The 100 Best Grand Slams in MLB History

[@limegreenelevator]

One of my favorite things about this channel is that when you say "baseball history," you mean "baseball history" and not "the past 10 years." Fantastic list!

[@Renrutdahc]

Yes finally, not one of these nerds that only pay attention to 2015 onward

[@DiedPool2199]

@@Renrutdahc I’m sorry you’re afraid of numbers:(

[@moocowthepersom]

man how does this only have 1.2k views, this video absolutely bangs! others have mentioned this but as someone who only became a serious baseball fan in the past 4 years i love seeing all of these historical grand slams.. on a completely separate note though that schwarber grand slam during the alcs to set the playoff series record is burned into my memory, i remember following the broadcast on my phone at a high school drama rehearsal and telling my confused friend, who actively dislikes sports, how excited i was lol

[@matthicksxx]

Thank you for watching! Yeah, that Schwarber grand slam was awesome. If the Red Sox ended up winning that ALCS, it would be rated higher on the list

[@kkim5000]

this is a documentary on a niche but exciting subject. props to you for making and (partially) narrating such a comprehensive list!

[@matthicksxx]

Thank you

[@mj97543]

Lot to like about this video. First, you had pre-HD clips in 4:3 and didn't stretch it like other channels do. Second, it covers a wide range of baseball history and not just the last thirty. Good job!

[@jimmyplenderleith9471]

This list was a lot of fun and incredibly well done. I dont agree with the rankings, but seeing all of them was a BLAST!!! Keep up the amazing history work

[@MatthewBentzley-h7r]

One of my favorites was when Larry Bowa of the Phillies hit a grand slam against the Reds in 1977. That was amazing as he couldn't hit a home run from second base.

[@paulabbottii6937]

When I saw the headline I rolled my eyes because I thought it meant “best grand slams that I can remember” but it actually is all of baseball history! Great video!

[@Gumper30]

I want to quickly commend your good judgement to only partially narrate this video! it lets the baseball speak for itself while still providing the necessary context for the entries that need it.

[@his_purpose3]

Jayson Werth's walk off home run in the 2012 nlds was pretty sweet, too

[@LyndseyCouts]

The best video in baseball history! You are the man! Thanks ever so much for uploading that video! My oh my!

[@theleap2946]

Missed a rather fun one from Daniel Camarena. His first career hit was a grand slam and he was a middle relief pitcher getting a rare at bat. And he bombed it off a still dominant Max Scherzer

[@nathanbyberg]

Great list! I am a little surprised that Tigers great Miguel Cabrera was nowhere on this list! My favorite of his was in a game where the Tigers scored 8 runs in the fourth inning against the Orioles.

[@brandonmeenan8075]

Love this video! You should keep doing these top 100 videos!

[@grantreill1966]

The Jay Bell million-dollar grand slam being left off this list is understandable as it didn't really do a ton to affect the game, but the story behind it is awesome! great list and love the production.

[@KimBrill-g6j]

Thanks for the countdown and including Addison Russel in the World Series It was a pleasant surprise

[@jimkelly7908]

#58 is to this day the most dumbfounding grand slam I’ve ever seen. I still remember Bill Simmons on Page 2 posting an article about all the emails he got from Sawx fans that were essentially “wait, JD hit a a clutch home run? Is the world about to end? The fuck just happened?!” 😆

[@sweetmapleleafs]

#52 started my 35yr Giants fandom, which is ironic as I was born/raised in LA & Vin Scully just happened to call that game. I was there for #23 which was the saddest grand slam I've ever witnessed. I was there for #1 which was the greatest single performance I've ever seen in a baseball game, & so happy you ranked it #1.

[@matthicksxx]

Wow. That’s awesome that you’ve witnessed all of that history!

[@zach7193]

Man, this is something. A grand, impressive list.

[@matthicksxx]

Thanks for being my biggest fan! Haha

[@zach7193]

@@matthicksxx you're welcome.

