What question would YOU ask Mike Trout?? Catching up with the GOAT at Guaranteed Rate Field

Remember when Mike Trout told me "Nice catch!" in Baltimore? I had snagged a home run ball the night before, and I wanted to know how he knew. Did he spot me from center field? Did he see my video of it? I simply HAD to get an answer, so when I saw him two weeks later here in Chicago, I asked him.
Maybe I was his good luck charm? Fifteen minutes after we had that conversation, the future Hall of Famer launched a colossal home run into my section in left field. No, I didn't catch it, but it was still incredible to witness. Same deal with Shohei Ohtani, who crushed TWO homers in this game. And by the way, the home run distances that I mentioned in the video are slightly off, and I apologize for that. A friend at MLB texted me the distances right after these balls were hit so that I could talk about it in my video, but it seems that after further analysis, the distances were adjusted. So officially, Trout's homer "only" traveled 461 feet and Ohtani's 2nd homer went 459 feet. That's still SUPER impressive, and I'll try to be more careful when reporting home run measurements.
This game took place on May 31, 2023. The White Sox and Los Angeles Angels combined to hit six home runs, and I snagged a total of five balls -- not bad for a day without batting practice. Shoutout to Rachel Messbauer who filmed and edited this video. Thanks for watching!

[@Ayden_Tempesta]

Even though he said he saw from center, I’m still confident Mike is subscribed with post notifications on under some sort of unidentifiable account. (And even if he’s not, hint for you all who aren’t already subbed to Z to do the same steps 😉)

[@Inkedspeed]

Oh 110% he’s got a secret account

[@BaseballG20]

How do we know your not trout

[@Ayden_Tempesta]

@@BaseballG20 that’d be nice, but my vids kinda prove that to be inaccurate, unfortunately 😅

[@kennysfdg471]

@@Ayden_Tempesta Or Mike Trout is a master of disguise...

[@Lutharthegreat]

Haters just jelly of you because they can't. The amount of kids that would never get a big league ball if it wasn't for you so that is awesome on your part. It's really cool to watch you all these years and how you have made so many friends and comraderies with so many in the MLB game. Like Mike Trout it's really awesome for him to know, remember and recognize you how he does.

[@zackhample]

Thanks, I really appreciate that. Just trying to have fun and spread the love.

[@lionsfan7500]

It's so much fun to watch Mike Trout doing Mike Trout things! A big thanks to Zack for always getting cool shots of all the different stadiums and showing us all the different things and its cool seeing the different concourses and the different foods each stadium offers and so much more. I'm a stadium geek and thats one of the very many reasons I live Zacks videos! Keep up the AWESOME WORK MY FRIEND!

[@zackhample]

Thank you! Glad you enjoy it.

[@austin5019]

Awesome that you saw and talked to Mike Trout again, Zack!!!

[@olivers.830]

Zack Hample, you are the best KZbinr out there You have inspired me to go to MLB games and try to catch balls. keep up the good work

[@zackhample]

That's awesome! Thank you.

[@itsthe773guero5]

Such a pleasure encountering you once again zack.... met ya at sox park last year vs kc and it was freezing out n not so memorable..... this time around i saw you at 2 of the games vs the angels and after you caught that leadoff hr the first night you were literally swarmed by people the entire game ..... i must admit i wouldve been overwhelmed but you are a class act and took it in stride..... you were kind and patient enough to meet ,greet and take selfies with thousands of fans and youngsters, myself and the staff at guaranteed rate were very impressed by you sir.... please comeback again buddy Ps ohtanis blast the final game is still in orbit!!@488ft the farthest hit here this season

[@zackhample]

Thanks so much! Maybe not quite thousands of people, but definitely triple digits over the course of the day. I appreciate the kind words and warm welcome.

[@AntonioPerez18]

It’s so freaking cool the G.O.A.T of baseball, Mike Trout saw you catch that HR from Centerfield! Also that elote looked so delicious!!!

[@zackhample]

VERY cool. And very delicious -- yup! :)

[@hemphill_carter]

anyone who dislikes zack clearly has never watched any of his of videos because it's always good vibes and your always spreading the love with other fans i love the videos 💯🙏🏽

[@jonokiller]

I think the only thing that would upset Zack is getting shutout at a game and even then he would do it with a smile.

