Top 10 Unwritten Rules in Baseball

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[@oughtssought1198]

that Astros cap is a giveaway you made the whole list just to do the tenth one to say stealing signs is cool ... just don't be too obvious j/k just noticed yr channel for first time look forward to looking at more of these in the future

[@AntonelliBaseball]

@@oughtssought1198 thanks!!!

[@tolerance79]

#11: Do not remove Altuve's jersey....

[@evanendwardsonsblitzball]

All of the astros trying to explain why Altuve didn’t want them to rip his jersey: I dont FUCKING know!!!

[@jeffreytoman5202]

#12: mattingly shave those sideburns!

[@jasonlopez8053]

Jeffrey Toman please

[@ccleivas2319]

Saw this the day after Altuve’s jursey was ripped off after the Astros beat the yankee

[@isaacsmith6909]

If you bring seeds expect them to be eaten by everyone else

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Haha good point Issac! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@johngonzalez5194]

Guilty as charged.

[@isaacchua1852]

as another Isaac I feel the pain of out name being spelt Issac

[@isaacbaseball7868]

@@isaacchua1852 I know same name

[@colonelrobertsjr.7882]

Gotta share the seeds

[@lovesupreme6154]

Antonelli was called up to the Padres on September 1, 2008, where he promptly laced a single off Greg Maddux of the Dodgers for his first hit in the major leagues. He then went hitless in his next 20 at bats, but then got 7 hits in his next 13 at-bats with 3 walks, including his first home run, on September 15, off of Colorado Rockies pitcher Jason Hirsh.

[@robertkruse6035]

WOW

[@EddieDuranLLC]

The dumbass hitting coach changed his stance. He was going to be a solid hitter for contact and hits.

[@bgilley8199]

@@EddieDuranLLC nah, he had no leg kick, you can't hit MLB pitching without good fundamentals and a timing/balance mechanism like a good leg kick. Clearly they were trying to help him, his only decent stretch of hitting in the league came after they worked on a leg kick with him.

[@EddieDuranLLC]

@@bgilley8199 thats because right after the first game they made him switch his stance. He got to the show with HIS stance. Why tf would they change it for him after 1 game.

[@bgilley8199]

@@EddieDuranLLC So you actually think you know better than MLB hitting coaches? Injuries are what derailed his career, not coaches trying to help him become a better hitter. He doesn't blame his lack of success in the majors on his hitting coaches, why do you?

[@cashy3489]

I like how your response to breaking any unwritten rule is “drill him”😂

[@briancarpenter6413]

hahaha

[@BxCortez2050]

Exactly!!!! Luved it

[@danoneall4013]

He didn't say that last night when Tatis hit a grand slam on a 3-0 count. Seems like a hypocrite

[@bigbossvince]

@@danoneall4013 Maybe because it isn't an unwritten that he agrees with?

[@aro3275]

Also the response for breaking unwritten rules in prisons.

[@agamez6505]

Stepping on the foul line

[@Cbaseballboy2]

AGamez I was about to say. This is #1 in my book. Figured he’d say something about this with the mound but this is top of the list.

[@erad67]

Thought that was just a superstition.

[@jraymond1988]

Yeah I thought that was just a thing people did, but I've literally never heard about it being something that someone is supposed to do.

[@modeloguy]

I'm 70 years old and born and raised in the Bronx. 5 stops on the subway got me to Yankee Stadium. I first became aware of the stepping on the foul line jinx watching Yogi Berra. I think the Yankees third base coach at the time was a guy named Jim Crocetti and he never stepped on the foul line either. It's funny how as I got older and play ball for Baylor I got to meet a lot of players from all over the country. At the time none of the guys had never heard of it. Maybe it's got its start back in the Bronx at Yankee Stadium. The only other Unwritten rule during my days was not to go in with the spikes high on a slide. Of course we wore steel spikes in the day. I enjoy this channel quite a bit and it brings back a lot of memories for me. Everyone says it's a different game now but still baseball.

[@MillionthUsername]

On the other hand, the first batter of the game must erase the key parts of the chalk line in the batter's box.

[@mnyankee4893]

When I delayed running to first and watched my first homer in college the opposing catcher politely informed me that I’d likely be plunked during my next AB. During the next at bat before the pitch he quickly whispered “I hope he goes for your legs”. Got a nice bruise on my calf but at least they went low.

[@SkoalTide96]

MNYankee 😂😂😂 lol

[@mikeb1010]

MNYankee hahaha that’s hilarious😂😂😂

[@colewhisnant801]

At least the catcher wasn’t a dick.

[@polite_as_fuck]

MNYankee Good stuff lol. Reminds me of Crash Davis in Bull Durham. Just goes to show that one of the biggest aspects of baseball and unwritten rules is respect.

[@B3Band]

I like that he "politely" told you you'd be drilled. "Excuse me, sir, please expect a baseball to strike your person upon your next arrival at home plate. Thank you for your consideration."

[@AndyGarcia9]

Who's here after the Tatis grand slam?

[@etchannel9130]

Me

[@leppardism]

Also me

[@leppardism]

And yes that is not an unwritten rule for me

[@SuperMomofmonsters]

Me

[@snipaboy86]

guilty

[@anthiondel]

Matt' "don't make it obvious you're stealing signs". Astros: "let's smash a trash bin"

[@my_stomach_hurt1876]

Trashtros!

