Why Would You Steal Home in this Situation?!?

[@fuhkerz]

The pure elation that pitcher shows. He was in one heck of a jam and was gifted a way out.

[@Bookmarkerer]

He knew, no ifs ands or buts, immediate utter joy for the Yankees, sheer heartache for Seattle; them good old days haven’t gone away-they’re happening right now.

[@davidsorensen2116]

Perfect use of the over field view followed by the broadcast close-up. We get to see the overall context and the details. Appreciate the editing to put in both camera angles!

[@Jimorian]

Saw a game in Baltimore a couple years ago where the shift was on, and with man on 3rd, the 3rd baseman was playing essentially shortstop, and the lead sometime reached 2/3 of the way to the plate, and he still didn't steal. Was driven in later, though, so wasn't necessary, but wow was that weird to see live.

[@Gotthattism95]

Hey matt love your stories about playing in the league, was always wondering how it worked, great insight, thanks for the vids.

[@hyperkoala1758]

I've watched a few breakdowns of this. The home plate umpire had hand up time out the entire time, right up until the pitcher throws home.

[@MindGameArcade]

Where do you get the high view, is it from the broadcast or somewhere else?

[@daifeichu]

Turner looking at him sliding in like "Dude. Why? I had this"

[@chrissforza4808]

You know, that's the only thing i felt like he missed mentioning JT is still a threat with the lumber. Imagine taking the bat out of the hand of a hitter like JT, in a 3-0 count, with the bases loaded, that early in a game....in a wild card hunt.

[@elasmojones]

It is mind blowing. Even just doing it in the first inning is wild enough. Maybe he thought he was Jesse Owens.

[@butterw55]

That's my Mariners!

[@scottybbadd]

Matt, I was saying the very same thing. The runner should’ve have broken home as soon as the pitcher started to pick up the resin bag.

[@Lucktar]

This season has been incredibly frustrating, but Robles has been one of the few bright spots. It was a dumb move, but we ended up losing by like 8 so I can't be THAT mad.

[@bobito8997]

That's the kind of thing the White Sox would do except we'd never load up the bases and get to 3-0 count in the first place.☹

[@Mitten4371]

See I thought at that moment that the pitcher was on the rubber in his full windup because in that situation when your in a full windup and with the bases loaded. Your giving every runner including the runner at third pretty much a walking lead. Plus as a base runner you are taught to look at the defense in where they are playing before the pitcher steps onto the rubber. Because it will give the runner an indication in how much of a lead to get but it also depends on how many outs there are and what the score is. But the Mariners had the bases loaded to where they could have capitalized on the situation but a play like this just kills the momentum that the Mariners had

[@ronpeacock9939]

I am a Yankee fan and this one had me going WTF? Yeah, foolish on this one. Gave the pitcher a gift.

[@whatsupthom]

maybe he figured that if the guy couldn’t throw a strike, no way could he make a good throw home under pressure. little does he know the power and accuracy of the Unthinking Throw!

[@genesispuredeaf2390]

What the video didn’t show was the third baseman got in his head and said “you’re about to get walked in…no guts, no glory; I’ll even spot you a huge lead off”

[@ChrisRBillos]

After a 3-0 count, the league has a .7 30 OBP. Must have thought he had better than a 3 in 4 chance to be safe.

[@scottmcshannon6821]

the guy on thirds lead is halfway to home. the guys at first and second are standing on the gag. obviously not a planned play, everybody surprised by the runner.

[@23ofSeptember]

I remember Brett Lawrie doing that. Bases loaded, Jose Bautista at the plate, thrown out.

[@flaquis2729]

I was at this game and you could feel the air get sucked out of the stadium after this.

[@alexh8613]

Nobody gonna mention Gleybar Torres not even flinching, as the runner tries to steal home and gets thrown out.

[@danNat978]

Nice I saw a c e nter fielder make a great play today with a flip to second base for the out guy had a lot of rust but he still Hass the moves to make the play maybe it was his cool sunglasses ?

[@quakesquakes]

On paper it's bad, in practice it's probably not that bad or even slightly good. Depends a bit on how wild the pitcher was, the score, time of the game, etc. (chkd and the pitcher had thrown 3 pretty wild balls so stealing is def. bad there).

[@bakerman10]

Great play by the pitcher.

[@mftepera]

You said he should’ve broken early. At that moment the plate ump still had his right arm in the air to signal “time.” So would that have been allowed?

[@gordoh7634]

This is probably my favorite Sparky Anderson. "Pennants are won in August." This year, the Mariners blew it. I hate to admit my loyalty to the Seattle Mariners. Like a stuck-up Yankee fan told me once, "Seattle has not won anything." And he's right! Where are all growing old, and getting tired of being jilted by ownership.

[@furyofbongos]

Love these, and love the wide view. Can you tell us the # of outs next time? (I think you just forgot this time)

[@snerdterguson]

I mean, since the Yankees run off the field after the play, we can assume there were two outs prior to Robles getting caught.