[@joeanderson444]

It would be cool to be a person in this world that Mike Trout knew personally. I'd have it inscribed on my tombstone. "Mike Trout Knew Me Well"!

[@uncleh5460]

Is it hate, or envy? Thanks for taking me out to the ballgame, Zack

[@zackhample]

I'm here for you.

[@SilverNightKyle]

Trout fishing 🎣 ⚾️ Looks like another monster day, kiddo! 👏🏻

[@zackhample]

Been doing a lot of it lately. I just can't help myself, but now I have no Angels plans for a while.

[@shannonwilliams1941]

He’s ALWAYS cool with you and that’s just incredible!!! He has a good eye to see that too!!! Lol

[@zackhample]

Thanks, he sure does.

[@LPT12.]

Let’s appreciate the work and effort Zac puts into the videos to entertain us

[@TheCrispyCow]

Zack*

[@Aberry290]

He’s doing it effortlessly! He’s just having fun!!!

[@zackhample]

@@Aberry290 It's fun AND it's a massive effort.

[@Tommy.OrginalvideosPhilly]

Mr Trout! South jersey 💪🏻

[@DionysusAlS]

Glad you enjoyed your stay here in Chicago. It has such a rich baseball tradition.

[@zackhample]

Always love it in Chicago -- thanks!

[@LJ11420]

Keep up the great vids Zack! Love them! Also 476 feet!!!??? Damn! 478?!!!

[@hunterwhitecotton2723]

Zack I saw u on TV at this game and I was laughing just seeing u chase Trout and Othani’s Home Runs.

[@zackhample]

Ehhhhh, yeah, it was fun to be close enough to even bother running, but ugggggghhhhhhh it was so frustrating.

[@jazzyy17_]

I was there when Sandy went to sign. My family and I were trying to call Sandy over and once he got permission to come over he came straight to us. He was sooo sweet ❤

[@RetailRipper]

somebody got a nice auto on their trout card. very nice!

[@angelabrown5270]

Good job zack you got to speak to Mike Trout great video keep it going👍

[@zackhample]

Thanks!

[@bretthardin9239]

youre a good dude. wish i made a living catching foul balls and watching ball games. keep living the dream!

[@zackhample]

Thank you, Brett!

[@bretthardin9239]

@@zackhample all my old baseball buddies envy you lol

[@darrensanimalsreptilesfish30]

Awe I hope you enjoyed Beloit I go all the time to their games! Wish I knew earlier I would have went. Hope you had a great time the stadium is brand new and a perfect baseball night!

[@stevenlopez2521]

Helllo from Tampa Bay!!! Great video and of course you were knocking kids over man that’s what you do hahaha you’re always showing love to the fans!

[@zackhample]

Um, hi.

[@stevenlopez2521]

@@zackhample I was just messing with you with the whole kids comment lol

[@simplekustomsbyeddiepapand1838]

Outstanding job u are one great individual!! Thanks for sharing Eddie from simple kustoms

[@josephdecesare4885]

Just awesome

[@Metsfanallday]

I really hope I see you this year!

[@zackhample]

I hope so too.

[@victorhanley623]

awesome video awesome capturing thee moment with trout

[@zackhample]

Thanks!

[@aidanfinkofficial]

I would ask Trout to remember me since I’m your #1 fan.

[@zackhample]

Haha, yessssss!!!

[@eplays7490]

you are our one of the youtubers that actual put effort in and you good youtuber

[@zackhample]

Thanks!

[@alecamato6618]

I love the videos bro I meet you in the past LOTS OF FUN out there catching balls at Camden Yards

[@zackhample]

Thanks for watching, Alec!

[@nataliesalo7839]

I love trout he’s such a good person. Also great video man

[@zackhample]

Thanks! Glad you liked it.

[@ericschultz4004]

Imagine if Mike Trout ball hawks with Zach when he retires. That would be epic!!!

[@doubleueyett]

I was thinking there would be a crowd after the jumbotron appearance......? At least you got 5 ( any ball counts? ) more towards the PIFB total! Great work!

[@zackhample]

Thanks! And nope, not too many people found me after that, surprisingly.