[@peterf.229]

Or the Yankees let’s use apple watches 🤣

[@tragiksituation]

1 unwritten rule you forgot...don't touch Adrian Beltres head

[@kenp.9762]

Daron Green ... Not unless you wanted your 'nads swatted at.

[@tragiksituation]

Kenneth P. lmao

[@Muzikrazy213]

As a lifelong Dodger fan who has continuously followed his amazing career outside of the 213... it's major facts lmao

[@isaakclapper3199]

Lol

[@noahbruh3229]

Thankyou

[@JohnnyTorontoEh]

10 unwritten rules.........Matt writes them down :)

[@D.remedy]

Johnny Toronto lol

[@highlightreel5047]

lol

[@pab72]

Johnny Toronto has

[@hawk1093]

lol he might have to get drilled for that :D

[@peterf.229]

* unwritten in the rule book 🤣

[@erichaynes7502]

I learned a lot of these unwritten rules from Jim Bouton's book "Ball Four". When a fight broke out because of a bean ball Bouton ran out and danced with one of the opponents he knew pretty well. Ball Four is a must read if you like baseball. RIP Jim Bouton

[@magnaguyvideos4605]

If the umpire takes a shot from a wild pitch or foul tip, the catcher should go to the mound for a conference to give the ump a minute to recover without making a scene. Also, if something similar happens to the catcher, the batter should step out of the box and take a couple of swings to let the catcher recover.

[@joeshithragman3264]

That would go under the heading of good sportsmanship.

[@thedebatehitman]

Number 11: “There’s no crying in baseball.”

[@kevinbrun8014]

The Debate Hitman “she’s crying sir!”

[@brandonpowell3254]

The Debate Hitman i think theres some exceptions. Like dee gordon blasting that homer after the fernandez death

[@stephenbenoit4305]

And how about Marla Hooch, what a hitter

[@nacoran]

Actually, I remember a rule for covering baseball... there actually was a bit of a hubbub about it back in the day: don't show players crying. I remember after the Astros lost to the Mets in '86 the cameras showed Billy Doran crying in the dugout and there were complaints that they shouldn't have shown that. Personally, I grew up an Astros fan and that series was a particularly brutal rollercoaster ride. I know that some people think it's a sign of weakness to cry, but you play 162 games and then 6 more in the postseason and are eliminated in extra innings with Mike Scott scheduled to pitch the next game... I get it, let them have their privacy, but watching my teams players cry didn't make me think any less of them. It made me really love the team.

[@michaelvolquez4018]

There's no crying in sports in general

[@dustinstephens8659]

#1. Don't talk to the pitcher during a no-hitter. #2. Don't bunt or steal when up or down by a lot of runs. #3. If you drill a player expect the favor to be returned. #4. Don't stare down your home runs, just take your lap. #5. Don't run across the mound on your way to or from the dugout. #6. Don't bunt to break up a no-hitter. #7. Don't show up the Umpire. #8. If the benches clear for a fight you must as least run out onto the field in support of your team. #9. Don't show up your teammates. #10. Don't be obvious about stealing signs or you will get drilled.

[@phyphedelic3214]

...written...

[@brandonsydney7544]

#11 If your idea of getting revenge at another grown man is throwing a ball at him, you’re probably a little bitch

[@lidiaquinillo7657]

#11 Don't fake tag

[@definitelynotciabear6956]

@@lidiaquinillo7657 Technically a fake tag can be considered obstruction if the act of making the fake tag impedes the runners ability to get to a base. Most often times attempting a fake tag will not result in an obstruction call but it has happened.

[@sandwich434]

Definitely Not CIA Bear last year, I was running to second. And I think there was an overthrow. Anyways the guy didn’t have the ball but he went for the tag. After the play was over, the ump yelled at him, threatening to eject him if he did it again.

[@ad982347]

Everyone knows "It is very bad to steal jobu's rum"

[@davidstoyanoff]

Jesus! I like him very much. but he no help me hit curve ball.

[@havingfun1968]

alan D If Jobu no help me now, I say FUCK YOU Jobu, I'll do it myself!

[@perfection4749]

I wouldn’t leave that rum sittin around with this bunch!!

[@schism47]

Haha hey bartender jobu needs a refill......

[@blueduck4728]

It is very bad to still Joe Bu's rum... it is very bad...

[@jsnipes9841]

Don’t rub it Don’t step on foul line No crying NO CAP UNDER HELMET

[@jamesmarkey5779]

Jsnipes Juan Pierre is quaking rn

[@jfinney225]

CAP UNDER HELMET is allowed*

[@jfinney225]

Jason Street my son uses my account since I won't ALLOW him his own lol so yes, I will be explaining the difference between aloud and allowed haha ;-) kids!

[@sosuapimp8449]

No admiring home runs as a rookie

[@olliniemela4025]

No calling hats caps

[@harrisonsiegel9536]

Bartolo is the only one that makes conversation during a no-hitter

[@polite_as_fuck]

Harrison Siegel That’s the funny thing, because if I were a pitcher, I’d rather act normal as to not put more pressure on myself or think about it too much.

[@TheForeverRanger]

Same here. I think the pressure would get to the point where I start throwing balls or leave something hanging over the plate.

[@Quantiad]

The guy's a machine.