[@VadimKazakov]

Love these breakdowns, where do you find these wide views?

[@ultimatemaitai]

Another key aspect: two outs. That is really a bad decision with two outs.

[@TonyCrenshawsLatte]

The runner on 3rd was channeling his inner Charlie Brown, obviously.

[@adamzangara]

I love aggressive baseball but this is a tad extreme.

[@John-K-N]

Victor Robles earned a reputation as Mr TOOTBLAN with the Nationals. All the tools in the world, but complete zero situational awareness on the basepaths.

[@Vzw-dj9rf]

It was 3-0, with Justin Turner up. A frustrating moment for sure in a series filled with base-running gaffes. Robles has been terrific overall, but what he - and Acta, the 3rd base coach - were thinking is a mystery.

[@michaelt312]

Was there a bonus for the player on 3rd based on steals?

[@T_K7]

Nope, rather he was picked up off the scrap heap for league minimum (he's since been extended though).

[@jnothstine]

How may outs were there?

[@Requinix17]

2 outs, bases loaded, 3-0 count, down by 2 runs early in the game. This play ended the inning 😱

[@MikeHart72]

@@Requinix17. In this situation the runner should absolutely not have tried to steal home

[@WT-Sherman]

How many outs before the attempted steal ? Was that H. Rodrigues ?

[@randallreed9048]

Critical: How many OUTS?

[@AntonelliBaseball]

@@randallreed9048 I’m not 100% sure, but even if there were 2, do you think it’s a good idea to steal home in a 3-0 count? I agree 0 is best, 1 is worse, 2 is even worse, but I still think it would be crazy with 2 outs.

[@randallreed9048]

@@AntonelliBaseball I am glad you made the comment. You are absolutely correct and the outs do not really matter. I asked the question only because it reflected on the egregiousness of the offense. Ain't baseball a beautiful pastime?

[@paulpinball9952]

At 1:50, you can see the pitcher, catcher and every INF except Gleyber hie to the dugout. That would suggest third out.

[@danielcastiglione5328]

Ok to try with 0-2 or 1-2. No clue on a 3-0.

[@FUGP72]

With no outs, you don't even try it then. You have another batter who get get you home with an out.

[@danielcastiglione5328]

@@FUGP72 agreed. But there were 2 outs. With 1 out you still don’t try it.

[@cheapercharlie]

Unless the batter is Bortolo Colon I cannot see a reason for this attempt. Like you mentioned the pitcher is struggling why do anything to possibly help the pitcher?

[@Shootskas]

When I was a teenager, I used to steal bases because I was angry. But I would think major leaguers would have more emotional control than that.

[@RobKandell]

That was bad timing. Thinking in backgammon terms, yes, the equity of that play was not that high. In billiards terms, yes, you have to execute better than that. Seattle is in the AL WC chase, too. They can make all the mistakes they want. Go Tigers.

[@windycity5388]

I've seen Elly De La Cruz stole home successfully and it was simplly beautiful 😍 I don't think you mentioned how many out at this point, but it does matter WHEN you do steal. 55HR-55SB ? 😮

[@CrabbyOldLady]

I'd love to know what the batter thought when he saw the runner coming.

[@windycity5388]

@@CrabbyOldLady He probably wanted hit him with his bat.

[@jeffharrison1090]

Aggressiveness on the pads is needed more in baseball. But timing is everything. Not with 2outs, 3-0 count. Teams that play Station-to-Station baseball will always be mid to low standing, unless they have hot and timely hitters. This is NOT a stealing situation, especially on in the 1st inning too! No!

[@Eidenhoek]

My papa would say that you'd do it because no one would expect it, so it'll work.

[@jodiskylar9452]

Who was the dumbass for the Mariners that tried to steal home? In reality, he should be benched for trying something so moronic...

[@T_K7]

That's far and away our best hitter this year... Victor Robles. He gets benched and the delusion that we so much as belong in the playoffs is dead lol

[@dentonyoung4314]

Why was the third base coach not yelling at the runner "GO BACK" as soon as he saw the runner sneaking off towards home?

[@chrissforza4808]

Saw this when it happened and went, "Welp, Antonelli will be making a video on that play"

[@FUGP72]

God..these pretty much word for word copy/pasted comments on any semi-popular sports videos are annoying and overdone.

[@robertmock2843]

Did the catcher get the tag down?

[@sealand000]

How many outs?

[@robertaxel]

2, which made it even dumber...

[@eyesoars9212]

You've got to let your opponents have every opportunity to make mistakes. Be patient!

[@butch420cassidy4]

the fact it was a 3-0 count with the bases loaded in a tie game makes me wanna throw up.. the complete opposite of a team player

[@glacroix25]

I'm surprised the catcher wasn't called for obstruction. His left foot is clearly blocking the plate before he has the ball. Oh wait...it's the Yankees! J/K! LOL!

[@MH-Tesla]

As an umpire, I'll see youth players attempt to steal 2nd on 3-0. I'm amazed at the ignorance. Sometimes you're in a conversation with the catcher about a runner attempting to steal. I'll say, well there's no way he's going to steal now on 3-0. And then he does. And then he gets thrown out on a strike. And then the next pitch is a ball. It's crazy bad base running.