[@Mjddjj-674]

People are giving him all this hate that he does not deserve saying he is taking balls from little kids he gave almost all them away to little kids and is helping to community if I

[@zackhample]

People are dumb. Don't pay attention to them.

[@brandonlarson9215]

Hi Zack I’ve Ben a fan since I was young I love your vids and also I saw you at the brewers Blue Jays game I was in the mt Horeb jersey well have a good day

[@jorvan6910]

What's up Zack, can't wait to show this video to kids when I go to pick them up from preschool. I am so glad I can show them that they are in your video also joined one part of your life time counting. Not sure you know that we are also in your video from 14:00 to 14:07. My wife and I made a Shohei Ohtani board to see if we can get a baseball for kids but we were more lucky to see you in the game so they didn't ask me again why they didn't catch a ball... Actually when I ran to you with my big kid I didn't know you get another ball from coach. I was just trying to say hello and take a picture with you. I was too excited didn't ask you to get your autograph in that moment. Lucky us after clam I ran to you with my little kid again to get the autograph also know we are number 12180 otherwise I would be regretting it NOW. This is what you have been doing to the world n sport "MORE BLESSED TO GIVE THAN TO RECEIVE". I really appreciated you made so many kids laugh. Which we can see you again or wish one day any big game will play in Taiwan then I will try to fly back to meet you and be your tourist guide. Thank you again.

[@zackhample]

You are very welcome! I'm glad I was able to see you guys and that you had a great time.

[@jorvan6910]

@@zackhample Jd n Jv just watched themselves in your video over and over and forever…so happy to see their smile and my boys Jd n Jv want me to say thank you to you. They watched your 35 balls in one game video and heard you said to people who gave you the ball that’s why even they just 4 n 2 years old but always teaching them appreciated it when you got something from other people. They were lucky boys. Wish we will see you in baseball game again in Chicago or Bay Area and also see your number 100000 balls happening. Thank you.

[@christianduarte5291]

This video shows why I don’t understand why people hate on Zack. This man is always giving balls away to kids. A man of the people!

[@zackhample]

Thanks. The haters have never met me, don't watch my videos, and want to be mad.

[@Jarios29]

My boy chandler 🙌🏼!

[@zackhample]

He's the best.

[@andrewdigiambattista487]

Awsome video keep up the awsome work

[@zackhample]

Thanks!

[@MrSonicMAJ]

I'm digging all this Angels content lately, Zack!

[@zackhample]

ME TOO!!

[@DKM-fk1yo]

Hey Zack me again you know I cannot stop watching you cause basically you are just great and I don’t know if you take these but I would ask Mike trout when was he drafted I feel like I’ll get an answer especially from a guy like trout Keep up the good work Bro. 👍⚾️ 🧢

[@zackhample]

Hello again and thank you!

[@MrOhio..]

How dope would it be if Zack set down with Mike Trout in the outfield and just had a 1 on 1 vlog with just Trout lol.

[@GrantStauffer]

Hey Zach love your videos!

[@jaybarbagli6949]

Shohei has the nicest swing I've ever seen. Yes that includes Griffey Jr.

[@avrahamhendeles8774]

Love your vids

[@zackhample]

Thanks for watching.

[@Griddy99]

The part where the angels coach threw him another ball after he gave them both away gave me a tiny bit of hope for humanity.

[@민물바다조사-배준현]

잭햄플씨?안녕하세요.반갑습니다.오늘도,변함없이.야구장에,가셨군요.야구볼득템축하드립니다.항상.늘~응원합니다.오늘도,활기찬.6월셋째주.불금잘보내세요.수고하셨습니다.~^^"😅

[@kingg_roast259]

Thanks for another video 👌🏻👌🏻

[@zackhample]

👍

[@Cityofohtani17]

I would not need to ask Mike trout, I talked to Freddie freeman and that is all I needed

[@zackhample]

Freddie's the man.

[@Cityofohtani17]

@@zackhample yeah he is!

[@FernandoPC-b7t]

What person did you chat to at the stadium? Me: my brother 🤷🏻‍♂️ Zack: Mike Trout😎

[@zackhample]

Hahaha

[@jqnsonn]

I was at this game, disappointed I wasn't able to see you

[@zackhample]

Sorry ya missed me.

