TOTAL INSANITY after I caught a POSTSEASON HOME RUN at Game 2 of the ALDS at Camden Yards!

Could this have been ANY crazier?! This entire day was WILD . . . from the action during batting practice to the pre-game intensity of the crowd to Mitch Garver's grand slam to Corey Seager becoming the first player in MLB history to walk five times in one postseason game . . . and of course I caught a home run on top of all of that.
With nobody out in the bottom of the 5th inning, Gunnar Henderson connected on a 3-2 pitch from Jordan Montgomery and sent his 1st career postseason home run flying in my direction. For some strange reason, none of the fans on the Flag Court even moved for the ball (until the very last second when a few people reached up), so my challenge was to weave in and out of everyone and carefully get to the spot where the ball was going to land, and then BOOM! I caught it!!
I already posted the home run clip on social media, and of course the false accusations have been flying -- everything from "this is fake" to "this guy knocks down kids" to people claiming that Gunnar wanted the ball and that I refused to give it to stadium security and left with it. LOLWUT? As you can see for yourself, none of that happened. I stuck around for the entire game, security never approached me, and it was an overwhelmingly joyous moment.
Unfortunately, though, the Baltimore Orioles lost the game and eventually this series to the Texas Rangers, so who knows if/when I'll be at another game this season?
Check out my friends on social media:
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Here's the video when I caught TWO postseason home runs in one game at Fenway Park in 2021:
• I caught TWO HOME RUNS...
Here are ALL the game home runs that I've snagged over the years (and FYI this looks much better on desktop than mobile -- I need to fix this):
www.zackhample.com/game-home-...
Here are all the commemorative baseballs that I've ever gotten (including a bunch with postseason logos):
www.zackhample.com/commemorative
This video in Baltimore was filmed on October 8, 2023 by Rachel Messbauer, and it was edited by Zac Gutherman (@zg_films). Thanks for watching! And also thanks to my newest friend Briar who gave me his Gunnar Henderson shirt OFF HIS BACK at a nearby restaurant after the game. That was amazing.

[@blakewalker5231]

If anyone gets mad at Zack for catching that HR, I don't know what to say. Literally no one else went for the ball lol. Great catch. Congrats!

[@zackhample]

You just said it! :D

[@guitarforlife238]

He’s got 12,000 balls you think none of those balls wouldn’t have gone to kids? This guy is a piece of shit and you just kiss his ass

[@briancrabtree4175]

Late to the party - but are you kidding? Three other hands were up right there as well. Maybe not with a glove on. And all were in the vicinity. 2 of the dudes were pretty well positioned until Zack game from 20 feet or so over and wormed his way between them to get a glove up. The difference is people enjoying the game and if something comes their way, maybe they have a shot at it versus someone who loves catching baseballs above all else - general courtesy isn't considered. Nobody else came from that far away to try to jump in front of others to catch the ball.

[@user-cl7cm8jy6w]

@@briancrabtree4175 shut up

[@chrisschniegenberg4070]

How can anyone be mad? NOBODY even knew it was there? He doesn't push people or bump them, he always respects their space. Nace grab Hample

[@jasonvoss6559]

I've met Zack several times and even competed for bp homeruns and toss ups. The dude is a good dude he always stops to talk, sign, and take pictures with kids and adults. Thank you, Zack, for being an ambassador for baseball and ballhawks everywhere. See you next spring, J.Voss

[@CMB15]

@@jasonvoss6559I met him too before the gates were about to open and I said can I get a picture he said yeah sure in the stadium and as soon as the gates opened we were right behind him in the line he ran off absolutely sprinted away

[@Kashmoney778]

He also gives most the baseballs he gets away with

[@JonBarraquio]

I appreciate that you referred to the Jays home stadium as the Skydome. No true Jays fans refers to it by their corporate name 😁

[@zackhample]

Well, to be fair, when I visited in the 1990s, that WAS the name. But I hear ya.

[@wmst5065]

I still have my SkyDome Hard Rock T-shirt that I got there in '96. Rogers Centre is just a terrible name as opposed to SkyDome.

[@chrisgonzales2804]

Wait. they name change, back in 96. I have always called it the SKYDOME

[@noahnussbaum8693]

Jays fans are interesting…

[@Dept246]

It’s Rogers Centre. What’s the big deal?

