Q&A Part 28 -- Can you rap? (CRINGE ALERT!!) Who was your high school baseball coach? And more!

Yes, I attempted to rap, and it wasn't pretty but YOU ASKED FOR IT. I was also asked about A-Rod's 3,000th hit, which stadiums I'm banned from (spoiler alert: none!), who my high school baseball coach was (shoutout to Mr. Rybicki), when I started attending games regularly (not soon enough), if I like turtles (who doesn't?), if I think life begins at conception (yikes), what I think about Richard Bleier going to the Boston Red Sox (psyched, natch), how I keep my glutes in such great shape (thanks for noticing!), how many baseball players I follow on Instagram (Trouty, we doin' this or what?), the worst thing I've ever eaten at an MLB stadium (no disrespect intended, Australia!), where I was on October 29, 2007 (umm, random!), and so on.
Want to see yourself in a Q&A video? Fire away with your best questions and it just might happen. As for my next video, that'll probably be coming from an MLB game, so stay tuned.

[@AllstarprodZ]

the rap had me dead!💀

[@AllstarprodZ]

I GOT PINNED!!!!!!!!

[@allrisesolos]

Congratulations!! 🎉😂

[@AllstarprodZ]

@@allrisesolos thanks

[@allrisesolos]

Also sorry Zack assassinated you with his ridiculously amazng rap skills 😂

[@AllstarprodZ]

@@allrisesolos yes he did

[@christianduarte5291]

Zack you’re awesome! Watching your videos is a yearly baseball tradition for me every single MLB season!

[@zackhample]

Thanks! I appreciate that.

[@brycethebaseballfan9903]

Thanks for explaining my opinion as well Christian !

[@peytonclark1353]

Finally these Q&A videos are back! Missed you're videos Zack. So ready for the baseball season.

[@zackhample]

:D

[@Ayden_Tempesta]

Great vid Zack! Love the Bananas shirt! Can’t wait to see what the 2023 season brings to the table!

[@aidanfinkofficial]

Great Q&A! Thanks for putting me in this video a lot. Currently in London for a class trip and this city and the country is amazing. Hopefully I’ll see you again cause I never want to leave here (although I probably will have to on Saturday). It’s a weeklong trip tho at least so I’ve had some time here.

[@zackhample]

Aww, thanks for watching me overseas. Have fun and come home safely!

[@EthanSports11]

I feel ya on the 28 relevant teams

[@legend0r]

Go Sox go

[@ryancrampton8598]

so glad your vids will be back man been missin them for a while

[@ryancrampton8598]

never caught a foul ball either hahah

[@mitchmollison1948]

Gotta love the Q & A videos!

[@chadbaxter5578]

MY QUESTION WAS FIRST ZACK!!! Lol. Love it! Thank you.

[@brinagonzalez9104]

For q/a 29 or later, if you’re “slowing” down, would you ever consider an in season road trip/travel vlog where you visit both america’s historic sites and mlb stadiums on the same trip? Or a minors only trip? I hope slowing down at the ball park means you can discover other wonders as well. Be well this season.

[@nbafan7706]

Q&A part 29. Zack have you already planned your schedule for the 2023 mlb season? And if so where will you be on June 22?

[@zackhample]

Nope. No clue.

[@LightningWolf127]

Question for Q&A part 29: Zack , who is your favorite AA minor league baseball team or teams ?

[@peytonclark1353]

Question for your next Q&A what did you think of the WBC? Who were you rooting for

[@zackhample]

I was just rooting for Alex Katz.

[@tovabodner1]

@@zackhample what about Richard blier

[@milindkumar9086]

Q&A Part 29: Assuming all US players were willing to play in the WBC, who would make up your ideal roster? (current position players, rotation, bullpen, etc)

[@cjsgamehouse223]

Love your content zack!

[@zackhample]

Thanks!

[@justingriebe8548]

Zack keep up the great work with all you do for hospitals. As always Go Rockies!!!

[@Baseball_Lover_1984]

Q/A 29 2 Stadium questions 1. Do you prefer Shea Stadium or Citi Field 2. If you could go to one of the Old stadiums not around anymore in New York (Ebbets Field or the Polo Grounds) what one would you go to and Why?

[@davidrick5897]

Q&A do you have any plans for your 50th birthday? Maybe you could invite Mookie Betts over or something

[@adamchaves71]

What’s up Zack!!!! Me and my buddy Steven are going to Rangers opening day here in Arlington. Looking forward to see you during the season.

[@zackhample]

Yo! Hope you have fun.

[@guymcgee5458]

Hello Zach Hample, I also enjoy watching your Q&A's thanks

[@Stevefle]

Q&A part 29 : who are your top 5 favorite teams to see in person?