[@lukesiyufy8084]

Harrison Siegel I've seen Clay Bucholz do it as well

[@lukebutler4727]

ForeverRanger 91 I see your side, but also I remember when I had my best stuff working I didn’t want to be messed with or anything because I was so locked in.

[@cardboardu6019]

I imagine the no hitter thing creates an air of tension, Mark Buerhle famously had multiple no hitters and a perfecto for the white sox, in the 8th inning of his perfect game he apparently walked up to all the players in the dug out who weren't saying anything to him and asked, "Dig you guys see that they haven't gotten a hit?" Which is pretty awesome, and I already knew he was a cool guy.

[@edwardsaxenmeyer]

Don't try to steal on Molina.

[@alkukayen4150]

Correction: Don’t try to play against Molina

[@Gabe-lt1nu]

Unless you’re Billy Hamilton

[@kendallevans4079]

Benji, maybe...yada....go ahead

[@jeremiahbaker7584]

False, he's getting so old now he isnt nearly as scary behind the plate.

[@kendallevans4079]

He still leads the MLB as the premier ass hole. He's an uneducated mutt, period!

[@lorenzodemedici1]

Don't sleep with a player's wife.

[@weathp]

lorenzodemedici1 that’s a general rule in life man.

[@dkshrute1700]

Unless you're Rick Vaughn.

[@weathp]

DK Shrute si si Pedro

[@weathp]

DK Shrute but Dorn deserved it. Let’s be honest.

[@dkshrute1700]

In Vaughn's defense, he honestly had no idea.

[@craigheaps7520]

The exception on the "no talking with a no hitter on the line" was the Giants' Tim Lincecum. When he pitched a no-hitter against the Padres for the second time, he seemed to ba talking and lughing with everybody in the dugout for the final three innings.

[@astros7242]

There are a few pitchers that actually will talk - and listening to the broadcast of those teams the announcers will actually make a point of it. That this pitcher is an exception. It’s kind of interesting for sure. Unlike you I guess my memory isn’t as sharp because exact examples are harder for me to remember than generic stuff. I guess that’s why I sucked at baseball when I played 😂 I couldn’t remember shit and when HOF come back and talk about playing in the 70s and shit they can say the exact pitchers thrown to them on some random June 2nd game that meant very little lol. I struggle to remember last week!

[@johnm9156]

Astros didn't get the memo for that last one you covered

[@ctafrance]

Well, actually, the last one shows that it was sheer hypocrisy for MLB to deal out such harsh penalties for doing something which has been a TRADITION in baseball for over a century. Yes, they used technology to do it---as if technology hasn't crept into the game all over the place, with radar guns, television imposed strike zones, instant replay. I think it was fine to issue some kind of sanctions, but throwing people out of the game for doing something which is a part of the game? What next, throw pitchers out for abusing the rules about intentional bases on balls? Oh wait, it's the MLB that wants to do that by eliminating the pitches from the IBB... If the MLB wants to forbid the use of video by teams during games, they should just make that a rule for going forward in the future. Otherwise, those penalties were a bit like penalizing players for using steroids back in the 90s when they were not forbidden. I was against their usage, but they were not strictly forbidden. I'm also against using video to steal signs, but it wasn't forbidden.

[@TampaJohn]

The Astros didn’t flaunt it. They denied it. They were ratted out by a former teammate. If that dude was a teammate of mine now, I wouldn’t sat two words to him outside the lines. What the ‘Stros did was wrong (even though other teams do it) but you can’t go all Eric Mangini on them just because you left the organization.

[@Galantski]

Good list, Matt. I have mixed feelings about it being a no-no to bunt during a no-hitter, but tend to favor the offense for two reasons: 1) Taking away the bunt, takes away a weapon for a team, on that's all the more relevant it has a speeding runner who's adept at bunting, and 2) It allows the defense to get lazy, knowing that it doesn't need to defend against the bunt, when infielders should need to show they can make that play. The only exception might be if there's a blowout, but even there, why give the defense any edge. Frankly, if I'm a pitcher throwing a no-hitter, it's actually more satisfying to know I achieved it even when the other side was trying to every way it could to break it up. Liked & subscribed.

[@astros7242]

I agree more with his take. In a close game - all means are available do whatever you have to do to win the game. But if it is 10-0 sorry but you aren’t coming back by bunting. Overall I always say it isn’t over until it’s over but you won’t score 10 runs by bunts. So then you have to try and get actual hits. Which I know you have a technicality here - bunts are actual hits. But I think you know what I mean. Overall you probably aren’t coming back 10-0 with actual swings but there have been some crazy comebacks like Indians mariners in 2001, and I don’t remember bunts being part of the equation at least until it got a lot closer. Bunts don’t typically build momentum. Bunt single down 10-0? Your own dugout will be annoyed with you and doesn’t accomplish much. A home run? Probably doesn’t get the juices going either but you never know. One thing I feel like for sure the home run is way more likely to result in some sort of momentum than a bunt single. So that’s the biggest reason I feel like you shouldn’t bunt down a lot. It’s like you are throwing in the towel but then also adding in a “f___ you” with it. To me swinging away isn’t throwing in the towel as long as you continue to use good principles- like working the count.

[@kengruz669]

@@astros7242 I feel like it comes down to what inning it is in this 10-0 example. Bunting is an excellent tool in the hitter's toolbox, dependent on runners on base and infield positioning. It shouldn't be taken away from the batter. So, even at 6 or 7 innings of no-hitter, if the opportunity exists for a bunt and moving a runner up and with the next batter coming up with a high RISP success, bunt if you wish. That being said, sure- bunting in the 8th down 10-1 seems spiteful or vindictive and denying the pitcher a piece of history for no logical reason.

