Top 10 STUPIDEST & SISSIEST "Unwritten Rules" of Major League Baseball

[@MultiWesley96]

I love it when you got Coach Herm Edwards in the video just plain & Simple, “You Play To Win The Game”

[@bigbearkat2010]

I remember a few years ago there was a Twins game, they were up by 7 in the 9th and got pissed off because the other team bunted in response to their defensive shift. They acted like they shouldn't have done that because the game was basically over already and the base hit he got from the bunt was meaningless, to which I asked myself "why the defensive shift then?"

[@decker528]

That's a good point. I changed my stance. If the shift is on, all rules go out the window. God I hate defensive shifts

[@briancallaway1690]

You play to win the game.

[@jeremyweems4916]

@briancallaway1690 not just win, but adding stats is a big factor too. Those RBI's, stolen bases, homeruns, etc... they equal more bonuses at the end of the year too.

[@jamesesterline]

The no swinging on a 3-0 count is the dumbest to me, if you don't want that to happen then maybe don't start the at-bat with three straight balls

[@bigbearkat2010]

Right? Like they're supposed to give you a freebie because you can't aim properly?

[@Jrseydevil]

You’ve never played baseball clearly. Lol. Either one of you clowns.

[@Jrseydevil]

Lemme break it down for you two clowns. The no swinging on a 3-0 rule wasn’t the pitchers rules. It was and is the BATTING teams rule. The reason is because you don’t wanna let the pitcher off the hook for being wild. It drives up the pitch count and gives you a better chance at getting a “good pitch to hit” I.e a 3-1 fastball or a get me over curve. Or a hanging slider trying to be cute. You should definitely play a sport before going online and saying stupid shit about said sport. It just makes you look like ignorant fools who don’t have any idea what theyre talking about.

[@BasedAFPatriot]

Debatable, if the pitcher walked the previous batters on 4 consecutive balls, you better not swing on 3-0 unless it's a *perfect* pitch (for you) to hit. That's what pretty much all my coaches told me through college. There is ALWAYS exceptions to this; for instance: tie game, bottom of 9th, bases loaded, 2 outs, then you see 3 straight balls that miss by a foot. It's 0-3, a "ball" away from the win.

[@kylesloane3815]

​​@@BasedAFPatriotyeah but that is a different reason. That is just being smart because the other pitcher is not in control and you have a higher chance to get on base and score runs by not swinging than by swinging. But it is still trying to win the game and beat the other team. That doesn't really have to do with the "unwritten" rules. The other team would probably be happy at you by swinging in that situation haha.

[@martoto77]

Unwritten rules that would make just as much sense as the ones on that list: You’re not allowed to swing if the pitcher’s dog died You have to sing the national anthem before you leave the box if you get a base hit with the bases loaded. If a team is leading by more than 3 runs after the 5th inning, every remaining at bat in the game starts at 2-2. You have to raise one of the pitcher’s children as your own if you hit a HR off them in more than one game.

[@jake5773]

Batters need to start charging the mound with the bat, break a few arms and legs. That'll stop the intentional hit batters.

[@berraquito]

Exactly! When you see an MLB fight, all you are seeing is a bunch of grown men posing and pushing, that is all. After all, these are a bunch of multi millionaires that are not going to risk getting hurt in a fracas. They need to avoid getting hurt in order to keep getting their salaries. Bunch of sissies, and not UFC athletes.

[@bhamsoxfan72]

A felonious act to prevent a felonious act? That's brilliant!!! I'm nominating you for a Nobel prize this afternoon... How about meaningful suspensions and fines for intentional HBPs? A batter leaves the game after getting hit? Fine the pitcher the equivalent of his salary for the game. A batter misses 5 games after being hit in the head? The pitcher is suspended the same number of starts in rotation or equivalent number of innings out of the bullpen. Take away their $$$ or their playing time to get their attention.

[@MrGarysugarman]

Kind of like - "don't bring a knife to a gun fight."

[@luishumbertovega3900]

The absence of a clock (other than that pitching timer) is something that distinguishes Baseball from almost all the other teams sports, you have all the time in the world to score the runs you need as long as you avoid getting out. I have no respect for a team that surrenders, so don't ask me to have consideration for their feelings, we all came to play.

