The Weirdest Players in Baseball History

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[@jbmp1390]

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[@jbmp1390]

​@@Science-bi8dp Yeah because Joe is such a great person. Definitely not an ignorant, racist piece of trash who actively makes people stupider.

[@Baseballify]

@@EB14885 wat do u mean

[@letsgoOs1002]

Ichiro was fluent in English but just didn't want to talk to the press and was close with his translator. He also learned to speak Spanish just to trash talk.

[@warlordofbritannia]

It’s probably also easier to express himself in his native language and have that translated, rather than use a secondary language he learned as an adult.

[@vanhattfield8292]

@@warlordofbritannia If he is fluent, he would have the same level of the language as the translator.

[@the_mini_axe2817]

@@vanhattfield8292 even people who are fluent, might not be as comfortable being as verbose in their second language when compared to their first so while their skill with the language may be about the same Ichiro may have not been as comfortable at the time

[@davidmartinez52420]

​@@warlordofbritannia That's why I never criticized Sammy Sosa for using a translator when he had to testify at that Congressional Hearing about steroids. His English was pretty decent even if he may not have been fluent, but he also still had a pretty thick accent. I thought it was a pretty smart move to have a translator in from of Congress so as not to be misinterpreted.

[@LaughingJokerProd]

Ichiro had that dawg in him, damn

[@N-b-dy]

It's crazy that I don't even watch baseball but, I look forward to watching these videos. They're that good

[@johndunwell477]

You should try! I personally enjoy watching it.

[@boyzforpres722]

Especially with the pitch timer

[@mikemorris9902]

I watch it a lot now cause of this guy

[@mikaelreus8136]

watching these videos made me start watching baseball and i love it now

[@CircusofPython]

This guy and Jomboy made me love baseball again

[@waff1es386]

If I got proposed an unfair fantasy trade I would be throwing 3 miles an hour harder too 😂

[@matthewcensullo6088]

Max is so funny

[@zachbode9789]

Bro just like me fr.

[@thenickster015]

Kawasaki was a gem when he was here in Toronto. I even got a selfie with him one time. I love that man!

[@matthewcensullo6088]

bro is so funny

[@ben10nnery]

Bush party!!

[@enbydeadly]

i just learned about him i wish i was a baseball fan while he was in toronto i'd go just to see him

[@jameskaihatu6209]

Grienke had mentioned that the reason he was at the mound when the grounds crew were working on it was because he got chased out of the dugout by the umpire, who told him that this wasn't a break for him.

[@warlordofbritannia]

Greinke is just remarkably sane, that’s what makes him seem weird. Most other people would just stand around awkwardly, but Greinke realized it was a good time to sit and relax for a few minutes.

[@TheAmpharosFreak]

@@warlordofbritannia he does what everyone thinks about doing but they don’t act on it.

[@BobbEditz]

There is NOTHING better then eating lunch/dinner on a Sunday afternoon while watching baseball doesn’t exist 😌 my life is complete.

[@dylanblomme4679]

Not sure if that holds true for this vid specifically. I almost threw up at the dip spit part and I wasn’t even eating.

[@baseball_and_potter_addict6504]

Exactly what I am doing now

[@bigstompers6yearsago343]

IM AT RED LOBSTER

[@sublimeLA]

TRUE

[@joshualevine8345]

Until they got to the human dumpster bit... lol

[@sichy5841]

Zack Greinke will be remembered very positively for a long while. There hasn't been a more obivous case of neurodivergent players than him in recent decades and I suspect we'll see some young guys down the line consider him an influence.

[@neonfroot]

Yea, I prefer quirky rather than hardhitting in males

[@sleepful1917]

ur moms neurodivergent

[@ajurado800]

Zack Greinke is a national treasure.

[@zardsire2012]

Greinke will always be remembered as Judas by Dodger fans

[@WallStreet06]

Role model

[@MrADDCentral]

What’s really sad about Darren Daulton is he died from brain cancer. That probably had a lot to do with the things he was saying and thinking

[@matthewandress1229]

I was pretty sure I remembered that happening to him. So sad, he was a great player and I remember yelling at him when they would beat the Braves! I hated him but had nothing but respect for him!

