My baseball bat collection -- game-used, signed by A-Rod, and more!

Want to see the bats that Alex Rodriguez signed for me in exchange for his 3,000th hit baseball? In addition to those, I've gotten lots of other bats from MLB players, some of which are signed, game-used, rubbed with pine tar, and cracked.
Here are the blog entries and videos that show how I got them . . .
Cliff Floyd at Shea Stadium in 2006:
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Ramón Hernández at Camden Yards in 2006:
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Greg Norton at Citizens Bank Park in 2008:
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Austin Jackson at Camden Yards in 2010:
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Mike Nickeas at Citi Field in 2011:
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Alex Rodriguez at Yankee Stadium in 2015:
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Jonathan Villar at AT&T Park in 2016:
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Check out my baseball cap collection. I recently did a video on that: • My hat collection -- a...
And while you're at it, show some KZbin love to Todd Cook (the guy who made the bat that I showed at the end) and his sons, Tim and Kellan. Here's their channel: / @todd_on_bikes
Thanks for watching! Leave a comment. Let me know what other videos you want to see and it just might happen . . .

[@pshaw1632]

Little did he know that he would get a mike trout bat soon

[@ML27.]

Ikr

[@kathymorse8561]

and a alex blandino bat

[@ac1ivate770]

Yup

[@bballboy5734]

Yea

[@ThomasRoberts08]

I was wondering why he isn sho that

[@sambastardo9686]

At 9:35 this guy doesn’t even care that he can use the force 🤣🤣

[@ianlamont825]

My most prized bat (and ball and t-shirt) is signed by Willie Mays, Bobby Thompson and Leo Durocher along with other Giants. This was a result of attending the 1987 SF Giant fantasy camp. Greatest baseball experience of my life! Have you ever attended a fantasy camp?

[@ryanensley6126]

I have a CJ Cron broken bat from his junior or senior year at highschool. I got it while watching the highschool homerun derby and he gave it to me after he broke it.

[@bowiebaker5322]

That's a big-ass rubber band ball

[@camerondillon6427]

This man needs to buy a lottery ticket

[@linorodriguez861]

Where does he even get all the all this money to go to all these baseball games

[@evanpare2611]

@@linorodriguez861 KZbin channel?

[@melvin4040]

Another great video. Love the stories and history behind the bats. Keep up the great work....

[@alexdodge2515]

Those bats are pretty cool. I started watching this at about 3 hours ago and then just finished watching it bc I got sidetracked with your blog entries of the A-Rod 3k hit and Mike Trout 1st HR

[@mosesdenton7756]

Zach Hample I was thirteen when I got my first bat from a team for free. As a matter of fact I still have it from the Coastal Plain League for the Wilson Tobs, which as of 2009 most wins they set the most records and firsts beaten the next year when I batboyed. I went to the Wilson Tobs baseball camp which may have members of the 2015 LLWS 2015 North CarolinaState Championship that lost twice in Warner Robins, Georgia. They're were fans in attendance from 2015 LLWS North Carolina at that and the year after that I harbours the whole season + 1 Road Game, also attending a All Star Game. In 2009 Russell Wilson was a member of the CPL.

[@bbecker27]

Huge brewer fan, I would love that Villar bat lol

[@zackhample]

I would love it too.

[@adamdavis2760]

I was at a game in 99 at Fenway during BP when Mike Stanley cracked his bat (small one) and walked over and handed it to me. What made this cool was Stanley was one of my fav players after coming over from NY as a FA. It has the 20 on the knob with the Big Stick printed on the barrel along with his name as well as NY YANKEES. The thing that makes that unique is he had been with the Redsox for a few years at that point so for him to still have one of his Yankees bats i found odd...but ball players are weird maybe he just liked that bat...after he was done with his BP he signed the barrel for me...Super nice guy

[@chrisrice2083]

Please do a video of the most important balls in your collection and tell what's so special about them please

[@zackhample]

Great idea!

