time you will get by touching the ball when no one else is touching it is when it is right off the bat and it is fair, I think he was fine.