[@warlordofbritannia]

Dan Quisenberry, who was the wittiest player in baseball during his career, also died of brain cancer. Gary Carter, another catcher, died of a brain tumor.

[@warlordofbritannia]

It also sounds like brain damage from concussions, likely caused in turn by home plate collisions.

[@MrADDCentral]

@@warlordofbritannia there were a lot of Phillies players from that era that also suffered from one form of cancer or another. My mom is a firm believer that the Astro turf in Veterens stadium is what caused the cancer

[@warlordofbritannia]

@@MrADDCentral Oh, I forgot about that-yeah, there was definitely issues with asbestos and/or carcinogens in some of those Astroturf parks. Quisenberry pitched for the Royals when Kaufman Stadium was Royals Stadium and had turf instead of grass; Carter played for the Expos in Olympic Stadium, Ken Brett and Tug McGraw also played for the Phillies (Brett did for the Royals too) and also died of brain cancer, manager Dick Howser led the 1985 Royals to a World Series then died of a brain tumor the next year…

[@slackerofhell]

I loved Kawasaki, man. He's was almost like the team's unofficial mascot. The best interview was after they won the division and he's clearly already ripped. They reporter asks how he feels and he just says, "We need more champagne." Absolute legend.

[@ChannelForRandomStuff]

I'm surprised there's no mention of George "Rube" Waddell in here! Pitched on the levels of Cy Young, but had an absolutely insane personality. You should do a video on him at some point!

[@warlordofbritannia]

Rube Waddell, not to be confused with near-contemporaries Rube Foster and Rube Marquard (among other Rubes).

[@guppy719]

@@warlordofbritannia Rube Marquard got his name because he pitched similarly to rube Waddell

[@Reiderreiter]

Seriously agree. I’ll never understand how anyone can make a video about the “craziest” player(s) in baseball history and not mention Waddell once.

[@amazonguitar22]

Waddell should be first on the list. His segment in ken burns’ baseball is interesting to say the least lol

[@briancandler8636]

Rube Waddell is the craziest player ever he has to be mentioned

[@coreygilliam8533]

What grenkie did helped me man. I've dealt with mental health my whole life knowing that this superstar admitted he couldn't handle life, made me remember I can accept and move forward

[@Sl4y3r2367]

That is why he is my favorite player in the league

[@isabellblue12]

same here! especially as being an athlete myself I have always felt frowned upon for being mentally ill and seeing how he’s so honest about his struggles and open makes me realize I can do the same😁

[@coreygilliam8533]

@@isabellblue12 pokin fun?

[@matthewdmiller4335]

This channel is clinically underrated. I barely care about baseball but your way of framing these tales in meticulously crafted video essays makes it so compelling. Keep crushing it dog 🐕

[@travisstase1577]

Beltre's teammates messing with his head cracked me up bad 😂

[@Yerminator4000]

“One player had a mental breakdown so severe he shot an umpire with a squirt gun.” 💀

[@JohnisCracked]

“I once wore a thong in front of thousands of people” Wait what 💀

[@Shadow_wo1f05]

It’s true it called the golden thong look it up

[@LawStudentsNightmare]

I don’t watch baseball or even care about the sport, but I love this channel so much. I never thought that baseball could be so fascinated

[@BobbEditz]

W

[@curlyred83]

Your videos are better than hour long documentarys. Love the videos. look forward to every one.

[@coachmcguirk6297]

Brussel sprouts are also better than hour long documentaries.

[@GeraldYardson]

I think an hour long video on the Bird is an invaluable piece of Americana, but yeah.

[@thepoisonouspotato3631]

Greinke also had depression, but he is still good, he even won a Cy Young Award

[@zparkyy1800]

He's done a whole video on him.