[@Legend-wf4ms]

What did you get for mike trouts first HR?

[@huntingwithjason889]

Legend77777 his bat

[@Chewbacca89]

As a kid growing up I only practiced using wooden bats because it was heavier than the metal bats I used growing up I stopped playing baseball in highschool because I was being moved around in fostercare and just felt awkward trying to be on a new team with new kids and I grew depressed I wish I didn't stop but practicing with n authentic mlb bat definitely helped me be a better hitter especially since I was switch hitting as well I loved switch hitting

[@joebob344]

Awesome Vid Zack! The only bat I have gotten was from Sean Casey. I painted a starting lineup figure in his likeness. It was a triple threat I think they called it. His batting stance, him swinging and the follow through. So it was 3 figures in one box. I painted the first in his Akron Aeros minor league uniform that I saw him play in, then the Cleveland Indians and then the Cincinnati Reds and I mailed it off to him in spring training. A couple weeks later I got a cracked bat from him in the mail back. That was a very cool moment for me and vey cool of him to do that.

[@zackhample]

VERY cool. And thanks for watching.

[@jerryh6284]

Zack, it's always an enjoyment to watch your videos. I'm a big baseball fan (thanks to my adds), so I appreciate you doing these videos. -Peace, Jerry ✌️❤️

[@hughmungus6595]

Idk if Zach knows this but, all the 12 years olds now that play baseball that will one day be in the MLB probably watch his videos and eventually he will be getting so much stuff

[@briancantu494]

Hugh Mungus

[@ahadnazirchaudhary2383]

It's zack you dolt.

[@ducks840]

Hugh Mungus actually odds are you won’t make it to the majors but ok.

[@alexandershaer1079]

DucksMC he means the ones who will make it

[@ducks840]

Alexander Shaer ok

[@evanbrockway7732]

I got a Kennys Vargas game used cracked bat at a Syracuse Chiefs (now mets) game once. I was sitting on the road side one time o change it up and I was holding my little baby cousin on my lap and Vargas yelled to me and pointed to me with the bat and gave it to me. He’s in Japan now but he’s still one of my favorites.

[@Nicholaskcl]

As a native from Montreal I have to say I am most jealous of your Expos bat, even over that from Arod and trout.

[@ZGBrickfilms]

Nice collection! I have a Tommy Greene autographed bat that I won last year. It wasn’t game used but is still awesome

[@Maxoman_is_awesome]

Oh I remembe watching the Andres Blanca broken bat

[@todd_on_bikes]

Good stuff, Zack!

[@zackhample]

Coming from YOU of all people, that means a lot.

[@francocerella6108]

Cool storys; thanks for sharing .

[@cf4472]

Great vids always say it but keep up the good work I watch from Scotland !🤙🏾 well done

[@BoojSportsCards]

Zack, you should show the rest of your game used items! Im gonna do one sometime soon too!

[@MattFromWork]

Both a rod bats are p72 models which was also the only model bat the Derek Jeter used for his entire career. After Jeter retired, louisville slugger also retired the p72 model in honor of Jeter using it his whole career. I wouldn't doubt if a rod had borrowed or used one of Jeters bats and then adopted the model himself.. the last bit is just my theory and opinion, but hang on to the a rod bats. Best wishes zack.

[@brendancoulson1322]

MattFromWork they renamed it the DJ2

[@cadechesley8249]

very epic bat collection

[@zackhample]

Thanks.

[@GustavoGonzalez-gr4co]

I have a Orlando Cabrera bat when he played with the angels , I remember him handing it out after a game and he handed it to me , means the world to me something I will never let go of

[@187tynes]

I don't think is the amount of pinetar on the bat..but it's the length can't have it to far up or down on the barrel...I think u can have as much as u want in-between there...again..I think

[@mkf541]

8:33... YT profile pic. Always wondered what that picture was from.

