The Ball-Catching Expert Who Caught A-Rod's 3000th Hit

[@PeteHudo]

One thing is for sure, this guy has a lot of balls.

[@adamwatson9700]

haha

[@yankeesfan9530]

😂😂

[@nolangoldstein644]

:)

[@novasnotvibing]

Pete Hudo ecks dee lmao rawr cat rofl

[@jaybintorres3681]

Pete Hudo hhahhahahahahaha

[@Mnguyen92]

Gotta respect this guy for the love of the sport.

[@slammykik2486]

Respect him cuz he doesnt have a life???? Wutt????

[@theguitarhero898]

+Slammy kik he has no life because he loves the sport and has passion for something in his life? if that's true, then I guess a lot of people have no lives to you as well...

[@mrkyle316]

+Slammy kik he's made it into a life. He's an author. If you can do what you love you never work a day in your life

[@slammykik2486]

You guys are fucking stupid for someone to chase their dreams by catching balls and keeping them. bruh u guys dum af

[@musicly260]

+Slammy kik true

[@dreams4518]

At least hes doing what he loves and doesn't care what people say to him. More power to em, cant hate

[@pauloliver1842]

he caught a drug cheats ball... hallelujah eh !

[@TrevorPhillips2024]

paul oliver easy 150k for charity plus publicity he played the situation well

[@Zack_410]

A lot of people wanna be in his position. That's why he gets hate. Jealousy.

[@bruce4139]

He definetly gave it back because he was threatened it was a major reason imo

[@jeremiahs2336]

@@bruce4139 no it was clear he was bluffing for higher reward he says this in a later vid he was tryna get the most out of it he got 2 signed a rod bats and 150k to a charity

[@isaacmorin1848]

This could have all been avoided if he just didn't hit a home run

[@jdagr8test2]

lmfaoooo

[@tesfahibtes7241]

Adayys

[@tesfahibtes7241]

+tesfa hibtes 1234567890

[@IL-sn9zo]

A simple base hit or even a double

[@925utubemon]

he coulda hit a ground rule double!

[@ItsCadenTime]

This dude's skill, even if it is a strange one, is pretty damn impressive

[@zackhample]

Thanks.

[@victormanuelfuentes19]

Seriously that was extremely selfless man! There's a reason your youtube page is growing. The more you give the more you get back!!

[@chazzlucas6395]

Oh there's some catholic thinking !!!

[@jarjarbinks4744]

Zack Hample 😂😂😂

[@jarjarbinks4744]

Zack Hample kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKiyeKCaZcuIadE I’ve always wondered where you get these

[@cookiesnruntz]

So it wasnt just any guy....it HAD to be.....the guy that had an obsession with collecting baseballs from games and had over 8000 of them in his apt. Had to, just had to.

[@TheOmar291992]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!

[@thugTaters]

He wanted it the most I guess

[@Alhalmeya]

proof of simulation or fate

[@toxic_2350]

11000 career total now

[@ariesradke6193]

@Huntero so he cheats

[@bretthunter7320]

This guy is a class act. Couldn't have picked a more respectful route to go with the ball.

[@TheJer1963]

+John Silva This ball was marked with AR and the number 1 as it was used for the first ball.

[@2011blueman]

+Brett Hunter If you've ever actually seen him in action then "class act" would NOT be what you would use to describe him.

[@ATalkingBadger]

Obviously you haven't. The guy is a very cool person. Definitely a class act. Learn what you're speaking about before you speak.

[@bigeman]

+Leggo My Ego Why's that.

[@ATalkingBadger]

Leggo My Ego But you have no explanation or evidence to back that statement.

[@TheAbfromNJ]

Say what you want, but 1) he gave up $150k for charity, 2) it is eerily amazing how he manages to do this, 3) he gives the balls away to kids frequently, and 4) he gave up $150k for charity. Also, he gave up $150k for charity. More power to him.

[@zackhample]

Thanks, I appreciate the kind comment.

[@jacks756]

👍

[@johnathanharper3343]

@@zackhample dude i thought you we're a bad guy at first but your actually a great person. Bless you!

[@joseanthompson9069]

@@zackhample Hello

[@rexsteel156]

No better charity that giving kids baseball equipment. What a hero.