[@DoctorEw220]

If a team is being no-hit, but the deficit is 2 runs or less, I think it's ok to bunt.

[@kevinsteele3891]

Agreed

[@dodgerred6462]

Disagree

[@BuccaneerBruce]

5 runs or less.

[@decker528]

I don't like it just because its like you're giving up and saying you can't hit legitimately against whoever is on the mound. Last couple innings and a small lead, maybe I could see it but I still don't like it

[@pendrew]

Fuck the unwritten rules. These are professionals. Play better to stop your opponent. If you can’t defend against a bunt, you don’t deserve it.

[@slackerofhell]

I always tjought intentionally throwing the ball at a batter because you're upset was such a weak move

[@brianchua4240]

"Pitchers are allowed to celebrate, pump their fist, scream in happiness after a big strikeout, so why can't hitters do the same after hitting a home run". My first thought was exactly Madison Bumgarner 😅 The "no swinging at 3-0". The Rangers in 2020 acting like babies or even Mercedes doing it as well made me laugh, but I go back to 2017 when Seager swung at 3-0, Mattingly wasn't pleased, and then Stripling threw at Stanton the very next inning. "Don't steal when leading big". I love that you brought up that 2001 Indians comeback vs the Mariners. And that number 1 rule, I love you brought it up. Baseball is all about showing athleticism and chess games. I have no issue to bunt to get on base because like you said, *YOU PLAY TO WIN THE GAME*

[@tankwfw]

I mean there are plenty of cases of people getting mad at pitchers doing that. Its not one sided

[@ihrunner1]

Humm baby it seems you don't like or appreciate baseball and its traditions.

[@Jrseydevil]

@@ihrunner1this guy is a fucking tool. Lol. I can tell by his voice the only baseball diamond he’s ever seen was this year the show.

[@mrmercedes8528]

@@ihrunner1…… traditions ???? These are ridiculous- there are so many of these unwritten rules it’s a pathetic….. these players are soft : leave your feelings at home in a jar

[@ihrunner1]

@@mrmercedes8528 your opinion, you're welcome to it. Have a good day, sir

[@omarbaca3435]

9:48 unless it’s a perfect game, pitcher or infielders can throw the ball away and it’ll be scored an “Error”, hence preserving the NO-NO (it’s risky, but it might work)

[@his_purpose3]

So glad most unwritten rules are being disregarded more and more as time goes on

[@davidbroughall3782]

There's one sure fire way to get players to stop celebrating home runs: better pitching.

[@akiyajapan]

As an Astros fan, I've been LONG tired of them getting intentionally hit by pitchers while nothing is done about it. Some specific players get targeted multiple times in one game and yet the other team never even gets a warning. This is the stupidest, weakest, sissiest crap I've ever seen.

[@FigureFarter]

A year later and they still get no warning. I was watching the game against the Phillies and they beaned Bregman straight in the head.

[@alexbecenti6274]

Because they cheated to win the World Series! The league didn’t do anything about it! They let it go. Sure, being a Yankee fan, I was pissed when Arod got beaned by Dempster, but Arod cheated too. It’s understandable that not all players are gonna respect you after you cheat! It is what it is. I can guarantee that if the Astros were cheated out of a World Series you’d be singing a different tune. But your Astros got off free from any punishment! Get over it and move on

[@FigureFarter]

@@alexbecenti6274 The Sox cheated too but they've been to a World Series more recent than you :3

[@alexbecenti6274]

@@FigureFartersoooooooooooo whats your point?!

[@FigureFarter]

@@alexbecenti6274 Kinda funny how you can say Trashtros all you want. You can buy houses in Spring or the Woodlands. They're *rent free*

[@bizzlea887]

As a player and/or coach I'm telling the guys to give 100% on every play and that we do whatever it takes to win...let the chips fall where they may but if the benches clear we all go

[@jricoc3475]

Here's one thing that players, mangers, baseball execs and Media Types don't get: people are PAYING for entertainment. That may mean working in a factory or distribution center, doing landscaping or painting, or sitting in a cubicle for 40+ hours a week to earn money to do stuff like watch a baseball game. Heaven forbid that a guy should actually play the game in earnest for three or four hours ...