[@daleallen3302]

If the plate umpire gets hit walk the ball back to the pitcher.

[@danielmoore8695]

One of the first things i thought of when they came up with a limit on mound visits. I can see a catcher saying "hey man i'd go talk to the pitcher to give you some more time, but my team can't get charged a mound visit!"

[@danielclark6912]

Or the umpire walking a ball to the pitcher when the catcher has a tough block up or just gets smoked in the mask

[@AvgJoeWatchReviews]

Good one

[@Dreeg13]

as an umpire I thank those of you that do, I always tell my catchers I take care of my shields. If the catcher takes one, I clean the hell out of the plate.

[@joshhartman4214]

That’s a catcher rule

[@RichardKiester69]

No going number 2 on the team bus

[@AvgJoeWatchReviews]

Pig Benis niicceeee

[@NightFox019]

Amen to that.

[@aaronlariviere6659]

my freshman year of highschool baseball just ended and sadly I broke my leg just before our first game:( but I still rode the bus with the team and I’d like to add I saw a teammate piss in a bottle and his dick fell out and pissed everywhere so no going number 1 either

[@theratking316]

I spilled my gatoraid piss bottle on the bus. Epic fail lol

[@scottmitchell358]

This is one of the best vids EVER! I really liked it. Keep 'em coming,

[@jgreene504]

Your videos are really great! Thanks for sharing these

[@polite_as_fuck]

As far as staring down or pimping a home run, I feel like pitchers have gotten a lot more sensitive about it over the years. Growing up watching Ken Griffey Jr playing for the M’s, he admired his home runs *all of the time.* Maybe it’s a luxury that is earned, but Junior never got any shit for it. It just seems like players take it more personally these days.

[@johnnycatR58]

Ninja Please exactly. I never had any issues with hitters celebrating as long as they weren't getting in my face after they hit a homer off of me.

[@dkshrute1700]

I agree with maybe admiring it for a couple steps, but after that just put your head down and run around the bases. I find it especially satisfying when the guy admires it too long and it ends up hitting off the wall and they end up with a double.

[@polite_as_fuck]

johnnycatR58 Bumgarner comes to mind as a pitcher who is too easily offended by pedestrian “slights.” Great pitcher, but he’ll take offense if you sneeze anywhere in his general vicinity.

[@polite_as_fuck]

DK Shrute Yeah There is certainly a lot to be said about acting like you’ve done it before, but I’d be lying if I said that a lot of the admiring and bat flips aren’t entertaining.

[@johnnycatR58]

Ninja Please lol. I haven't followed NL in over 15 years so I'll take your word for it. My mentality was if a batter did something to piss me off, I'm going to strike him out and make him swing and miss so badly that he'll look stupid. I've never been a fan of throwing at hitters. However I know that my opinion on this subject goes against the opinions vast majority of pitchers.

[@gregholland5278]

why is it unacceptable to pimp a home run but pitchers are allowed to go crazy on their celebration when they get a k??....seems equaly irritating

[@georgew84]

greg holland how do you like it in St Louis? Lol

[@gregholland5278]

georgew84 lol!! im in quebec actually...but good one ;)

[@brucemercer7753]

Because the Pitcher is the one that gets to throw stuff at you. Not fair. But he is the one on the Mound with the Ball... and you are the 1 that has to stand in the Box.

[@GolfGuyRy]

brucemercer this undrafted ‘96 on my team went to jail because he charged the mound with the bat in his hand and gave the pitcher severe brain damage because he plunked him. So don’t show boat as pitcher

[@thomasmann9216]

Most pitches only "go crazy" after a strikeout if it's the end of the game or the 3rd out of an inning when they got out of a tight spot.

[@nomdeguerre7265]

Once played a game where a guy tried to steal home ahead 11-1. He didn't make it, but just the same next inning the first guy up got hit by the first pitch. Then he got hit with a pick off throw to 1st. Then he got hit with a pick off throw to second. Then the benches cleared. Craziest thing I ever saw.

[@genesispuredeaf2390]

I love that. Every aspect of it except stealing home (trying to) when up 11-1. The only way that gets better is if the guy he hit (x3) was the guy trying to steal home.

[@buckit099]

Brilliantly done.

[@RyanTJohnson]

And of course if you do retaliate and hit someone you don't aim for the head.

[@JanoyCresva]

Unless its a game 7 and its their best hitter. Headhunt all you want because after that game you wont see that team until next year. I used to throw at the batters heads all the time during summer tournaments. I'd say maybe 20% actually hit, the rest were just high inside heat. If i was intimidated by a team i'd throw shoulder just to calm me down. I knew if i was nervous then throwing at them would make them nervous.

[@rodeocontentmedia4327]

Ryan Johnson punishment needs to fit the crime

[@RyanTJohnson]

Ya man but these guys are throwing 95+ and putting someone's life at risk isn't cool...

[@joem3343]

Franken Peter you are a piece of shit!

[@Burt_Sampson]

Janoy Cresva no way your fatass played

[@thomasmaner5652]

I love Baseball but did not have the athletic ability to play past high school. Its great to learn about the game I love from these videos. Keep them coming, I like having the insight next time I watch a game.

