My Top 10 baseball moments of the decade -- Mike Trout's 1st HR, A-Rod's 3,000th hit, and more!

From catching Mike Trout's 1st home run in 2011 to snagging A-Rod's 3,000th hit in 2015 and signing my own Topps baseball cards in 2017, this has been an INSANE decade of baseball for me. This video features my personal Top 10 moments -- one from each season from 2010 through 2019.
As promised, here are links to my blog entries and full-length videos about all this stuff. Enjoy!
Catching Mike Trout's 1st home run in 2011:
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Attending MLB's Opening Series in Japan in 2012:
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Helicopter stunt in 2013:
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1,000th consecutive game with at least one baseball in 2014:
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Snagging A-Rod's 3,000th career hit in 2015:
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Yankee Stadium crazy-empty in 2016:
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Signing my own Topps baseball cards in 2017:
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Three home run balls in one game in 2018:
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Getting a signed bat from Mike Trout in 2019:
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[@mattmeyer2006]

Probably wouldn't have noticed the sweat stain on your "ball sack" as you put it, if you didn't point it out to everyone lol. Great video as always:) I live my dream vicariously through you

[@MessOfThings]

"That one guy" would have noticed and accused him of wetting his pants.

[@zackhample]

@@MessOfThings This is exactly correct.

[@zackhample]

Someone else would've noticed and accused me of . . . ya know. Gotta get ahead of the story.

[@mattmeyer2006]

@@zackhample Zack I would have pissed my pants if I caught Mike Trouts first homerun and later met him. So I wouldn't be mad even if you did lol

[@devenshah5249]

The closest thing I have to mike trouts baseball is Yoenis Cespedes’ batting glove

[@PeteDiscafani]

To track balls like that is impressive enough, but with people and the seats!! That is true talent!

[@zackhample]

Thanks!

[@TroutWest]

Makes me happier than ever to be a Trout fan... dude is incredible.

[@melthesheep1390]

6:36-6:40 Kid behind him is like “wtf is this guy?”

[@ak_chicago]

Forget a rod. This guy can say he caught (literally) mike trouts first home run. Unreal.

[@arthurvillinova9931]

That is insane! He’s gonna be a Top 5 if not the best baseball player EVER.

[@BrownBrown270]

@@arthurvillinova9931 he'll be first or second. It's going to be hard to top Barry Bonds, but if anyone can do it. Itll be mike trout.

[@ourtime-downhere6931]

@@BrownBrown270 except trout will do it without his head tripling in size

[@liameustace6954]

I can't even imagine how much that trout ball is worth good lord

[@anthonybob8453]

Ikr

[@jnl7196]

Xd not for sale

[@lilab3418]

Ikr did u see how much his rookie card is worth

[@jameskutschbach294]

Let alone the bat he gave him. Lol

[@Daviousss]

I would ask for something game used of his

[@hihunter7]

Mike Trout is one of if not THE best and greatest player of the 21st century. Snagging his first baseball is like catching a ball filled with solid gold Roman coins. Unbelievable feat man, I'm blown away.

[@connorhill1247]

9:26 your comment about being in places that should be packed but are empty at some points i get completely. I’m an actor. So I can go from being in an auditorium packed out with people to one that’s empty as we finish clearing out, hitting the lights before moving to the next venue. It really can be magical!

[@whitecloak11]

I'd piss myself if I caught trout's 1st dinger too lmfao

[@brettfriedman587]

At the time though, no one knew what Trout was gonna become

[@siddthekid5046]

This is so epic, man! Love your passion for the best game in the world

[@zackhample]

Thank you!

[@uwo1909]

I'm from costa rica and I'm so happy you went here to the rawlings factory! Pura vida 🇨🇷🇨🇷😄

[@jude7365]

Sameeee

[@jamison9674]

You gave up the 3000 hit ball so kids could play baseball your a great dude you deserve more recognition

[@braddydaddy8818]

I’m not even a Yankee fan, but I can only imagine watching a real game in that stadium and being the only fan. What an experience

[@jpmnky]

You’ve become an MLB staple over this last decade. And that, that is really something. Keep it up in this next one.

