Efren Reyes vs Robbie Capito - 9 Ball - 2023 Derby City Classic rd 1

Commentary by Josh "The Beast" Roberts.
Coverage of the 2023 Derby City Classic, from Caesars Southern Indiana.
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[@jeremylowery8066]

I'm glad the commentator actually talks about the game the whole time. So many pool matches I have to mute the sound because they're talking about what their third wife got them for christmas 2 years ago. This is clean and straight, and I appreciate it.

[@shadowman6]

Efren a legend he has nothing to prove. He made is mark back in 95 glad to see em still out here.

[@jelobagalihog4131]

Hall of Famer but they never Awarding yet😢😢😢 When? if the legend died?😏

[@teamwork7973]

⁠@@jelobagalihog4131When he retired

[@johng539]

At almost 70 years old , our friend efren can’t see all that well to make the long shots anymore like he used to, but still a wonderful player ,

[@eduardoe.trullenque9448]

Still he is the magician

[@deltalima6703]

Seeing eye dog tells him where to shoot. :)

[@Michael-jh4wi]

At his age he most likely is dealing with cataracts.

[@MACHODC]

Excellent commentary, maybe cut it back just a little. At times it got bit much. But still great job! Thanks 🙏🏼👍🏽🎱

[@OverseerKevin]

Reyes may lose as all do. But until you've won as he has. On the level of competition as he has. For as long as he has. You have no credibility to critique. He's a legend now. At his prime... he was feared by all!!!

[@sionemataele7900]

No one fear Reyes but some are nervous playing him because he is a great pool player, but no fear

[@Gossosgrocs]

Imo Reyes has better style and is more accurate. Shoots clean

[@janetramos3977]

Thats ur problem you should understand what fear is. In his Prime I guarantee he was feared ...The Greatest of all time # One in HALL OF FAME . C'MON Man don't show us all ur .. misunderstanding misunderstanding ​@sionemataele7900

[@cavittscustoms]

@@janetramos3977at their level. Fear? Nah. They go in with fresh confidence but later trail in a cloud of nervousness and then utter disappointment is all. No lives at stake in pool.

[@theshyguitarist]

Had the pleasure of playing Efren a few times in the early 90’s. Great guy. I learned a lot from him.

[@fredsavage4925]

First rule of Efren: never try to predict Efren's shots.

[@antoniog9814]

Second rule of Efren: See rule #1.

[@jesustiglao4048]

100% agree😁

[@carlmorgan8452]

Great to see Efren play 🎉

[@CarlCramer88]

If these commentators were more experienced like Mark Wilson, Bill Incardona, Danny DiLiberto they would most likely call the shots correct. These guys haven’t been around Efren or his career nearly as long as the other commentators I just mentioned. Experience and familiarity with the player goes a long way.

[@CarlCramer88]

If these commentators were more experienced like Mark Wilson, Bill Incardona, Danny DiLiberto they would most likely call the shots correct. These guys haven’t been around Efren or his career nearly as long as the other commentators I just mentioned. Experience and familiarity with the player goes a long way.

[@KafrDhimmi]

My compliments to Josh, one of my favorite players, nice work with this commentary. Thank you Beast!

[@charc0al_tv]

I never fail to be amused by commentators trying to predict Efren's shots and being wrong 🤣

[@genelitabanag8760]

😆😆😆

[@RichardsWorld]

Yeah, I was going to type the same. Nobody can predict how he is going to play the next few shots.

[@DiLari1960]

That's the difference between Efren and the rest. He's unique.

[@godjhaka]

​@@DiLari1960 not the rest, there were many others. But he came from balkline and most players haven't . And Efren isn't even the best and never was.

[@11fasteddie]

@@godjhaka pros' will hit you upside your head, "boy get real"

[@alonpandiangan8668]

he is legend, love from Indonesia 🇮🇩🇮🇩

[@salemblair6272]

Being as old as he is the man still has such a nice shoot. One guy is in his prime and one is on the way to leave the game non the less good win

[@DennisAlexander-h5z]

For many years he has been a hero of mine.❤

[@leowaisanen1672]

I appreciate your commentary. thanks.

[@edmundpeternavarro1627]

You will still be my champ Efren.

[@peaceiyadnan366]

Win or lose.. Efren still the legend..