[@UnicornOfDepression]

Chan Ho Park got hung out to dry. There was no reason for him to still be pitching in that inning. @38:25 #3: That lady in red ducking took that homerun off the dome. Everyone, save her, was having a blast. Even her friend consoling her was celebrating.

[@Anno023]

Great video. A bit shocked that one Padres relief pitcher off Max Scherzer didn't make it

[@matthicksxx]

Thank you for watching! Yeah, that grand slam was awesome! I really wanted to include it, but I ultimately just thought that others were more deserving. It was just outside of the top 100

[@SRM110]

I was at the three grand slam game by the Yankees. One game I’ve been to I will always remember. They were playing the As and it was the last time they would be on the east coast. It was a 2 1/2 hour rain delay and the game actually started while it was still light rain, first and only time I’ve ever seen that. Yanks went down we’re down 7, 9-2, looking like they couldn’t get anything going. Then the sun came out and the bats became alive, offensive explosion, 22-9. Russel Martin and Robinson Cano hit the other two

[@dylans6259]

love this list, but i was looking for daniel camarena's grand slam for the padres off the nationals' max scherzer. a relief pitcher, in his second ever plate appearance, a san diego kid who grew up in the city. he brought the padres back into a game in which they were down 8-0 at one point (his grand slam put the padres within two at 8-6). the padres ended up winning the game 9-8.

[@kevinjay5908]

#7 HR call - GREAT!

[@marinerman]

Couldn’t agree more! Love that he preserved the whole clip down to Niehaus’ other famous words… “MY OH MY!!!”

[@rockysolmon1]

Another amazing thing about the 2 Tatis slams in the same inning is they came off of the same pitcher too.

[@Gostdemonoid]

1:50 ABSOLUTELE! We always got the best of C C. Despit how good he waz.

[@KevinMiller-xn5vu]

9:45. Robin Ventura also hit a grand slam single for the Metsies.

[@leifopstad2972]

36:32 "GET OUT THE RYE BREAD AND MUSTARD THIS TIME, GRANDMA! IT IS A GRAAAAND SALAMI! AND THE MARINERS LEAD IT 10 TO 6! I DON'T BELIEVE IT! MY OH MY!" Dave Niehaus was absolutely incredible

[@Connor-ws3cd]

Fantastic list! Was wondering if you considered putting Robin Ventura's "Grand Slam Single" to walk off Game 5 of the 1999 NLCS on the list; despite it (technically) only being a single?

[@Connor-ws3cd]

Apologies, just read the post-script. Figured as much!

[@jamaalthecashier]

Where would you put Seiya Suzuki’s grand slam at? He made an error with the bases loaded that led to 4 run inning, only to hit a grand slam to redeem himself in the same inning! Unreal!

[@SteepDowngrade]

I'd give an honorable mention to Kyle Seager's grand slam on June 5th, 2013. Mariners and White Sox played a 0-0 snoozefest for 13 innings before the White Sox finally put a 5 spot on the Mariners in the 14th. Chicago brought in closer Addison Reed, who got a flyout, then surrendered 4 straight singles to give Seattle a run, struck out Jason Bay for the second out, then gave up a game-tying grand slam to Kyle Seager to knot it up at 5-5. It was historic in being the first time two teams scored 5 or more runs after playing 9 scoreless, the Mariners became the first team in MLB history to score five or more runs in the 14th inning or later to tie a game, and Kyle Seager became the first player in MLB history to hit a game-tying grand slam in extra innings. White Sox won 7-5 in 16 innings, Reed wound up being the winning pitcher in the end.

[@matthicksxx]

I had considered that grand slam on this list, but it ultimately missed the final cut. I didn’t know those extra tidbits about it, though. Thanks for sharing!

[@vmf1965]

I'm curious as to whether anybody knows if there has ever been an MLB player hitting for a "home run cycle" - a solo shot, a two-run homer, a three-run blast and a grand slam in the same game...

[@kaegerator]

i get wanting to put it next to Cuellar's for narrative's sake, but McNally's grand slam should be much higher, if not even above Cloninger's, since it was during a CG W in the WS.