[@DeygudBoyes]

Dudes like this are the ones who keep sports alive. The fans with true passion that lasts a lifetime. Anybody who hates on him is out of their mind

[@mallorybymers100]

EXACTLY

[@yunked5907]

Nah it’s childish

[@DeygudBoyes]

@@yunked5907 And your loser ass being out of shape playing video games while making below 6 figures isn't?

[@jz9189]

... this guy has a little bit of a problem.

[@yunked5907]

zim babwe You sound mad 😂 The fact that your defending such a childish “hobby” shows how immature you are yourself. YIKES! 😂

[@unratedcompound4133]

Low-key gave Arod a fake ball

[@somewhatultra7162]

Lol, probably

[@rudedawg4207]

lmao i hope so

[@daveshomeboy257]

The balls were marked up for

[@josenavarro140]

Yolo

[@DudeWhat31]

he couldnt the ump authenticated it that night

[@stizzy1]

Imagine he kept it and just gave a rod a random ball he caught.

[@gotnokush]

robert hanney the balls were marked. Every time a rod came to bat they would change the balls out for the special marked balls. Listen to the beginning of the video when the broadcast is talking before a rod comes up to bat

[@stizzy1]

gotnokush Oh wow I feel stupid

[@AggroDev]

robert hanney you should, there’s been so many comments saying the same thing lol

[@latinolawdog5067]

The balls are marked, dude

[@davidwells5888]

They're up doing the press conference he gives a-rod the ball.. "Hey wait a minute this isn't the right ball"

[@burtlecuber6875]

The Yankees are a BILLION dollar team and they donated 150k? 😂

[@giordan131]

150k is a considerable amount for a baseball. I've watched this short 3 times, and I'm still shocked he got that much.

[@burtlecuber6875]

@@giordan131 but it was for charity! i think its sad the Yankees couldnt do 1M XD

[@astro.4372]

Most likely coming from A. Rods Pocket If n o t then 150k for what a tiny charity it was back then was a lot

[@giordan131]

@@burtlecuber6875 I mean, is it logical to give a million dollars for a baseball? I'd be happy if I was able to get 50k let alone 150k for such a great cause in his eyes.

[@rxu3487]

@@burtlecuber6875 dude you're actually pathetic you're like a 3rd grader who doesnt know how much money is actually worth

[@Andrew-bd8dc]

If I caught that ball I would try to get season tickets for life

[@MegaJeter1]

I was thinking that too

[@marcosm1451]

same

[@ltrj9633]

Ask for a lot of money then u get season tickets

[@FROZYO]

+Thomas Thomas or sell the tickets as you please?

[@ragegamers471]

Me too. Or I wouldn't give it back because a rod is a dick before I offend anyone it's because I'm a Jays fan ok just my opinion

[@deeznuts3455]

he catch the ball therefore his fucking ball.....

[@shark123476]

yes

[@scclan4077]

But it's a milestone

[@huntermacduff8724]

He played baseball his whole life. He Made it to the mlb. And he got 3,000 hits. A rod probably dreamed about getting that 3,000 hit ball. And you wouldn't be mad if some prick didn't give it to you?

[@deeznuts3455]

Hunter Macduff Rod can get mad all he wants still not his ball tho.

[@yetaep252]

+James Bond That kindey stone thing was good.

[@cradt]

When he started talking in different languages I was dying 🤣

[@byronbass1370]

Learning turkish so hes ready hah

[@nnnullllllll]

As a Yankees fan at first I saw this guy as a dick, but after watching this video and some of his, this is his passion that he truly enjoys. In the end, everyone got what they wanted. Happy for A rod and him.

[@zackhample]

Thanks, I appreciate that.

[@nnnullllllll]

+Zack Hample Commented that a month ago Zack and since then I have found your channel. I have become a fan of what you do! Keep up the great work!

[@dannylanahan9858]

i agree with u

[@robinson3466]

As a Blue Jays fan I see all Yankees fans as dicks..

[@tannercolton4441]

+Robinson3 Fuck U

[@thiagodunadan]

The player is already rich and famous and can have almost anything he wants. Let this Zack dude have the fucking ball.

[@jonathanallard2128]

Or pay for it.