[@TheMaskedCollector]

Thanks for allowing us to join you on your adventures! Your videos are awesome!

[@zackhample]

Thanks for joining me. :)

[@Nik-cg6qr]

Wow nice of Mike Trout to take the time and give you that signed bat after all these years . He really is a super nice guy

[@zackhample]

Yup!

[@ZealKingdom]

Any one of these moments would be a dream. Imagine all this in one ten year span. Great video.

[@davids6898]

Mike Trout was recently voted the AL player of the decade. Not a bad connect to have there, Zack. That bat has to be at least in the 5 or 6 figures by now.

[@zackhample]

Nah, I can't imagine it's worth that much, but his first home run ball . . . yikes.

[@ARTWV]

@@zackhample yeah, with that big contract if I were him I would look u up and give u 100k

[@anthonyhoward146]

Pretty sure the Rawlings facility is a sweat shop

[@PleaseSubscribe2FruitcakeTony]

I love your channel, ZacK! Thanks for keeping the spirit of this Great game alive! God bless you, brother!

[@JevenMusic]

Your truly a legend in baseball Zack! Great accomplishments in baseball history.

[@ATalkingBadger]

Awesome video! LOVE the highlight videos. Mike Trout is my favorite player, so the fact that you caught his first HR is extra special. That'd be awesome if you could also catch his final one at the end of his career, which hopefully won't be for a VERY long time.

[@zackhample]

I will try to make that happen.

[@smosmo4617]

Fascinating brother , the trout story is amazing plus the play you made .That trout ball is insane, what a great story

[@baseballbros1589]

4:40 the guy predicted the future

[@peoplearestupid4276]

Love that trout gave you the bat n showed love on social media for giving him his first home run ball

[@MatthewFarney]

Absolutely amazing man! What a story

[@brinagonzalez9104]

Great video as usual. Cheers to another upcoming decade of baseball memories.

[@zackhample]

Thanks very much, Brina.

[@ConnorCzerniel99]

@@zackhample hi Zack

[@thefilipinojoe]

Love your video recap. It was a lot of fun to see the highlights of your last decade. 😍💕

[@zackhample]

Thanks, Gio.

[@reedaugen1174]

Thanks, Zack for only helping further my love for Baseball, 2019 was my best season yet and I hope 2020 is even better for both me and you!!!

[@zackhample]

You’re welcome. That's nice of you to say.

[@reedaugen1174]

​@@zackhample Thanks again.

[@C-mac_in_the_6ix]

Very cool moments Zack. You such big fan so you deserve those cool moments.

[@MessOfThings]

I'll agree with being the only person in a usually crowded place. If you ever have a chance to be at the Grand Canyon when all the roads are closed for a blizzard...I spent an hour and a half on the rim trail and didn't see a single person. Amazing experience.

[@zackhample]

Daaaaaaamn, that sounds amazing.

[@aidanfinkofficial]

What an epic decade it's been for you! Also, have a happy new year Zack!

[@zackhample]

Thanks! Same to you, Aidan.

[@alainvincent1309]

Hi Zack, Thank You For Your Video"s All Year Long. Looking Forward To The 2020 Season. All The Best To You In The New Year!

[@zackhample]

Thanks for watching!

[@JTPerp]

This aged well

[@costaricansportsfan5390]

Im from costa rica, glad you like it here and that factory is awsome

[@ZGBrickfilms]

Awesome decade Zack, can’t wait to see what you do in the next 10 years!

[@zackhample]

Thanks. :)

[@ZOMb2010]

Man ...you give me chills ...AWESoME video ...just discovered the vid's today ...Thanks

[@scottberlant6402]

Great video Zack loved it! I hope you had a great Christmas!

[@zackhample]

Thanks! You too.

[@a7xfanben]

So cool. Thanks for being such a great fan of the game!

[@gkarjala]

Doode, you are MLB History!!!! Lovin it.

[@zackhample]

:)

[@Danielr0]

Good job!! On Mike Trouts catch

[@pltrlong420]

What an awesome story! What an awesome dude! What a great way to fulfill your dream props to you brother

[@bencleghorn7239]

This is awesome! Great video!