[@aidanfinkofficial]

O’S MY GOD!!! All Hail King Hample! This was insane and I’m so happy for you. You deserve it all and I love you so much. Gave me October 11, 2021 vibes although nothing beats Fenway… but yeah, amazing!!! Can’t believe the two year anniversary of that night was just a few days ago and now you catch another last weekend. I remember that night like it was yesterday. One of the best nights of my life.

[@zackhample]

Thank you so much, Aidan!! You are too kind and I'm glad this video trigged some rich memories. :D

[@Mooreh673]

Me three.

[@rackem04]

A true professional at his craft right there. Making his way through the maze and not disturbing one single person’s viewing experience. I deem you sir the greatest at your profession

[@alexpavicich]

That was the best 20 minutes I've spent since the last Zack Hample video I watched! The GOAT!

[@AntonioPerez18]

Congratulations Zack on an amazing catch! You never cease to amaze me!

[@CURRY3OG0AT]

That is crazy Zack! I couldn't even imagine catching a home runs none the less catching it in front of all the people trying to get it. Great job man as always can't wait till you get 100 career home runs!

[@itsnotme07]

Congrats on the HR catch!! They definitely mean MORE in the Postseason!! 5 walks for Seager? WOW! Those trash bins are there for "table service"....LOL

[@guymcgee5458]

Zack I really appreciate you getting this postseason video done. I just want to say again congratulations 🎊 on catching a Gunnar Henderson homer. I guess i will see you next year, you have a great off season happy holidays. Guy Mcgee

[@guymcgee5458]

Oh yeah, my total baseball ⚾ 's 50

[@zackhample]

@@guymcgee5458 Nice! Triple digits next year?!

[@ffffffff433]

Great day when Zack posts

[@zackhample]

:D

[@voiceoftheguns27]

12:52 That guy could not have picked the worst, but best time to see you. Shame he didn't have his phone ready to record. But, you know, how rude of you to ignore him and go for that juicy home run. Look at all those kids you pushed out of the way. "Got 'em in the first half." :P

[@SilverNightKyle]

The postseason wild card frenzy continues! 😱 It’s really starting to look like a Rangers/Phillies Series in the end…😮 Been waiting for the full vid on this since the short posted, great grab kiddo! ⚾️

[@zackhample]

Thank you thank you! Gonna be a really fun LCS. I hope the D'backs can find some magic.

[@Taskforces13]

I picked the right time to grab some chipotle. Thank you for signing my Adley shirt and I hope you enjoy the Gunnar shirt! Love always Zack!!

[@zackhample]

Yoooooooo!!!! We both picked the right time! Thank you again.

[@NathanS2001]

Your love of the game is so inspiring Zack! Keep it up ⚾️

[@austin5019]

That's awesome!!! Congratulations on catching the home run, Zack!!!

[@zackhample]

Thanks, Austin!

[@jaybarnes8034]

Proud Zack Hample is able to attend as many baseball games as he is able to for many years. Great job on catching the baseball too.

[@RomNYC]

Camden Yards really is a special place, love it!

[@Marylandterpenes831]

Saw the Buckler on TV I knew i was gonna see a post soon after! Congrats Chief! See ya at the yard next season

[@hundenbilly3401]

I love when Edelman is in your video!! LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!

[@zackhample]

Same.

[@jonathanraker7383]

When you put yourself in a good position during the game, good things happen. Congrats on another HR ball!Keep up the good work!

[@zackhample]

Yup, exactly. Thanks!

[@Dept246]

Nice catch Zack. You got good eyesight and instincts. If I was standing where you were I would never had any chance of catching that baseball.

[@zackhample]

I appreciate that.

[@olivers.830]

Zack You are the best. Keep doing what you are doing! Hope you can hit 100 lifetime HR’s in 2024

[@zackhample]

Thank you! I think there's a very good chance I could get there next year.

[@Mooreh673]

Me three.

[@ScottG91]

Awesome catch Zack, I mean your reaction time is next level, especially since you can't see it off the bat from where you were standing

[@zackhample]

Thank you! Yeah, I think most people don't realize what a challenge it is to wait for a home run and NOT be able to see the batter. Like, they know it's tough but without having actually done it, you just don't REALLY know.