[@sgt.dixienormus7549]

Thiago Monteiro the point is that A-Rod worked his ass off to get 3000 hits. He should be able to get the ball.

[@Ryan157711]

Thiago Monteiro that's not the point. the guy has 8000 other balls. You only get to hit number 3000 once. imagine working your entire life for that and this loser won't give up the ball.

[@jonathanallard2128]

Ryan157711 It's also an achievement for the ball guy to catch this particular ball.

[@retailworker8375]

Ryan157711 You also get to catch 8000 balls once. He has also been catching balls *his entire life* as well. Now imagine you having all of those baseballs you've worked so hard for your entire life, and they get robbed. Besides if you had something extremely precious to you, and someone asked for it you would refuse. Everyone would and they can't deny it.

[@logann8243]

It's not like Mr. Steroids needs that ball back. Well he could use some balls I assume.

[@kwad-]

@@josiahk.2048 tf?

[@Hahdgr]

@@josiahk.2048 What??

[@icepenguin7278]

jaynak and if he does ?

[@Hahdgr]

@@icepenguin7278 well it would probably explain this

[@crazyflyingponys]

Rule Tom - FBI OPEN UP!!!!!!!!

[@DJayAce4]

Really sad that people decided to hate the guy before they even knew what the end result would be... Without him holding on to that ball, $150,000 would have never gone towards cancer research for kids... This guy did exactly what he should have done, and what I would have done... Hold on to the ball and don't jump to any quick decisions and try to figure out the best end result. He could have easily sold that ball at auction for life changing money yet decided to go the best route possible where everyone wins. This guy is a complete badass in my book. He handled the situation PERFECTLY while thousands of dumb asses would have never ended up doing what he did. All you haters are a joke, I'll end it at that.

[@narcisvelce1881]

I agree

[@taahasiddiqui1071]

+Jason W Nah you would just shit your pants from all the pressure lol. Of course you would say that but you don't know what you would do in that situation dumb ass.

[@DJayAce4]

Taaha Siddiqui I'm 100% sure I would not just give up the ball right away. But that's besides the point of my original comment. The point is that I thought he made the right decision, that is all.. No need to get irate.

[@awesome1353]

I don't think it was cancer research.

[@emmy8834]

awesome1353 yeah it was a kids baseball program or something along those lines

[@r33dymc]

this guy is a legendary who catches arods 3000th hit keeps it then sells it back for $150.0000 not for himself for his fav kids baseball chairty . big respect for that plus some of the balls he catches he gives to the kids who have not got 1 thats awsum in its own right. this guy jus does his thing leave him be why all the hate keep goin zack gd luck for the future buddy

[@Tuffsmoygles]

No, he only did that b/c he didn't want the world to call him an asshole forever. It was the only way he could squirm to not get New Yorkers to beat the shit out of him at every game he went to from that point on.

[@CamJames]

@@Tuffsmoygles NYers are not as tough as they pretend to be. few ppl are.

[@Tuffsmoygles]

@@CamJames drunk new yorker baseball fans (like many drunk fans of anything) are violent enough.

[@Therealyungab817]

r33dymc preach man

[@noah6177]

This is murr from impractical jokers loool

[@randumnesss541]

NoahInceYT ikr 😂

[@methcurry6887]

🤣😂🤣

[@lonzoball5433]

He’s a ferret it’s complicated

[@jnl7196]

he make a video with someone with longer hair and someone commented “its murr and q”

[@JYLEDH]

Lol I can't believe people were actually mad at him for not giving the ball back.

[@Coomlordgoon]

he gave it back

[@Liverpool094]

Huge respect for the guy, on not being a douche and selling it, then keeping the money to himself and instead gave it to charity.

[@PermanentMarkerism]

+Jackson Targarios most people saying he would've been a douche by keeping it probably would've kept the money for themselves.

[@googlestealmydatapls5410]

+PermanentMarkerism So keeping your money makes you a "douche"? So we're all "douches" now?

[@TheCptBush]

+IDon'tKnowWhyGoogl s you got the concept of the human race

[@NathanJohnston1]

What a douche! How dare you buy a phone, you should've gave it to charity... douche.