[@halrho07]

Hi Zack!! I know i'm late to see this video, ME and My family are going to Citizen's One Bank Park later this month for a game vs the red sox...We are going to be sitting at the back of section 125, DO you think we have a shot at catching a foul ball, or is it too far back? What kind of food at the park do you suggest? DO you have any other tips for visiting this stadium? ❤❤❤

[@Betterthanjenner77]

Part 29 hit the griddy😂

[@Requinix17]

Did you manage to make it to any WBC games? Such a great tournament this year, and probably some unique baseballs?

[@zackhample]

Nope. Just been living my best life in NYC.

[@BaronMagick]

Can you post your old vlogs(home videos or whatever you wanna call it) from early 00's? I would love to watch it!

[@aidanfinkofficial]

Zack has gone through old footage from his childhood before.

[@robertcrist6059]

If you assigned each MLB team a photo from your wall which one would you assign to each team and why? Could be the state of the franchise as a whole, current situation, your experiences at the teams stadium, anything else you can come up with as well.

[@zackhample]

Whoa 🤯

[@robertcrist6059]

@@zackhample Hopefully that was a positive response and a fun one to think through. I've thought through assigning an intellectual proper character to each team sort of as a mascot/ambassador and a way non baseball fans may start rooting for a team just because their favorite character is the mascot. Easy example is Darth Vader for NYY. Personally I would want Spider-Man for KC b/c he's my favorite. Goku for SD idk. Gundam for SF. Link for OAK.

[@_Proulx]

Hey Zack! Great video! I wanted to ask about your thoughts on the new twins uniforms. Also are you going to get a new twins hat? #zackhampleisawesome

[@alexanderolmsted73]

Hi Zack Hample it's me again and I love your videos from last year when you visit all the 32 baseball stadiums. I can't wait to see you all you video for 2023

[@zackhample]

Thanks but only 30. :p

[@YogSoth]

Hey Zack, in your opinion was Ohtani v Trout for the the last out at the WBC the biggest moment for the sport in the last decade? And if not, what moment do you think was? Also, who would you consider the better Arkanoid player, Dan F or Adam W? And finally, I’d just like to say that you are an absolute inspiration. I tell all of the kids in my life to check out what you do, I don’t know of a better example of a person turning what they love to do most in life into a career.

[@zackhample]

Wow, thank you! I'd have to watch those two guys play Arkanoid to make a determination. As for Trout vs. Ohtani, I'm sorry to say that I wasn't watching but it sounded epic.

[@carlwheezer8845]

For next QNA (29) can you eat a pastrami sandwich?

[@thefilipinojoe]

Nice video Zack. Miss NYC bagels. My favorite is simply bacon, 2 scrambled eggs, and mayonnaise on an everything bagel 🥯 😋 (for breakfast).

[@bigsexyyankee1359]

Why weren’t you at any games of the World Baseball Classic ? I thought you were a real Baseball fanatic. Everyone loved it‼️

[@yankeefury9398]

True,that was strange he didn’t went to any game specially how exciting and successful it was.

[@lgstack2496]

For Q&A part 29: What are your thoughts on the pitch clock?

[@owenhicks2857]

Hi Zack! QNA part 29, what is your most home run catches in one game?

[@aidanfinkofficial]

3 but not all on the fly (May 1,2018 in Cincinnati.)

[@ATalkingBadger]

Yeeeeah buddy, here's to a great 2023 season. 🥤(I use soda to toast with cause I also hate beer and other alcoholic beverages)

[@zackhample]

Thanks! Got your email -- just haven't had time, but I will reply soon.

[@ATalkingBadger]

@@zackhample sounds good!

[@toyotafan7881]

Q&A part 29 how is your job at the Argosy bookstore (hopefully I spelled it right) going? Have there been any recent baseball collections that have been valuable brought in?

[@zackhample]

Well, I haven't worked there since 2016.

[@parkerplayz5846]

Q&A part 29: could you come to minneapolis for the twins v cubs game on may 15th? it has always been my dream to meet you!

[@mbilly710]

Zack Hample I’m so excited for the first video of the MLB season

[@zackhample]

:)

[@nolansnyder8492]

What are your thoughts on the pitch clock being implemented in Major League Baseball?

[@zackhample]

I look forward to experiencing quicker baseball.

[@kaleblanoue5010]

for q&a part 29: what are your thoughts on chess? do you play it? and if so, are you good at it?

[@zackhample]

I played a bunch as a kid.

