My first day at Spring Training in 23 years! (Sloan Park -- Mesa, Arizona)

[@yafalevine4056]

The GOAT 🐐 of BALLHAWKING

[@zackhample]

:)

[@jaggerdebusk4345]

The access you get to the players during spring training is unbelievable! One of my favorite parts about living in Arizona is spring training!

[@zackhample]

Totally!

[@zackhample]

I'm going to be doing a meet-n-greet here in Arizona on Thursday, March 1st at Tempe Public Market (tempepublicmarket.com) from 7pm to 9pm. If you're in the area, some say hi and let's hang.

[@nikolaskrecu8479]

Zack Hample where is part 2

[@0Architectdude0]

Zack Hample Yee I live in mesa

[@wrigleystrauss3771]

Why didn't you post this comment when the video was uploaded?

[@coltonchinowth9026]

I was just in Arizona 4 days ago

[@Cast_-lv9wy]

I’m going on March 4

[@stevenrichardma]

I appreciate your love for the game

[@zackhample]

I appreciate your appreciation.

[@wyattseim]

Spring training is the best

[@HumorBagel]

Looking forward to a new season of vids from you! - No better way to start than with the Cubbies.

[@zackhample]

Thanks!

[@juancmunozr]

It looks very relax and nice ambient, nice and thanks for sharing it !

[@zackhample]

Thanks for watching.

[@MafiatrollsFTW]

I've been waiting for these vids all offseason

[@zackhample]

The big moment has finally arrived.

[@chungusfungus1264]

FINALLY SPRING TRAINING! I have been waiting all year!

[@owenlevine3707]

Nice to see another season started

[@jaketippet1015]

That is honestly the best looking stadium. Hope you enjoyed

[@zackhample]

Sure did!

[@jacobolewnick1073]

FINNALY these are the best videos

[@zackhample]

:)

[@ZGBrickfilms]

Awesome! I’m really looking forward to this upcoming season!

[@zackhample]

Thanks!

[@nickbeast257]

More Zack!!! Can't wait until Opening Day

[@zackhample]

:)

[@shayneallen7235]

I absolutely LOVE that baseball game videos are up from you again!

[@zackhample]

:)

[@nulfater]

Great vid, good luck this season.

[@zackhample]

Thanks!

[@amazingaviation3223]

Another good video by you Zack, keep it going. Your amazing!

[@zackhample]

Thank you!

[@elisahemphill5674]

It's been a long time you have been to spring training you got a lot of balls Zack

[@zackhample]

A looooooooong time.

[@allproedits2195]

Love it Zack getting goin early great vid can't wait for the nxt one!!!

[@zackhample]

Thanks!

[@aaronschwartz4768]

I'm going to Florida spring training games this weekend! Mets vs marlins and mets vs nats

[@BK-cl3yo]

hey quick question I'm going to mets vs yankees march 10 are u going to those games the same day

[@zackhample]

Nope.

[@aaronschwartz4768]

Zack I saw you at the game where Cespedes hit 3 homers in Phillies i took a selfie with u

[@johncole273]

I love Zack Hample

[@darrybasco]

Zack I’m headed over there to Solan this year (2023). Do you happen to remember between which practice fields that valley was located? I know I’m asking for a miracle here, it was 5 years ago lol. I want to try to get there early and snag a few like you!!

[@YankeesFanForLife27]

I’m so happy baseball season is back so I can watch these videos again!! I always look forward to them

[@zackhample]

I'm so happy to hear that.

[@larrysproul9424]

Great report from Sloan Park. Could use that sunshine now . Before long it will be Spring Training .

[@bmbnews1168]

He is back at games

[@jetfallzone4583]

I remember when the nats played 20 minutes away from my house they played in viera

[@andyroon3931]

BRO I WAS JUST THERE!!!! I was parked right over there and I saw the players practicing

[@zackhample]

It's a great spot.

[@realbaseball1707]

spring training is awesome I went to the Mariners affiliate in peoria it was awesome I got a bat and a ball hope you enjoy

[@frankthetank8663]

Finally more Zack Hample 😀

[@zackhample]

Hi, it's me.

[@mlbjmaur]

Was a pleasure to meet you at Sloan Park!!

[@zackhample]

:)

[@cadeng3035]

Yes the cubs I love them.

[@anthonyr8970]

Hey Zach, are you planning on going to any spring training games over in Florida and if so what dates?

[@jctcox1]

I have done that same exact thing when I went to Mesa Arizona for cubs spring training

[@kaylanorsworthy]

Let's keep this adventure going

[@josevidz]

i was just at Sloan Park taking pictures last week, and you're there now. wish i could've met you man.