[@kerrytodd3753]

I agree, terrible timing…..

[@FUGP72]

Dear sports directors....ALWAYS STAY ON THE FUCKING PLAY! As long as the ball is life, there is never ANY need to show close ups of players...and no matter what, there is never EVER any need to show the god damn crowd! A sports telecast is supposed to be the eyes of viewers. What they would be watching if they were at the game. And NO ONE goes to a sporting event with binoculars and stares at other fans in the crowd. Ever.

[@paulpinball9952]

Those MLB TV directors lack awareness of defensive positioning, and rarely show runners and INFs as the ball is pitched. Backinna day, main camera site was in mezzanine behind home, *not* CF; a blessing for students of the game, and HP umps.

[@kg4wwn]

If there were 0 outs I could see stealing in this situation just to shake up the already tilting pitcher. With 2 outs, there is absolutely no reason for it that doesn't involve a bet placed on the other team. (No, I don't think this was intentionally throwing the game, I think it was just stupidity.)

[@dr.dumddum904]

You're right, it was a bonehead play. And yes, he broke a second too late.

[@MoonMistZero]

Don’t forget, everyone on base was hbp or walked on base

[@jasonglessner1932]

I have no words to describe how unnecessary and dumb this play was. I manage and play in an adult baseball league. This is something you shouldn't even do at the rec level. Completely selfish. The only way the runner is excused from this is if the manager made him do it. But what manager would make such a decision on a 3 and 0 count in the 1st inning?

[@TheCpadron19]

Wait till you see what Julio does at third base the next game 😅😅😭😭

[@AntonelliBaseball]

@@TheCpadron19 video has already been made lol

[@charlesmckenzie7101]

it was stupid, your right

[@nacoran]

Obviously it's like that catcher who was tipping pitches on purpose... this guy just wanted to go home. Ba Dum Pum.

[@timisaac8121]

Heartbreaking. Even if he is successful, it takes the situational pressure off P.

[@jeffdavis2648]

Runner: Because I'm Elly De La CRUUUUUUUZZZZZ!!!!!!!

[@MikeHart72]

No one was paying attention to the runner. Sometimes you just have to take your shot. It wasn’t the ideal count but these opportunities don’t always present themselves

[@slpguy6026]

No lol. He's an idiot

[@freemenownrifles8814]

Sees runner face...... no further questions...... #GetOnGab

[@jimmeade2976]

If I were his manager, the runner would be headed for the clubhouse, after I make him give the home plate umpire the lineup change for his sub. I like players who push the envelope, but this is a bonehead play.

[@paulpinball9952]

*Annnnnnd,* FOOL on 3b is trying to game a *RHP!!* This is *SO* obviously a trick play by the Yanks, a rare occurrence from Boone's Boardroom. Note 2b Torres, motionless as the sitch develops; he knows what's up. Pitcher's and INFs' body language after "OUT" call screams, *"SUCKAHHH!"* Truly impressive play.

[@chrislombardi3968]

Justin Turner was so disgusted by this call.

[@alvinthecat8426]

Seattle = rough year. Some of it, baseball gods, some of it, self-induced, the rest,???? Still a chance to salvage the season.

[@rickmoroney4900]

Small Ball goes wrong

[@aarond23]

If he would have gone a second earlier he would have been safe easily, waited too long to make his move

[@emmanuelvacakis4463]

Terrible play. If you try, you better make it.

[@chrisc765]

no way on bases loaded and 3-0. dumb call

[@danielhoward4566]

It's the Mariners, what do you expect.

[@paulready8897]

The runner was stupid, should be sent down to the minors.

[@raymondricci5323]

He Marinered it.

[@Phil-S8]

Man that was dumb

[@lgerback34]

Even if he DOES make it, it’s still a risky as hell play and he looks like an idiot for doing it. Just bizarre.

[@FUGP72]

Dumb play by BOTH sides. No reason to run given the game situaiton. But the Yankees need to tell the pitcher not to do what he does with a runner on 3rd. Runner on 3rd that you aren't holding on and you are bending over and looking down? Don't they teach basic fundamentals at ANY level anymore? Or do players just ignore them once they get their big contracts?

[@hyperkoala1758]

If you notice the home plate umpire, he had time called.

[@TheTaxman0608]

so dumb

[@occasionalnick1000]

Why is the throw home not ball 4, scoring the runner? It is clearly not in the strike zone.n I seem to recall a folk tale about something like this from long ago. I like your channel.

[@lo1bo2]

Assuming you're serious, it's not an official pitch for several reasons. Not thrown from the rubber for one thing.

[@garydavis9361]

The pitcher is just another position player until he steps onto the rubber. It was just an ordinary throw to a base, not a pitch.

[@robertcuratolo5339]

True once he bent over to get that rosin that was the time. Mariners are still in it but with bonehead moves like that they'll be gone.