[@MrGuitar-gn5ri]

Its always a treat to watch the GOAT, Efren, play even though he’s almost 70 years young as evidenced by the over 500k views at this time. Lol

[@Dabzyboy]

You know why he went to that side of the 9 on the first rack Josh? He didn't wanna walk around the table. 🐐 🐐 do what 🐐🐐 do

[@speedhunter7303]

It doesn’t matter if Efren loses..he doesn’t need to prove anything..he achieved so much..that any other pool players..he’s just there to have fun because of passion..so do not disrespect Efren he’s the GOAT of 9-ball.

[@XxSmExYGaMeR69Xx]

I think that’s earl bud but overall efren is the goat of billiards

[@supermercadofj8501]

Eso es cierto mis respeto para enfren

[@floramadrid2881]

Yesss in that age he is playing great l like the way he calculate where the ball stops Great player EFREN BATA REYES 🎉🎉

[@danieldanii7934]

it just hurts to see efren old goat, u never gonna die

[@zzzthaoster]

Amazing how good Efren can still play.

[@FingerJam12]

Man I bet if he got Lasik done he'd be just as he was! None the less, still amazing and awesome to see still playing.

[@Alibadbad]

Wtf, they discredit efren reyes. He is 68 years old now but still can play better. That's how a legend he is.

[@miguelluisarboleda]

If i may add to your comment.....all players consider him the GOAT, and even now he still is very competitive...not as good as his prime, but still a pleasure to watch. Yes WTF to them discrediting him😂

[@billysikes1374]

Lol he's 69, bout to be 70

[@UnknownUser988]

@@billysikes1374 He's 68 ...

[@nf4349]

He plays for money, he loses to have someone to play. Win all the games and no one will play you. He loses on his home table to the kids.

[@korysipes4938]

Efren pushing 70 and still just killing it after decades

[@TheNameOfJesus]

I thought Efren retired. Is he back? Is there a chance I can watch him in person?

[@BernE-hp2ou]

​@@TheNameOfJesusYes you can watch him play in person in the Philippines. He shoots with the younger Filipino Poolplayers.

[@alvindaugherty7587]

The Fifth game was Beautiful! Way to go Efren. 👍

[@11fasteddie]

Still got the touch... true legend !!!

[@ConradoEspinosa-m3f]

He's still got the guts of a billiard genious

[@nimascolari1508]

These young bucks beating Efren in his old age makes me laugh. He's playing because he loves the game not to actually lift any trophies or prove a point. Prime Efren was and is the best pool/billiards player ever.

[@SylvanTuck]

Great commentary ... Thank you. I'm just starting to learn positional play with spin. This is very helpful.

[@nevergiveup-eg1io]

I play a little bit, and it's really a treat to watch these guys. One mistake can cost the game, just one. These guys are fun to watch. It's such a world of a difference than playing in bar leagues or random guys in the bar. Respect to them, and all the hours and hours that they drill and practice to become great players.

[@Mogul25Years]

Would have enjoyed this match more if the commentator had given his jaw a rest every now and then. He never went more than 5 seconds without telling us what was going to happen or what he would do in the situation or simply stating the bleeding obvious.

[@DireDepiction]

Roberts is a beast. Super fun to watch play. Give the man a chance to get into his own with commentary

[@SensezzzTv]

I agree with you. Let the game play out. I muted the video so I can focus and watch every shot. It annoyed me tremendously.

[@SensezzzTv]

@@davebryant8050 you know it

[@margaprems7173]

Oh yes, stress free watching everyone, just " MUTE "

[@Michael-jh4wi]

I shut off the volume.

[@jerryhuber2695]

Well Josh you must not know Efren Reyes because I have never ever seem him JUMP a cue ball in a tournament ever. He is a legend and will always be known as the best 8, 9, 10 ball and one pocket pool forever.

[@doubledip3181]

They call Efrin the magician but the way he runs the balls he's more like an artist. He is absolutely incredible at any age.

[@supermercadofj8501]

Desde república Dominicana fanático de efrren revés

[@netizen666]

Que gusto da ver jugar a este gigante

[@richardknott2021]

Never be surprised at anything Efren does..he’s the master..pay attention and learn.

[@mykeeemouse]

I REALLY HOPE HE HAS AN APPRENTICE.. HE'S THE MAGICIAN FOR SOME REASON, HE'S THE GOAT!!

[@smartmatic5074]

He has a lot. Watch his videos, people play him for money. Problem is this people can't play in the tournament if they dont have money for a plane ticket.

