The Player Who Defied The Odds

[@TheNookOfficial]

This video is how I found out Jared Walsh was a two-way guy in the majors. Why did I not know that

[@mattforbes221]

Only reason I knew was cause The Show always listed RP as a secondary position lol

[@gavinteruel7274]

bro fr

[@nicksatwr4538]

And how that came back to ruin his career caused tos wich along side his long Covid has ruined his hitting

[@andrewbloom7694]

I didn't either. I knew about Mckay but not him

[@semnejlepsi8983]

much love to Hubert...

[@skrubgod]

I think the best way to end a trilogy of overcoming adversity that somehow ends with the 2022 Astros World Series is with Mauricio Dubon. A player who’s a sole representative of their home country in the major leagues, a flashy player who definitely has talent but is seen as error prone, and DFA’d by his favorite team only to end up on a championship winning team and being a good role player. However, his story doesn’t end there, especially with how he also became a Gold Glove winner as a utility player the year after winning the World Series.

[@paulsega2066]

I'm a BIG fan of Mauricio Duban.............that's my dude!!!!!!........ San Francisco definitely gave up on him!!!!!!

[@hdvids24]

the 2021 o's will always hold a special place in my heart

[@maxbouratoglou6718]

Thanks for sharing Hubert's story. Sorry for your loss. Maybe a Jonny Venters video? Pretty sure he had TJ at least 3 times and missed 6 years before returning to MLB.

[@BrySA20000]

Thank you for sharing your and Hubert’s story, RIP. Also I laugh when I saw Noot’s bar ad it reminded me of how sometimes I wonder if I’m watching an NPB game since he sometimes shows up in an ad lol

[@RyanMoody21]

Watch your content all the time! Sorry to hear about the loss of your friend. On 6/4/2022 I had a pregame meet and greet with Trey. We talked on the field for a while about life, his medical issues and comeback. As we parted I gave him the obligatory "Can you hit one out for me today?". Like something out of a movie Trey lauches one out his first at bat. He then made sure to earmark the bat so I would get it. Trey meant so much to Baltimore as a person. He got a standing ovation when he returned with the Astros. From his last game in the park HR to the always present fans with his jersey or shirts he will always be a major part of Baltimore baseball.

[@kiefdemon1979]

Hubert story broke my heart. Didn't expect to cry during a baseball video.

[@e.j.blaker]

I promise you, the JMIW player is EXACTLY the kind of player and thing I love about baseball. Your videos certainly accomplish your goal in my book. I already loved baseball but I finish your videos and immediately start up a new save in OOTP and play around in BR for awhile. Keep up the fantastic work

[@kaegerator]

really cool of you to use Turnstile in the video, as someone from Baltimore it was super cool to see the only thing i wish was in the video was his HRD run in 2021

[@burningphoneix]

My best xDAWG candidate is Yolmer Sanchez, from 2017 to 2019, the only red circle on his Savant page being his glove, he put up 7 WAR total across those three seasons. I miss him on the Sox.

[@WhatHappenedtoBaseball]

I thought we were getting an ad read at 13:02 and instead I'm crying

[@tonypalma9376]

using a baltimore band for the highlight reel, love it!!

[@brando8commando]

Using turnstile at 8:00 for a Baltimore player. Ykb😎

[@jamiebarvian]

Awesome segment there man. We do see the effort, and its why were here everytime you post. Keep it up, you're gonna blow up.

[@adamania31]

loved the turnstile inclusion into his comeback story, i love that album sm one of my favs from the 2020's so far

[@chaimmeirzaner6383]

Love your videos brother. I remember subscribing when you only had maybe 30 subs. I love the way you tell stories; almost reminds me of the science movies they showed us in school, except if it was about baseball. Chop on Ps. Thank you for sharing Hubert and his impact

[@Mahonym37]

I’m a fan of the “just make it work” players. This is super interesting. Would love to see more videos like this!

[@MikeJones-ie6mf]

MUCH love and respect for opening up about such an intense emotional experience, RIP to Hubert and may his creation live on through yours

[@doctorstrainlove6318]

Dude where have you been my whole life?! You got my immediate sub when I heard that early cut Turnstile track during the Trey Montage, the end of this damn near had me in tears. I’m a musician who has been considering doing baseball content for a while now.. you know what fuck it I’m gonna get cooking. I appreciate this popping up on my feed & I appreciate you brother!

