Puerto Rican Baseball is Very Special and you Need to Know More About It

[@srsmatt7272]

Hey everyone. Sorry for the year long wait in between episodes, and apologies for the delay today. Ran into a lot of issues on the back end with getting it uploaded, but I’m happy it’s up and I hope you all enjoy it!

[@srsmatt7272]

PS: Had some trouble pinning down an exact pronunciation for Hiram Bithorn (had to re-render several times because of it), so I truly am sorry if it still isn’t perfect

[@staciemohler4624]

@@srsmatt7272 I’m fine with it but I’m not Puerto Rican so my opinion really doesn’t mean much

[@jonathanaponte1387]

I am Puerto Rican, and I am fine with it, and it was pretty close anyway. We just do not pronounce the letter "H"

[@mysterygamermgclues8864]

A bit late to this comment but no need to apologize. You get unlimited passes

[@wyattmund9286]

Will you do Cuba next?

[@cydonianknight2945]

As a Puerto Rican, players like Clemente and Pudge are considered royalty there. Newer players like Baez and Lindor are also really beloved there. I remember even seeing a Puerto Rican commercial starring Lindor.

[@scottnotpilgrim]

Puerto Rico has given the sport some of the greatest players ever

[@JuaneraOfficial]

Acho pero ese anuncio de point guard está malito jaja

[@Tobtakular]

Yadi too

[@jared2636]

@@JuaneraOfficial ese anuncio es una leyenda 😂

[@JuaneraOfficial]

@@jared2636 yo me lo aprendí y to mano 😭 que mucha risa me daba

[@Nez_Buleuse]

Lets go South Korea we want to see mind blowing bat flips

[@THENOCK1366]

I want to see that championship “trophy”.... it’s a giant sword btw

[@sliimbambino]

As a Puerto Rican, I always appreciate any light shined upon it in anyway. My lita’s favorite of all time was Clemente, thank you for this.

[@devinreuter3638]

@sliim you want to be penpals? I've been learning Spanish by listening to games but could obviously use a friend who spoke the language and likes baseball...all I have is a coworker who speaks it but not a big baseball guy.

[@carmenvelazquez422]

Thank you very much for this excellent presentation of my country’s baseball players!❤

[@dontmindmeimjustspectating2871]

Definitely Italy cause I dont know anything about Italian baseball (not that I know much about Korean baseball but at least I knew they played baseball over there 🥴)

[@db52000]

I'm Puerto Rican and this video was amazing and I'm happy you made it. We take so much pride in our puerto ricans like baez, lindor , and correa.

[@RikiSpanishPR]

FINALLY, I’ve been waiting forever for you to highlight my island 🇵🇷🇵🇷

[@austinhamby3088]

Fun Fact: At the Pirates stadium, PNC Park, the right field fence is 21 feet tall in honor of Roberto Clemente for his number and position. Also I'm interested in South Korean Baseball.

[@StarkRavingSports]

That’s so cool!!!

[@BeefPapa]

PR winter league has a rich history. Many stars and legends played winter ball in PR. Wade Boggs, Tony Gwynn, Rickey Henderson, Keith Hernandez, David Cone, Jim Thome to name a few.

[@NotoriousTony]

Thank you again, this episode was fantastic. My choice is Italy 🇮🇹

[@luishumbertovega3900]

A large part of the population of Puerto Rico has Italian ascendency, mainly from Corsica.

[@ProgShell]

As a Seattle fan I gotta rep Edgar Martinez. He was born in NY but grew up in PR. Then casually came up to our rainy city and saved baseball.

[@luishumbertovega3900]

I went from Puerto Rico to Cooperstown for Edgar's induction in July 2019. During the Sunday ceremonies a family who flew from Seattle, wearing Edgar's #11 jerseys and holding signs celebrating him, was occupying a spot near me and improvised a photo session. When the photographer said 'Say Cheese' I intervened and suggested that they say "Eeeeddddgarrrrrr !!!" instead. They did and loved it, laughing and having lots of fun taking the pictures !!! Then the father of that family walked towards me, and after addressing my Team 🇵🇷 PR jersey/cap combo he shook my hand, saying 'Thank You, for him (referring to Edgar), he saved Baseball for us in Seattle'. Needless to say, I was too moved to utter a word, couldn't respond to such words, that man was very grateful. It was the greatest weekend of my life !!!