[@4seamsportscards]

Love your vids keep up the good work!

[@zackhample]

Thanks for watching. Will do!

[@user-be7md2eg1y]

Love your videos thank you for posting great videos

[@user-zk9yh5ow5v]

This man is a beast! Amazing work for the vids!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@zackhample]

👊

[@Mooreh673]

Me three.

[@1031Investing]

Zack, so cool to see you again doing your thing... JF-Florida

[@benthekidd6182]

Zack. I love when you add those long paragraphs that you have to pause the video just to read. And thank you . I am a nerd 😂

[@zackhample]

Haha, thanks for taking the time! 👊

[@JeffTigerThomas]

Nice home run catch Zack! Love the videos!

[@zackhample]

Thanks for watching.

[@davidsteinberg3663]

Yes, of course I read the freeze frame! Congrats on the HR ⚾️ catch!

[@zackhample]

👊

[@jorvan6910]

Good evening from Chicago Zack, happy to see that and wish you will go more games in this postseason to get 4 more apples. You might make it at least I felt that you will get one more in this year when I commented on your last video and it happened!

[@zackhample]

Good evening from NYC. I just ate an apple, haha.

[@jorvan6910]

@@zackhample We never know maybe 100 in this year once you still go to the game. Unfortunately no game here otherwise I would like to bring an apple to you and see you catch one not just in the video.

[@brian3422]

Is there a magnet in the baseball, as well as in your hand!? I don’t know how you keep doing it!? Pretty damn cool, Zack!

[@zackhample]

Thanks! Going to a ton of games helps.

[@user-ul1sx3fw5j]

Let’s gooooo another postseason BANGER

[@zackhample]

!!

[@jayserna1989]

Bro u are an absolute legend 💪 glad ur posting constantly gonna suck after post seasons ends 😭

[@zackhample]

Don't cry. As the great Billy Joel sings: "Life is a series of hellos and goodbyes, I'm afraid it's time for goodbye again."

[@Ayden_Tempesta]

LETS GO ZACK!!! You said it best with “THATS WHATS UP!” THAT IS INDEED WHATS UP! And what a way to go out! With the nuts season you had this year, 4 game HRs for 100 next season will be a breeze! (Hopefully, I think it will be though.)

[@zackhample]

Thank you! Yeah, if this ends up being my final game, I'm okay with that! I think I oughta get four next year, but luck is weird, and you just never know.

[@Ayden_Tempesta]

I hear you there, wish I had that luck for a change 😂

[@Swiftie12394]

Hey Zack, first off great video! Second off will you be going to any postseason games in Philly this year?

[@zackhample]

Thanks and definitely not the NLCS, but we'll see after that.

[@lanserd8616]

So glad you finally went to a rangers game this season. Been waiting a while for this one.

[@zackhample]

The wait is over!

[@lanserd8616]

@@zackhample , you've replied to every comment that I've left. Just want to let you know that you've helped rekindle my love for baseball. Thank you for being the man that you are.

[@tolumnia]

Great work, Rachel!

[@zackhample]

Thanks! I'll pass that along to her.

[@FouseyCore]

That was mad impressive Zack! This is what we subscribe for

[@billmetzler8890]

Thank you Zack! Hope you get more post season action!

[@zackhample]

Thanks, not sure I will but maaaaaybe.

[@valdaubert5640]

That place needs more tables and table tops in general. I went up to the 300 section to eat on the 2nd last day of the season because it was so packed.

[@user-kp4ug9hi1z]

great catch zack you deserve it, look at you moving around and everyone else flat footed standing still..

[@zackhample]

Thank you!

[@alfredb.a.]

Zack, what you do is 🐐 stuff

[@zackhample]

I appreciate that.

[@aidanfinkofficial]

I’m getting emotional over this, Zack as I continue to think about it and read the comments. I love you so much!!!

[@miked51]

THE BALL HAWK!. There is a place in the HOF for this guy. Incredible instincts.

[@RicoRice899]

So disappointed O’s didn’t make it I was ready to call out of work to go to World Series😂 there’s always next year congrats on catching that ball!

[@zackhample]

Thanks and I'm so bummed about the O's.

