What is an MLB Offseason Like?

[@marinersfan2233]

Matt, can you please do a video on brawls or bench clearing situations and what you did during them, assuming you've been in one

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Will do! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@bikinguy14]

Can you do a video on what batters and catchers talk about or what fielders and baserunners talk about out there. It is so awesome having someone like you answer questions we've all been wanting to know! KEEP IT UP!

[@scottlangmeyer9565]

bikinguy14 I

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Yup I have one coming! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@TheNorthernEquinox]

So over the course of the last like...8 hours I've listened to most of your Q&A videos and I have to say..you're a solid dude. You seem really cool, and pretty chill. It's nice to hear a perspective of the Minors and Majors without all the Glitz and Glam. Keep up the great work man!!

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Hey thanks so much!!! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@ddog6584]

Matt your stories are amazing and very informative. I really appreciate them because you give all of us who never played mlb ball before a feel of what it's like and what exactly goes on in the life of a mlb ball player. Watching your videos is great because we get the chance to put ourselves in your shoes

[@shannonwilliams1941]

Matt, I LOVE watching your videos!!! Your honesty and detailed stories, so enjoyable to hear! I love the game so much, thank you! You lived a dream, unfortunately many never experienced but wanted too... God Bless You!

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Thanks so much I appreciate it! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@jackvalentine2200]

What is it like on MLB debut

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Gonna make a video for you! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@jarrettp9957]

Great Videos very informative! My question is do any of the big superstars that come down to the minors often times for rehab assignments, are they easy to get along with or do they feel they are above the other minor leaguer's there? Thanks

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Good question! I will make a video for you explaining! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@scitizenkane1]

I love listening to your stories.

[@williamharrison5925]

thanks for these videos! it's awesome to hear the behind the scenes of professional baseball. my question is, when you were playing little league and JV baseball how good were you? did you stand out as a player with great potential?

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Awesome question! I'll make a video for you! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@williamharrison5925]

thanks for the reply! means a lot :)

[@jimwolfsberg7384]

I work with him and he's an awesome guy he has good coaching skills and has good traits as a baseball player

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Thanks Jim!!!

[@allthatlover]

Hey Antonelli, thank you so much for putting this info on youtube. I wanted to become a baseball player since I was 8yrs old. I have playing non stop since I was 5yr old every year. My dream was to make it to the MLB. the dream is a little less powerful as I am 29 and not in shape. but I loved watching this week in baseball and learning everything what it's like to be a major leaguer. I want to play baseball forever and would love to get paid for it. And I love the information and insight your giving. thank you so much. gideon

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Thanks for watching! Good luck to you!

[@dakotahmote2659]

What do professional baseball players do between the All star break? If your not an all star what do you do or if your in the all star team how does it work?

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Good question! Most go home. I'll make a video for you! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@jakeoliver3343]

Matt you should do a video on your off day activities or before and after game activities.

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Will do! Thanks for watching our videos and commenting!

[@jakeoliver3343]

Antonelli Baseball love the videos keep up the good work.

[@philkessel3923]

Love all the videos, could you make video on how bench brakes start, how do tensions start to rise and does trash talking happen a lot in pro baseball

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Sure thing!! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@MrBigTAnderson]

Who are some of the biggest guys size wise and weight wise you have worked with in basesball? What is generally target weight?

[@yohannbyun5102]

Matt, can you do a video on how you felt on the day you got called up, how it happened, how the first day went, and just generally what happened.

[@wolfgabe8925]

Yohann Byun I second this

[@AntonelliBaseball]

I think I may have thrown one up already. Check back a week or so and see if I put it up there. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@gloza6979]

Great vid! Thanks for answering my question 👍🏼

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Thanks!!! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@DrewDorseyGoPro27]

Did you play with Chris Young (the pitcher) in San Diego?

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Yes I did! Great guy! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@boardr1067]

Hey Matt- really enjoy the videos! Could you talk about the end of your career and what led to you deciding to retire and move on to your new venture of coaching? I think we would love to hear how hard of a decision it was and what the deciding factors were. Thanks!

[@baseballbou4643]

Hey man how are you doing 4 years later ?

[@vinegar_strokes8021]

Hey Matt I used to live in Peoria. What was you're favorite spot to eat there or hang out in peoria? Love the vids brother.

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Hmmm probably IN n Out! lol. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@vinegar_strokes8021]

Antonelli Baseball haha I knew you were gonna say in and out. Love the vids Matt.

[@Legobrine]

Hi Matt, can you please explain which differences there are between Milb and Mlb when it comes to injuries and how you can recover from them and the kind of threatments you recieve. Love the videos, keep it up!