[@SirDoggy1]

I loved it, you rocked so much that I'm subscribing to the channel

[@hookseybaby]

i just want to thank you for your #1 choice... and thank the 04 Yankees for not trying to bunt for hits against Schilling in game 6 of the ALCS once they realized swinging the bat wasnt working... dumbest "unwritten rule" of all time in any sport... if you want a no hitter then field your position as well as Greg Maddux

[@jamesmartin9401]

I love this video so much. If you want to fight, go box. It makes no sense to want to play tough guy only AFTER you get your ass handed to you on a play. The only things that rival the stupidity of some of these unwritten rules are the flops in soccer and basketball.

[@bwanimations7130]

I have zero respect for anyone who respects the unwritten rules.

[@mitchelvalentino1569]

I don’t mind intense competition and rivalry, but not when it hurts your own team. Intentionally throwing at a batter has the same intended outcome as an intentional walk. It’s giving your opponent a free base. You’re hurting your team and helping theirs. Yet they claim they want to win. Stupidest unwritten rule in baseball. Yeah, I’ll die on this hill. The game would be better off without this particular form of retaliation.

[@thecaliokieconnexion]

…. And safer, too!

[@jerrygomez3825]

4:15 i remember the white Sox were supposed to be good. After this incident, it's been downhill ever since

[@terencehill2320]

LaRussa reminds me of Darth Vader when the helmet was removed

[@thecaliokieconnexion]

Very funny!!! Hilarious! Shocking interview footage… wow! Some of those rules literally make me sick to my stomach, but I do agree with not stepping on the mound. I have never done it, and never will do it… I don’t know if some tee-ball coach told us kids not to do it one time….or if it is instinctual… but that’s how it is. Great Video!

[@Mo_Ketchups]

1.) The Codes are _awesome_ if ONLY for the majestic BRAWLS caused by _breakin_ em! 2.) Bunting in the NINTH of a perfecto/no-no is tantamount to sucker-punching someone w a bag over their head. It’s just not respectable dude behavior. 🤷‍♂️ 3.) Drilling batters/bean-ball wars are AWESOME, just not near the coconut. 👀 4.) Why isn’t that great book “The Code” on AUDIOBOOK yet?!! 😖✌️

[@Commander_Bern]

Thats when La Russa lost the locker room and the white sox rebuild failed

[@denistuohy2535]

Talkin Baseball once did an episode when they went through all the “unwritten rules”, and almost all of them favored the pitchers.

[@countschad]

I agree with just about all your points, except 5he poir spirtsmanship of pimping a home run. The batter can fist pump and yell; like a pitcher who strikes out the last batter...

[@SONICX1027]

Mercedes was never the same after that La Russa comment

[@twiggy45713]

I don't even think he's playing anymore.

[@felixorozco6514]

Hi Eric. Love it when you post⚾💯

[@MrTee-hw7mp]

I’ve always thought you should back your teammates if they fall victim to dirty play. But having a two benches clear with grown men in metal cleats wildly swinging and trampling others (and potentially ending a player’s career) is just plain stupid. Get in a shouting match, make your point clear to umpires and the other team, maybe get thrown out of the game if you must. anything but throwing a fastball at the guy and risking a bench clearing brawl.

[@sandranartowicz3368]

Eliminate all this fake macho posturing by instituting a rule that if you leave the dugout, you're ejected. Suspensions and fines if the rule is violated.

[@dashx1103]

Never heard of that "don't rub" unofficial rule.

[@123bboymeandyou]

If you played baseball you’d know, if you rub it you’re a sissy, you want a bruise or lace mark and to show the pitcher it didn’t hurt your team will yell at you not to rub it or they’ll make fun of you

[@andypetrovich2155]

I always thought rubbing made the bruise hurt more.

[@dashx1103]

@@123bboymeandyou I played some baseball. HS and American Legion. Never heard of that "unofficial rule," though.

