WEIRD FOOD and Yoshinobu Yamamoto's AWFUL MLB debut in South Korea

WEIRD = GOOD! The food was incredible, but Yamamoto's 1st game in the Major Leagues? Total disaster. The Los Angeles Dodgers' rookie gave up five runs in just one inning against the San Diego Padres at the Gocheok Sky Dome, but he'll be fine. The man won three MVP's in Japan, and I predict he'll have a long, successful MLB career.
This was Game 2 of the Seoul Series, which took place on March 21, 2024. Shohei Ohtani was in the house and nearly hit a home run, but you know who did? And who ended up with the ball?! No spoilers here in the description, haha.
One of my goals for the day was to help my friend Yeon Ho snag a Seoul Series commemorative baseball, so that added a fun layer of chaos to everything. Once again the lineups were star-sudded with MVPs and All-Stars such as Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, Manny Machado, and Fernando Tatis Jr., and these two teams ended up scoring a total of 26 runs in a thrilling slugfest.
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This video was filmed by Rachel Messbauer and edited by Zac Gutherman (@zg_films). Thanks for watching!

[@S-Korean]

Aaayyyyyy I’m the guy at 3:51!!!! 😆😆😆 I went home empty handed with the 1st game, changed the outfit and it apparently did the trick for the 2nd. First one was tossed by “Chico” from the Dodgers. Got myself another ball at left field just before the end of BP after I met you🤘🤘 Seoul Series in general was so enjoyable as I pretty much achieved everything I wished for. From snagging my first ever ⚾️s, meeting legendary baseball icons(Hee-Gwan Yoo, Adam Jones, foul ball guy to name a few) and the rare experience itself to watch an official MLB game in my home country🇰🇷 Thanks for the awesome shirt Zack! Also for the selfies of course. Loving your work since I started to follow up your vids about 6,7 years ago. Can’t get enough mate 😁👍👍

[@lukepotters5971]

Koreans are so cool

[@pIayerRBLX]

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[@research1586]

. And there was this W E I R D guy reviewing the food on KZbin ❤

[@anonymoususer9963]

😂😂😂

[@wmst5065]

And not a bottle of Dasani anywhere in sight.

[@Boatguy624]

Zack hates dasani

[@aidanfinkofficial]

@@Boatguy624 he loves it

[@Katurdayz420]

#notdasani

[@Calebiscool]

I found Zack by his first world tour video of the seoul series and now im binge watching him 😂

[@mbilly710]

Zack Hample amazing video. I can’t wait to see the Next MLB game that you go to next .

[@zackhample]

Thanks!

[@mbilly710]

@@zackhample you’re welcome

[@ThatC1official]

​@@mbilly710"thanks☝🤓"

[@CooperReviewsSports]

@@zackhample have you eve been to the Mariners stadium ? It’s a great place to watch baseball !

[@itsyacuzin1173]

Always awesome watching your videos bro..

[@zackhample]

:)

[@kickthesky]

What an amazing trip you had in South Korea! Looking forward to a lot more videos this season. Onwards to 100 HR balls!

[@Bangpaulxu]

I am just happy that baseball is back! Will be looking forward to each of your videos this season! Moving back state side after two decades overseas…cannot wait to see some games again!!!!

[@aidanfinkofficial]

Great video! Set my alarm for 5:45 am EST for this game that started at 6:05 and could barely stay awake, haha. Glad you enjoyed your trip and looking forward to the vlog.

[@mlballhawks]

YAAAASSSSSS! Great work, Z! So many hugs!

[@cj4359]

Hey, Zack this is the 5th season I been watching with you / 2019 I started watching you / your a legend!

[@billmetzler8890]

Congratulations on the home run ball! Thanks for the great videos!

[@tannerhogan486]

Did I just watch a grown man airplane fly into the intro lmao

[@JavyTHC]

And look extra FLY yes he did

[@shannonmain7850]

So lucky getting a Machado ball. Been trying to get one for seven years. Love the channel and the vids ❤

[@FirstBitewithDan]

I just wanted to say that in all the videos that @Zack Hample has posted, this might be my favorite moment. From a collecting standpoint, I know that those commemorative baseballs are at a premium and you usually keep those even during games where you give away all of the other baseballs you snagged. Huge respect for you making your buddy happy and getting that commemorative for him. I loved the genuine reaction from him; you're a good man for this one Zack!