[@hankgallegos2087]

Zack ignored the haters u are the best

[@zackhample]

Doing my best. Thanks.

[@LukeXD_60]

Great video!

[@panthershockey77]

Zach you are so amazing, you are so wholesome and nice giving baseballs to younger kids.

[@michaeldixon1899]

Another banger

[@ErynnJohnson]

You’re the best Zack

[@zackhample]

:D

[@joelnavarrete-23]

I would ask him to play good when OHTANI plays good, pretty straight forward😂😂😂 I’m an angels fan btw

[@zackhample]

He did in this game!

[@CBricey]

I actually posted videos of the Trout and Ohtani homers before watching this

[@kobekwong8479]

Get water from the fountain 😂😂😂

[@taylorcook5451]

I was at that game 😂 can’t believe I didn’t see you

[@zackhample]

Aww man.

[@nathanmendoza7774]

Zac you sat right behind me at this game

[@aidanfinkofficial]

I think you need to do another Mike Trout Q&A but this time Trouty joins you and answers some of these questions, haha.

[@joltman81]

I love how this video starts off by saying "No BP, Boo!" only for you to get more balls than during some BP games! Also great to see you handing off to the kids. A part of me is wondering about the stories they must tell about getting those balls, then having the video to prove that they did in fact meet you!

[@zackhample]

Ha, yeah. Sometimes it's oddly more fun WITHOUT batting practice.

[@lincoln12347]

the goat 😭😭😭

[@zixtol2695]

Zack you need to come to Comerica this year! The balls are flying out like crazy over here!

[@zackhample]

Tempting.

[@Dudeman9339]

Baseball is magic

[@matthewsavidge6248]

Will be seeing the Angels while in LA for vacation from the uk on Friday 14th July fingers crossed we get on the board 👍🏻⚾️🏟️❤

[@zackhample]

Good luck!

[@Axlrocanlover79]

Zack the one who noticed you 1:02 in stead is Benjamin Gil first base coach and former Mexico's manager in the WBC

[@zackhample]

Ahh, cool!

[@jorgerodriguez85]

Zack, out of dumb curiosity, have you ever measured how many miles you walk on any given game day ? You do cover a lot of ground. One of many things that are fun to watch on your videos.👍

[@zackhample]

Thanks. I have the Health app on my iPhone, so that measures my steps, but how accurately? An outing to Yankee Stadium including the subway is only about 4,000 steps, but for stadiums where I can move around a lot, especially back in the day when I was much more mobile in my pursuit of baseballs, I'll be I had some 20,000-step days like at Camden Yards and Kauffman Stadium. LOTS of running around there.

[@lilscootagang]

@@zackhample that would be 40000 if you ended up going to an As game

[@paulparker1137]

Hey Zack will you be in London next weekend for the Cubs/Cardinals series?

[@jebronlames7789]

Damn that stadium looked like one of joey bois speeches or the #1 crime state in the whole universe

[@johncole273]

I love Zack Hample

[@zackhample]

Thanks, Mister Cole.

[@Jackpot_Junkie]

Going to South Bend Cubs tonight!! Where you going to be at tonight?

[@Potato_Chipz630]

You are the man

[@Potato_Chipz630]

I just starting watching you on KZbin but I am hooked and I will stop watching you on KZbin any time soon.

[@zackhample]

Thanks! Glad you found me.

[@RandomInternetPerson8261]

Mike Trout’s face in the thumbnail is going to give me nightmares

[@zackhample]

SorryNotSorry

[@playeroftheweek100]

I need to get to a baseball game again soon

[@zackhample]

I agree.

[@JDu2an]

Always a great day for baseball ⚾️ ain’t it Zack?

[@zackhample]

Yup!

[@Akeoni]

Trout would’ve probably signed 3-5 more minutes if he knew he wasnt going to get thrown a million questions by Zack.

[@joelfeiock4718]

its been a while since going to an actual angel game when did they start the pitcher batting routine in the American league?

[@lvlasonic]

I was there, should've searched the outfield for ya

[@brightonfan2787]

Zack are you coming to London next week, I wanna meet my favourite KZbinr and the person who got me into this amazing sport

[@zackhample]

That's nice of you to say, but I won't be there.