[@123bboymeandyou]

@@andypetrovich2155 it actually prevents it from bruising

[@123bboymeandyou]

@@dashx1103 I never heard it in high school only in men’s league local and regional I think it just depends where

[@jamespgray6928]

You don't rub it because you don't want the other team to think they hurt you. You don't pimp a HR because it's disrespectful. Didn't happen in the olden days because your next time up you'd get beaned - and both teams respected the response. The Mikolas HBP was ridiculous

[@jaggsy420]

Like they said why can the pitcher celebrate a strike out and the batter can't celebrate a homer (which happens far less on average pergame). Doesn't make sense at all.

[@jamespgray6928]

@@jaggsy420 celebrating and pimping are two different things. I have no problem with someone pumping their fist and yelling after a HR, but showboating deserves one in the earhole next at bat.

[@jaggsy420]

@@jamespgray6928 why though if a pitcher can carry on when it's a strikeout the batter should be able to pimp their home run. Not the batters fault you gave them a pitch that was hittable. It's still a stupid "rule" and pitchers must be the biggest crybabies in all if sport considering nearly all of these unwritten rules favour the pitcher.

[@jamespgray6928]

@@jaggsy420 before the DH rule, pitchers had to bat. If the pitcher showboated when hitting or pitching, they'd get beaned the next time up as well. It goes both ways.

[@jaggsy420]

@jamespgray6928 and how is that relevant now if the rules have changed.

[@kevinsandstrom5833]

Tony La Russa respects the game so hard he ruined his own players careers

[@danielmaske9946]

Trying to bunt away a no-hitter in a non game-winning situation is a bitch move of the highest order.

[@ralphus44]

Bunting to break up a no-hitter is bush league. You don't try cheap tricks to get on base. If you want to break up a no-hitter, give it a legitimate swing and if you succeed or fail, at least you did it the honest way. If you want to be a dick, feel free to bunt, but everyone will hate you for it.

[@sportsfisher9677]

If you are losing and bunting will help bunting is honest. That is baby crap oh don't bunt lol

[@Checkmate34851]

This is one of the funniest baseball videos ever

[@idigmetal9516]

I'm not really sure what sport you play, but in baseball, we like to respect our opponent. Most of these unwritten rules are just telling people not to kick someone while they're down. The no-bunting during a no-hitter is because throwing a no hitter is very impressive. Hitting is very hard, but it's not so hard that no-hitters happen everyday. We like to respect our opponents because we were taught to be civilized people.

[@jamesmartin9401]

Keep telling yourself that. This isn't pre-Open era Wimbledon or The Open Championship in golf. If you're trying so hard to be civilized, then why is throwing at people okay when your little baby feelings get hurt. Miss me with that.

[@thecaliokieconnexion]

I like that clip “we play to win the game!”

[@idigmetal9516]

@@jamesmartin9401 In football you have misconduct, in basketball there are technical fouls, even the brutal sport of hockey has a penalty box. These all follow the same concept as the unwritten rules of baseball. What's the difference between baseball and all these sports though? Baseball is the only place where the rules are unwritten. The players took it upon themselves to dish out the discipline themselves by throwing at people. You say that throwing at people is barbaric and dangerous. More often than not, they get no more than a bruise. Even throwing at the head has become taboo as pitchers have started throwing harder. I'd say this is less dangerous than getting body slammed by an angry hockey player or a football player dropping the shoulder. Saying that I'm getting my "baby feelings" hurt is rather immature and far from the truth. Though they are unwritten, they are still rules. You're not gonna speed past a cop, then when he pulls you over claim he has "baby feelings". I'm merely standing up for what I believe is right for the sport I love.

[@idigmetal9516]

@@thecaliokieconnexion I'm assuming this is supposed to be an underhanded stap at my comment. I don't think you really understand how the unwritten rules work. It's not "Oh, we're winning by a lot, let's throw the game." It's more "Oh, we're winning by a lot, let's kick them while they're down." The unwritten rules by no means make you give up the game while winning.