[@rileyzummack7643]

Trey Mancini is such a stand up guy, my uncle had colon cancer and when he was cleared he went to a spring training game when Mancini was on the Cubs and Mancini signed a ball for him

[@twlguitarsitBA]

Thank you for sharing your and Huberts’ stories, you two are both so badass.

[@raymondwhittenberg3873]

I clicked on this video expecting something inspiring and man did you deliver on that and then some. The ability for people to push through adversity is incredible. I totally understand the feelings you displayed when talking about your backstory and other obstacles getting in the way of your true passions, I’m currently in such a rut. I’m in a job that pays well enough but I don’t trust the people around me and no longer find the work anything but boring and on top of that I have a nagging wrist ailment that prevents me from playing my instruments for long stretches of time. But much like you and Doom in your background I need to push through my adversity and be that dawg that has the fire. Thank you for a beautiful and inspiring story.

[@sirlance95]

hey man, you sharing your story and hubert’s, what drives you, and your ability to be vulnerable really create inspiration. I can relate to the story of losing a close friend - and immense creative - at a time too soon for them to go. Thank you for making this, I had no idea a random video on Trey Mancini would have this positive of an effect on me :)

[@paulsega2066]

This channel told me that Jared Walsh was a 2-way player!!!!........R.I.P. HUBERT........I can relate(my soul mate) passed away 2yrs ago and I still can't talk about it, I start to tear up........HANG IN THERE!!!!!

[@willlohr]

Keep chasing that dream man! Opening up like this is hard… kudos to you

[@smolitj]

Another example of a guy like Mancini in Colin Rea on the Brewers. Rea went to Japan and posted a relatively pedestrian ERA, just enough to get him a contract back with the Brewers. Now he’s the 2nd best starter by ERA in a rotation looking to win the NL Central and make a deep playoff run.

[@nickcarson2900]

was not expecting to hear turnstile in a baseball video lmfao that’s dope

[@yvnokarlo]

The Orioles should sign him to a one day ceremonial contract like they did to Adam Jones to let him retire as an Oriole

[@SophiaDent-uj4zb]

Hubert would be so proud of you and all you have accomplished ♥️

[@christopherkimber7679]

Nice little clip of alien ant farm. Easily one of the most underrated bands of the 2000’s. And throwing in turnstile in a video about my favorite team and favorite player? You’ve earned my sub good sir. I miss Trey in birdland. Love where our team is finally at. After years of mediocrity, we’re competitive, and I wish boom boom was there to be a part of it. Glad he got his ring in Houston though. I hope he makes it back to the show.

[@MegaMcSwift]

How appropriate to have a Turnstile song for the Orioles. Love it!

[@ThatOneGuy8305]

Here's hoping you can make this work. I go through baseball video-watching peaks and valleys and I have really enjoyed yours. I have always been more into the positive, softer-spoken human interest stories in sports and I think baseball has an above-average number of them just given the reach and nature of the sport. Glad to stick around and here you tell some of 'em.

[@CenterLion]

Your section about Hubert really made me choke up, this was an amazing video

[@Griffletgaming]

Just wanted to say you're a terrific content creator and I really enjoy you're vids I've watched every single one of them :) Keep fighting keep going!

[@elifishwhat]

9:18 clerks reference made me happy. RIP Hubert.

[@TheTEN24]

Best wishes to you and Hubert’s family. I actually had no idea Walsh was a relief pitcher also in the majors I feel like that was never talked about.

[@mikesemie5028]

Thanks for sharing your story and talking about your friend Hubert. I love your stuff and I click on your vids as soon as I see them, keep gojng

[@beckettschuchts4275]

hey, this video is really cool. i really like that youre coming at things from a personal storytelling perspective. imo the coolest thing abt sports is how it uses systems, stats, and sheer human desire to tell stories, and i think you capture that really well. i think its all well and good that people talk about the greats, but i really love it when ppl talk about their favorite weird/"middling"/whatever athletes, those stories are under represented and i love seeing it. hubert sounds like they were a beautiful person, so thanks for letting us all know that. also dope 12 rods poster dope band. also also cool that yr using another camera thats fun. baseball youtube film making revolution incoming.