[@AntonelliBaseball]

They are actually pretty similar. I'll try to make a video for you though! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@michaelobrien596]

Matt, I see a lot of players such as Josh Donaldson and Kris Bryant who are full into the approach of hitting the ball in the air. Obviously the ideal trajectory are line drives. However, when you miss Do you believe in hitting fly balls vs ground balls? Or would you rather hit ground balls instead of fly balls?

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Think it depends on your strength and level of play. At the MLB level, ground balls are outs. But it also depends on strength and size. If you cannot drive the ball you don't want to hit lazy fly balls. I go for line drives and if I miss slightly under hopefully I hit a double or home run. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@23home]

Can you talk about what kind of BP you did before during the offseason? Like did you make sure to see any game speed pitching either from live arms or machines? Or was it mainly just like standard BP? If so was it always a struggle jumping into live hitting in spring training? do clubs give hitters some leeway with this or are you expected to hit well right out of the gate?

[@AntonelliBaseball]

I hit a lot of flips in off-season. I would hit bp the last few weeks before I left. Then I would get my live hitting in the first week or so of spring training.

[@johnbear9627]

Hi Matt, I love your videos very informational, can you do a video on how you adjust to a good friend leaving/ a guy you don't know coming on the team? Thanks

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Good question!!! Will do a video for sure. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@dakotahmote2659]

Great audio!!! Finally

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Woohoo! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@anthony41703]

Can you make a video on how equipment day is and what do you normally do and what day it is

[@AntonelliBaseball]

I believe I did already. Try to find it in playlist. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@tedc5542]

Enjoying your videos recently subscribed

[@bryh.8772]

I went to the Arizona fall league game and it had a bunch of people there so it has changed

[@AntonelliBaseball]

I like it! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@keithqueen352]

Hi Matt, could you talk about guys you played with who never made it to the majors? Maybe a left behind video? Thanks!

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Will do!!! Thanks for watching!!

[@jimwolfsberg7384]

Matt can you do a video on how to stride in the batter's box

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Will do!!

[@MatrixNative]

1st..base..lol... another great Q&A bro and congratulations on your newborn meant to say that in yesterday's video anyways DID like yesterday's video LOL also can you see if you have a setting on your mic to eliminate background noises I think that's where you're getting the white wash from it's not as bad today as it was yesterday anyways great video bro love your Q&A's. stay safe DAD...lets GO

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Thanks!! And I'll see if I can eliminate that for you! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@ajschlem]

Great vids Matt! Your vids really help!

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Thank a bunch and I appreciate you watching!!

[@ajschlem]

Antonelli Baseball No, thank you for making these videos! Did you ever play at Turner Field and play agains Chipper Jones? He's my baseball idol.

[@robertgilbo5330]

How do you get your brim/hat shaped like that? Semi flat/looks kind of pointed down. I've tried on my own but can really get it the way I would like I to look. Any tips or maybe do a quick tutorial. Thanks

[@AntonelliBaseball]

I don't even know lol. I just bend it a little bit. Thanks for watching and for commenting!

[@wolfgabe8925]

I've heard a lot of stories about guys who played in the MLB and have always been good at baseball, a stud from the start, I've also heard of guys who almost quit or even did quit baseball at some point and returned to it years later only to find themselves more matured and better at it, I guess my question is, were you always a stud or were you a late bloomer? In other words when did you realize you were good and could make some real money in this game?

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Good question. I'm actually in process of making a video on it. I was always good, but not a stud. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@Supersmedicatedworld]

Matt where can I get some gear like the cap you're wearing in your videos

[@AntonelliBaseball]

I have to order some more and throw them online for you guys. Will do soon! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@bkgarage6658]

Antonelli Baseball I would like to get one of those hats!

[@bro7659]

What is a good weightlifting program for baseball players?

[@AntonelliBaseball]

There are a ton of them out there. Check out Cressey Performance. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@jacobygames3347]

I have a question when it's your major league debut how do the other players on the team treat you and what does it feel like to wear an MLB Jersey for the first time?

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Good questions! I'll try to make a video for you. Thanks for watching and for commenting!

[@davidbergin6184]

Hey Matt, just curious about something. When a closer goes on a streak of blowing saves, how does that go over with his team? Does it ever have an impact on their performance?

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Hmmm good question! I think most realize the guy is doing his best. I'm sure it can be frustrating for some, but most players are pretty good at supporting their teammates. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@philippegendron2302]

What was your workout program? Can you give examples of drills you did?

[@AntonelliBaseball]

I can try to throw something up for you. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@mar-qaeda4343]

What jersey number did you wear in the big leagues?