[@Djera1818]

why would he give it to charity ? he paid to go to the game haha id sell it and keep all the money to myself

[@randyporter3491]

Catching hit balls is a big part of baseball. Zack caught a special ball, after buying a prime location ticket, being ready and making the catch. This is a valuable ball and potentially worth a good bit of money (to him), that is pennies to the Team and even A-Rod. So let’s be fair, all the haters who trashed Zack, “claim” they would give it back immediately. But would they ? It’s easy to say that, until YOU have $50,000 - $250,000 in your hand. Zack was badgered into what he did eventually, but he could have auctioned the ball, gave $150,000 to his charity and still had plenty left over. He should have gotten something out of this, whether you like him or not. I just don’t believe all the hate mail was written by “saints” who would have handed it over. Sorry.

[@gotacallfromvishal]

ya you right, anyone who gave it back is a chump.

[@thomascorder6686]

Spot on!

[@gotacallfromvishal]

@rizzo69cawould people really hate on someone who is one rung above an average joe and won't give away something to a millionaire employed by billionaires? i know sports fans have weird/non-existent logic but i don't get it.

[@phoenixalpha146]

Well said!

[@clheppermann]

Dude sounds like a winner to me

[@fortyforfree]

Dudes at 9,000+ caught baseballs. Damn Zack, beast.

[@bossness-2440]

Why is zack getting so much hate I would've kept it, I mean it's not everyday you will get someone's 3000 hit if anything I would congratulate sack for getting a legendary ball

[@bossness-2440]

Zack*

[@kimpierce6595]

BOSSNESS MONSTER really

[@aname292]

BOSSNESS MONSTER It's not everyday, you'll hit your short careers 3000th hit either

[@Waltaz]

BOSSness - who is sack?

[@jakelang806]

think about if your arod though

[@fatboisplitzomja5741]

It's funny how people hated a rod but then help a rod all of a sudden when he hit 3000

[@KevinSmith-fw5tb]

Maybe because they hated the other guy more?

[@niclacoste]

People need to chill and stop hating this guy for catching the damn ball. There's no rule that says you have to return the 3000 hit ball. $150,000 is pocket change for the Yankees they should have paid him $500,000

[@krikormirzoyan3849]

he probably swapped it for an identical one

[@Jon-oj6od]

Shit, that ball probably had more ways of identifying it's authenticity then a 100 dollar bill.

[@tylerfritsch3216]

They had the letter "R" for Rodriguez and a number for the pitch. They would switch the baseball after every pitch. It was also authenticated by the MLB

[@TheSquirrelyGhost]

They don't switch balls after every pitch that would take forever.

[@tylerfritsch3216]

i know. it was only for alex.

[@peterstaub3347]

some indiana jones shit

[@AiyaniaSavannah]

guy made millions playing baseball and cant even offer a dude bro a good deal for a 3000th hit baseball. #YankeeScrubLords

[@RDG22]

Fuck you Eric you scrub

[@reyreythegamer9377]

@@cmderp we actually do know how much he made

[@reyreythegamer9377]

@@cmderp $441,285,103

[@reyreythegamer9377]

@@cmderp what do you mean source, literally go to baseball reference and search up arod and then go to his salaries to see how much he made

[@pauloliver1842]

a drugged ball, your welcome to it

[@Collin.Hughes]

People pressured him into giving it back

[@sjg123productions]

I would have given it back for signed shirts from everyone on the roster, signed balls from everyone on the roster, free season tickets for life behind the plate, A-Rod's bat and glove, meeting all the players, throwing out the first pitch at the yankees game and free food at all the games.

[@zackhample]

They wouldn't have given all of that. Nice try, though.

[@ThePetstv]

Theyd give out free season tickets tho for like 5 years maybe in good seats but not behind the plate

[@mattmccalla3014]

@@ThePetstv nowhere close the worth of that ball

[@SushiBandit28]

You forgot a prime rib dinner served by Mickey Mantle

[@nasseralqusaili4510]

I believe he should play outfield in pro baseball

[@coolstufftodo5256]

He knows where to catch the balls lmao

[@Zenoeffex]

Love to see someone doing what they love,his passion and dedication is inspirational

[@zackhample]

Thanks!