[@nixthebravesfan2324]

i would ask him to be my dad

[@Zarkmoneybags]

I'll be your dad

[@dookie0931]

​@@Zarkmoneybagslol 🤣🤣🤣

[@rhcp76]

Hey Zack, do you think about going back in Toronto this summer?

[@A1terYT]

nice vid zack👍

[@zackhample]

Thank you!

[@A1terYT]

@@zackhample thank you for always showing your appreciation to your fans!

[@futbolsalvadoreno1850]

Saludos desde El Salvador

[@CalvinPlayzYT]

Nice video!

[@zackhample]

Thanks for watching.

[@darrensanimalsreptilesfish30]

Hellllll yeah dude I go to the sky carp all the time I wish I knew sooner!

[@zackhample]

Aww, I announced it on my Insta story.

[@darrensanimalsreptilesfish30]

@@zackhample All good brother Hope you had a blast Awww sucks its rained out

[@jacobalma9236]

I don't get why people hate you you give all the balls to kids it's not like when grown men jump in front of people especially kids

[@zackhample]

People are dumb and negativity gets clicks. That's why.

[@scottbailey6918]

Are you coming to London next week Zack?

[@Sincerly_mike]

Lmao I’m surprised that guard didn’t do to much I work at the white Sox stadium and he tends to be a pain

[@The_GreatBambino]

ZACK, at guarantee rate field “Guests are permitted to bring food into the park in a clear food storage bag no larger than 1 gallon, and a factory-sealed plastic bottle of pure Water no larger than ONE Liter in size.” You don’t have to drink terrible Dasani

[@MKYeahBuddy]

Henry Davis up w the Pirates. Starting in RF tonight. Get that first homer Mr. Hample!!

[@zackhample]

Hmm, might need to go see the Pirates soon.

[@williamrodriguez5978]

Hey Zack, Wondering if you've ever thought about or been to the cape cod or any other sort of summer collegiate league to collect some of those balls for your collection. If not is there any chance you'd do that soon in the future?

[@zackhample]

I wouldn't count those balls in my collection, but it'd be cool to check out some games there someday.

[@nathanpack9848]

Hey Zack will you be in Milwaukee for the Cubs and Brewers series on July 4th?

[@zackhample]

Nope, will you?

[@beavebros4742]

Hi you’re the man

[@zackhample]

Hi. Thank you!

[@Barney_274]

Zack I’m a huge fan I was wondering when the next Yankees game your going to is?

[@zackhample]

Hey, thanks but I have no plans at the moment to see the Yankees.

[@Barney_274]

K, thanks

[@Barney_274]

I was hoping you would go on June 21 against Seattle (I’m going)

[@captainjrod9667]

Ugh this kills me, I was waiting an hour before the gates open waiting for Zack and hopefully get a photo and autograph. Unfortunately my mission was a fail. I couldn't find Zack anywhere outside the stadium so I bailed. Next year for sure I will get my chance again

[@zackhample]

Daaaaaaaaamn. Sorry about that.

[@sportsfan1587]

Do u have any advice for me to get baseballs for when I got to Chicago

[@zackhample]

Yes! Watch all my videos from Chicago. :p

[@sportsfan1587]

@@zackhample got it

[@sportsfan1587]

@@zackhample ur my favorite Baseball fan ever

[@hockey-kc1xk]

whyd he leave the water fountain on ,anyways ur my fav youtuber

[@zackhample]

I did??

[@hockey-kc1xk]

@@zackhample Idk it looked like it at first , but if you did thats my bad Thanks for being the best inspration for me

[@hertzyfreund5429]

Hi Zack I have watched all of your videos lately and I would like to know if you are planning to go To London for the Cubs and Cardinals Game on Saturday or Sunday and making a video please get back to me with a answer 😊

[@zackhample]

Hey, thanks for watching, but I will not be there.

[@hertzyfreund5429]

​@@zackhampleThanks for the reply I appreciate it and I'm following you on Instagram and I'm subscribed to your account here on KZbin so whenever I'm seeing a video from I'm watching it right away I'm a big fan of you Zack Keep it going 😊 😀 Thanks again 😊 😀