[@jonathancurbelo9155]

YEAH!!! Thx Stark Raving Sports, a video I have been waiting for! ⚾️🇵🇷🇵🇷

[@ReplyIfUrR374rd3d]

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[@Pablo-xy3lo]

@@ReplyIfUrR374rd3d 🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️

[@rewellmartinez1093]

BEAUTIFUL IS BASEBALL THANK YOU. IN PUERTO RICO BASEBALL IS LIFE FOR YOUNG KIDS.

[@ReplyIfUrR374rd3d]

Wow! Good to see baseball in my country getting some love 🇵🇷⚾️🇵🇷⚾️🇵🇷⚾️!

[@EmmanuelPerez88]

Thank you for making this. I’m a die hard baseball fan and proud Puerto Rican. It often feels like Puerto Rican influence in American culture is ignored and underrepresented (among many others). This here made me super proud. Love the Japanese and DR vids. Look forward to the others.

[@gabrielmaldonado4823]

My grandfather used to tell me about watching Clemente and Willie Mays play winter ball for the local team, The Crabbers, back in the 50s and wow I wish we could return to that. The local league here is still very good, albeit small.

[@northstarjakobs]

As a Puerto Rican and a baseball fan, hearing about Roberto Clemente always makes me tear up a little. On one hand, his untimely death is always devastating every time people talk about it. On the other hand, he was such a selfless person, and that commitment to serving others even at the cost of his own life, is part of what makes him so special. As for the next episode, I'd be interested in seeing Italy. I don't know much about European baseball.

[@denisparanormal2790]

Im from Puerto Rico but I love in Philadelphia. I want to thank you for this great video. You truly did a great job.

[@teen_laqueefa]

I love in Cincinnati

[@JuanVilorio]

I would love to see a video about Korea 🇰🇷

[@e.pappolopolous5772]

South Korea, and this episode made me cry hearing you talk about Clemente, really hit hard

[@juancarloscastillo9996]

Roberto Clemente the best! Thanks for the video 🇵🇷

[@JRSanchez93]

I remember in 6th grade I read a loooot of baseball biographies because not many other books interested me besides the Series of Unfortunate Events. Anyway I blasted through a bunch like Babe Ruth, Sammy Sosa, Ken Griffey Jr. Alex Rodriguez, etc but my favorite was Roberto Clemente. He was the only one I knew nothing about prior but I fell in love with him. Not even his actual stats (though the basket catch is still amazing) but his life growing up and how much he helped his people out. One of the stories goes (anyone who reads this, correct me if I’m wrong) that he saw a man walking around with a missing foot and a worn out crutch. He wound up getting him a prosthetic foot and brand new crutches. His kindness was amazing and I was sad to read the rest of the book because of how his life ended too short. A few months later I was watching the all star game and saw them give the Roberto Clemente award to Albert Pujos and I remember being happy to see them honor his memory. Granted I should have known he was before but, that’s on me for not paying attention.

[@wwpjd28]

Love this video. Baseball in PR is special and I really enjoyed this short series of videos. Would be fun to see more of them - Taiwan, Korea, Cuba, Venezuela, Canada, Mexico, Italy, etc. Side note though, Juan Gone deserved neither of his MVPs - they both should've gone to ARod. The fact that he finished 9th in voting the year he went 40-40 is one of the biggest MVP voting embarrassments I've ever seen (in an era where they seemed to get MVP winners right roughly half the time even with obvious choices).

[@wwpjd28]

Also, I love Lindor. He is so much fun to watch. But Correa is a more talented player and the best active PR player.

[@davee.9906]

Imagine if everyone was like Roberto Clemente. This world would be a beautiful place.

[@BaseballHistorian]

You will find some of the best baseball you’ll ever see by watching international league play, I highly recommend it. Remember: MLB ≠ Baseball.

[@beantaz3862]

The only issue is they dont lump it up on to any streaming services. I did find one KZbin channel that streamed games from Australia during the winter however.

[@beantaz3862]

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[@raybueno1901]

As Dominican Clemente to us was is will forever be a legend not just in the field but, as a human as well, Clemente gave his life helping others fought for Latinos rights.

[@michaelvidalrivera4998]

As a Puerto Rican i want to say thank you for the vid...Oh and im in the PRHBA school.. its my first year and its great

[@willchristian4966]

South Korea has got to be my pick, I’m excited regardless to see where this series goes, keep up the good work!

[@bigg_boss_rob]

Roberto the legend Clement. Great vid guys! Hope to see baseball in Korea. Mexico would also be a good one to do a video on too!

[@mariosportsmaster7662]

You forgot to mention Yankee legend Bernie Williams, the best Puerto Rican center fielder of all-time.