[@jackmanne6238]

Thank u ur a good guy

[@quinnriley8988]

Can u do what was BP like and was it fun

[@charlesfriedel7673]

What does it feel like to hit a ball 400 ft do you see the ball the whole time

[@AntonelliBaseball]

I didn't hit a ton of 400 foot homers, but it is an awesome feeling. Don't even feel it come off the bat. I used to not watch it. Just put my head down and jog. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@quinnriley8988]

Can u do "What playing 1602 games like?

[@quinnriley8988]

Can u do what playing 162 games was like

[@Jackmerius_Tacktheritrix5733]

Matt, do you think you could have made it in the NHL?

[@hermanhaw7029]

Pope Ricardo Pianus V% Nattalian Priest bruh

[@willcarroll9762]

Herman Haw he played hockey, not too weird

[@AntonelliBaseball]

I think if I concentrated on hockey instead of baseball in high school I would have had a chance to play at a decent level. Not sure about NHL. Would have been fun to try though! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@GSonDunn]

Antonelli Baseball How long did you play hockey until?

[@Dreadlock1227]

What's the competivness like in the minors? Like do guys really care all that much about winning or is it more just about developing?

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Usually about development until you get to either playoffs or MLB. Thanks for watching and for commenting!

[@randomusername1695]

Was there any concerns or any consequences, being late or absent to games/practices

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Yes, but most are always on time. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@robbiegoss2638]

Why do I go from good tee work and good soft toss to not being able to hit live pitching

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Live pitching is 100x harder to hit. My guess is it has something to do with your bat path that is giving you a hard time once the difficulty goes up! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@wolfgabe8925]

Robbie Goss try going to the cages and work on getting your timing down

[@italiancapo7]

Bat speed, bat path & timing is off

[@jlbrebels]

Topic question: Advice for young high schoolers with LOTS of talent, but sucky grades and zero will to try and do well in school. Thanks. (my nephew)

[@kevinjones2745]

Jared Barthel he's a dumbass. There's a million college players that have talent and get good grades. Bottom line you better hit 450 or throw 94 for a coach to go through the headache of coaching him.

[@YAKYAKYAK]

Jared Barthel Figure out why he doesn't want to try. Your nephew is the only one who can provide that answer. Maybe he doesn't have a plan/goal in mind. Maybe he's bullied or negatively connotates school work.

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Haha not sure my advice is going to help him. But in most cases it doesn't matter how good you are, if you don't do well in school it is tough for most schools to admit you. I wish him luck though! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@kevinjones2745]

Jared Barthel yeah your nephew is a dumb ass

[@jlbrebels]

Wow Kevin aren't you just a peach of a person.

[@spencerthegamer6623]

how does it feel getting hit by a 90 mph ball and can you tell a difference between 80 and like 90-98 mph

[@millerturq4418]

spencer The Gamer ive had an 75 mph ball hurt way more than a 87 mph ball. It just depends on where it hits you.

[@spencerthegamer6623]

Millerturq where do you play

[@millerturq4418]

spencer The Gamer I play 16u travel ball for the Banditos

[@spencerthegamer6623]

Millerturq oh OK thanks 😯

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Yes you will feel a bit of a difference the faster it is. Really depends where you get hit though. Even 60 hurts if you get it on the wrong place. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@jareddewey6806]

What does it feel like to break a bat?

[@chrisbaker2669]

What did you do with the money you made in the mlb?

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Invested most of it and lived off the rest. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@boneshow00]

I live in az so I go to a lot of fall league games great way to get foul balls lol

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Haha very true! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@ItssJustLeo]

Nice video!

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Thanks!

[@miguelschoedel7691]

You should write a book.

[@AntonelliBaseball]

I may one day! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@edwinestrella6237]

hey matt what up , hope you good , hey i need to ask you a favor , there is a video on you tube about rotational swing , is a old man talking about batting and stuff , i personally believe he is wrong , but since i can be wrong , i want you to takea look at the video and gime me your point of view , to me is very importan, i am an ex pro baseball player in the dominican republic , i played for colorado rookies , also for philadelphia phillies, so now i have a son who play shore stop, i transfer all my knowledge to him, he is good, only 17 years old, ok the name of the video is rotational swing mechanics -circular hand path vs a to b hand , is a old man wearing a long sleeve blue shirt, you will be able to see my comment , sorry to bother you with this , but is importan to me ,

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Sure thing I'll take a look! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@jaybradbury597]

the good old AZ fall league....Micheal Jordans last stop in pro baseball

[@phillv]

korean baseball tonight

[@aarongottfried5595]

eating cheetos on the couch like the regular season

[@AntonelliBaseball]

Nice! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@aarongottfried5595]

oh ya no problem . I'll take shots at baseball all day if it makes you think this channel is going to be some lame career for you or money source