[@MaddoxDavis-yz9gz]

When the videos start coming everyday??? I want to watch these awesome vids again!

[@TSBHAMMER]

Love your vids Zack

[@austin5019]

Nice! Hope you enjoyed watching the games in South Korea, Zack!

[@Gmoney91671]

Your vids are so cool,when are you coming to Pittsburgh that’s my city?

[@peytonclark1353]

I bet this was a great expirence Zack! Looked like a great time! Whats ur next video gonna be Zack???

[@LukeJenkins5247]

Love your videos

[@Chace2322]

What stadium are you gonna be at next and when are you gonna be in Milwaukee

[@jonathanlovo7391]

i like the video very much Zack well done

[@evanbader2756]

Hey Zack! Have u been to Great American Ballpark lately? I think it’s been a while since u posted a video there and trying their food like the fry box, Skyline Chili and porkopolis. I’m going to a reds game on April 19th on a Friday vs the Angels. I’m a big reds fan. Your videos never get old!⚾️

[@jorvan6910]

Good morning from Chicago Zack. Sad cant see you on April 5th game. Not sure what will you arrange your schedule hopefully we can know it when you come. Do you have any pro suggestion for kids that which spot we should go to have more chance to get a ball in Wrigley Field. We have never been there cuz no KID ZONE...hope we can catch or get a ball before game start or during the game.

[@jorvan6910]

We wont be the pro like you that catch that MANNY balls in your video but 1 is good enough, 2 will be the best haha!

[@jonathand6021]

You bring New Joy to the Game! Your youthfulness and kindness the main reason.

[@Jamie-ul5de]

Hey Zack, Congrats on the home run ball thats awesome! Are you going to the London Series? Be great to see you !!

[@TedsBaseballVlogs]

Another great video and I enjoyed watching both your Seoul series videos. Hope you had a great time in Taipei and Hong Kong. I got to travel to Taipei back in 2015 and it was a great experience.

[@zackhample]

Thanks! I'm missing Taipei a whole lot right now.

[@victorhanley623]

awesome video

[@AllstarprodZ]

First!! Hey z! So glad for MLB to be back on track!! I see a lot of baseballs on the horizon 👀👀👀

[@zackhample]

I hope your vision is correct!

[@JacksonGriffiths-hh4wy]

Hey Zack which MLB stadium are you going to first this season?

[@aidanfinkofficial]

I’m early and already know this is another banger!

[@zackhample]

You know it! But your profile pic SUCKS.

[@Thejaxdiegonews]

@zachhample That’s Rude

[@Thejaxdiegonews]

@aidanfinkofficial I love your profile picture!

[@NF1233]

@@zackhamplewhy does it suck?

[@GoofyAhhAccount_]

@@NF1233I think he’s being sarcastic… it’s the dude with Zack with 2 baseballs

[@Dinger.Miggy..]

Hey Zack, big fan. Just wondering if you’re hitting up American Family Field this year. (Miller Park) Also, love your videos. Keep it up!

[@MKYeahBuddy]

Yeah buddy!! Great to see ya!!

[@LPT12.]

Nice Vid Zack reply if the MLB should have a Germany or Australia Series!

[@LWSHOW]

Great video man! Is South Korea the same like Japan when it comes to you catching homeruns and the guards making you give up the ball?

[@zackhample]

No, thankfully!

[@deakosteal]

zack i met at the airport leaving korea! thanks for the pic youre a cool guy

[@RobloxPiggyPro_official]

Hey Zack, quick question for you..are you going to the April 20th game for the Aaron Judge 62 bobble head day?😊

[@Boatguy624]

Zack, are you going to all Major Leauge Baseball stadiums this season and if so when will you be going to target field?

[@zackhample]

Definitely not. Might skip Target. I wanted to see Shohei there but those dates won't work (because of the eclipse).

[@Boatguy624]

@@zackhample 👍

[@Blitzproduce]

Good vid Zack❤

[@user-qz4ql4ev5z]

Nice video😊😊😊

[@zackhample]

Thanks!