[@superkods]

Go blues

[@dival9035]

all the nuances and intricacies in the game make it that much more special. wish i could still play

[@brianb572]

Great information. I love this channel!

[@polite_as_fuck]

One of my favorite unwritten rules is never rub the spot that gets hit when you’re hit by a pitch, because it has nothing to do with offending anyone, like most of the others - it’s just to show that you’re tough and unfazed. If anything, you’ll offend your own teammates if you rub it.

[@martincalvillo3210]

but my favorite video is adrian beltre rubbing his ass after getting drilled. mainly just because Adrian is such a great guy and you can tell he's out there having fun like we were taught as kids to do.

[@polite_as_fuck]

Martin Calvillo LOL yeah, that’s a great video. He played here in Seattle for a few years and everyone loved him. It’s nearly impossible to dislike Beltre.

[@mikbakunin]

Ninja Please uh, didn't like his .246 after hitting 48 bombs with L.A. the year before. Seattle Mariners.... Where All-Stars go to die....

[@polite_as_fuck]

mikbakunin Sadly, you’re not wrong. However, I would edit ‘where all-stars go to die’, because it’s more like ‘where all-stars go for a smoke and return to all-star form after they leave.’ The only all-star caliber player who didn’t improve after he left was Junior; which, ironically enough, was the one guy I would’ve liked to see improve, because he might’ve had a legitimate shot to become the all-time HR leader. As far as Beltre is concerned, his defense at 3rd made up for his pedestrian offensive numbers. He has always been an affable guy, which is the point I was trying to make. Not to mention, Richie Sexson kind of stole his lackluster output thunder.

[@mick7even]

Ninja Please yeah the marinerds are where future WS champions start their careers. Or where they celebrate Gaylord Perry's 300th win like it was their own homegrown talent. Etc.

[@MatrixNative]

Great Video man, one of your best. Your channel has really grown man- Legit.

[@deedonnerramone4757]

Cool video. "Inside Baseball" has entered the media vocabulary - very common - And here you go, real inside Baseball stuff! Thanks for posting,

[@gsf23]

When I was coaching it just amazed me how many catchers didn't know how to give signs. Coaching on the bases there were numerous times I could see what the catcher was calling without even trying, it was just right out there. Our signal was if I said something like "come on now, quick hands quick hands.." that meant fastball or if it was something like "alright drive one here" or "keep that shoulder in.." meant breaking ball.

[@MrNickyMoss05]

I remember when Arod ran over the pitches mound, it made the front cover of the news

[@polite_as_fuck]

nick moss Dude was a dick. Although, as much as it pains me to say this, objectively speaking, A-Rod’s analysis for Fox Sports has been absolutely phenomenal. He clearly has a great baseball mind, but that also tells you that he ran over the mound on purpose.

[@markfrascinella2906]

nick moss let's not forget the time he he slapped the ball outta the first basemans glove as he was running out a grounder or the time he yelled as he was rounding the bases on a pop up to cause the fielder to drop it.

[@Eissa001]

Or the time(s) he took steroids because being very good was not good enough

[@speakingtruths4215]

nick moss I’m no fan of Arods, but that was just fucking stupid. Dallas Braden is a turd.

[@willdenoble1898]

He’s an egomaniacal prick. He’s 100% responsible for ruining his relationship with Jeter.

[@icrye2470]

Also don’t touch someone else’s glove unless they say it’s ok.

[@atwoo155]

iCrye don’t use someone else’s bat.

[@peterf.229]

I had three gloves cause two kids couldn’t afford to buy them . I didn’t care if they used them

[@brianclark7412]

Thank you, I really enjoyed that.

[@EmberGyaru]

Extremely informative! I subscribed ^_^

[@DeeEast]

Don’t shoot another player mid-game

[@cashgully8182]

Budo Masuta damn straight I don’t know how many times this has happened to me

[@nolanderlee7826]

Maybe after the game

[@russellmuscle7434]

Aw come on I've only seen this happen 6 times in baseball

[@sportsaddict9638]

That one gets broken a lot Exactly barrier boy

[@skydiverclassc2031]

You could wind up playing for the California Penal League.

[@soulgrind1642]

The one thing I feel that could be made exception to the no bunts rule is if the defense still puts a shift on in those late game big run differential situations. I feel if the opponent is gonna do that, the batter should be able to bunt if he wants to or is instructed. At the very least its a chance to work on situational hitting.

[@ketch_up]

I think these videos are really great. There's something about the way Antonelli talks to the camera which is completely different from any other sports interview I've ever seen. It feels like he's not wearing a mask, putting on a persona, etc.

[@thomasjoseph3488]

These nuances are part of why I love baseball.

[@ta4bz]

Could not have said it any better. Love to the Expos!

[@user-gd3cm5rs6h]

Yo I loved this video Matt

[@bardos]

That "no-hitter" rule used to be an unwritten rule with the announcers as well. But lately I've heard many announcers comment on the fact that so-and-so has not allowed a hit yet, or that he's pitched a perfect 3 innings, 9 up and 9 down, etc

[@pouch2598]

I was gonna say that too! Announcers should be shot dead for jinxing games/players! Just about every game has the box score up at some point; the viewers can figure it out!!