[@sportsanimal4645]

+Zack Hample fuck you

[@empireonep2830]

KDM TRAP dont be a racist

[@markbounty8312]

I thought this was a comedy sketch at first 😂

[@Revolverben190]

He has Mike Trout’s First Career Homerun

[@tf2player943]

he said that in this video

[@samsmigla]

He doesn't have it, i'm pretty sure he gave it to Trout

[@Mike.Jones2]

@@samsmigla he did for free also but trout gave him a bat not long ago

[@danielverges]

He hace it back to Trout, they have a good relationship as from that moment

[@Als_Attic989]

He gave it to trout because trout is a nice dude.. everyone hates ARod

[@xavilai9514]

baseball isn't very interesting but people probably think that about my interests too at least he's passionate about it and actually devotes his life into it even though it's just catching baseballs he's following his dream props to him

[@talix9999]

he looks like Murr from impractical jokers

[@jakewhitaker1140]

Sounds like murr too

[@ChandlerTingle]

Jack Williams or a young Howie Mandel

[@randumnesss541]

Lol

[@Collin.Hughes]

Legend has it Zack held the ball long enough to make a replica and put the sticker on it from the real one. Also Zack stores the ball in his dresser next to the dinosaur costume

[@Collin.Hughes]

SIR LOIN love the name. btw what’s your Roblox username again?

[@Collin.Hughes]

SIR LOIN you spelled it wrong twice now

[@SpellOfSin]

@SIR LOIN you fat little shit

[@leafs34]

title has a error you misspelled gay-rod

[@vincentjones4646]

🖕

[@boblee7590]

No it's pronounced Ste-rod

[@michaelmulcahy5884]

+Bob Lee wrong agai its A-Roid

[@marcosg4]

wrong it grea-rod

[@leafs34]

+Michael Mulcahy dkm your right

[@lebronakon2324]

This dude deserves to go tip his cap at yankee stadium for giving it to charity

[@marcosm1451]

yes

[@mattloveohiost5]

He has a KZbin channel

[@劉曜彰-f1r]

well it makes a difference for the Yankees. It sounds better to donate in return of getting the ball than buying it

[@brianscalabrine9542]

all 3 of those people deleted their tweets, look who received karma now lol

[@IblewuponyourfaceIII]

If I caught that ball I would of gave that to A-rod for money or sold it to someone else

[@Dawsyboy2169]

And that's the difference between you and him

[@IblewuponyourfaceIII]

Jackson Targarios I have dreams too, they make millions...LOL

[@dkking8992]

You guys are all focused on money that ball has a lot more meaning then money money can not buy everything let alone a big moment like that

[@Firth28]

dont know why people are hating on this guy. hes clearly a smart dude with a huge passion and he is using his intelligence to make him the best at what he loves, and hes obviously very happy. big ups to this guy

[@zackhample]

Thanks. That's nice of you to say.

[@Firth28]

Zack Hample Keep the content coming, I love watching your videos!

[@ArmstrongGaming09]

This guy would be a good outfielder no cap

[@lmwpic-fed3273]

He was a shortstop in high school

[@vinestreet7]

You deserve the ball.

[@jakelang806]

Why doesn't arod

[@seanandrasick698]

@@jakelang806 Aroids is a piece of garbage that's why.

[@ratedpending]

Goat of basketball: MJ Goat of hockey: Gretzky Goat of US Football: Tom Brady Goat of ball-catching: Zack Hample

[@Magic-vf1ke]

RatedPending - Please Don't Sue Me Aaron Rodgers*

[@astro.4372]

I am suing you on behalf of lying to EVERY SINGLE NFL fan... lmao

[@virusness1564]

Tom brady is not the goat of football

[@andrewbowers981]

Demon, thank you thought I may have to clear that up but you got it

[@andrewbowers981]

Aiden Clarke I like how people still think rings = talent 😂😂😂

[@Lucas.Dunn24]

No wonder I’ve never caught a ball, this dude catches all of them

[@JAmesMarshall-po4ld]

This guy caught a ball. If arod wanted the ball he shoulda hit a single

[@Alex.500]

it wouldn't be special if he didnt hit the homerun

[@fullsendracing5030]

What the fuck? It's baseball he wants to win! He wants the ball but he needs to try

[@carsonkulo7087]

stop giving this man hate. he is doing what he loves and he gives baseballs to kids that haven't caught any. You know that you would keep the ball if you were the one that caught it

[@zackhample]

Thanks, I appreciate that.