[@JoshuaR.Collins]

1. congrats on the catch 2. as an O's fan, man did this post season hurt. We did so well in the regular season, only to fall on our face. But we have a young talented team, so hopefully we'll be next year and do better. 3. if anyone in the Orioles front office is reading this, please for the love god get rid of Flaherty.

[@zackhample]

1) Thanks! 2) I hear ya. It hurt ME and I'm not even an O's fan. 3) You're on your own with this one.

[@charlesfiterman8717]

Did Gunnar not want the ball, Zack? I love it when we get to see the behind-the-scenes handoff. Anyways congrats on the snag!

[@benicia21]

12:52 - wow! did you have a feeling that the ball was about to be hit towards you, so you had to tell the kid to wait and focused on the ball? incredible instincts bro

[@HarrisonPeloso]

watched the clip that was posted on instagram, gotta say that was an amazing catch not to mention the flag court.

[@zackhample]

Thank you.

[@birdman5223]

Happy for you MrZack👍⚾️

[@zackhample]

:)

[@tjbullock4818]

Love Owen's sweater.

[@peytonclark1353]

Loved this video! That Home Run catch was excellent. Too bad Baltimore got absolutely outplayed in this series. Was rooting for them. Anymore Postseason videos to post zack??

[@zackhample]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it, and I don't think I'll be at any more games. Definitely no LCS action for me. I woulda gone if Baltimore were in it. I don't know. Maybe some World Series action depending on where it ends up, but I'm okay with THIS being my final MLB moment to last through the winter.

[@peytonclark1353]

@@zackhample I understand that great way to end

[@sethclayton-gf5fi]

Just awesome man. Way to get it done

[@thelivingmiracle]

Was not expecting to see another popular YTers merch 3:33 🤣

[@Nate-Dog]

I was at that game as well I had a feeling Zack was there but I couldn't find him

[@MrMurtagjp]

So cool how you just sprung into action when that guy was chatting to you. Ball hawk senses.

[@zackhample]

Thanks. :)

[@pinstripingbybear.]

@19:56 We need some world series Zack Hample footage...

[@nickyreborn]

You gotta come to Philly bro for the NLCS. I was there Wednesday and Thursday. The atmosphere is insane. I will be back Monday or Tuesday.

[@zackhample]

Yah, looks amazing!

[@jacobbennenbroekakajacobisking]

Great video zack 👍

[@zackhample]

Thanks!

[@sportsgaming1424]

GREAT CATCH ALSO GREAT VIDEO

[@SilverNightKyle]

Nice kid, giving you that Gunnar shirt…👏🏻

[@zackhample]

Briar. He was so damn nice.

[@Taskforces13]

Love you Zack! Appreciate you taking the time to talk!

[@aidanfinkofficial]

With the home run, the Minnesota Twins are the lone team standing that has not given up an official game home run to you. I’m geeky like this with your stats and showed you last month that I made a list of that and now the Rangers can be crossed off the list.

[@zackhample]

Wow!! Love it. Thanks for letting me know.

[@greglittle6471]

Love the video

[@Harsk100]

Congratulations Zach! You can still do 100th game home run match ball still in 2023!

[@aidanfinkofficial]

*Zack

[@x9x9x9x9x9]

Absolutely loved that catch. I wont lie I am always on the look out wanting to point out when zack tramples over people to get a ball or pushes someone. Not that I am a hater or anything just want to call out foul play when I see it. But that catch was perfect.

[@KillenEMsoftly]

baltimore been good to u lol, good shit zack

[@zackhample]

Haha, it certainly has. Wish I lived closer.

[@FrankD216indaland]

Zack do you keep all your game used Home run balls? Just wondering because I never heard you mention if you do or don't and if you do you currently still have them all..

[@aidanfinkofficial]

Zack owns 88/96 of the home runs that he’s caught.

[@FrankD216indaland]

@@aidanfinkofficial thanks for the info!!

[@zackhample]

#AidanKnows

[@aidanfinkofficial]

@@FrankD216indaland👊

[@jackyboy420]

Nice catch bro!

[@zackhample]

Thanks!

