We need shorter baseball bats

I mean . . . duh! Just look how this coach was holding the bat and swinging it. I've heard of "choking up" but this was just ridiculous. The solution? Make bats smaller! Save the trees! Dear MLB, are you listening? Y'all need to get out in front of this life-or-death issue! You're welcome for the free PR advice.
In other news, don't listen to anything I just said. In fact, leave me alone, at least for today. I felt sick at this game (food poisoning remnants) and probably should've skipped it, but I couldn't resist showing up at Tropicana Field to see my favorite player: Mike Trout.
Tampa Bay Rays vs. Los Angeles Angels. How did Trout do? How many baseballs did I catch? Which rookie was going for his first MLB home run?What's the most depressing (or most relaxing, depending on your perspective) section in the stadium?
This video was filmed on April 18, 2024 by Rachel Messbauer, and it was edited by Zac Gutherman (@zg_films). Thanks for watching!

[@KINGF4NCYP4NTS]

Zack! So sorry to hear you got food poisoning. My grandmother and I love watching your videos together. She loves baseball, and has since she was born in 1937! As grandmother and I sit on her couch watching one of your videos, as we do once each month, we express our gratitude for your service to the game. We both just raised a toast, “to Zack!”

[@GoatD_FlipBot]

respect brother

[@SilverNightKyle]

Immediately gives away the Trout warmup ball to a kid, always a class act, young sir…⚾️💜

[@Baseball_Lover_1984]

And yet there's still people out there who crap all over him no pun intended with how he was feeling in this video.

[@SilverNightKyle]

@@Baseball_Lover_1984 agreed, a shame to see all the cynicism about him, all undeserved…🤷🏼

[@Baseball_Lover_1984]

@@SilverNightKyle I mean shoot I also do baseball vlogging not the same way he does but he even helped me try and make my channel even better. So in a sense it's almost like he goes out of his way to even help his competition.

[@supere13]

Haven’t watched one of your vids in a while! Glad I clicked on this one!

[@zackhample]

Welcome back! This is the place to be. :)

[@Crazyseth11]

@@zackhamplefr me neither but great video. You’re so fun to watch

[@Ayden_Tempesta]

I can’t count how many times I’ve felt like crap and still went to a game despite it, so I completely feel you in this one. And to answer the description’s question, I feel the most depressing part of the stadium is definitely the upper deck. It’s not even the section itself, it’s the fact that no matter how or what the Rays do, their attendance is always super low.

[@jorgerodriguez85]

When you have nausea, heartburn, indigestion, upset stomach, diarrheaaaa ! Poor Zack.😅

[@peytonclark1353]

So happy ur videos are back and its baseball season again! Warm weather always a great time of year

[@erickv2739]

Thanks for pushing through the pain to make this video!

[@austin5019]

Good video, Zack! The dedication you have is awesome! Hope you are feeling better now too. 🙏

[@johnpoffenbarger5103]

That dude with the Franco jersey with the duct tape over his name is one of the sadder sights I've seen in a while at the ballpark. That's gotta suck if you spent a bit of coin on his merchandise.

[@xx2flow2xxgaming74]

Thought the same thing

[@ItsVinnyProds]

Love your videos zack! Keep up the great work

[@tripgreat]

I'm sorry your were feeling bad, Zack. Btw, the "coach" is their manager, Ron Washington. I was thinking how unusual it seemed for a manager to be playing pepper with a player. A hands-on approach may be what the Angels needed to be better this year, so more power to him.

[@user-rk5um7ud4t]

This really shows how much you care abt us your fans Zack Showing up to game when you’re miserable thank you so much Zack please please continue these video forever and again thank you Zack

[@Tylerallison318]

I hope to see you when I go see the reds vs. rays in July I love watching your videos

[@hi12397]

Always a great day when Zack uploads a video! Shoutout to Rachel and Zac!

[@KB24toogood]

Poor Zack, I hope you feel better

[@andrewheffelfinger3769]

Hope you’re feeling better now Zack!

[@djkiefer9442]

Hey Zack hope you feel better. Sorry your trip to Florida was ruined thanks to tummy trouble. Anyway safe travels to KC

[@hertzyfreund5429]

Hi Zack hample thanks for your videos I watch every single one of them I enjoy your types of videos thanks so much I would like to know if you planning to be in Minnesota when the Yankees will play with the twins ❤

[@aidanfinkofficial]

Great video! You should have bought Dasani from that vendor, tho.

[@PatrickTassone]

Feel Better Zack!