[@magnummike5056]

Great content Zack. See you in Q29. Take Care :)

[@nategaray862]

What’s your favorite rule that was added for the 2023 MLB season? (Pitch clock, defensive shift limits, balanced schedules, and even though it’s not exactly a rule, I’ll throw in bigger bases)

[@Michael-ck3bq]

Shift limits like duh😂 higher ba

[@zackhample]

Pitch clock. Let's speed things up!

[@Michael-ck3bq]

@@zackhample I agree it is nice to speed the game up a little

[@ErynnJohnson]

Part 29 Question: What do you think of that Erynn girl in Detroit? She seems pretty cool? But I’m curious on your opinion.

[@zackhample]

WHO??

[@heinzguderian2268]

In your next Q&A, can you please eat a slice of cheesecake?

[@zackhample]

Yum!

[@SonicWilliamX]

For Q&A #29: Zack, if you were a baseball player, what position you will play in?

[@aidanfinkofficial]

Zack played shortstop when he played as a kid so…..

[@zackhample]

Shortstop 100%

[@SonicWilliamX]

Gotcha.

[@adamconnelly-vw8il]

Looking forward to the new season opening day coming soon

[@Jellyfish_3465]

Love the videos

[@zackhample]

Thanks for watching.

[@taryny]

your my favorite youtuber

[@Titothealien]

Q and A part 29 ⚾️ hi Zack did you ever hear back from the rockies ???

[@ChadDeLanzo]

Zack are you going to the Mexico series this season? Padres vs Giants

[@zackhample]

Ooooh yeah!

[@robertcrist6059]

If you could have caught any home run throughout MLB history, which ball would you want? (Excluding any ball purely for monetary reasons, which I don't believe would be your focus anyways)

[@ronaldmcdonald2978]

Q&A 29 Zack what is your favorite meal from my restaurants?

[@zackhample]

Not a fan of McDonald's. Sorry. 😬

[@trumankane]

Hey Zach for Q&A 29, what is your favorite pizza place in NYC because me be craving 🍕🍕

[@166Bones]

How about a video with ballhawk training tips or drills? Going up and down stairs, entering rows without banging your knees on seats, hurdling seats ? 😆🤸🏻‍♀🏃🏻🥷🏻👍🏽

[@zackhample]

That's a fun idea.

[@speedygoombas]

Hey Zach, are you gonna visit Cleveland this year

[@neverboardofgaming]

Question: Have you ever gotten injured trying to get to a ball? Or have you ever gotten into a scuffle for a ball?

[@Michael-ck3bq]

Zach for your next Q and A vidéo can you tell us who you think will win the 2023 World Series

[@matthewtrotta3902]

Nah cuz I’ve been watching his q and as the past few days and now he comes up with a new q and a video now I predicted the future

[@zackhample]

🤯

[@colinb.6901]

Q8A: How many different languages have you used to get a baseball from someone and would you be able to share those languages?

[@zackhample]

That's a fun question.

[@allrisesolos]

What’s your favorite food item you’ve ever had at a major league (or minor league) stadium?

[@laurenmurphy4980]

Can you please comment back to me and tell me what stadium she can do the cup trick?

[@blackpantherdemitrius1790]

For part 29 What do you think about Wrigley field Zack?

[@zackhample]

Super fun!

[@kyle4639]

Q&A Part 29: Do you consider yourself the LeBron James of ballhawking?

[@Thebestboy09]

For Q&A 29 can you please add 10 rubber bands to your rubber band ball and do you think mike trout will ever go to Philly ps love your vids

[@Michael-ck3bq]

Zach For part 29 I have a question Have you ever been to the little league World Series

[@C-BASTIAN]

🔥🔥🔥

[@larryallen7351]

If you do a part 29, how often do you go to minor/independent league parks? There's a not a huge "park" but the games are good with plenty of opportunities for foul balls in upstate NY. Veterans Memorial Park in Little Falls, but their season runs from June thru July.

[@zackhample]

Not often, Larry. Maybe once or twice a year.

[@larryallen7351]

@@zackhample ok thanks for getting back to me.

[@spritz19]

Q&A: What were your thoughts on Y2K?

[@robertcrist6059]

How many of the following baseball events have you witnessed in person? Triple play; Single player with four HR; A single game going to 18 innings; No hitter; Perfect game

[@zackhample]

Triple play, 19-inning game, and several no-hitters.

[@jdsmith1740]

Love the SAVANAH BANNANNAS Shirt!!!

[@junebuggie831]

Hey Zack, you should make a video about Shohei going against his teamate Trout, what was your thoughts when this happened…..

[@ethanscesa5249]

for part 29, who, where, and when was baseball number 1?

[@benavery9129]

I have a question. What international stadium is your favorite?

[@zackhample]

I loved the Sydney Cricket Ground (minus the pizza).