[@thecaliokieconnexion]

@Idigmetal9516 ….. Sir, as I am sure you can tell from my picture I play baseball. Your assessment of unwritten rules and what they represent is much different than mine. Like most reasonable folks, I don’t advocate kicking anyone who is down…. However, to me, most of these rules don’t represent that concept at all. Some are Macho rules, such as the no crying one, or saying it’s ok to purposely hit opponent with a pitch. These are not what you or I are referring to though. The majority of the remainder of these unwritten rules are the ones you refer to. I understand your perspective, and that perspective is why these unwritten rules continue to this day…. However, to be exacting, you would be more clear if you acknowledged that some are about not showing off when you are up. I understand even Madison Bumgarner’s perspective. ( and am a huge fan of his.) some of the rules to which you are referring, to me, more accurately represent doing one’s best at their own endeavors. If I am playing a baseball game, or any game( particularly if I were playing at a Profesional level), I will have the integrity to try my best and be my best, make the smartest decisions towards winning the game. ( within the actual rules of the game, in other words, no cheating… no endangering others or being cruel, either. ) If I am not being cruel or endangering others, how am I “ kicking someone when they are down”? I was raised to do my best, and be kind and considerate. I see it like this: both are possible at once. Unless one views doing one’s best in a competition as being “ cruel” to the other opponents because they then are more likely to lose? Of course not everyone views it that way. If they did these sort of unwritten rules would go away. I find it funny that these rules are so old…. It seems more the type of thinking typically represented by millennials, or gen z! Baseball is a unique, funny, and wonderful sport! And so are most of its fans.

[@asmrdesigned]

The game was better with the unwritten, because it was a way of self policing respectful play without these ridiculous over sensitive umpires getting in the way. Nowadays, middle infielders lose their shit if an oncoming runner is two inches off the bag.. it's pathetic.

[@tec1027]

As far as the hunting for a hit during a no hitter it depends in my view. If there’s little possibility of coming bck then ok. But if they are only down by one or two , it’s your job to win the game not help the opposing pitcher get credited for a no hitter

[@mattharvey7230]

The unwritten rules are there for a reason. Respect for the game. It's what separates baseball from other sports.

[@pendrew]

LOL

[@dennistorres9064]

Amen. Good to see somebody in the comments who understands baseball.

[@mrvxg4820]

Since players and teams are so sensitive when losing why not have a mercy rule or let the losing team forfeit the rest of a game. Feelings saved!

[@thecaliokieconnexion]

True, true! Feelings saved! Haha 😂

[@DPK365]

This video is wonderful

[@Bigbird_96]

Boomers: *screech about millennials always being offended* Also boomers: the main culprit of crying on Facebook comments because someone watched a home run

[@jimfischer63]

This video just showed 10 different ways to demonstrate poor sportsmanship. I usually like Humm Baby Baseball, but not this time. The narrator of this video basically said, "Here are ten different ways that I am going to act like an immature jerk.

[@ZaKRo-bx7lp]

I think batflips are ok, but doing batflips while getting blown out in a regular season game is just silly.

[@Wolfeson28]

Honestly, #1 is the one unwritten rule I can agree with to an extent. The rationale behind it, presumably, is that if you're going to end a no-hitter/perfect game bid, you should have to do it with a "real" hit involving an actual swing of the bat. I certainly understand the counterarguments, but as a fan, I'd really hate to see a pitcher's bid for history derailed because a hitter intentionally dribbled the ball 60 feet or so while the infield happened to be playing back to defend against a regular hit.

[@arytaco5380]

I get as a fan it can be annoying, but these are the opposing players and their job is to get on base by any means necessary. Bunting is just one way to do it.

[@pendrew]

How big a lead should there be? Teams can put up crooked numbers, so doing ANYTHING to try and win is all that matters.

[@tqnohe]

A bunt hit is a real hit. Don’t want lose a no hitter to a very short hit? Defend against it. As for your perfect game, if it’s the last at bat of a perfect game and the batter has a 3-2 count, do you expect him to swing at ball four to preserve the perfecto? Isn’t that just a “cheap walk?” Your opinion is silly.