[@janellemaynait]

Zack Hample For the people who can't stand you they are just jealous I wish I can snag so many baseball's

[@Kingofcasamere]

Wow! Love this guys commitment. His work ethic, and the fact he doesn’t care what people think about him. Great guy in m y opinion.

[@nickcooper4265]

This guy seems very intelligent but might come across weird to some people.

[@cgull1234]

+Nick Cooper I would say it's because this guy is very passionate about baseball and most people will never be this passionate about anything in their entire lives so it's easier for others to classify him as weird rather than find something they can enjoy as much.

[@nickcooper4265]

Yes very well said :)

[@AppleXTaku]

The moment you realize he caught mike trouts first homer in ball and compared it to this.

[@reliablethreat23]

Zack Hample has an almost supernatural ability to somehow know where to position himself in a crowd of people and still have the ball land in his exact location! It's honestly amazing to see! He's done it several times!

[@sammysneaks4921]

Everyone is being rude if I caught it I would keep it, and so would most people

[@theking8356]

That's true

[@roroflowazoro]

He owns it not mlb not a rod not the Yankees I couldn't agree more it his and even though I wouldn't of sold it for money for myself zack hample is is a awasome guy and the fact the money went to a baseball charity shows how much baseball matters to him

[@Ian-be1bc]

I would keep it then give it to him

[@bieberisag]

I think it's more the fact of this guy already having over 8,000 balls. It'd be different if it was some random kid.

[@isaacexposito4519]

+bieberisag well I mean like none of those thousands mean nearly enough

[@pinkeye00]

Dude .. saw the end ... class act, dude. In my heart, man. Great job.

[@zackhample]

:)

[@Argonautlighting41]

Zack sup

[@gromzen]

When the world paints you as a money hungry, terrible person, but deep down, all this guy wanted was to own that baseball forever simply for the fact that it made him happy and proud that he achieved one of the peaks of something he has put hours, days and years into doing. On top of it, when he did one of the hardest things for him to do, giving the ball back, he did it in recognition of a charity. The world needs more passionate individuals that work hard at what they love, with good hearts like yours Zack Hample.

[@carlmarks8170]

💯 Nailed it. ^This comment should have more likes.

[@mykoholness2621]

8:42 ..... is this actually his apartment? his mind must be running at a thousand feet per second

[@Thuddy-Is-Here]

Fabian Gonzalez couldn’t do what he does without some sort of obsessive compulsive disorder

[@saiyanprideamv]

I think the fans deserve the baseballs more than the players

[@RotterdamCasuals]

Yeah i was thinking the same.

[@lowdieee]

This guy has passion which is hard to find now a days

[@WisconsinParkour]

To be fair, A-Rod doesn't deserve to have it anyway.

[@WisconsinParkour]

Also, seeing how hard he has actually worked on it (or how much, anyways)...he sort of earned it.

[@ryanmccormick894]

Rob Keller I agree A-Rod did use steroids

[@brandonshafer1220]

+Ryan McCormick so, he is still one of the greatest baseball players of our generation. And that's coming from a mets fan lol.

[@ccc_bjorgaard6332]

I think the same

[@Zodom86]

He does deserve it. Very hard to hit 3000.

[@jonnieinbangkok]

You was robbed and treated like a chump by those baseball millionaires and billionaires. I would have held out for a half-mil for me personally or else I would have told them I'm flushing it down the toilet.

[@zackhample]

I'm satisfied with how it all turned out.

[@MonkayMan420]

@@zackhample 500,000 for being a bum😂 you’re a self centered piece of shit. “That feeling when it gets hit towards” you’re ridiculous. I hope karma hit you for taking publicity for a stunt that fucking stupid. Shoulda played baseball if you like it that much you bum.

[@sxIoh-]

@@MonkayMan420 he’s a bum but he makes millions okay bud

[@MonkayMan420]

@@sxIoh- wasn’t my point. He’s j a selfish dude and I fs felt the need to type it out.

[@ryangindhart2144]

I love this guy, his passion is infectious.

[@seano3745]

A-Rod used steroids, keep the ball.