[@erwinbarrientos3556]

His apprentice is Carlo Biado. He taught him all he know but talent wise, no other Filipino player can match Efren

[@SeYong-zd3ep]

Efren is a legend 👏🇵🇭

[@jelobagalihog4131]

Just award the HALL Of Fame before the time wasted .😏🙄

[@Jeff82556]

After watching 4:22 so far: It sounds like "Josh" has spun this video into a narration of everything he would do at each and every shot. I personally couldn't care less about what he would do. I'M HERE TO WATCH Efren Reyes, a world renown player who certainly doesn't need a backseat driver narrating or giving opinions of what "I would have done".

[@graele84]

That's exactly what I have been thinking.. I wouldn't care less about what the moderator would do.. just shush and let me watch Efren!

[@theabhorrentchef7226]

That’s a g-hey way to look at it, both of ya’s

[@godjhaka]

I wish all people posting efren videos would donate 50% of their YT monetization ad revenue to efren. Would show how kuch you guys really respect the man, and not just using him

[@chriscripplercruz1833]

I can't believe Efren has a Fargo rating of .772 at his age wowsers I mean wowsers that's why he's the 🐐🐐🐐 no one else is even in the discussion

[@PostUp_Time]

because he doesnt play as much, most likely why

[@MrPezdispencer]

1:37:15 the commentator obviously doesn't know Efrens game.

[@tonytiny3831]

The legend!!!❤❤❤

[@fzworld8165]

efrens passion in playing the game he loves is sooo underated and overlooked!

[@nicolas3009]

How?

[@fzworld8165]

@@nicolas3009 I just realized that we all admire his talent, but at his age he could just be staying at home and enjoying his retirement. he doesn't play for money, its about his love for the game. I don't know any player who's still actively playing on any sport at this age, even in a non contact sports like chess maybe?!

[@sherlockholmes2143]

​@Fz World First one who comes to mind is Crazy George. He's 74 to 75 but still kicking ass in pro armwrestling (less than a year ago he won Canadian nationals).

[@alanlaidler1566]

Good match,I watched it with the sound off😂👍🏻

[@catano763]

😂🤣😂 que el chamaquito le salió picante 🌶 😂🤣 le quitan su loquera que el cree q tirando un reguero tiro loco si fallaba el sabía q perdía y hay perdió jjjj

[@moviesandseriestopscenes3456]

I think its better that way.😃😃😃 this guy is horrible

[@nnayam3]

efren your the legend... almost 70 decade still playing.

[@godjhaka]

But he retired quite a few years ago and had a going away tournament. He just playing for fun now. The only people still playing competitively and didn't retire are legends like Earl Strickland.

[@nintenduboy4825]

70 decades is like 700 years. Magician indeed!

[@JeffMTX]

@@nintenduboy4825lol

[@bradhommes8617]

People obviously haven’t seen Josh play, guys an absolute beast! Thanks for the stream!

[@aseqteam3520]

Honestly he is nothing. Tell him to win over 70 major world title in different pool tournament then we might consider him good contender as a GOAT lol ---

[@metaljorzy8368]

@@aseqteam3520 Who is josh btw? XD

[@aliyah.6110]

@@metaljorzy8368 the commentator

[@adjust6744]

​@@aseqteam3520 whoosh

[@a7medmoni361]

Thanks for uploading .. recommendations: volume level 0 while watching 😂😂😂

[@josephstewart7786]

This is great commentary by Josh. I've been watching pool for many years and he does a great job of staying on topic and enhancing the play of the game. He really knows his stuff, too.

[@ricocapili6990]

Seriously, after being with Efren few decades now you get to know the real score of what he is up to. He is the ultimate hustler period. Bata can play around anyone to believe he is missing a few here and there with anyone with just a few shots his opponents. He can even throw away a trophy just to clean up your pocket without being noticed. At the color of money probably the greatest pool challenge ever Earl The Pearl lead him I think 17 games in a 3 day play to 120 games and Bata started chopping him down till the closing , many times he’s doing it.

[@ricocapili6990]

Old man Jack English his close friend and trusted cue tip repairer and trainer who told me once he is an Alien. He has the ability to carry the mother ball anywhere he wants to just like Michael Jordan to basketball.

[@JuneJ7]

I’m personally a big fan of Josh Roberts’ commentary and I hope to see more of it in the future. His analysis of the table is very helpful and educational.