[@devonbrooks246]

This was not an unwritten rule but Manfred made it a rule, the banning of the shift. It hurt too many batters feelings when the opposing team knew you couldn’t hit in a certain direction. So you punish the defense because the poor little pro baseball player can’t hit the ball a certain way.

[@RafaelSale]

It also makes the infield to actually play good defense, instead of standing at certain spot knowing where the ball was going to be hit. One of the few things that Manfred actually did right.

[@decker528]

"dont rub it" is a joke more than an unwritten rule i think. Its just something to give your teammates something to pester you about later

[@Zevonfan524]

I have a difficult time with the HBP rule. I feel like if a message absolutely has to be sent, you hit them in the wallet with like 90% of your normal stuff. Anything else is over the line. None of this throwing right behind them so they turn into it. You make your point, take your ejection & move on.

[@dannysullivan7571]

Agreed just part of the game.

[@jennyvega8]

those unwritten rules are crazy!

[@matthiasplatz5919]

I always thought that attitudes about pimping a homerun were kinda backwards. For example, no one would raise an eyebrow if Big Papi eyed a blast, but bedlam erupted when the Late Jose Fernandez did so. Big Papi hit so many homers that if anyone should treat it mildy, it should be him. As for a pitcher who might only hit one homer in his entire career, why not let him celebrate a little?

[@rathofturkey]

It’s not about hurt feelings, it’s about respect. Big difference.

[@markweippert6323]

One not mentioned that I think ridiculous is that "pitchers are not allowed to catch pop flies, point to it and let the infield do it". I'm not sure I could play in the league now because I would be brushing off alot of these rules. I would piss off too many players.

[@Cheesefist]

4:35 it was much more than the 3-0 pitch. A. It was a blowout B. He pumped it C. It was a position player. It just wasn’t classy and felt like a personal dig at the pitcher

[@dashx1103]

I got hit by a pitch once in Little League. And I will die some day. So ....

[@craiggolden7072]

There are unwritten rules for a reason, and it doesn't have to do with hurting feelings. This is the dumbest list ever.

[@marcespinoza6068]

Even as a kid starting to watch baseball I never could understand pitchers hitting batters with a pitch, specifically ones who are innocent. For instance we have team A & B and team A's star hitter gets plunked then in a later inning team A will plunk team B's star hitter in revenge even though he did nothing wrong and this is still somehow deemed acceptable.

[@JaysonT1]

Yes sir! Nice work!

[@henrymanzano2201]

MadBum always gave me "How dare you make ME look bad? You better learn your place,BOY!" vibes

[@jamesmartin9401]

At this point with him, if I were a batter, I'd tell him when I walked out there, "I'm gonna flip the bat almost into the seats and run backwards from third to home. When you hit me next at bat, I'm going to charge your punk ass, no hesitation because I'm sick of hearing your whining."

[@braheme1260]

Pimping a homer and pumping your fist to celebrate a strikeout are not remotely the same.

[@dodgerred6462]

Madison, is that you ? lol

[@braheme1260]

@@dodgerred6462 MadBum acts like an ass. Hell of a pitcher tho

[@ali6ism]

Madison bumgarner is the youngest boomer in the world. A man that is perpetually unhappy for no reason and everything possible at the same time

[@TheTheme1]

How about top 10 players with a shockingly low amount of All-Star appearances, guys like Carlos Delgado, Juan Gonzalez (who didn't even make it when he won the MVP in 96), Adrian Beltre and even Frank Thomas all come to mind

[@jaysmith6671]

This is one of your best videos. Thank you for calling these out. I love old school baseball, but these “rules” are so pathetic. I’m a lifelong Cards fan and love LaRussa but some of the things he says are flat out embarrassing. And Miles Mikolas’ is just a huge poser.

[@marycutler5258]

LOVED THIS laughed and shared with other Braves fans.

[@keithschnell3069]

What movies is that @ the .30 mark?

[@ZhangtheGreat]

Mad Bum is fortunate that he's got some of the best pitching performances of all time; otherwise, he'd literally be nothing more than a Mad Bum.