[@kpk33x]

Eddie Murray deserves a mention being among the all time leaders in GS history, and with an incredible career with the bases loaded. On 8/26/85, the Orioles were creaming the Angels and Murray's 5th inning GS was already his 3rd HR of the game. Since he also hit a solo and a 3 run HR he had a chance to hit a 4th BUT also 2 more AB's (7th and 9th) so that he could hit for the cycle in HR. Given its so rare to have a 4HR game of any type, it was amazing both other AB he had 1 man on. Flew out to deep CF in the 7th and walked in the 9th. The only thing that could ever top that would be a 5 HR game with an inside the park HR added, but I don't think we'll even see the situation again with the chance that Murray had.

[@pmc1314]

actually just 3 years ago adam duvall had a better chance being just a solo shot away from the hr cycle

[@speedy621972]

At least you included Tigers' Trammell & Greenburg's Grand slam homers. I'm surprised you didnt include the Tigers' Robert Fick's in there as well. What made Robert Fick's GS HR soq memorable is A). It happened to be the final home run ever at Tiger Stadium on Sept. 27th of 1999 against the KC Royal & B). Fick it in right field, gitting the roof. Incidently, Robert Fick wore Stormin' Norm Cash's jersey #. Norm Cash was the only batter to hit 4 HRs' over the right field 4oog.

[@kevinbaker4241]

(0:47) - It's 'Worcester', not 'Worster'! (The 'c' and 'e' between the 'r' and 's' are both silent.) Whoever was responsible for creating that marker didn't use spell check before doing their job. The city of Rensselaer needs to address that sometime.

[@lilflo36]

I am about #75 and I'm wondering if the slam by Bote in the bottom of the 9th with 2 outs and 2 strikes on him will be on here if not totally cool that's just the coolest slam i can recall as a cubs fan in recent memory (although the ones by Russell and Montero in the 2016 postseason were pretty special, too)

[@FoxxoIRL-e3n]

14:18 oops XD. Hope they fixed it

[@keithbucco5108]

Does the 'Grand Slam' single by Ventura count?

[@logandetwiler4483]

Love this man!!!

[@CloudSato]

Pinch hit Grand Slam off the glove for the win, Brooks Conrad is gonna remember that hit forever

[@tylerseto]

Chan Ho park just loves giving up historic home runs

[@matthicksxx]

Haha. Yeah, he’s given up a few. Two others that come to mind that he allowed include Barry Bonds’ 71st home run in 2001, and Cal Ripken, Jr.’s home run in the 2001 All-Star Game. Despite those, Park was an excellent player who had a lengthy career, and was also a trailblazer for Asians playing in Major League Baseball

[@zackaryhaselius2226]

Out of all the players in history youd think would be on this list multiple times, i wouldnt have guessed Travis Hafner, Steve Finely and Shane Victorino. Id also throw Daniel Nava on this lsit somewhere for the same reason as Kevin Kouzmanoff.

[@matthicksxx]

Thanks for being attentive! Haha Also, I had considered Daniel Nava’s slam in the ranking, but it ultimately missed the cut

[@midsummerKNlGHT]

No Max Muncy in game 3 of the 2020 NLCS? Capping off the most runs ever scored in a postseason inning? Curious. It was an oddball season but it is a part of MLB's history.

[@eyeofthescar6890]

So very many others that could be on this list

[@FrankBeingFrank]

People forget how close Torii Hunter was to making one of if the the best catch ever off that top 5 David Ortiz grand slam I remember seeing this replay a million times thinking that ball that he had no business being near missed his glove by less then an inch (I still think it grazed the top of his glove but other think it missed ) and he went flying over that wall Don’t believe me watch that shit back over and over again in slow motion like I have and you’ll see how that play might of topped a whole other list Also isn’t Torii in the hall of fame ??

[@CSDonohue11]

Man Bryce is Mad Nice 😏😉

[@FoxxoIRL-e3n]

I saw the Morse one and it was funny.