[@bizzyb5436]

😂

[@IndustryOfMagic]

He's making a lot of mistakes constantly, plus he has a voice that makes you feel he wanna sleep, or maybe put us to sleep. Terrible commentator. ZZZzzzzz

[@bobdeniro9]

Very nice commentary, appreciated!

[@paulrenandizon824]

Efren is my idol

[@agiginanjar28]

I'm amaze with his eyes, with his age right now... amazing!

[@brucemattes5015]

Ask yourself this one question? *How many 69 year olds are walking around participating in any type of sport, event, or skill that requires, and demands, first class hand and eye coordination, combined with a champion's will to win; and who are still able to be competitive against younger players who are 10, 20, 30, 40, and 50 years younger than they are.?* *The answer is VERY DAMN FEW!* *NO, Efren Reyes is not the player he once was. But, he's still an incredibly formidable pool player who can compete at the highest levels when he is having a good day. That's all one Efren's age can ask for from a loving GOD.*

[@joebly5641]

Thanks for the video . Accu stats needs to step their KZbin game up. Billiards tv killing it with the up to date matches for instead of year old matches .

[@Mike1955]

I really enjoy your commentary.

[@marklaux4637]

No disrespect but before you critique Efrens play maybe spend some time on seeing all the balls on the table first 😂😂

[@TheBandit13]

Who is this guy commentating!?

[@frankdorado4976]

I’ve asked before. Does no good to ask questions.always looking for answers, to no avail.

[@shannonmoore1990]

Commentator may know pool but, quite sure he hasn’t accomplished what Efren has. When he becomes a national icon for his country like Efren has, then he can question his shots.

[@richardtharp1608]

We're watching The Goat.. Too bad we have to listen to Criticism while he's Playing almost Perfectly.. Thanks

[@MrSkinkarde]

@@shannonmoore1990 bad shot is bad no matter who the shooter is

[@NewtonWashinton]

EFREN to me will always be the G.O.A.T.

[@luisisoto18]

Goat ...is time you take a break....you r the best player ever ....

[@DolkkarToyznstuff]

I enjoyed the game and the commentary.

[@ronaldawai3856]

Greatest of all time

[@ControlledDemolition]

Great job on the commentary!

[@jessielubay8229]

he is more competent now since he came back to the philippines, no shortage of game here and there

[@johnjonesToffeeman]

It takes a big man to keep playing past your peak.I was not able to do it so maybe he just loves the game

[@lMagicKaito]

Bro i know you know a lot of pool, also i respect that you always say how YOU would make that play, that is the thing people dont understand i guess, you know Efren is the goat you mentioned it, but why i have a feeling like you were happy about the other guy xD just my opinion, appreciate the commentary anyways, there are not a lot on youtube, always amateurs commenting obvious things, so big up mate

[@jerrycasey1053]

You can see that Efren is really having trouble with his right hand; severe arthritis is my guess, I've noticed how he shakes it sometimes after a shot. And that is why he rarely shoots left handed, as he can't make a bridge with the right. Dang though he still can shoot sometimes.

[@dexterpagurayan4881]

Who else could do after 68 years being on Earth 🤭☺️

[@POTUS-ob5yb]

He's almost 70 years old

[@HaMid-zl6cs]

Retired Man vs amateurs boy

[@steves2241]

You need to have two people do the commentary, then they have someone to talk to, and bounce things off of. Josh is good, but he would be better with a partner to do the commentary with him.

[@moviesandseriestopscenes3456]

He is not complimenting the magician enough.

[@denveyebanks4787]

Never witnessed Efren miss this many shots. Did he throw this match?

[@erwinbarrientos3556]

He's almost 70 man. Even on money games here in the Philippines, he also miss a lot of shots he normally would make on a normal day. He's got a bad eyesight and bad shoulder too

[@randycharland806]

I find your commentary very helpful for my own game. Don't listen to haters! You are very good at this!. Thank you!

[@lesrinehart933]

Damn this MOUTH

[@BeyondBorders3151]

I saw in the SVB match that the players weren't supposed to rack the 2 at the back of the rack because it was considered "pattern" racking. I see that rule was briefed to everyone lol

[@mikeseymour-be1cy]

I keep wondering why not use a 9 ball rack....instead of placing them by hand. There may be a reason ....but i don't know what it is.

[@gordonsmith4039]

Accu rack. Kinda like a magic rack. Perfect tight rack every time.

[@steves.2368]

Thanks Josh, Great insights and commentary!

[@KarlsCracklingCottonMouth]

You gotta be kidding.