[@Jrseydevil]

Damn 3 rules and I can already tell you’ve never played organized baseball. First of all the walking over the mound rule is for a bunch of reasons like if you walk across a dirt like mound with spikes on your shoes you’re gonna leave little holes all over the place which is not only dangerous (how often do you see guys fall down from hitting their own spike hole) but also can completely throw you off your rhythm. Second the no swinging at a 3-0 rule is not just with a big lead it’s pretty much in any situation to either A. Drive up the pitch count or to not let the pitcher off the hook when the batter is in control of the at bat. Third. The don’t rub it rule is about physical toughness and trying to gain and then maintain a mental edge on your opponent. Same way javon “the freak” keerse refused to wear sleeves in the winter games because it made him look more intimidating. Jesus talk about a sour first impression. Just another wanna be sports KZbinr who gets all his information from videogames and bleacher report. SMH.

[@JaysonT1]

I agree with all of them but i can see the argument on both sides for #1. Ultimately I agree with you though, Erik

[@matthiasplatz5919]

So do these unwritten rules still apply in a postseason elimination game?

[@Number1Irishlad]

And the cardinals announcers during mikolas's ejection were just..embarassing

[@kylesloane3815]

What did they say?

[@Number1Irishlad]

@@kylesloane3815 kzbin.info/www/bejne/hoTRmJ-oYq2pe6ssi=jP6k4cn5kS7bXpQ4 starting at 0:35

[@zacharykaiser5910]

“Baumgarner doesn’t like the big swing.” Don’t try to hit a homerun or hard liner again MadBum

[@cariboubearmalachy1174]

Insane that swinging at a pitch when there's a certain score is against the unwritten rules, but intentionally trying to physically hurt an opposing player by throwing a baseball as hard as you can directly at their head is not.

[@thomaswolf723]

Randy Hundley bunted unsuccessfully in the 9th inning in an attempt to break up Tom Seaver’s no-hitter. Also, in 1958 Hank Bauer twice attempted to to bunt in order to break up Hoyt Wilhelm’s no-hitter in the 9th inning.

[@ericcompton6406]

Most runs scored in a game is 30 Most runs scored in an inning is 17 Most runs scored by a losing team is 23 A lead late isn't safe as long as the other team has outs to go

[@superglx7028]

New unwritten rule if you are down 8 runs after the 7th inning your not allowed to have a comeback win.

[@tankwfw]

I just think the more you try to change baseball the worse it gets.

[@thecaveman3503]

Well this cry baby that made this video would change everything just saying

[@robertnoeske6393]

Theory: before fences you could hit a home run if you hustled bu there was concept of a "no-doubter" because in theory they could always run it down and throw you out. The first guy to hit one so far he knew it was gonna be a "home run" then jogged around the bases celebrating which pissed everyone off about "bad sportsmanship " and here we are.

[@RafaelSale]

It's called respect for your opponent and the game. Current baseball commissioner Rob Manfred killed those unwritten rules for futures generations to follow when he put in the "Let the kids play" initiative so it gives players the freedom to have individual personalities, thus they can show their emotions by bat-flipping, fist pumping, vhest pounding, gazing at their home runs, excessive celebrations in the dugout and so on. Manfred felt this was the way to generate fan interest, and more TV audiences. As a baseball purists who's been watching since 1978, Rob Manfred ruined the game.

[@wilsonkartchner758]

I suggest a new unwritten rule. If a pitcher intentionally throws at a batter, then the batter gets a free chance to punch the pitcher in the face. Unwritten rules are an arcahic relic from years past and serve no purpose. Posts like the one above are why baseball is appealing less and less to younger generations, because of bullshit "purity" of a bygone era.

[@nickcostigan7312]

Bunting on a no hitter sucks because everyone wants to see it happen. Including opposing teams fans. But as a player you should always be trying your best to get something going. The only time I feel like it could be iffy is if it’s like a blowout no hitter. (12 to 0 or something) and you drop a bunt with 2 out in the 9th. Then it just feels spiteful

[@DrtyALGreen]

I don't give a crap what anyone thinks I'm swinging on a 3-0 pitch.