[@2AForever-wi8yj]

In the first 3 innings it is no big deal usually that rule kicks in after the 5th inning. As for saying someone hasn't allowed a hit yet they are staying away from the word NO-HITTER but they still need to say something in case someone is just turning the game on. They;ll usually say something like And New York is hitless through 7 or still looking for their first runner in a perfect game or hit in a nono

[@keith6706]

@@pouch2598 I wasn't aware baseball players and fans believed actual supernatural magic exists.

[@hawkedarkblade5027]

Your rule #2 is the one I was gonna type; Glad you said it.

[@alesanaulu6623]

Love this guy

[@andrewbench4377]

Don’t step on the line

[@matthewsalter9132]

Dont make the first or third out at 3rd base

[@peterf.229]

was looking for this one, yup.

[@idontwantone132]

Why?

[@joehalstead3187]

GOOD one.

[@rocknroll7316]

Keith watch baseball much? it should be obvious

[@Lariverse]

This rule is saying dont 'bother' stretching a safe place at second for being a runner at third. Theres not much advantage to it. 2nd is already scoring position. On 3rd you can tag up with 1 or none out or score on a passed ball but otherwise..theres not that much advantage.

[@brooksbills4926]

Excellent Video

[@masonresnick5105]

Curious about your thoughts regarding news regarding the Astros' sign-stealing and if you still agree with unwritten rule #10. Thank you for this enlightening "inside baseball" perspective!

[@nestorgerman6389]

Hello Coach favorite guy on KZbin

[@TravisNeidert]

"If you think it's a home run right off the bat." "Right off the bat" is a euphemism used all the time for things that have nothing to do with baseball. He used it literally.

[@aedanmayschak5827]

Nerd

[@anacamilabringel3581]

Aedan Mayschak not really cause euphemism isn't the same as expression

[@petercarmeci8317]

Great insight.

[@whitecloak11]

Love the middle finger sign, great vids man ,cheers

[@lidiaquinillo7657]

Matt you are the man. I am an ump. Big no no for me is the fake tag.

[@bigghigg]

Then you should know that's a written rule...

[@jefforta4989]

You forgot to start these with "Thou shalt not".

[@LamarVisuals]

as a CF, my rule is: always call FENCE when playing in a park without a warning track! almost got really hurt one game when my other OFs didn't call fence

[@stevesmart170]

The biggest one I remember on bunting during a no-hitter was when Ben Davis of the Padres dropped one on the D Backs in the 8th inning against Curt Schilling. Arizona was furious, but it was only 2-0, and that brought the tying run to the plate. It was fiercely debated for a while on the sports talk shows.

[@AirLancer]

Frankly, it's dumb. Both teams should be doing everything in their power to win.

[@bigtalk2598]

2-0 is a competitive game, and bunts are absolutely in play, no matter how many hits you have. No brainer.

[@nacoran]

How about a few that should be unwritten rules... I remember Billy Hatcher's bat exploded once, and the cork came flying out. He claimed it was relief pitcher Dave Smith's BP bat. So, I propose two rules- 1. Don't leave your corked batting practice bat lying where one of your star hitters might accidentally use it and get him suspended. 2. If it really was your bat, don't try to throw your teammate under the bus! A personal pet peeve of mine is when people complain about breaking an unwritten rule that actually shouldn't be a rule. Personally I don't like the 'no stealing in a blowout' rule. If you are leading, don't begrudge the other team trying to steal. You are winning. Be gracious about it and realize that sometimes comebacks happen. If you are leading 6-0 in the ninth, yeah, it's silly if they are stealing, but a team like the Cardinals back in the 80s, if they were down 6-0 in the early innings they should absolutely do what they normally did to get runs. And if the team that is up 6-0 steals? Look at it as a sign of respect. They think you might come back and they want insurance runs. When people complain about someone breaking this rule it's silly. I propose an unwritten rule that they should be ignored!

[@elijahroden7595]

I never thought about the pitcher mound one but I’ve always followed that rule 😂

[@peterf.229]

Just don’t , unless you are an infielder catching a pop up 🤣

[@zobar]

Thanks for so much useful information

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Thanks for watching!!

[@thomasvinelli]

Hey your doing great work ,keep it up .Working with kids to ensure a great future of the game. I played the game in my day and it's amazing how as a kid and the rest of your life you fall in love with this game.It stays with you to.Keep teaching our kids the future looks bright for Baseball.

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Thanks so much!!! Thanks for watching our stuff and commenting!!

[@thevoiceofcake]

Sounds like a lot of these are to protect pitchers fragile egos

[@BrendanTheGent]

thevoiceofcake its called having class and sportsmanship. Try it some time #manup

[@scallywag1716]

BrendanTheGent plunking other players as a retaliation is class? Seems like these are rules to protect boys egos in men’s bodies. Very fragile indeed....

[@tednugent-hopkis]

Scallywag plunking a player in baseball is like a fight in hockey its a way to protect yourself and your teammates.

[@scallywag1716]

Ted Nugent-Hopkis really? So when the plunking gets to the point of fights and brawls and injuries result, how is that protecting anyone? Seems to me not retaliating and just letting things go like grown men provides the best means of keeping players safe. This way nothing can escalate. We all know how little boys playing “professional sports” tend to escalate situations unnecessarily.