[@thefriarforrestshow8154]

Hi Zack! Sorry I spilled beer on your sleeve when you caught that toss up! It was nice meeting you and chattin' you up!

[@ericrosado1527]

How many countries have you gotten a hr baseball ?

[@RobertKuhns-yw8tp]

Hey Zach, quick question. Does dodgers stadium allow the cup trick. Also does padres stadium allow the cup trick?

[@CINCYEDITS]

Yo Zack, come to cincy soon? Would love to see you at great American!

[@notvortec]

It must have been difficult to adjust to the time zone for those few days, Zack.

[@getlikealexxx]

yoooooo zack is backkk

[@adinerd]

Hey Zack I was wondering if you were going to be at the Yankees Vs Athletics game on April 25? I was actually with you last year when you got 27 with Dustin and it was a lot of fun. Thank you so much and all the best!!

[@lynellewittmaack4142]

Hey Zach! I am a huge Nationals fan and I love your channel. Can you maybe go to a Nationals game? Thanks!

[@jeffmurphree2937]

Zack, I like how the usher tried to corral you at minute 12:46. You ignored him and caught a ball. How were the ushers and security at the game vs those in Japan and in Colorado?

[@Gmoney91671]

Ikr

[@collinbaker6755]

I noticed y’all didn’t mute out the music from the game. Are y’all worried about copyright?

[@ryansBestMovies]

Hey Zack, when will you be in Texas for the rangers because I noticed that you don’t come here often

[@leonardsmith2198]

I love Korean food! I spent fourteen months there while active duty U S Army. That was forty six years ago!😮

[@showsoverclown1293]

Nice and thank you for your service

[@TheHutchIsOn]

@@showsoverclown1293LOL

[@arthurau9231]

@ZachHemple: Do you think MLB will ever play their All Star game outside of North America? I would like to see MLB All Star game being played in London UK, or Tokyo Japan or even in Soul South Korea at some point.

[@tiffanywood595]

where are you going to go for a game next

[@YourstohaveinLou]

Did they have ice cream helmets or full-size helmets for the teams that normally play there?

[@cecpuppets1850]

Hello Zack I was at a game that you were at last season!!!

[@JonahWagner3]

7:39 are we not gonna talk about how the guy in the black shirt got absolutely drilled😂

[@mlbtheshowclips1210]

Ay zack the padres are using special baseballs this whole season I was just letting you know on it just in case you didnt know

[@therealreacter]

Are you gonna plan on going to great American ballpark this year?

[@mikethiry4933]

Love it he said I’m going for double digits in hugs tonight that was great

[@hi12397]

Just curious why do they blow the whistles?

[@ThatC1official]

To warn people about baseballs geting hit in the Stands

[@christophercassidymusic2610]

LETS GO BASEBALL IS BACK WHICH MEANS MORE OF THESE VIDEOS LETS GOOOO

[@loseropo]

What is your actual favorite team zack?

[@CharmCityFishing420]

When are you coming to baltimore this season? Be nice to meet the man the myth the legend in person at the yard. LETS GO O'S

[@mbilly710]

Zack Hample what happened to Fenway Chris your videographer?

[@zackhample]

He's living his best life. Love the dude but we're not working together (for now).

[@user-ju5bf5sd1u]

Zach you should go to the Padres @ dodgers game best weekend and we could hang out 😊

[@jasonvoss6559]

That was an awesome moment with the dude from South Korea!

[@Gmoney91671]

15 runs that’s more than the Steelers average 😂.

[@SilverNightKyle]

Great gift for your friend, young man…⚾️

[@user-kw8ul4gd3j]

when are you posting your next video on youtube

[@HarrisonPeloso]

Looking forward to this epic season, hope to see you at Yankee opening day.

[@Andrewedits12]

Hi zach when are you going a tigers game in detroit this month btw did the staff take away the balls during bp

[@robertcrist6059]

The question marks on the camera guy after the lifetime total haha

[@trainzman-harperman]

Nice video, feel bad for the dodgers spending 700 million to be 4-2 rn whilst the Pirates are 4-0, also great job on saving your cameraman's life, my favorite catch of the video!