[@zackhample]

Sorry you missed me!

[@ivanhenwood1072]

A practice field for a practice field. Nice.

[@wrigleystrauss3771]

You chose right go Cubbies:D I wish I was there Edit:oh I forgot to ask are you going to upload part 2 later tonight? Because I wanna know if its coming

[@desirebosses627]

Wrigley Strauss true dat!!

[@zackhample]

Part 2 is a few days away.

[@wrigleystrauss3771]

Lol you just said that right when I got on to me it says posted 6 seconds ago

[@kylehensley9361]

lovely video as always

[@zackhample]

Thanks!

[@mattthomasvlogs75]

Can you do a video in Florida for spring training

[@zackhample]

Not sure about this year.

[@Youboycoopy]

I was there a few days ago😊

[@ShotByMike7]

how many autographs have you got on your tickets

[@zackhample]

More than 1,000 over the years.

[@BK-cl3yo]

zack quick question i met u a couple months ago and march 10 the mets vs yankees what other park do u think i should go to that day

[@nicolemclaughlin7355]

you can't say no to Cubs 2018 champs Lets go cubies

[@bobrakow3067]

go cubs go

[@nicolemclaughlin7355]

🏆⚾️⚾️⚾️🏆🏆

[@christopherdabbraccio1649]

Will you be doing a lot more of spring training

[@user-ky2rc8mm5f]

ive been waiting for a zack hample game vid since December, keep up the great work zack

[@zackhample]

Aww, thanks!

[@shuinternational2339]

Let me know. Does Cubs Do BP at away?

[@gavinjones127]

Will you be at the Indians games from march 9-13

[@zackhample]

No.

[@dhpupfish34]

qna question how many times are you going to Camden yards

[@johnvincent9009]

Zack I know it's Spring Training but I already used SeatGeek Jays@Mets Tuesday May 15 at 7:10 at Citi Field

[@zackhample]

Nice! That's a good move.

[@kevr6564]

Go to the redsox stadium JetBlue park in Fort Myers Florida. It is modeled after Fenway Park and it is really cool.

[@zackhample]

Someday for sure . . .

[@giovannilibonati9253]

Zack if you go to The Yankees field, Steinbrenner Field, you can get even closer to the players

[@sportshighlights7378]

Are you going to explore the new features at all the parks

[@zackhample]

Not ALL the parks, but as many as possible.

[@asufootball1995]

Zack I’m in Tempe let me treat you to some portillos!

[@ericmharper]

Portillos is good! I work in Tempe so I eat there a lot lol

[@zackhample]

Come hang at Tempe Public Market tomorrow -- I'll be there from 7 to 9pm. No need to buy me anything, but thanks!

[@davidadkins1881]

23 years? Your blog entry says you met Brandon sloter at champion stadium (a spring training stadium) in 2008..

[@diegoqr972]

David Adkins it was a regular season game. They had a series there

[@mattyice2024]

Hey Zack, I was the one from last year who told you to go to Wrigley again. You responded by saying " Maybe Next Season" so please do so.

[@patricklindgren2899]

You picked the 2018 World Series Champs for the kick off of the season 👍🏽🐻🔴🔵

[@zackhample]

Correct.

[@nbricks5973]

Got any tips for me? I'm going to at least 5 cardinal games, I started catching baseballs last year I went to 3 games last year and caught 9 baseballs. I'm only 11 though and I can't go running too far off. But if you can tell me any tips I would really appreciate it!

[@zackhample]

Hey, I've provided tons of tips in my videos, blog entries, and latest book, so check those out. I don't have time to retype advice. Sorry.

[@nbricks5973]

Zack Hample it's fine! Thanks for going out of your way to reply!

[@HigginFaceProductions]

Q and a question- If you were at any ballpark and they had grass in centerfield but you weren’t allowed to go on there to catch a homerun or to get a baseball homerun, would you break the rules and do that to catch a milestone homerun by famous hitter but the consequence was being band from the park.

[@zackhample]

I'd have to go for it . . . yeah.

[@coreyhayes7710]

West palm beach is the same with the Astros and nationals. You should visit there!

[@colbyssports8393]

CoreyThe Rocket went there last year

[@dhpupfish34]

My friends dad always goes to nationals spring training

[@theslidepodcast]

Hey zack I am going to pnc park in April should I sit on the visitors side of the pirates side if I want to get an umpire ball

[@theslidepodcast]

Or the pirates side*

[@EatChewReview]

Zack, you are the best youtuber! Hopefully I will meet you someday!

[@Therealdeal4353]

July 14th in Baltimore is free jersey night you should be there man!!

[@jonjanson2]

A cliffhanger. Glade Baseball is back! Go Cardinals!!