[@albertmendez2262]

That’s why I love Dominican baseball. Ain’t none of that unwritten shit down there. No fragile egos so when they get to the Major Leagues they just wreck shit! #manup

[@jesserams8410]

I’ve pitched where when I would lift my leg and my catcher would move to the spot the dugout would pretty much just yell out what was coming just yelling like outside or trying to be sneaky and saying watch outside or high but then they got warned by the catcher

[@Rsoroka2007]

Great video

[@joedixon5309]

I really like this guy. He knows his baseball!

[@anthonybeitko]

I always wondered how people on second would relay the signs and now i know! lol thx

[@polymathing1614]

Anthony Beitko I used to steal base coaches signs from centerfield and relay it to the pitcher/catcher by calling them their first names. I would chirp and cheer all game but the second they heard that name they knew the steal was on. Never got caught but teams figured out we knew somehow lol

[@jameshenry3530]

I read somewhere that Leo Durocher had several spotters with binoculars hidden in the scoreboard and stands that would relay their information to the batter by which way the eyes of a figure in the scoreboard rolled his eyes.

[@larrybaker9924]

Great guy.

[@jdb7945]

Love your videos . Great stuff

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Thanks James!!! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@lyledavidson9076]

The funniest one I saw was playing for the Oriolanders in Md and I get drilled for show boating a HR the previous at bat. No biggie, I deserved it. Our pitcher (not gonna name the stud) wants to retaliate. First pitch, 3’ behind his back, second, 2’ over his head, all of us at this point knew what he was doing, faces in our gloves (lol). Last pitch between the numbers. The batter walked to first laughing saying “it took you 3x a hole, comes around goes around”. My next at bat right between the numbers for the 2nd time. Bench’s clear, no longer 😄! God I miss ball.

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Haha great story!!! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@RyanTJohnson]

These are what makes the game unique!

[@damonbradshaw5569]

Wait. There is an actual sign that tells the pitcher to throw a baseball intentionally at 90mph at an unprotected hitter? I am calling that felony assault. Its not part pf the game and is malicious in intent and a felony. Now......you have a problem

[@polite_as_fuck]

Damon Bradshaw The hitters aren’t unprotected; they have a helmet and many wear elbow/shin guards. Not to mention, I’ll bet if you asked all of the players who have been hit in retaliation for something, most of them would still tell you that they wouldn’t change that unwritten rule. Just an aspect of the game - kind of like fighting in hockey.

[@One_In_Training]

Yea, uniquely stupid

[@brianbadonde9251]

Ryan Johnson it's what makes the game boring. I mean, if you hit a home run you should be able to celebrate. The pitcher didn't throw a good pitch so it's his fault, he shouldn't be mad because you did your job better. In the NBA after 3 pointers they throw up the 3 and talk shit all day to each other, but nobody is that sensitive. That's why baseball is where it is now, a boring uninteresting game. I'd rather watch bowling tbh

[@RyanTJohnson]

Then I don't know why you are on this video... lol

[@kevinmonroy4610]

good video! played lots in high school b4 i fell off a roof! best years of my life playing catcher in nevada, there was no better feeling than running on the mound after your out at first base lol

[@kevinmonroy4610]

such awesome games we played, i can not think of a better way to start a fight than play fool on the hill

[@lildare7970]

My husband played ball in college. Catcher. Now he coaches 13u travel ball. One of his unwritten rules is the pitcher always walks to and from the mound. Everyone else runs onto the field but the pitcher always walks. He also has some interesting terminology. Kick your dog blue is one nobody seems to understand and I still don't understand what a hum and a chuck means. I'd love to see a video of baseball sayings and/or terminology. Thanks for making these awesome videos.

[@patrickritz4229]

Dont let big sexy be unsigned at the beginning of the season.

[@pauldpa6359]

The batter should never fart while in the batters box , especially if the catcher is already in his crouching position.

[@rodrigogalindo2499]

Wtf Does this really happens?

[@snacksdead]

i always rip ass when my friends are catching and then i just laugh

[@Jmachine4]

Have you ever fa-fa-farted in the catchers face

[@jfinney225]

yesssssssssssssssssss. Sorry Jmachine4, my snake wrote that

[@KenDrPH]

Paul D'Pa I’ve had the opposite occur and it can be just as bad although, Al Foreman was the umpire, and said “what the hell did you eat for lunch”, called time and we had a laugh until the smell was gone 😃⚾️

[@Spitfireseven]

Just an excellent video. There are more unwritten rules than you can count.

[@metalgamingwarrior2714]

#10. I remember Steve Garvey was slick. When he checked his swing, he'd look down at the catcher for a split moment.

[@suckafied]

Did you ever play against/with aidrian beltre? he seems like such a good guy on the field and a good teammate

[@TampaJohn]

When you’re plunking a hitter, never aim for the head. When I was in college, I meant to drill a batter in the back. I ended up hitting him in the head. I threw hard, but didn’t have the best control. I ran to the hitter and showed concern, which I feel kept the benches from emptying and kept me in the game. However, my coach was pissed and yanked me. Then suspended me for 5 games, which sucked because I also played the field. Anyway, that’s one that comes to mind. Also, don’t stare into the opponents dugout after a homer. That’s 2. I’ll try and think of more.

[@stevenmcalister826]

You shouldn’t have tried to hit him in the first place. I’m 99% sure you didn’t have a good enough reason to do so. Did he flip his bat at you or something? If so, then grow up.

[@TampaJohn]

@@stevenmcalister826 You’re 99% sure? Based on what evidence? What happened earlier in the game, to bring it to that point, since you seem to already know?