[@spiderdude56]

Undisputed GOAT at his craft no question, put him in Cooperstown

[@zackhample]

👀

[@sammcaninch4644]

Ben Carhart threw me my first ever baseball in Toronto, that man is an awesome dude 🔥

[@BaconMan562]

Aye Zach it’s Luke it’s funny you told me earlier that day “watch out for me on the flag court” and yep that happened. It was funny seeing you after these years

[@aidanfinkofficial]

*Zack

[@johnherider7772]

congrats on the homerun!!!!!!!!

[@zackhample]

Thanks!

[@devinalvarez2454]

only one with a glove on reaching for that homer! big gratz woot woot

[@zackhample]

Thanks! Yup, just me. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@a.c.m.2336]

The GOAT !!! Curious if they authenticated the ball for you

[@aidanfinkofficial]

Nope :(

[@zackhample]

No, you can't get that done anymore unless it's a pre-marked ball in anticipation of a HUGE milestone.

[@JVK12]

YOU ARE THE GOAT! HATERS HATE YOU BECAUSE YOUR LIVING THERE DREAM LIFE!!!!!!!

[@zackhample]

Amen. That's nice of you to say.

[@eliesilbert2683]

Zack are you going to the Seoul Series or DR Series?

[@rudy90110]

Great catch, but I just don’t see how nobody went for the ball in that area. He’s not catching that over me if I’m there. 😂

[@vinniemeza2221]

Love how there are astros fans at a rangers game in Baltimore. Dont be scared. Change your shirt! Represent lol

[@Duck269]

good vid keep up that good work

[@zackhample]

Thanks!

[@RetailRipper]

thats a good ball to have in the collection.

[@zackhample]

Right?!

[@victorhanley623]

let’s goo awesome video

[@Mooreh673]

Good catch Zach 12:58.

[@Poblito_Carlito]

To all the haters on twitter and KZbin… i would like to ask. Do u see any people hating Zack Hample after catching that homerun ball??? I dont think so. And if people hate him, then why is everyone congratulating him and giving him high five AND celebrating with him? The fact he also takes photos with everyone. Had my experience with him in Phillie last year around july 4th and he was amazing 🤩

[@aidanfinkofficial]

!!!

[@zackhample]

Thanks. Beautifully said.

[@femboyberry]

You've GOTTA come to Texas for the Astros/Rangers ALCS! It's gonna be absolute madness.

[@aidanfinkofficial]

Zack hates crowds and both stadiums aren’t great for catching home runs. Plus money and Zack’s trying not to fly.

[@zackhample]

I know it's gonna be crazy!

[@Aksm91ManNavar]

Way to go Zack!

[@zackhample]

:)

[@ExposingNate420]

I watch you the most

[@aidanfinkofficial]

I do actually. Zack can back this up.

[@viengkhaidaraseng8608]

GOAT

[@stevejones6247]

nice home run catch

[@zackhample]

Thanks!

[@DH34baseballfun]

Oh yeah the full video is here

[@aidanfinkofficial]

I’ll send you a finalized list of how many videos you’ve done at each stadium after the season ends. I know where the surprises are from and I’ll add them in since I definitely won’t add them twice by mistake since it’s very few videos.

[@zackhample]

Sounds good!

[@madarapubg9940]

Yo Zack I really think you should come to Houston for ALCS the juice box 🍊🧃 gets loud

[@Bandguy333415]

Zack have you ever been to an Arizona fall league game ??

[@aidanfinkofficial]

Nope, he hasn’t.

[@1978MPCCPM]

Love how you just flipped the switch and moved like an apex predator after prey! It's almost like you have caught a ball or two before.

[@zackhample]

Haha, one or two . . . yeah.

[@Ayitspedro]

Rangers fan here! Still can't believe we swept the O's!!!!

[@nickstaffier9982]

Hoping to see some NLCS action. What do you think??

[@zackhample]

I think you should do it.

[@dosdrummer]

Thay was a crazy impressive catch.

[@jwill55kings]

1:52 did he hit that to you on purpose? lol that's actually insane you didn't even have to move

[@zackhample]

He did indeed.

[@jwill55kings]

@@zackhample woah! hey man love your vids

[@CharmCityFishing420]

Baltimore is always good to you Zack lol had to be you to catch that ball lol

[@zackhample]

It sure it!