[@hemifete00]

Beautifully done! I have tears on the respect you guys gave Roberto Clemente. South Korea please!!!

[@arielarnau3413]

This is really good work! I am so pleased that you have made this video. The segment on Bithorn was excellent. 🇵🇷

[@Hectormatos22]

As an Puertorican and subscriber I got goosebumps awesome video. I vote for Italy and recommend Cuba for the future

[@jared2636]

This was a beautiful piece. I’m far more than grateful for this video, highlighting my country! Thank you so much!!! 🇵🇷 Please, support the local winter league!!! There are a few big leaguers that still play in this league and the games are fascinating!!!

[@vicschannelthevictor6851]

Awesome video!! apréciate the love 🇺🇸🇵🇷🇵🇷🇺🇸

[@cyber1421]

You need to visit my amazing island of Puerto Rico

[@joviethapreacher]

I’ve never heard about baseball in Italy. So I choose 🇮🇹

[@gabelgy8361]

Joey Gallo, Anthony Rizzo, Nick Punto, Aaron Nola, Francisco Cervelli and Yankees prospect Anthony Volpe are also Italians American in MLB

[@aguywithcommonsense7503]

Saw someone comment about baseball in Italy and tbh that would be a good one for the next vid because I didn't know that they play it over in Italy I just knew of their WBC team

[@eduardotorrens6369]

Great video man as a puerto rican kid my dad has taught me a lot of puerto rican baseball and it’s history and you covered all of it props to you👏🏼🔥

[@AnthonyV787]

This may be the video I am most excited for

[@samaurilio9807]

Awesome video guys! Let's head to Italy next :D

[@chuaayala]

Do the Mexican Leagues. Let me know if you need any info.

[@Gregorio413]

For real 🇲🇽

[@steezbuscemi]

I know nothing about Mexican baseball so that would be cool

[@Gregorio413]

@@steezbuscemi well you need to know asap

[@ryanhill6953]

Kenny Powers is in!!!! You're fucking out!!! Lol

[@Santiago-xw7dk]

@@Gregorio413 is it better to follow Pacific or Mexican league?

[@mysterygamermgclues8864]

I may have not been born there but the pride surges through me regardless.

[@davee.9906]

I've been waiting for the next part in this series. Awesome.

[@diego5567]

Loved the video keep the series going also can u do Italy 🇮🇹 and can y’all also try to do an episode on baseball in Venezuela 🇻🇪

[@janlvega16]

8:55 not only Pudge won the 1999 AL MVP after Juan "Igor" González won it the year after, but they are also from the same town of Vega Baja, Puerto Rico.

[@User-jq1cu]

Italy thanks for making this video Roberto Clemente is my favorite player all time

[@felixrojas2575]

The first Latin American born baseball player to play in the major leagues was Esteban Bellan, he wasn't from Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, or any other country you have highlighted in your videos, but from Cuba. You may want to research that, ahd and see if we Can get a little love in a video.

[@interfear1]

Just won't have to wait a year for the next episode he says in May 2021. Watching video in October 2022 😂 Also, South Korea.

[@rowdyboys951]

Hey SRS my apologies if I haven’t been joining the chat rooms in the locker room app, I’ve been having issues with the app and not sure when I’ll be able to access it. But thanks for inviting me to chat in the streams!

[@elmascavidal1797]

Clemente is the star ⭐️ that shines the brightest...... 🌺🕊🇵🇷🕯#21

[@noahwright9381]

I love the idea of doing an episode on South Korea, but I am also very curious about baseball culture in Italy.

[@jayden8636]

Do Gwinnett County Georgia next! One of the most stacked counties the last 20 years. There’s been a plethora of stars that have come from Gwinnett.

[@ag02chs]

Hell, I didn't know that Italy had a history with baseball so I'd love to hear about it! Thanks for all the great content!

[@AndThatsBaseball]

This series is so great there's nothing else like it. I really hope we get another one soon, and I vote Italy just because I feel like I know absolutely nothing about baseball there.

[@srsmatt7272]

Thank you! We’ll be back soon!

[@DRay210]

Great video guys always good stuff. Lets see the Korea one first!

[@kaylorstackz5462]

I would prefer baseball in Italy , Rizzo is the only player I know. Thanks for the vid guy. Have an amazing day💪🏼

[@diegolaluz9261]

Thank you so much for the story is very informative I have learned a lot and I appreciate it very much

[@andrewhangloose]

I love your channel thanks for making this video sooo Good

[@NGLaw56]

Thank you SRS!