[@HoodWeegee]

Especially if they put a position player out there. You wanna give up? Then actually quit and walk back to the locker room. Don’t put your shortstop or whatever out there and waste our time.

[@VinceLyle2161]

I think pitchers who bean batters should not only get tossed, they should be made to stand at the plate and get thrown at by an opposing pitcher.

[@athanasiusofalexandria4304]

Most of these are not only Major League Baseball, they are in HIgh School Baseball! And certainly in college baseball.

[@theaftermath7587]

Love this list, but number 1! Yes!

[@donaldjones9830]

Unwritten rules are stupid. Just play the game

[@martypacheco1606]

These "rules" are hilarious to me as a football fan. (1) they are getting paid more $ than the average person will ever see and (2) get their feeling hurt over every little thing. Thats why I watch football, where everybody talks trash & you play to win! 😅

[@Skinnyd4]

7) If you don't want guys admiring their home runs, don't hang meat like you own a butcher show. 6) if you have a 3-0 lead and the next pitch is right in your sweet spot, what are you suppose d to do? .... and the two "don't bunt" unwritten rules. I guess these guys have never heard of the written rule that if you want an out, you must make a play and the other guys are not expected to just let you win. Ay Dios Mio!

[@GeeEm1313]

And there's no reason to walk on the mound if you're a position player. It's disrespectful. There's not a single reason to do it, seeing as the humongous swaths of grass everywhere else. Then again, I don't like people, especially when they enter my bubble.

[@reigninspuds8418]

All reasons I prefer Little League. It's more fun to watch kids play like professionals than to watch the professionals act like kids.

[@RukarioEnterprisesLLC]

#2 exactly happened to Miles Mikolas and Happ. The at-bat of Happ, Happ made a swing, which nailed Contreras (People are gonna say it's Happ's fault) but to be honest, it's no one's fault. Happ and Contreras exchange good sportsmanship. Then Miles heats Happ with one near his face/neck area, no warning/ejection. However, Miles intentionally threw one way out of the strikezone (by 12 INCHES) and hits Happ. Happ didn't complain, he took his base.

[@ocoop]

he mentions that in the video....

[@CBuiscuit]

Yea that Yermin Mercedes situation was so stupid. In regular Joe ball, most teams don't have the capacity to come back. But these guys are professionals. Oh no he showed power in a swing while they were already up by a lot! Personally I'd rather them try to Jack more bombs than small ball me to death if I were pitching in that situation. Then it'd be a strength contest instead of a skill contest. And Mad Baum is one of the biggest sissies in the game.

[@rafaelsale6364]

Unwritten rules of baseball is there to promote friendly competition and good sportsmanship. At the end of day all baseball players in the same way and we all need to get along, but that's not always the case because long-standing rivalries between teams that hate each other....lol!!

[@liamdowney8484]

So basically baseball players especially pitchers are the biggest babies in sports

[@Justanoldrunner]

If you wrote all these rules down, then they’re not unwritten

[@blkdrgn1132]

my biggest gripe is the whole "don't break up a no-hitter". it's a players job to do their best for their team, not to help their opposition achieve something. pretty much all of the unwritten rules are bullshit, if it was me i wouldn't give a damn about your feelings and play my best for my team. if you let 2 homeruns through, i am sure as hell going to swing at that first pitch down the middle because you feel i shouldn't swing and just take the strike. i am going to hammer the hell out of that pitch. it's a sign of a weak player to retaliate against an opposing team because your feelings got hurt.

[@dashx1103]

Love that the Yard Goats were in this video.

[@TexasTimeLord]

Imagine being a manager and throwing your own player to the wolves for a stupid reason like La Russa did

[@davestrange3718]

Cool video. Respect the game.

[@davidbroughall3782]

So if you're being no hit, at what point in the game are you no longer allowed to bunt? What if it's the deciding game of a playoff series and it's scoreless or you're down 1-0? Are you still not allowed to bunt?

[@cariboubearmalachy1174]

They should have a mercy rule. If any team gets a 10-run lead, the game is over. It would eliminate half the justification for most of these stupid unwritten rules.

[@gmr3393]

I wonder how Kobe would've felt playing baseball with his mamba mentality