[@rpatterskc1]

The guy with the MIZZOU shirt I REALLY LIKE HIS SHIRT GOOOOO TIGERS!!!!!

[@comericachris7521]

Zack, could you do a spring training video from Lakeland next season (2019), please?

[@kylemuser7805]

Hey Zack you should check out the cardinals spring training

[@bearsfury1070]

Lol Sloan Park Has The Sign That The Cubs Have In Front Of Wrigley Field

[@foxwell2650]

can you go to angels vs mariners in peoria on march 3

[@zackhample]

I don't know yet where I'll be tomorrow.

[@foxwell2650]

alright thx

[@johnosullivan4684]

Hi Zach, from a snowy ireland ⛄️⛄️

[@kylejohnson13]

Awesome

[@carlagalleta2113]

One of the best ST parks. Cubs do not share this park. Most of the time there are veterans and HOF there to sign Autos ( for$) in the building out in left. Last time I got Autographs from Fergie Jenkins, Billy Williams and Bill Buckner (i know....) . Place is great.

[@calebstevens5363]

How many bats have you gotten at games Zack?

[@marchmadnesshighlights8905]

Go to the little league World Series

[@zackhample]

I'm going to try.

[@davidstephens6476]

Good for you

[@BHV0810]

Thanks for going to Sloan Park

[@zackhample]

Hell yeah. Glad to have seen it.

[@Ovie105]

Anyone know the song at 3:55? I couldn't catch the lyrics and shazam couldn't pick up the song. thanks for any help

[@BK-cl3yo]

cant stop the feeling justin timberlake

[@Ovie105]

lol, funny but no that's not it, I didn't ask properly, it's the song that starts at 3:55 and continues until 4:20 I'm pretty sure they were using a mix because can't stop the feeling played for like a second

[@jaydenlloyd7338]

Ovie105 can’t stop the feeling Justin Timberlake and Havana by Camila Cabello

[@BK-cl3yo]

Ovie105 havania is at 4:07 to 4:20 and then thunder is at 4:22

[@Ovie105]

Havana was it, thank you!

[@dalestales8861]

Where would you rank this stadium of all of the spring training parks

[@RandomPerson-px8rl]

Do more the white sox

[@TriviaXpress]

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE DO PART 12 for Q&A

[@aidanquigs2321]

Nice catch zack

[@rebeccalocks7958]

gooooooooooooooooo cubs

[@theirongamer7569]

I’ve got about 20 balls just from the pratice fields

[@austinmoore6895]

I love Sloan

[@Tweetzuhh]

Go to the Yankees spring training

[@14Hrbek]

The Tinder scene is off the charts in Phoenix.

[@zackhample]

I took a peek and all I can say is . . . NO.

[@tomward5841]

Go cubs go the cubs are going to win today

[@justgreg9457]

Sloan is amazing

[@dominicobryan5003]

I live in Mesa

[@blackpantherdemitrius1790]

5th like

[@geekyteen7742]

I watched this game yesterday

[@ctfun9758]

Are you going to Any of the A’s spring training?

[@zackhample]

Doesn't look like it.

[@tdelrio]

World Champs!

[@joshcohen2490]

Can you go to a pirates spring training game please

[@beastly6737]

Zack, from an average fans perspective how hard is it to get autographs at spring training? I'm just curious because I'm going in March.

[@littletex6909]

I live in AZ and go to games every weekend. Which team(s) would you see?

[@littletex6909]

It’s not hard. Probably a 2/10 on the hardness scale. Even the major players sign a lot

[@beastly6737]

Little Tex the Yankees so that's why I'm wondering

[@littletex6909]

Beastly the Yankees are in Florida for spring training

[@beastly6737]

Little Tex I know I'm just wondering. I didn't mean just Arizona ST teams just in general

[@unhombrelobo]

Sure hope you get that autograph!

[@zackhample]

Stay tuned to find out . . .

[@AntonioPerez18]

Hey Zack can I buy a signed spring training ball from you?

[@zackhample]

I don't sell baseballs. Sorry.

[@AntonioPerez18]

Zack Hample not even to me?

[@AJ-ly8si]

How many books in your parent's bookstore?

[@zackhample]

It's my family's store. My father never had anything to do with it. And I'm not sure -- probably over 100,000.

[@alyssadeobi174]

Zack I'm going to Peoria this Saturday

[@zackhample]

Have fun!

[@rees5124]

I am going to the July 2nd Yankees game vs the Atlanta Braves. Zack, will you be there?

[@zackhample]

I can't predict that far in advance, but maybe.

[@TriviaXpress]

For Q&A part 12: Who is Jack?