[@MultiYankees17]

Rube Waddell deserves a mention. Definitely the weirdest player imo

[@sockmonkey1994]

Kawasaki is an absolute legend, he may not have played much but he will always be one of my favourite Jays

[@ErikHinrichsen]

He was SO much fun. And the interviewers always struggling not to crack up was funny as hell.

[@willybe6427]

what about Rube Waddell?? he was so easily distracted he would leave the mound in the middle of the game to chase passing by fire trucks. and other teams would bring dogs in the stands so that Rube would want to leave the game to go pet them.

[@Dumb_Killjoy]

I'm quoting Wikipedia here: "He would disappear for months at a time during the offseason, and it was not known where he went until it was discovered that he was wrestling alligators in a circus." Wow.

[@bmo14lax]

That japanese dude on the blue jays is a legend lmao

[@johnwray393]

For real. Wish he would've played for the Braves.

[@elibehar2770]

I'm a simple man. I see a Baseball Doesn't Exist video, I click.

[@LeviGleichenhaus]

Same

[@devineorpheus1477]

W comment

[@tillitsdone]

Bill 'Spaceman' Lee, was out there. He came up with some odd stuff. Among them, his dream was to pitch a 27 hit shut out out. (Which is technically possible) He was asked by a reporter about mandatory drug testing. His response: "I tested them all, but I don't think it should be mandatory."

[@percdispenser1115]

Kawa will always be my favorite, we didn’t deserve that man’s energy and spirit. A constant reminder that it’s just a game

[@warlordofbritannia]

If you’ve ever read or seen “Fear Strikes Out,” it really is ahead of its time. Jimmy Piersall lived at a time when mental health treatment was often barbaric, as the shock treatment displays. To write so openly and transparently about his struggles in the 1950s was honestly brave.

[@petrie911]

Electroconvulsive therapy is not barbaric. There is a wide body of evidence showing its effectiveness and the negative portrayals in the media are nearly always wildly inaccurate.

[@natehall4358]

Bro I can't believe you didn't include Kawasaki's banana interview!

[@gravelpit5680]

Been watching you for a year bro. We love your work. Even if you slow way down and dont drop videos much, we all still love ya man and appreciate it. Rock on

[@superlegitjose]

Yes, videos are well put together, & are entertaining! Love watching them

[@MonkeyKingXiaoMin]

I loved your Scherzer and Greinke vids, this was also a banger, keep it up man!!

[@maxwellhess]

I haven’t seen every video but I’ve seen a couple dozen, and somehow they are all so incredibly well done. It’s insane. Appreciate the time and effort you put into making these. I’ve loved every single one I’ve seen. Great work.

[@jackm7375]

he really mentioned kawasaki without putting the “monkeys never cramp” video

[@jonny-b4954]

I mean, talking to yourself on the mound isn't ALL that weird... hah. I talk to myself a lot and I've always assumed most people, when alone, talk to themselves quite a bit.

[@warlordofbritannia]

Surprised there was no mention of Spaceman Bill Lee, who probably deserves a whole video himself.

[@goonbosstv5349]

Yeah dude, can't believe he didn't talk about Spaceman.

[@deankelley1]

Man I loved Kowasaki. We were so fortunate to get to experience him in Seattle.

[@explodyz]

I've noticed you're editing has been looking sharp and very visually captivating, keep it up

[@conradjones3507]

I was at a game in Great American Ballpark (My grandpa always took me) where Nyjer Morgan slapped a fan after he missed a fly ball in Right field. I believe he was on the Brewers at the time

[@alexstephens8900]

You know it's a good day when BaseballDoesntExist posts

[@isabellblue12]

zack greinke id truly the reason I am still alive today as an athlete myself with mental illnesses and struggling to play and deal with them at the sametime seemed like it was impossible but greinke being open about his struggles and not being afraid to be who he is has inspired me to do the same! after losing my father I became very quiet and sheltered and greinke helped me realize that it’s okay to do so while being an athlete 🥰 I love him so much and he’s my favorite player of all time

[@Victor-Vargas]

I didn’t think the old vid needed an update but I’m definitely here for it. Knowing Zach, the old vid was just the top of the iceberg

[@mightycarson]

It’s a good day when Baseball Doesn’t Exist uploads

[@Will-ih1xk]

I love this channel, thanks for the great content

[@samhianblackmoon]

Man I love your uploads dude!❤🔥👍🏽

[@brianarbenz1329]

Al Hrabosky, a 1970s relief pitcher who called himself "the mad Hungarian," would step off the mound between pitches and psyche himself up with an intense scowl, the return to the mound. He was one of the best relievers in tight situations.