[@zackhample]

Thanks!

[@elisa9833]

Damn, Zack! Great video!

[@cdez8486]

You are a baseball magnet! ⚾️

[@davidminster6332]

Those things are awesome keep up the good work

[@jordanskyler8049]

Great vija... the man- the mith- the legend.... getting/signing your own card(awsome)

[@zackhample]

:)

[@javierulibarri6930]

Love your video!!! You are the most GENIUS MLB fan!!!! I would love to see a movie made on your ball cathcing successes.

[@_FromTheIsland]

I love your youtube channel and I can't imagine how fun it would be to go to all those MLB games. I'm a Texas Rangers Fan.

[@robc6469]

Great vlog !! Missing the baseball season aly

[@zackhample]

Thanks.

[@SilverBull30]

#600th comment I just subbed, I am so impressed! Just imagine if you got to keep that Mike Trouts freaking first home run, well youd be a millionaire. That bat you got is AWESOME also! Priceless! I know you would NEVER sell it. As you know im sure his rookie card sold for record $5.3 million! That ball I can only imagine. Just blown away! Its only right he got it back and the experience alone would be amazing! You can always say you were the guy that caught that ball. I know.about Gabby. You broke his record, amazing also, you were on sports center! Then Arods 3000th , you are.one lucky guy! You bring being a fan to a never level! I love it!..

[@ianlamont825]

Your awesome Zack! A-Rod's ball was worth a lot to you, and instead you made it a charity contribution!

[@dragonfan38]

You caught the A-Rod ball the day after my birthday and I watched it on TV.

[@spencerearl9964]

Zack, I’ve been watching your wholesome content for a while. You amaze me, the way you interact with kids and your fans. But finding out that you gave arod his 3000th hit so that the Yankees would donate to charity, that tops it all. I can almost promise that 99% of people in that some position wouldn’t have given up that historic hall even if it benefited a charity. You’re what we as humans should strive to be.

[@collinskraig]

Damn it I can’t wait for opening day

[@the_claydog02]

Again Zack: Truly Amazing

[@zackhample]

Thanks!

[@dsmithy1400]

I'm in this video from the reds game in 2018!!! Still can't wait to see u again at another game !!

[@zackhample]

Let's make it happen.

[@ryanhancock8962]

Love your videos!

[@neverliam4446]

Dude youre a baseball legend.

[@coltvlogs7745]

He’s got more fans than The Washington football team 🤣🤣

[@iliketocomment8144]

Just pure “EPIC.” 👏

[@andredeaves2802]

Trout is a class act!

[@parkerfrey5590]

Hey Zack love your vids. Keep up the good work💪

[@zackhample]

Thanks for watching -- will do.

[@parkerfrey5590]

😍😍😘😘

[@frenchifrey7703]

I love you guys

[@giftedmisfit-]

HOW DOES HE NOT HAVE 500K YET!?!?

[@samanthak9078]

Zack! How did I miss that you went to Guilford College! I grew right near there, love your channel man.

[@Abel-wb4xk]

You have lived a great life. That's for sure.😊⚾⚾⚾

[@Sirmellowman]

dude, what a amazing life you have.

[@JohnHenry1331]

These are goals.

[@user-uj3ev5nd4b]

Wow im early! Happy holidays and happy new year to ya Zack!

[@zackhample]

Thanks, you too!

[@dianabethbrucher2462]

I LOVE MIKE TROUT

[@animetime1744]

Great video zack

[@andelowens6391]

Love the stadium tours

[@comfortably_numbat]

A memorable decade to be sure. What about Opening Day in Australia ? I was just re-reading your post about A-Rod's 3000th hit. Now that was CRAZY.

[@zackhample]

Ray! What's up! I need to email you back, but yes, Australia was amazing for sure but since it wasn't my first overseas trip, it wasn't quite as different/crazy for me, ya know?

[@rcvaroundtheworld6217]

Being at a stadium alone during a game is like being at Disneyland alone, there's no other feeling

[@eddym4378]

This vid was awesome!!!!! 🔥

[@zackhample]

Thanks, Eddy!