[@thebestwingsfan]

You missed Rajai Davis on June 30, 2014 when he hit an ultimate grand slam for the Tigers in the bottom of the 9th inning. That was the last great moment in modern Tigers history until Cabrera's last game. Otherwise, great list.

[@mandocalrissian4968]

Either I miss it or this person didn’t make the List, the # 4 on the Most GS in History Eddie Murray

[@geraldlogue7620]

Interesting list...

[@lafan423]

Theres Vogey!

[@crederules]

I’m surprised Jay Bell is not on the list.

[@SONICX1027]

Mookie Betts epic battle with JA Happ to hit a Go Ahead Grand Slam in 2018

[@CutterHistorical]

I was about to lose my shit if Fernando Tatis wasnt in the top 20 but he was, bravo!!

[@robertlasher9246]

The tatis one is super cool but also… kinda feels a little off to put 2 grand slams in one spot

[@RecoveringAddict101]

#25- Those talented [loaded] Yankmee teams from 1996-2001 were impressive. You honestly have to thank at least two other non-players for their succesee: AL Umpire Richie "I see Nothing" Phillips (ALCS versus my Orioleswho were not good enough to beat the Yankees, but how about Richie Garcia) (sorry to Actor John Banner who portrayed Sgt. Schultz) and that AL Umpire who conveniently missed [yet another] that strike, and other calls i would surmise as well. The best team money can buy, and over 22 of those WS Championships won in a time where baseball was two leagues [also two divisions], and no gret players of color were permitted in MLB....

[@benjaylehman]

Kaz Matsui sighting!

[@taylorclouse7636]

Howie Kendrick game 5 nlds

[@aVerveQuest]

Eddie Murray 4th all time in grand slams with 19 didn't make the cut?

[@DavidBayliff]

sad list most is 25 years old fred lynn all star grand slam the best to me no one has one before or since 91 years now thats impressvive

[@EdwardTonai]

Time for an update

[@matthicksxx]

@@EdwardTonai Lol. Yeah, I can actually think of at least four grand slams from the 2024 season that would have to join the ranks: 1. Shohei Ohtani’s walk-off grand slam to join the 40-40 club 2. Francisco Lindor’s go-ahead grand slam in the NLDS clincher 3. Lane Thomas’ go-ahead grand slam in the ALDS clincher 4. Freddie Freeman hitting the first walk-off grand slam in World Series history What a great season, and it’s not over yet! Haha

[@TJGriggs25]

Paulie!

[@roygoodhand1301]

19, 5: GET THAT SHIT OUTTA HERE! #DetroitVersusEverybody #EvilEmpire (the 2013 ALCS made me a Yankees fan)

[@fredcasdensworld]

misleading.... should call this the '100 best grand slams there is easily access footage of'

[@perrycountyhomestead]

Chris hoiles on the list at number 35 That grand slam was not as impressive as his two grand slams in the same inning at Seattle in 1998 So I would either insert that performance in the top 10 or replace up 35 with that performance The first catcher to hit two grand slams in the same game alone, the same inning Three grand slams against the same team many reasons to put this on the list

[@superheracross89]

U mean walkoff not ultimate

[@Gostdemonoid]

5:17 Schwarber played for the stupid red sox?? But we got him from the Cubs 🤔. Kinda funne that he played the cheating astros 2 years in a row in the playoffs.

[@Mr.MikeBarksdale]

You wouldn't at all be a Red Sox fan or anything would you? "25 Great Grand Slams mixed in with 75 Legendary Red Sox Grand Slams" is a more appropriate title. Boston fans are always shocked to learn the league has had 30 teams for quite awhile now.

[@matthicksxx]

Haha. The Red Sox make more appearances on this list than any other team, but I think that all of their spots are justified. Also, the Red Sox have had four players hit 2 grand slams in a game, which is more than any other team in history. I felt that all of their 2-grand slam games were exceptional enough to warrant a spot on the list, which artificially inflated the team’s presence

[@supermanprime6758]

I’m guessing without watching Daniel Nava Shane Victorino (I think is was a gs) David Ortiz Johnny Damon