[@michaelmulcahy5884]

A-Roid

[@NAUgamer]

i love people like you

[@NAUgamer]

+Michael Paskert so you're saying that steroids are good?

[@isaacexposito4519]

+Nick Utzig got em

[@emanuelbrown1445]

Name ur favorite player... they use steroids

[@dieselphiend]

If 'A-Rod' really wants that ball, he has more than enough money he's earned over his career hitting them, to offer to buy it.

[@Austin-pn2wv]

What if he switched the ball

[@myasbias7517]

hahah 8:50 family in the car "shut THe Fuck Up already" haha u can see it clearly

[@evanduplessis9911]

I don't blame him for keeping it Anyone would have kept that ball

[@joeypars228]

+Chris Keating you say that because you didnt catch the ball

[@justingrant4860]

Im here thinking he might have like 20 balls or something " I have snagged more than 8000 balls over the years " ...👀

[@lhnightmare8326]

Get this guy on a team he would make an Amazing outfielder

[@javii._.7023]

But he doesn't have a arm and can't bat

[@darealheisman6505]

real easy to watch the first 2 min and think “what an asshole.” but by the end of it you’re like “yo, this dude is really dope...but how does he do that?!” 😂 keep doing what you love, dawg.

[@davidpuente3823]

I feel his passion, I've gotten about 12 baseballs in my lifetime and they all bring the same excitement as the first...what a rush

[@thebman2413]

I've seen people say some nasty stuff about this guy but I'm not going to judge him at all until I actually see him myself.

[@zackhample]

Thanks for being sensible.

[@almostfamous5225]

He did get beat though, they donated a lousy 150k to charity which is tax right off. He should have kept that shit and auctioned it up 10 years from now.

[@COOPSWORLD516]

As it was a pinnacle point in A Rods career. It was a pinnacle point in this guy's fair play to him! He's dedicated his life to a sport that without its fans wouldn't have the big salary's they have!

[@zachperez8937]

A-Rod said during the Astros Indians broadcast today that the package Zack Hample received for that ball was worth over $200,000. Wow!

[@daz6704]

Do you man, screw what people say. Not many people get to do what they love! Keep catching em’!

[@coreybarnett5010]

Inspiration man! I'm a huge baseball fan also and it brings joy to me to see somebody else so passionate about the sport! I've yet to catch a single ball...I did receive a toss up from Cleveland Indians catcher Einar Diaz but there was a child younger than I next to me so I gave it to him, I enjoyed seeing how joyful it made him!

[@dboywrld3509]

This guy is amazing I have never seen this in my life wow 😳

[@spritz19]

I don't really understand why giving it back to him was such a necessity. It's like the old adage "give it to the kid." You are not required to give the ball to them. Is it a nice gesture, sure, but they have many more years of attending games in them. Sooner or later, they can get a tossup themselves. Same with A-Rod's 3000th hit. You're not required to give it back to him. I think of it as winning the lottery. You get $300M and according to this, people expect you to spend it on developing countries in Africa, helping the homeless, and not for yourself because YOU have money. (for buying food, gas, clothes, etc.) That's dumbass logic right there. He can keep the ball if he wants. So what if he has 8000 baseballs?

[@zackhample]

I think you're the only sensible person here.

[@AgoTubeAgo]

+Zack Hample OMG ITS YOU!

[@AgoTubeAgo]

Tbh I think most people in his position, even the people who are hating on him would've kept the ball.

[@isaacexposito4519]

I agree totally, except that analogy is a little off because the ball wont even save arods life like why does he need it so bad jeez ya know...?

[@BranoneMCSG]

I think the guy who actually bats the milestone deserves to have the ball he hit as a memento. Not some selfish prick who goes out of his way to hog all the balls he can.

[@Sweeneytv]

Look. If I was a Yankees fan. And I watched this video. And I saw how decent and genuine of a guy this was. And I saw how much effort he puts into catching balls. I’d let him keep anything he caught. Shame on people for blasting him.