[@Mixxiing]

Hey zack, I’m going to the April 9th twins game. Hopefully you can be there I wish to meet you!

[@rowdyboys951]

Q&A Part 29: Who would win in a home run contest in their prime; Babe Ruth or Aaron Judge?

[@zackhample]

Judge and it ain't even close.

[@robertcrist6059]

Have you heard of or read Chrysanthemum and the Bat or You Gotta Have Wa, two baseball books by Robert Whiting?

[@BaconMan562]

QandA Part 29 do you remember me I was the kid in the orange shirt In The dancing security guard video?

[@zackhample]

Yo!

[@blackpantherdemitrius1790]

good thing I was watching this on my laptop

[@adamconnelly-vw8il]

Just got back into Canada..love starting my home coming home with my man hample

[@zackhample]

:)

[@nategeisler2742]

So looking at MLB baseballs. I see the MLB Commissioner has a signature stamp on each one. Do you any with Fay Vincent, A. Bartlett Giamatti or Peter Ueberroth signatures or any of former commissioners?

[@trumankane]

Hey Zack, for Q&A 29 if there is one, how many times have you caught 30 or more baseballs.

[@zackhample]

More than zero times and also I feel like this would be a good question for Q&A Part 30, right?

[@briceglattfelder8511]

Zack Q n A part 29 how do you feel about the Oakland A’s moving to Sacramento and then to Vegas

[@aaronnchan]

OK! Q&A part 29 for Satchel Paige…let’s goooo

[@zackhample]

👀

[@pinstripingbybear.]

*Q&A* _29_ why don't you go to the world baseball classic? And why do you believe so many people hate it ?

[@doots12367]

Zack, are the Oakland Atheltics moving to Las Vegas?

[@zackhample]

¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@stevierodriguez7263]

Q&A Part 29 Zack how do you feel that Japan won the World Baseball Classic

[@zackhample]

I have no opinion.

[@robertcrist6059]

Were you at Old Yankee Stadium on June 24, 2005 or July 2, 2006; or New Yankee Stadium on June 8, 2011? (I was).

[@ethanrubio6041]

This may sound very interesting but for Q & A part 29 can you eat the biggest slice of pizza in New York? 😂

[@zackhample]

Where IS the biggest slice?

[@commanderawesomeness2716]

Wow, Aidan is a die hard Red Sox fan? So am I!

[@aidanfinkofficial]

Yessir

[@vickifalgout2343]

Which opening day game will you be at.

[@zackhample]

I talked about this in the video. :p

[@robertcrist6059]

If you got to throw out the first pitch at an MLB game, would you include the ball in your total?

[@zackhample]

Nope because my total includes caught balls, not thrown-by-me balls.

[@kidssportspodcast9862]

re you still doing watch with Zack games ( just asking)

[@aidanfinkofficial]

Yes he is

[@zackhample]

Yup, but I've been much more selective about which games I'll go to.

[@kidssportspodcast9862]

Ok

[@robertcrist6059]

When Fenway and Wrigley had their 100th seasons did you attend a game at either stadium?

[@aidanfinkofficial]

Yes he did

[@excalipoor]

That bagel looks good. Since my jaw can’t handle eating a bagel. Would love that on a roll.

[@zackhample]

Mmm, still sounds good.

[@excalipoor]

@@zackhample hopefully get to say hi + handshake with you at Citi Field or Yankee stadium this year.

[@Minny_Paul]

Don’t forget to give a shout-out to the man, the myth and the legend Rod Carew in Q&A Part 29! 😉

[@zackhample]

Aww, Rod!

[@azt_ony]

Q&A pt 2. When will you make another Asmr 😂👍

[@aidanfinkofficial]

Soon? Zack skipped last year cause the documentary.

[@BoGator_13]

Q&A Part 29: Hey Zack im kinda new but ive seen some of your videos and whenever you get a water you always say not dasani and i would like to know the reason why?

[@zackhample]

They add salt to the water and it tastes like CRAP. But hi, 8 months later. :)

[@godbqfightingsaints]

The rays have special logos on their baseballs this year

[@cascadecapillary4481]

What lengths would you go to to be the first man on Mars, and if baseball were ever played there, would you go to even greater lengths to catch the first home run ever hit on the Red Planet?

[@zackhample]

I don't need to go to Mars unless I can meet my future wife there.

[@eastonwest]

Will you ever announce what games your going too. like going on tour

[@aidanfinkofficial]

Zack’s plans tend to change at the last minute often.

[@zackhample]

Rarely.

[@cjsgamehouse223]

Q and A part 29: What was the date of the first game you have ever been too?

[@zackhample]

I gotta look that up.