[@HonkyTonkHellraiser]

I once did sit-ups in the outfield to distract the batter. It worked. I also threw a no hitter in batting practice and lost a ground ball in the sun

[@keithbroussard123]

What a banger video man!!! Keep it up! God I can't wait for the season...

[@spman2099]

I still have a Kawasaki jersey. Best damn purchase of my life. That man is a legend.

[@alexanderbateman5581]

This thumbnail is REBOUND-level clickbait. Fucking awesome lmfao

[@jonpike9991]

93 Phillies had some characters on that team. Go Phils

[@leo8049]

Not even a big fan of baseball, but this channel is starting to change that!

[@vanhattfield8292]

Mark Fidrych signed a baseball for me in Kalkaska, Mi back in either '79 or 80. It was Fidrych, Mickey Stanley and Bill Freehan if I remeber correctly. All 3 signed the ball.

[@adambonesaw3689]

My brother had electrostatic therapy or whatever in the early 2000s. He remembers nothing about that part of his life. And it also ruined him. He's broken and has been ever since. Can't believe that happened in the 2000s and they did it to a teenager

[@kennykimbrough4020]

I was at that game where beltre moved the on deck circle. One of the greatest moments in Rangers history

[@coachmcguirk6297]

Didn't mention my favorite pitcher. When you said "this player only had one home run" I thought for sure you were going to talk about Koo Dae-Sung.

[@Trillyana]

That was a double, and then he scored from 2nd on a bunt (I was at the game)

[@Woozlewuzzleable]

He came when we needed him the most, happy sunday to me.

[@AndrewEvenstar]

that Kawasaki segment us hilarious . these videos are absolute gold for baseball fans! thank you 👍🏼

[@gavinvanhouten2063]

The king has returned

[@iansheppard4529]

You could do a whole video on Greinke. While being the no.1 pitching prospect and right after his first call up, he asked his manager to send him to AA ball so he could be a shortstop!

[@tgoddeeznutz]

He already has a whole video on greinke. Dude does nothing but repeat his videos

[@aestheticdaisy2824]

You made me love baseball

[@treyb387]

Even Wash rubbed Beltre's head!!! He patted him on the shoulders like "good job, you're fine!" *rubs the head* Had me dying 😂

[@BigJohnKC]

One of the greatest pictures of the modern era and most underrated

[@skybutton6763]

Hey you should do a video about the "Mexican Babe Ruth", Héctor Espino. Almost no Americans have heard of him, but he was the best slugger in Mexican baseball history. He could have easily dominated in the MLB but preferred to remain in Mexico where he was a national hero. Right now there are no videos about him in English on KZbin!

[@anotherdaysunday]

everytime i see baseball doesn't exist

[@John-cl2uq]

Hands-down, without question, the weirdest dude in MLB history is Rube Waddell. He did somersaults after wins, showed up late to games by busting through the stands chowing down on hot dogs and beer, wrestled alligators, punched a lion, performed in minstrel shows, had two wives at the same time because he forgot he was married, got distracted on the mound by pin-wheels and puppies, saved a town from a flood, and was obsessed with firetrucks. This list was great, and I love watching this channel. But this more like the weirdest players in post-war baseball history.