[@zackhample]

:)

[@chasemoretz5407]

Love your rated rookies shirt

[@tigersfanist]

Very nice bat collection

[@elijahmaas5422]

Q and a question who do you think will win it all this year

[@skiltz836]

That's is profile picture. 8:35

[@zackhample]

YUP!

[@nolanstanton9291]

Man, I wish I had a collection like you...

[@therealzkw7451]

Nice video! I remember watching the Giants/Brewers video when it first came out, and the other bats are awesome.

[@zackhample]

Thanks!

[@mariopabon4578]

What’s up with all those pictures on your wall

[@joshfisher9711]

That is a cool room

[@a.j.washington2679]

Awesome collection of baseball bats especially the broken bat

[@zackhample]

Thanks!

[@zach.kraft1325]

This is actually so cool

[@savagegamer7778]

Anybody watching after he got a mike trout bat

[@mjfoltz5360]

savage gamer 777 me

[@yourboynick2664]

Me

[@cadechesley8249]

Hey zack, I would love it if you go to cooperstown. You could g see the Hall of Fame and go to all the baseball stores and a resturante maybe. ive been at main street in cooperstown and its amazing to go see all the baseball things. Please hmu with a response. Thank you! -cade

[@zackhample]

I definitely want to do a video there.

[@Sirmellowman]

what a special collection

[@rcmadness13]

Zack, you should of sprinkled a little salt on the table. Keep them from rolling. I can see you put some time into setting up your bats before your shoot. Haha. Good work, jealous, I wish I got into baseball sooner. My grandfather passed and I only used to watch the jays with him on Vancouver island vacations. Almost 21 months later I wish I could go to every game and do what your doing!!! So awesome!

[@austinharshman1538]

Hey Zack! Are you going to be at the A’s 50th Anniversary game on 4/17??

[@mr.pugman123]

Little did he know he Would get one from Mike Trout days later

[@roykane7744]

Bro I’m your biggest fan when I watch your videos I get inspired

[@zackhample]

:)

[@matthewmirowski4267]

Cool collection. Especially the Expos one.

[@zackhample]

Thanks.

[@gibby2951]

5:55 the security guards face

[@trevynbethke2381]

He wanted that bat😏

[@jessicaplemons4074]

Have you done a Jersey collection

[@kayday8827]

Jessica Plemons that would be cool to see

[@metsfan7376]

One of my goals is to get a bat at a baseball game! Hoping I can get one next year!

[@coachskicks9964]

Nice collection

[@ellenweis2884]

what do you do with all of your baseballs and bats

[@bobbates6597]

Zack, do you own any game worn jerseys from any player's?

[@caleykruse9852]

Those A Rod bats are beautiful

[@gavinbrice9823]

Wow I went to a game in Boston last year got three balls , I got a Carlos Martinez and Michael wacha but came no where near a bat that just proves how good you are, good luck I love ur videos I've been a subscriber spence early 2017 , GOAT🐐

[@gavinbrice9823]

I got an autograph

[@zackhample]

Thanks so much!

[@brianbloom6931]

Did Trout ever send you a bat?

[@hamzaziz2000]

can you even get a game used bat from the dugout with the new netting anymore?

[@diegoqr972]

Hamza Aziz maybe but it’s much more difficult

[@zackhample]

Probably not in most places.

[@zciweikram]

Nice! The only game used bat I own is a Doug Mientkiewicz broken bat from when he played in Double-A with the New Britain Rock Cats.

[@slay985]

Scott Markiewicz that’s pretty cool. He was a favorite here in MN. Slick player.

[@zackhample]

Coolness.

[@trevorhoffman2487]

You are my favourite KZbinr Zack I wish I had as many balls as you have

[@jonahremsberg4654]

Zack is like a four year old kid showing his LEGO collection

[@Crowws]

You should try to snag a glove at a ball game.

[@OhioStateBuckeyefanstuckinMI]

That’s so cool that you have an Austin Jackson bat from when he was a Tiger. I’m a Tigers fan

[@zackhample]

Thanks! I loved him when he first came up.