[@mikez2784]

Whats up with the twins walking in sync haha

[@bsteph6180]

I too have not counted tossed up game Homeruns to my lifetime hr total

[@hi12397]

Congratulations Zack!!

[@jhaelalejandromr.jevangeli8669]

@Zack Hample when is the new vlog video for 2024 Zack Hample?

[@zackhample]

I'm working on the Asia vlog. Not sure when it'll be done. SO MUCH FOOTAGE.

[@jhaelalejandromr.jevangeli8669]

@@zackhample okay let’s find soon on the Asia vlog Zack Hample

[@Sky_Watchers]

You should come to the Rockies home opener on April 5th

[@aidanfinkofficial]

Zack loves Coors Field!

[@Ayden_Tempesta]

Yamamoto’s performance at the Seoul series may have sucked, but yours certainly didn’t!!! Still SUPER cool that you snagged a game HR, even if it doesn’t go towards the road to 100. Also, based off this video as well as years past, I seriously have to start trying stuff at games. Especially the sweet and sugary stuff 😂

[@zackhample]

Thanks and you really do. Nothing beats dessert.

[@XxXDestroyer]

​@@zackhample Did you see how well Yamamoto is adjusting? People clowned him after 1 game then he shuts down one of the hottest team of bats.

[@jdski8926]

interesting how quiet the concourses were

[@arthurau9231]

Also with all of MLB international games this got me thinking why doesn't MLB play their All Star game internationally as well?

[@btmnation7100]

Zack when we going to see u get more autographs???

[@bababue33]

Zack could make YT shorts on just MLB food reviews

[@averygaming8707]

I woke up for that debut

[@NehemiahPina]

Do they still take the balls you catch on the fly?

[@Liamvaccaro]

Hey Zack im a pirates fan so hopefully i bump into you at a game

[@cooperszadis6018]

I was at home in new hampshier up early watching on tv

[@taterietema9351]

Hey Zack do think you will get 13000 balls this season

[@aidanfinkofficial]

No - Zack Hample

[@joegeezly9613]

Hey Zack can I get a photo with you?

[@skylerbranham8472]

You should go to the Detroit game on Sunday against the a's

[@SilverNightKyle]

Hugs to you, kiddo… 🫂

[@Phins555]

2:10 You would’ve been outta bounds if ya caught that one zack 😂

[@BaboP951]

Hey Zack, have you heard about Shohei Ohtani's Interpreter Ippei Mizuhara was fired by the Dodgers for Gambling Scandal, Yoshimura Yamamoto didn't do well as a Dodger pitcher debut & also Manny Machado got a Monster Home Run during the 9th inning & took the W over the Dodgers

[@zackhample]

Did I hear about it? Bruhhhh, I snagged that Machado home run.

[@Maxswanson743]

I would love if you could go to target field it is a great stadium for baseball

[@gabrielsmith7842]

Zack hample never disappoints

[@gabrielcoronado414]

April 3, 2024 3 Games Same Day Challenge - Twins at Brewers at 12:10 pm in Milwaukee, WI - Braves at White Sox at 1:10 pm in Chicago, IL - Rockies at Cubs at 6:40 pm in Chicago, IL Tip: Take the Amtrak train from Milwaukee downtown to Chicago Union Station and you avoid the traffic lol there’s a train that leaves at 1:05 pm and you get to Chicago at 2:34 pm If you get back from the vacation in time, if not have a great time.

[@gabrielcoronado414]

Looks like some weather delays might happen tomorrow. Given Chicago has no closed roofs, the white Sox game might start later than usual or just get moved to the next day. Maybe the cubs too.

[@gabrielcoronado414]

White Sox moved to June 27. Snow and rain caused the move. Maybe on another occasion the three game Midwest challenge will happen.

[@gavinado]

Hi Zack!!! I was there!!!!

[@zackhample]

Hi!

[@gavinado]

W

[@LukeJenkins5247]

Hi Zack love your videos

[@maverickscrazyadventures3046]

@@zackhamplehey Zack who is your favorite MLB team

[@stephensports2342]

@@maverickscrazyadventures3046I think he likes the Yankees

[@ScottG91]

So what are the milestones that you are hoping for this season besides catching Jackson Holliday's 1st homerun when he gets called up?