[@doomer-ov1el]

I just want to say I enjoy the way you make videos keep it up

[@BearIslandComics]

Your vocal presentation is actually quite good, my dude

[@Pussaychop]

Trey mighta likewise had some noteworthy musicianship in the family. Good on you guvnuh - livin the dream(s;)!

[@paulsega2066]

Bro, you have me as a viewer for life!!!!!!

[@zacherygoldstein1810]

You make great videos. Content is unique, and I really liked the replacing series

[@gustophergoetz6679]

Eric Davis video pls. He kept coming back to play after breaking bones, rupturing a kidney, and having cancer. An all-time talent power/speed threat who refused to quit.

[@DrAnarchy69]

3:00 I will never forget Jasson Dominguez making Thrashtros starter Justin Verlander look like a fool. It’s glorious

[@morganspriggs4426]

Thank you for sharing. ❤

[@fluffskunk]

RIP Hubert 😭

[@TBoulier]

I love your videos so much and sorry for hubert.

[@lucasvollmer2162]

Isaac Parades is a just make it work player. His statcast isn’t that great this season and was worse last season but still did and is doing great

[@Victor-hc2dl]

Awesome video bro. Keep it up

[@karsonmapes]

yoooooo what up playboiiii, great video man! quality as hell keep it rockin and you’ll get where you wanna go 🫡🫡🫡 but my guy, 7:57 what band and song is that??

[@johndavies5582]

Your a good friend and i love music and baseball too!!!

[@geoffreycaffyn6760]

I love the way you do your replacing __ videos, i’d love to see replacing cal ripken

[@Lhctaterbug]

TREY TREY TREY

[@CharmCityGamer]

The Let's Fly song, is that a cover version? If so, do you have a link? As for the video itself, it was wonderful. Trey is a massive inspiration to me, and I'm so glad he got the chance to get that ring with Houston while also ending his O's tenure storybook style. And RIP Hubert. I'm so sorry for your loss bud.

[@nomorefielders]

It’s actually the live version from Lollapalooza Brazil. Should be one of the first results when you search “turnstile fly again”

[@CharmCityGamer]

@@nomorefielders Ah thanks. And about your dream, keep chasing buddy! KZbin is my dream, we both can do it! Reach for the stars!

[@User-b9q2z]

Hey look another band that NMF is gonna get me into

[@ManAlive-]

TURNSTILE MENTIONED??

[@FYIiSuk]

Would you consider 2023 Kyle Farmer to be a JMIW season or does his 78% range just barely dq him? I want to see how strict we're being on the percentiles

[@ryanthompsonthompson820]

Eric Davis⚾️

[@chesterrogersjr1737]

S tier thumbnail

[@icymantella6282]

I love the Baltimore Orioles

[@trcogs]

it’s nearly 5am and im crying in my kitchen man

[@RupertMumphrey]

I enjoyed this video.

[@YuhChorp]

Fucking love your channel man. The music, your takes and phrasing (just make it work,xdawg), really all of it. If you have one viewer, it’s me.

[@DRay210]

The best make it work player ever? Jose Altuve video please!

[@vampirecountingmoneyup2248]

love the video

[@Elmagoismysavior]

W mans

[@Junker101.]

I'll never be able to produce an 80th percentile exit velocity but even as just a dude I can produce a 100th percentile xdawg and that gives me hope

[@shoukatsukai]

I really want to see if you can manage enough juice to make a David Hensley video lol

[@witgiz]

nice vid

[@armthesharks6904]

TURNSTILE MENTIONED

[@josemendoza9791]

How about the astros golden era 🤷‍♂️

[@rich7787]

All the advanced stats are ruining baseball. I used to be really into analytics but it’s gone too far. I don’t care about exit velo, launch angle, barrel rate.

[@josemendoza9791]

Too late. I loved baseball way back since i discovered you 😬 i still love the content tho 🫶

[@bearopod]

jeremy peña 🫶