[@lucydelcarlo8077]

You know that homerun means so much to Alex Rodriguez he could keep that for his kids

[@thewalkingpothead3515]

If you really think about it, it dont mean shiit , thats kids mom is J-Lo his pops is A-Rod 1 ball is loose change lol

[@lucydelcarlo8077]

That would still be cool to have your 3,000 hit. Because it is so hard

[@thewalkingpothead3515]

@@lucydelcarlo8077 If he paid the dude 1million his kid could've sold it for more ,also i am sure catching the 3000th ball is as hard as hitting it.

[@drewthompson7540]

A-rod wanted the baseball, I would have sent that juicer the link to the eBay auction

[@jakej4805]

Hahahahahahahahah

[@plutobaby9996]

How could you not respect this guy ? He literally dedicated his whole life to catching balls

[@friartuck103]

I don't think I would want to be called a ball-catching expert........

[@b0wler937]

friartuck103 you just HAD to lol

[@PlamenDrop]

"Does he have a scatter report?" Well yes, yes he does.

[@JamminOnThe1]

I grew up on the upper west side of Manhattan and knew Zach Hample. He’s a nice kid. He has a huge rubber band ball at the time. He played little league and was a generally nice guy. Seems like his life truly is about baseball. It’s nice that he donated 150k to a charity.

[@randumnesss541]

who else subbed to Zack hample

[@Liamj774]

the real question is how did he get to citizens bank park during phillies batting practice. i have been there multiple times, two hours prior to first pitch when gates open, and only then have i seen the opposing team finishing up bp

[@willinilli3923]

Season tickets

[@tatumsh9]

Season ticket holders and vip have a special entrance and have earlier access in most ballparks.

[@BasketballToNBA]

+PureValLiam GO PHILADELPHIA!

[@scottsge]

+Tim T Nats gunna win NL East baby

[@GoldGlov3]

+PureValLiam A lot of stadiums, including Yankee Stadium, all open up 2 hours before first pitch. I know in my experiences at Yankee Stadium 2 hours prior you'll be lucky to catch the end of Yankees BP, but often get to see the whole visitor's BP. Every team and stadium is different, but depending on who you know, you might be able to get in early. My guess is since this was VICE and for an interview, they probably had some sort of exception.

[@tripgreat]

Zack is my hero...and I'm older than he is. He is totally committed to his passion, spreads positivity and the love of baseball. His videos are must-see for anyone visiting a stadium for the 1st time. He's learned 30 languages to be able to speak to any ballplayer in their language. He's met Conan O'Brien, and he's authored three books on baseball. What more do you need to admire and love this guy? Jim K in Nashville

[@carlmarks8170]

He hasn't learned 30 languages. He has learned how to say "Give me the ball please" in 30 different languages. lol

[@jamesgurley2075]

arod doesnt deserve it either used steriods for half those hits

[@michaelwelch3856]

Tru that

[@squiddi1393]

He's still a god

[@ethanricharte8591]

+Squiddi a steroid god

[@witl435]

what about the other half then?

[@brendanscocco4948]

+WalkingWITL ur right

[@ragnarwiik2054]

Damn. Wish I was as dedicated to something.

[@joshm5156]

I just started following Zach. I didn’t realize he was this well known. I saw him catch harpers Phillies homerun live. Crazy shit

[@memoXX1]

“what turkish baseball players are you running into” LOL

[@tguy0720]

This is an amazing story.

[@vinnytesla9731]

dude is a genius at what he does .... his streaks are mindboggling

[@Poopeepooo123]

i fell asleep, is it done. damn, happens to me on every baseball game.

[@creampieGuy11]

this guy is great! a real entertainer. good on him. I wish him happiness in the future, and I don't get some of the hate in the comments. he's just trying to enjoy life

[@mybackisinpain9660]

*Catches a ball for 8000th time* "I waited my whole life for this moment "

[@mybackisinpain9660]

Ok he is not as insane as I thought then

[@leeroyv5345]

Bet homie is still waiting on that first kiss

[@user-ii6xq4ke7v]

bet you are still waiting on that first kiss

[@leeroyv5345]

@@user-ii6xq4ke7v hahahaha, good one.

[@KeodDeod]

lee Roy V damn why you so hostile

[@ericdodson3630]

Zack is actually a really cool guy, i've gotten to interact with him a few times on twitter and through e-mail. He knew he had a great opportunity to do something good with that (having a massive donation to a baseball charity) why wouldn't he hold on to that ball