[@axelagosto5196]

Orlando Cepeda father was Perycho Cepeda the first champion batting of PR league.

[@3rdaaa]

thank youfor this series, it give new knowledge to us! btw, south korea next will be great!!

[@juliogimenez7605]

Italy next that should be interesting I haven’t heard much about baseball there

[@vinnydabird]

I would love to hear about baseball in Italy

[@colethorpe5068]

Lets go Italy! A lesser know market would be so fun to learn about

[@NotoriousTony]

I've been waiting on this video, Big W

[@AndreadiMLBitalia]

I'm Italian, so I vote Italy! 🇮🇹Thanks guys for this amazing videos

[@gabelgy8361]

Nice Y’all got Anthony Rizzo , Joey Gallo, Aaron Nola, Yankee prospect Anthony Volpe, former MLB Players like Nick Punto, Francisco Cervelli, Team Italy for WBC should be interesting 🔥

[@blueskiesgrouphome9712]

Great Video!

[@jeffarmfield2346]

Another geat video! I vote for Italy because it would be awesome to how baseball is played and viewed in a major European country.

[@wyotea4085]

The Ump calling him safe at 15:13 is a crime

[@alanbeyler8059]

Italy for sure 🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹

[@TotallyABotanist]

New to the channel, hope this series could still have videos in the works. South Korea would be incredible 🤙

[@thesigmagoon]

Good video guys

[@Djdimatven]

How come these videos sort of end? Might be good to revisit as there may be some interesting places to check out and these videos are really good. Venezuela would be a good one as there is plenty of baseball lore (you would also run across some cool names like Greg Maddux, Barry Bonds, Pete Rose who played there at some point in their early carreer) . Cuba would also make heck of a video and Mexico may make a super interesting video too. If we are speaking of East Asia I'd be super interested in a video of the Korean baseball league and, from what I saw in the WBC I sure would love to see what lore China Taipei has in their league.

[@TheDarkIllusionists]

Italy!!! Have we done the Netherlands yet?

[@Franko24248]

U gained a sub bro ty for this video 🇵🇷🙏🏼

[@87TV]

Thank you for this 🇵🇷🇵🇷

[@santacha1662]

one of the kids on my 12u travel team is orlando cepedas grandson

[@TheOmar291992]

Appreciate this video.

[@MrBlazemaster525]

I would trade all the riches in the world to be in a timeline where Roberto Clemente lived to a ripe old age

[@wrath187]

Very interesting video, thanks.

[@bagelthedude]

Puerto Rico yo nuca dejare de amarte

[@Mokuteke]

Cuba? Next

[@BrookePhillips92]

Loved it guys

[@luishumbertovega3900]

Look again at the plaque of Leon Day at 4:07, it is the only one that depicts the player wearing a cap that is not from MLB nor the Negro Leagues. That A stands for the Aguadilla Sharks of our winter ball league. It is also one of three plaques of American players in which Puerto Rico is mentioned, the others two belonging to Willard Brown and Raymond Brown. Blessings from San Juan 🇵🇷.

[@ondra6814]

great vid as always, i would like italy, because is so close tto meeee :D

[@axelagosto5196]

Cepeda father won the first two batting title in PR Winter League

[@Tex_Mex_A_Lex]

Since you did Japan and DR and PR are neighbors, it makes sense to look at South Korea. But in all truth, I'm really craving the Baseball in Mexico vid.

[@josem.9439]

Venezuela would be great. Awesome video!

[@Isuckatvideogames210]

PUERTO RICAN POWER BABY!!! 🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷

[@shodannadohs4045]

Roberto Clemente was also a Walker. Both Both Roberto and Tom shared Celtic ancestry.

[@yah_boy_fat_gabe8094]

Damn bro, thanks for covering my country

[@satanas5975]

thanks for this ❤

[@lewisachak2381]

Maybe Cuba but I’m not sure because there is a lot of info about Cuban baseball, but if u would do it that would be awesome!

[@orbeliogonzalez906]

Why don't you do Cuba next?

[@MANontheMOON031]

I didn't even know there was baseball in Italy so please do that one.

[@biratebryan5479]

Italy would be dope!

[@TigerofRobare]

I vote Italy. The Montreal Expos played some home games at Hiram Bithorn Stadium in 2003 and 2004. I also think they should have moved this year's All-Star Game there instead of to Denver.

[@spencerstahl845]

I’d love to see Korean baseball!!!

[@bigdavid240]

I'm gonna wait on the Cuba one for sure