[@salehabusabe7414]

Yooo zack i was the one who dapped u up when u were at citi field yesterday appreciate u stopping by for a pic💯💯💯

[@jorvan6910]

Good afternoon from Chicago Zack, ready to follow your pro way to catch a ball for my kid birthday. He is excited for a while wish I can make it.(And wish Mike will come here earlier during the good weather time...)

[@gabrielsmith7842]

Zack hample never disappoints

[@aidanfinkofficial]

Never!

[@kid2119]

I'm sorry to hear of your being ill. Seeing this version of you is the first time I've ever seen a non-Cabbage Patch dancing Zack. I'm sure you're better now. Take care, buddy!

[@jamesalfieri8770]

How can anyone hate Zack?!? Love your vids bye!

[@aidanfinkofficial]

Thank you. Zack’s literally one of the nicest people you’ll ever meet. What he does may be unusual for some people, but there’s no reason to hate. There’s far bigger issues in the world than catching baseballs.

[@peytonclark1353]

Zack u plan on doing any Yankee Stadium Legends game? Or selfie style videos here soon?

[@AidenMgolfs]

Love the videos Zack! You think you will be at Busch Stadium this year? Thanks!

[@zackhample]

Thanks! But probably not. It was cool when Anheuser-Busch hooked things up, but without all of that, it's a tough place. I dunno, maybe.

[@BasketballAndBeyond20]

How much are you going to bet Zach went to New York for Peter lonzo's 200th

[@jetlife8498]

Number of Mike Trout injuries is now 12,466

[@BaboP951]

Nice Mike Trout Jersey you have it on Zack, he's the 🐐

[@Nirvana256]

hey zack will you be going to kauffman stadium this season?

[@rosemarymagrino772]

Feel better Zack. Tummy trouble is no fun🤢

[@iggyzorro2406]

wow hope you feel better soon. musta been the buffet the other night.

[@adawg2015]

I’d be curious how much the crack of the bat ricochets off the walls at the Trop and other MLB Stadiums with a fixed/retractable roof then at open air stadiums.

[@fragos]

And then he realizes trout is out for at least half or more of the year

[@letsgopens2975]

A kid named Max just mentioned you on the pirates tv broadcast talking about his collection of 100 life time balls

[@rufus_the_cat]

Just found this channel . pretty cool

[@aidanfinkofficial]

Decent channel. The host bashes Dasani Water and complains about baseball stadiums opening their gates late.

[@matthewturek3830]

I was at this game too! I’m in the video as well at 6:02 mark by mlb network sign down first base party section. After the this out rays RF tossed me the ball 🎉

[@basketball9930]

ZACH! Hope you see this comment but huge question? When will you be in cincinnati because I am going to the May 25th game vs the dodgers

[@PhillySportsProdzz]

Hey @zackhample what do you think of the Trout injury?

[@alanchadwick6843]

Zack who would your all time infield outfield be and who would your starting pitcher and closer be

[@EddieArceo-ur4eo]

Wow out of all the days you have trout Jerzy now he out for the whole season starting yesterday wow

[@Katurdayz420]

The trop reminds me of oakland 2.0 in a way. To be fair i understand why someone wouldnt want to go to a game thete . The stadium seems super out of place, wonky & maybe old looking school or something. Id love to go to a game there though. I think dome mlb stadiums have amazing architecture

[@Logan-sj9oc]

You are right Zack I think the bats do need to be a little shorten

[@BienSwinginbase]

That food was probably garbage good to see you're bueno bossman.

[@A1terYT]

right after the trout injury man…

[@CrystalWatkins-nm3qs]

I got a picture with Zack hample that day

[@johncole273]

I love Zack Hample

[@arnaldovaldez9598]

hey zack did you hear andrew mucutchen got his 300 all-time HR? one of my friends caught it

[@research1586]

. I LOVE THIS GUY ❤ .

[@victorhanley623]

awesome video sir

[@SavagecabageClip]

Hey i will try to ask my parent if i can go to the friday royals game i am a big fan of witt man kepp doing videos i would be heart borken if you stoped

[@brucer2152]

Oh man Z....food poisoning?!!? UGh....we've all been there! I had it so bad one time I was hallucinating 6 in tall Saracen, scimitar wielding warriors.

[@J.J.McCarthy]

Zach in a jersey looks good 😂

[@Otie-uj6ip]

When are you going to NNY

[@user-hj3vw7lh6r]

And… Mike trout is done for the season

[@alainvincent1309]

When Your Climbing Up A Ladder And You Feel Something Splatter Diarrhea Uh Uh Diarrhea Feel Better Zack

[@aidanfinkofficial]

😂

[@americanmade1979]

When ur playin with your kitty 😺 and u smell somethin shitty.... diarrhea 💩

[@arcadenick8836]

Hi Zack hampden I love baseball ⚾️ and you I hope you have a good baseball season catching baseball ⚾️

[@aidanfinkofficial]

WHO?????