[@joeybears2483]

Awesome collection Zack my only bat is a Lewis brinson cracked bat from spring training hopefully he pans out

[@doesnotexist305]

jdcardsngraphs Go Marlins!

[@jamesmcauliffe6775]

What did you get for Trouts first HR?

[@zackhample]

I got to meet him and hand him the ball. Didn't ask for anything else. I wish I had.

[@jamesmcauliffe6775]

Zack Hample At least he talks to you every time you see him

[@TJ26003]

Will you make a mlb 18 game play

[@roygarrett1663]

Great video. I have a rubber band ball about that big too. Hard time finding bands that big other than high priced ones on the net. Got some hints on getting them?

[@ethank886]

Cool Zack!

[@ashleytaft8895]

great bats

[@justtyler5229]

in a year your going to get a mike trout bat

[@jordanreid4512]

He did

[@gageboles4806]

You should also make a video of you playing baseball with one of those nine broken bats! It would be really cool.

[@edgemoorrailfan3608]

Awsome Bat Collection Zack

[@zackhample]

Thanks.

[@edgemoorrailfan3608]

Your Welcome

[@pratt17648]

Chase Utley gave me a bat after I gave him my signed baseball card when i was 9

[@MrWildFire9]

Now you have a trout bat

[@larrywalnuts_yt5080]

Love you vids!!!!!!!!!!!🙂👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@ericdavis1902]

Hey zack, great channel, can you please make a video of your equipment and what you take to games. I'd love to see it

[@zackhample]

Cool idea. Thanks.

[@samsplays4637]

Can you do a part two of your bats

[@chacehenderson8862]

That’s all of the bats he had back then he has way more now tho

[@samsplays4637]

@@chacehenderson8862 I know at the time he had that many bats so I was asking him to do a part two

[@omega3517]

signed mike trout bat?

[@ADodge]

You have a nice collection.

[@zackhample]

Thanks.

[@kadenpeterson9931]

Good vid bro!!🔥

[@zackhample]

Thanks, bro!

[@michaelwarchol526]

Zack u should go work for barstool sports

[@joeyzeff9466]

hay about mike trout?

[@blairtaylor9600]

That shirt is awesome

[@danielhicks1682]

ARod signed those bats beautifully

[@lisac3367]

I have a old hickory bat from a college player

[@melissalong8680]

Who is your favorite baseball player of all times

[@bgpmobile4273]

Melissa Long great question wondering the same thing

[@SF_hunting_kid_]

You catch so much baseballs

[@AntonioPerez18]

Cool video Zack!!

[@zackhample]

Thanks!

[@Flash___]

Do you collect baseball cards too

[@hydroastro7710]

I have the card of Alex’s 3000 hit

[@SeahawksBamBamKam]

Very Cool, keep it up.

[@ninjashyper4096]

Zach you are the best

[@ryguyvlogs3902]

I got a spring training mike trout bat

[@ryguyvlogs3902]

A long time ago dude

[@ryguyvlogs3902]

Want me to be exact

[@carsonmiller5976]

At 1:15 you got the bat in 1999 and your shirt says 2000

[@princemurk7835]

pretty dope how arod gave you a personal one with ur name then one just signed stating it was his 3,000 hit, almost like he was saying “thanks for giving me my ball, go sell this and make some money”

[@sabresnationforlife2475]

Saw your recent poll on Twitter- Zack you really should do another video with Big Cat that was a fun video you did with him in 2015 and would love to see another one with him.

[@zackhample]

Thanks! But I didn't hear from him. :(

[@feedme1909]

Where is your Mike trout bat?

[@chacehenderson8862]

He didn’t have the bat when he made this vid

[@anymage7204]

zack when are you going to get a bat from mike trout

[@margeeperkins1246]

Andres Blanco is my baseball coach on Diamond Elite.great man

[@mikeywilliams8771]

Can we see your game used/player’s gloves/armbands collection?