[@stevenmcalister826]

@@TampaJohn Then what did he do? Because it would have to be something really bad since you were obviously trying to injure him. Because that’s what plunking a batter is, it’s an attempt to injure. So unless he did something similar, there’s no room for intentionally hitting batters.

[@TampaJohn]

@@stevenmcalister826 You already know why that happened, don’t you? Or were you just lying earlier. And you will not find one professional pitcher or batter that claims that throwing at someone’s back or legs is trying to injure. It’s sending a message. No one gets injured by being plunked in the back. The fact that the ball got away is immaterial. I could have been throwing a 4 seamer towards the corner and it could get away and nail someone in the helmet. She’s t happens. Anyone who’s played competitively for some time has been beaned.

[@stevenmcalister826]

@@TampaJohn That’s why I said 99% sure, I didn’t try to assume what happened, but there’s very few if any reason at all to throw at someone. Because it’s just immature, because the batter has basically no way to avoid it. It really “sends a message” when you just get a free shot at the batter with no repercussions. It makes me wonder why batters don’t charge the mound with their bat, then there’d be no more intentional beanballs in baseball anymore. But the batter isn’t trying to kill you with the bat, he’s just “sending a message”. Are you actually going to say the reason why you hit him? Did you just feel like spicing the game up or something?

[@EsotericOccultist]

I don't know a lot about baseball but it's fun learning more about it.

[@AntonelliBaseball]

That's great! Thanks so much for watching and commenting!

[@endofmysteries]

awesome!

[@ChuckKeough]

Thumbs up.

[@jlawrence0181]

Don't steal your teammate's stuff (or women) in the clubhouse. Don't do anything that costs your teammate his money. (i.e. Billy Butler)

[@parkeranderson4021]

jlawrence01 i hated billy on the royals

[@EclecticBuddha]

That's a written rule. Its called The Law.

[@dsegui85]

What’s the billy butler reference?

[@jlawrence0181]

www.sfgate.com/athletics/article/A-s-clubhouse-fight-Danny-Valencia-Billy-9177957.php

[@BluejayGG]

ty

[@Beaches_south_of_L.A.]

this was an interesting video. This anatelli dude is pretty cool!

[@COMB0RICO]

Many of these apply to life, in general.

[@shacka5789]

what are some ways to deal with external rotation muscle arm soreness? (the muscles that allow the whip motion) i know ice, stretch, bands

[@brandonpowell3254]

Joseph Ace37 he has a video on it

[@walkerallen124]

Heat

[@MrKnuckle07]

Joseph Ace37 grasten

[@joshsutton6648]

Joseph Ace37 surgery

[@mazurbeem]

one of your best. The inside baseball stuff is fascinating.

[@trevorbeckwith4202]

Gotta love when ur coach uses first name/last name for the pitches

[@kevinkirk4285]

Just subscribed. Been a fan of The Game my whole life, although I sucked at playing it in my younger years...Baseball taught me at a young age, that failure sucks... but it gets better with age. And successes are elating when hard-won...

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Thanks so much!! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@prestonhawk3331]

My freshman year one of our seniors had a no hitter through 6 (7 inning games) and when we were going into the seventh I said “Wait! I just realized he’s throwing a no hitter.” Everyone yelled at me and it was broken up that next inning 😞

[@polite_as_fuck]

Rookie move, bro lol.

[@itsrichieboi608]

Preston Hawk happened to me to. Except i was on the 9th grade team and i said jokingly "Wow two perfect innings" and the perfect game got ruined by a passed ball or a wild pitch. Don't remember. He got the No No but i ruined the perfect game.

[@truckmiller6514]

Preston Hawk that’s rough man. At least you learned something

[@brocksmith1077]

1 like = 1 Prayer

[@2AForever-wi8yj]

ok what happened to you later?

[@justbutler1110]

Watched this in light of everyone making a big stink of that dude swinging at 3-0 bases loaded situation and grand slammed it... dude apologized after?!?!!? Like Iv been casually watching baseball for years but damn had no idea so many in the MLB were so soft? Like apparently it’s an “unwritten rule” to take a pitch on a 3-0 situation???? Glad I didn’t see that rule in this video.. maybe if it was a pitcher making the video it woulda been in there but damn even the other team idc if they swing at a 3-0. Pitchers shouldn’t get in that situation, and if they do, they most likely earned that situation. Pitch out of it. Damn!

[@alexbranham1847]

It's only if it's after the sixth inning and the hitting team is winning by 6 or more... Its kinda like a don't run up the score kinda thing cuz you know a 3-0 pitch will be fastball in the zone

[@blazeesq2000]

@@alexbranham1847 Then forfeit the game.

[@IanCaine4728]

Most unwritten rules are for pitchers' egos. Just dumb when YOUR contract is based on YOUR stats. If the other team starts pitching like it's batting practice, send it.

[@pouch2598]

Dude, I'm 53, been watching baseball (and when I was a kid, playing) all my life, and there are a couple things you mentioned that I never knew! What I think is most interesting though, is that the game hasn't changed much for all it's long history.

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Thanks!!! Thanks so much for commenting and watching our videos!

[@MetFansince]

It would be interesting to know if Matt has read Jim Bouton's book Ball Four--or if he will read it if he hasn't--and then talk about how the majors have changed since the book was written. Or what is similar.