[@ostrich_1]

We need to get this channel to 1M subs

[@kevinmccarthy4636]

Literally the best channel on KZbin

[@ghostofmoredishesmorebitch1507]

Nyjer Morgan was such an uberdouche lmao

[@DVDWade3]

Being from Knob Noster, I had no idea this gentleman existed lol to hear my hometown in a MLB interview is insane lol

[@boycravesmeat3511]

Thanks for sharing this video

[@PopOutPaulie]

Grienke could've really been the 1st shohei if they let him really focus on hitting also

[@ednicholson7839]

I was just thinking the same thing

[@OmnipotentSpud]

Koo Dae-Sung would hide in his locker like a kid in the closet for no discernable reason. He also homered off Randy Johnson on like his 2nd, and I believe last at bat.

[@christophersykes2547]

Sounds like the guy is pretty good.

[@aydendowdall7336]

I was waiting for Manny Ramirez. I know there is a video about him, but there’s one for greinke too so I thought I’d see him.

[@DanM8195]

Happy spring training friends!

[@Hockeytimeforlife]

Thanks for a new video!!

[@Gematrinator85]

Phillies catcher Darren Daulton's middle name was ARTHUR. The same day he died, Phillies catcher Cameron ARTHUR Rupp hit a game-winning double. The game was against the Rockies, who lost former coach Don Baylor the next day. In Gematria, "Darren Arthur Daulton" = 233 Ordinal while "Cameron Arthur Rupp" = 233 Reverse. Many people thought he was crazy, and perhaps he did suffer early effects of brain cancer - but a lot of what he researched and wrote about regarding metaphysics was FAR more relevant than most people will ever come to realize.

[@johnathanspore2378]

There are so many funny stories about Greinke. You should have included maybe the most famous one. Where he asked if he could go back down to single A and become a SS after getting the call to the majors

[@corsicacommander8371]

Never watched a full game of baseball, but here I am

[@WhatHappenedtoBaseball]

Been excited about this one

[@TinyDec]

I tried licking my bat and I hit 2 home runs with it 😂🤣

[@icetredotnet6473]

Makes my day everytime

[@floridianman]

This is by far the best baseball page on KZbin even though it doesn't exist

[@derrickgonzo5840]

Love your videos, you should do one on the Astros cheating scandal since we are finding out more teams where involved

[@avb19d6]

Kawasaki is the one player every team needs.

[@kellenwalter]

Great video, but Rube Waddell had the craziest career BY A MILE. It's not even close. He'd leave the mound to chase fire trucks or play with dogs...in the middle of the game. He even died weird...like Mark Fydrich.

[@csmith2992]

This Guy Has The Perfect Voice To Talk BaseBall

[@HSTMachine]

As a former dipper, the idea of a dipspit-chili mixture has me beyond nauseous 💀

[@thepoisonouspotato3631]

Im a HUGE Astros fan, I’m upset that in game 7 of the WS, Hinch took him out

[@ruso2153]

fun fact: greinke went to the dug out during the mound rebuild. he was told by the ump it’s not his time to rest so he could not go to the dug out. greinke then went behind the mound

[@DezzFlockaKickz]

Bro the transitions in your videos are the best!

[@xxSLAV33xx]

Greinke marches to the beat of his own drum.

[@shawneric3340]

Munenori isn’t “weird” like the other guys you introduced

[@seen48]

The last pitcher Mark, the way he was pitching he could have won multiple Cy Young awards for sure. Great video.

[@julianspring3844]

drinkin outta cups video reference, joey is goated.

[@BlakeJones-ez8iv]

Dude I love your videos!!! Im a huge dodger fan from LA. Ca you look into "The legend of Chico". I think it would make a great baseball video

[@BaseballDoesntExist]

Tik Tok coming up!

[@Lo-Fi-Fishing]

There’s no bigger hole in baseball than the one left behind by Beltre. One of my absolute favorites!

[@MercilessMe]

I was like "is this a repost?" "No it's a compilation!" :D

[@jeffha4057]

Great job as always! I'm surprised you didn't mention Rube Waddell.

[@kellenwalter]

Bingo. He's the craziest player in history...BY FAR.

[@hyperdunkzhd22]

“Monkeys never get cramps.” That interview is legendary.

[@aintastra]

i have social anxiety so I pretty much feel what greinke feels. also funny that i have no friends because im weird too