[@KobeMvp2424]

Zack Crample

[@peytonclark1353]

Zack just gonna keep following the Orioles around all season 😂

[@peytonclark1353]

Zack this is not good, u probably don't wanna hear this. But Trout has a torn Meniscus

[@jaymaestro2008]

Food poisoning sucks i don’t wish that on anyone. Especially Zack Hample

[@AveryChenier]

Awesome video Zack

[@zackhample]

Thanks!

[@drewdawson9250]

Rip to trout 🤧

[@Sportsclub-lc1iq]

I’ll see you tomorrow

[@vitodelia2856]

Zack I have a question

[@astrotyper9318]

Trout is gonna be an angel forever because he’s loyal.

[@zackhample]

Seems like it.

[@WM13342]

Back at it day 10 of asking Zack Hample to come visit a Wisconsin Timber Rattlers game

[@ThatC1official]

First time seeing zack in a jersey

[@ParkCamel32]

Trout sidelined😢

[@topher6_9]

Hopefully he isn’t out too long with his knee.

[@stackhouse6686]

I think that looks like a fun day at the ballpark. Sue me Tropicana field haters

[@Otie-uj6ip]

Do you know your schedule for the season?

[@aidanfinkofficial]

Zack tends to book things not far in advance.

[@kellyeasley6855]

I was sitting so close to you but at a different game

[@Minny_Paul]

Hope you didn’t get food poisoning from the buffet in the previous video. 😬

[@paullilko41]

Is dat Ron Washington who needs the shorter bat lmao

[@SilverNightKyle]

The oyster gurgles meets Montezuma’s Revenge 🤮💩 But no matter, there’s no crying in baseball, kiddo… 😭⚾️🤣 Glad you were still able to get out for the day…

[@nategomez1494]

Trout out for the season

[@aidanfinkofficial]

Not season ending

[@JosephVigliotti]

Saw u yesterday at the Mets game

[@aidanfinkofficial]

Zack was there again tonight

[@beckettwernimont5922]

At 9:36 that’s me who was looking at you

[@JeffreyJimenez-jd5wb]

My man Zack, you need some 7up and pedialite!!! Works wonders.... man, 3:25 you do not look healthy my man! U look like ur in some PAIN! But thank you for grindin it out for us!

[@ryankoppel2007]

Did u catch Gunnars home run yesterday?

[@aidanfinkofficial]

Zack did not

[@Ayitspedro]

flu game like jordan

[@DOEVRISCOOL]

To bad trout is out for a while now with a torn meniscus

[@benicia21]

it would not surprise me if Zach booked this trip to see Trout in April, knowing that injuries were coming later in the year

[@sdmike1985]

Hopefully no one spiked your water with Dasani 😊. Hopefully, you're feeling better.

[@aidanfinkofficial]

I should do that to Zack. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@Liftcythegoat]

3:26 rizz

[@LPT12.]

Glad u didn’t Shat ur pants

[@aidanfinkofficial]

Zack has never sharted at a major league stadium, as he stated in Q&A Part 7.

[@DETROITONTOP16]

I know this doesn’t have anything to do with the video, but I think that Little League/middle school represent their schools should have better Homeplate umpires because today I struck out once because a pitch was in the dirt and the umpire called it a strike not once but twice,

[@wmst5065]

Shorter lines at (the) concession stands couldn't hurt either.

[@zackhample]

Bahahaha, true.

[@wmst5065]

@@zackhample Uh-oh, bad news concerning Mike Trout. Torn Meniscus, no timetable for return.

[@SilverNightKyle]

Hit pause: my guess is that C is made up! 🍊

[@SilverNightKyle]

Got ‘eeemmmm! 🤣

[@Whodey3]

U should go to a reds game!

[@YoboyPilot]

1 mins 0 views Zack fell off (No hate on this comment i’ve been watching you for years❤)

[@tjpowell85]

And.... Trout needs knee surgery

[@CringyCORN]

What’s up zack

[@SavagecabageClip]

Zack Mike trout is for the season knee surgery!!😢

[@CpVR2783]

Hi Zach

[@user-zb8kd4gd9t]

hi

[@hi12397]

I got food poisoning from Chinese food. Definitely not fun!

[@peytonclark1353]

Hope u dont get food poinsoning again Zack!

[@user-nn4sc5xk2i]

Where ya gonna be tomorrow

[@zackhample]

Hiding from the world and trying to catch up on life.