[@nareshnundlall1557]

Great insights and commentary!?

[@TheBandit13]

​@@nareshnundlall1557 I had to turn it off due to the commentary. Less is more!

[@gerhardvanderwalt3271]

Must be terrible having him in a tourney. U lose then everyone says: oh efren is so good even at this age. U win then everyone says: well u beat a 70 year old guy at the end of his career.

[@erwinbarrientos3556]

Only those who hate him think this way. Be proud, there's only a few of you in the world.

[@bretbell2418]

Did I just see the magician learn the new rules in real time?😮 Best 9 ball match ever!

[@michaelbaykara2322]

Man this or these tables just keep rolling...fast.

[@Kopcap30]

Эфрен яркая иллюстрация к роликам, типа "бомж в олимпийке удивил всех в бильярдной" или "бомж оказался чемпионом по пулу".

[@DomenicoDeTitta]

The table Is your,come dice Sergio 🤠

[@jerryhein7761]

Efren, did u know Joe past away living at San Diego CA. 8- ball champ

[@mythoughts.....4787]

"The Beast" more informative than "JJ" and that is really saying something. Don't give it up !!!

[@coachfleenor]

Josh, I like your commentary! Educational without talking down to us. Keep it up.

[@michaelgallick4617]

Efren "The Magician" Reyes don't like 10' tables.❤ "The Magician!"🎱

[@PostUp_Time]

*EFREN RAN SO MANY RACKS IN HIS LIFE AND PRACTICING. EVERYTHING LOOKS LIKE, HERE WE GO AGAIN. HO HUM, EZ PZ*

[@Adnansnookerclubfunnyvideos]

What a good shot man how this possible perfect shot of table and all price potting

[@supalpalka8587]

my advice to commentor in rack 3, efren knows what he doing, give him a respect

[@DukeofBourbon]

Best way to watch this match: mute the sound and turn CC off!

[@Corpusi]

The legend using a simple cue

[@waynelyons4496]

Predator BK 2 butt with a Z shaft.

[@donkeydiehard879]

Not that it matters in the slightest... but You act like he's using a solid maple one piece cue. In 10 years wood will no longer exist. Too many variables and inconsistencies removed when you carbon fiber. It's common sense.

[@theabhorrentchef7226]

Lol

[@ericmcabee5823]

Good commentary

[@naoworld5362]

Really nice commentator, thanks a lot!

[@jgallimore4]

Good commentary👍

[@brandonperryman9642]

Josh Robert's been along time only man I seen practice every single day for hrs until he figured out exactly what but my man went pro proud of u Mr Robert's Holla if u ever in town I play u some no bar boxes prefer snooker or one pocket with ya sharp shooting ass 😅

[@brjones27]

This is why we need to find ways to live longer. Or download their knowledge and experience into something. So age doesn't destroy these all-time greats. But such is life. Starting to see why so many say Reyes is the GOAT.

[@YTviewer118]

Why have we got someone commentating who has 18 wins and 16 losses, he's so patronizing and condescending to the goat.. Efren. Also he makes it all about him with "I like to do this" or "I prefer to do that" - He's a prime example of someone trying to predict a shot and failing miserably. In my opinion, pool needs no commentary, the game speaks for itself.

[@anthonybrown5213]

Reyes,fats mosconi,Massey Segal my fav's.

[@dryclimateutah]

I don't get the 9 on the spot to try to prevent people from making a ball on the break... it was never intended to be hard or impossible to make a ball on the break. Apparently some people just like changing the rules.

[@alvindaugherty7587]

Sometimes guessing what the person shooting is thinking isn't easy.

[@dongpelsscorpiousmusique]

nice to watch without annoying noise, need to turn off the volume. i think he's much better player the way he talk🤣✌️👍

[@dbanks3156]

Efren has been playing pool longer than the kid he’s playing and the commentator combined.

[@jamessellers549]

Absolutely HYSTERICAL!!! The analysis from someone that has ZERO CLUE of the game and CLEARLY has NOOOOO business whatsoever giving analysis on the game of pool…. AND he actually brought up Efrens age!!! These kid commentators crack me up!

[@adamsonabiva7763]

Efren "Bata" Reyes, The greatest of all time ✌️✌️✌️😎😎😎😎😁😁😁😁🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@FrankBoston]

If the rule is to break from the box, and you ignore it, I guess they just let it slide?

[@panchostanza8712]

Efren isn't even 1/10th the player he used to be, yet still one of the best