[@jeyDsixx18]

Yooo prince fielder really got his kid dripped out in kaws, that’s dope

[@scrptar129]

Rocking the Guilford College shirt in the Trout video? Now I’m subbing!

[@mqqn_mane3366]

I'm from High Point NC...Guilford shirts are rare indeed

[@debbiejohnson3677]

Very cool Zack!

[@LuisHernandez-ty6or]

You living life much respect

[@CSDonohue11]

Dude... how rad The Legendary card company Topps Trading Cards made your own official baseball card(s). That’s so awesome dude. Congratulations man. I did not know you were able to have this done for you and for US too 😉

[@ThePolerbearproducts]

My baseball highlight of the decade was almost getting whacked with a bat at a AA game. The guy hit a single I think and on the follow through the bat slipped out of his hands and went flying straight at me. I quickly got up and ran for cover when I thought it was coming my way and it landed 5-10 seats down from me. I tried to get it but Stadium security said I couldn’t have it.

[@JSL5111]

ThePolarBearProductions that sucks dude

[@zackhample]

That's crazy. Glad you didn't get smoked.

[@miker4621]

Great eye hand coordination buddy.

[@adamnied6854]

Hi Zack! For q and a part 20 what was your favorite MLB All-Star game that you’ve ever been to? It was awesome meeting you at the All-Star game in Cleveland and keep up the great work!

[@chrisrice2083]

Wow that's definitely some awesome moments you had

[@stevetarrii1954]

I've been a fan since the A rod Homer after watching you on the news. Don't always leave comments but I've been a sub since then

[@brendenkennedy4304]

Great video as always and FYI next year the Milwaukee brewers are celebrating there 50th anniversary and they have special commemorative balls for you to snak

[@zackhample]

Can't wait. I'm hungry for it.

[@AceSolosProdz]

You are such an underrated youtuber

[@tysongroves1782]

Hey Zack I was wondering if you were going back to spring training in 2020 I love the content and if you are is it Florida or Arizona?

[@davidquinn2382]

So you worked at a mlb sweatshop and made a ball? Pretty cool!!

[@izang5800]

No air conditioning

[@masonkelly4391]

Hi Zack, I was just wondering where I could buy an umpires hat like you always wear. Thanks, love the vids, keep up the great work!

[@zackhample]

I think hatclub.com has ‘em.

[@masonkelly4391]

Thanks so much!

[@andrewandyo1son]

Zack please make a video showing your baseball card collection!

[@greenlegopiece]

My #1 highlight of the decade was when I caught a Matt Chapman (I’m pretty sure) foul ball with my hands on August 30th 2019 it was 2 days after my birthday!

[@zackhample]

Hell yeah. Nice job on that. :)

[@greenlegopiece]

Thanks Zack

[@vall3on]

Hey Zack I love your videos I hope to see you at a game one day I’m going to opening day for the Yankees so love your vids

[@zackhample]

Thanks for watching. Maybe see you next year.

[@metabolicrevolution]

Much respects. Youre a good guy

[@zackhample]

Thank you, Steve.

[@trevorgamer6109]

What a masterpiece, it can become a documentary.

[@jboogie2541]

Just found your videos This is great content! Hope All is well

[@allanalmanzar6352]

Hi zack it was nice meeting you at Yankee stadium September 20 Yankees vs blue jays as you can see as my profile picture if you remember

[@zackhample]

I love it!

[@vivavasuviuspodcast]

Great video! Hope to meet you at CBP someday! ⚾

[@zackhample]

Thanks. Someday . . .

[@ryanzeigler]

The fact that Trout is number nine shows that this guy is a mad man...

[@mikeysgarage8864]

so sick dude

[@logan4461]

Merry Christmas Zack.

[@zackhample]

Thanks, you too.

[@nathanhaley2687]

Congrats Zack! I go to a lot of jays games but I don't get that lucky lol maybe one day

[@zackhample]

Thanks and I hope so!

[@petek7217]

Epic decade 🤯