Would YOU jump in the ALLEGHENY RIVER for a baseball outside PNC Park?!

So yeah, this happened. Was it stupid and disgusting? Maybe but you know what's NOT stupid? Saving money on your tickets! Click here for a discount from SeatGeek:
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But okay, as for jumping in the river, I seemed to have survived without getting diseased, so I'm gonna consider it a success.
Unfortunately there was more action for me outside the stadium than inside, but it was still an amazing day overall. The Pittsburgh Pirates were facing the St. Louis Cardinals, so in addition to seeing former MVP Andrew McCutchen, I got up close to Adam Wainwright (in his final MLB season) as well as Willson Contreras (who had a meltdown after striking out and got ejected late in the game). There were also FOUR players with zero career home runs, so it was exciting to have so many chances at catching someone's first.
PNC Park is truly glorious, and if you haven't yet been here, you NEED to do something about that.
You also need to check out my merch page:
www.zackhample.com/merch
Shoutout to my friends Ben Weil (@benny_bang_bang) and Max Edelman (@max_edelman) for joining me on this trip and to Zac Gutherman (@zg_films) who edited this video. It was filmed on August 22, 2023 by Rachel Messbauer. Thanks for watching!

[@austin5019]

The fact that you jumped into the river for a baseball is absolute dedication!!!

[@Anthony-bx5yk]

As a Pittsburgher there are not many times I've jumped in that river, I think the last time was drunk at the PITT WVU tailgate last year, but THIS is definitely one of the times where I would have wanted to! SHOUTOUT TO ZACK!

[@AWILSON649]

You should scuba dive and look for balls in the water

[@ryansnags33]

Good idea

[@aishaoconnor3999]

Ya

[@benchisholm1836]

I would watch

[@ChadHuber8]

Baseballs float ………

[@ChadHuber8]

That river you ain’t getting it in time

[@DanielSmith-xs6rj]

It was great meeting you at this game. I was the one who came up to you at the end and asked, "Did you feel bad about your buddy, Wilson Contreras getting ejected?"

[@zackhample]

Heyyyy! I do still feel a bit bad.

[@Tylerburnham306]

Holy cow Zack this is one of your most amazing videos showing that anything is possible. Good for you man

[@zackhample]

Thank you!!

[@doubleueyett]

Awesome! Jumping in for a couple of balls was so awesome!!!! That dude behind you at 19:29 Mark Kirsch🤮. Wish you would have left him out of this video!

[@zackhample]

Thanks! And yes, I am aware of who that is.

[@MichaelRighi]

For those wondering: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZmmUdoCdpJV3npYsi=d8Lo4B7UQE3UIBo6

[@Ayden_Tempesta]

Amazing vid as always Z!!! To answer the title’s question, YES I ABSOLUTELY WOULD!!! Worth getting soaked for a home run ball! Funny enough, when I was down there, I actually found a ball tucked in one of the bushes along the path wayyyyyy before gates opened. Such a cool spot!

[@zackhample]

Thank you (!!) and nice find in the bushes. That IS a thing, but it's pretty rare.

[@Robis2349]

Not sure what I'm more impressed with, Zack's willingness to jump in that river, or his olympic swimming physique

[@NYYVIDS]

😂😂😂

[@zackhample]

:D

[@donbean]

You jumping in the water for baseballs is video gold haha Awesome city view up top .... Thanks for the videos.....

[@lionsfan7500]

What a fun video to watch! I love how your north of 40 but still a kid at heart. I'm 52 and will always be a kid at heart. Great job my friend!

[@zackhample]

Thanks so much! And yes, we have that in common.

[@madarapubg9940]

ANOTHER GUARANTEED BANGER FROM ZACK

[@aidanfinkofficial]

This was hilarious and amazing! I don’t think I’m as crazy as you, unfortunately. I think I’d only jump into the river for home run balls if it was the home run derby.

[@zackhample]

I hear ya, and I realize that jumping in for a BP ball is rather extreme, but . . . OOPS!! I couldn't help myself.

[@aidanfinkofficial]

@@zackhampleAnd in your underwear…

[@user-iv8pu9pz8f]

Zack this is absolutely hilarious what a video 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 LOL keep it up

[@amberpatterson6865]

I used your link for our jays game at the end of month!! Love the discount thank you 🎉

[@peytonclark1353]

By the caption i knew this video would be crazy! I absolutely loved it

[@erickv2739]

Newer viewer and this is already my favorite video of yours. Jumping into the river was wild lol

[@AntonioPerez18]

Always love it when Benny Bang Bang is in the video!!

[@trameiawright1431]

1:45 got me “oh sh*t”

[@greendayrichard7391]

Love the videos keep up the good work

[@zackhample]

Thanks!

[@Oriole_phanatic]

Now that looks like a helluva lotta fun

[@zackhample]

Yep! :D

[@itsnotme07]

Nicely done Zack!! Never doubted you'd do WHATEVER it takes to get a ball!! Awesome!! And of course you gave the wet ball to a kid!!

[@zackhample]

😬

[@SilverNightKyle]

River swimmin’…⚾️⚾️ That Please/Thank You shirt is my favorite of yours, kiddo…💜 As always, great entertainment, thank you for sharing…👏🏻

[@zackhample]

Thank YOU, Kyle. I really love that shirt too.

[@keonroshdieh2497]

Awesome video, Zack 👍. Also on a side note, I know Alika Williams in real life and was at the game when he made his MLB debut against the Padres

[@alecnicotra512]

As a Pittsburgh native I give u props for going into that water lol

[@hockeydog7382]

Well agreed same here

[@user-zk9yh5ow5v]

Offff course love it Z 🔥🔥

[@zackhample]

Thanks for watching.

[@hollywoodhiggins1576]

I went to a Red Sox game last week an got my 1st ball from Jason varitek (Red Sox catchers coach now) I then gave it to a little kid an the whole crowd around us cheered for me an said “good job” the little kid was happy it made me happy! I bet Zack gets the same feeling when he gives his balls out!

[@zackhample]

That's awesome! Cool top get one from a Sox legend.

[@hollywoodhiggins1576]

I could literally watch Zack hample videos all day

[@josiahdipietro2855]

Absolutely worth it to soak yourself for a home run

[@brandongast1990]

Thanks for signing my book and thanks for the love. Hopefully we catch up one more time before the season ends.

[@zackhample]

Yooooo! You're very welcome and hopefully see you again soon, but not sure when.

[@DavidGenz]

Dedication right there 😂👌🏼

[@zackhample]

:)

[@chiefjoes.wiggumindonutswe5662]

I see that Benny BANG BANG aka CAKE BOSS from TLC 🤙(or a look alike?) is in tha house again, Zack.

[@kennycastano]

13:54 really cool editing.

[@machinesofgod]

If it wasn't confirmed before, it's confirmed now. He is now legendary. For all the haters to see, this is coming from a submarine veteran.

[@Bryceman810]

Zack I love your vids

[@zackhample]

Thanks for watching.

[@jorvan6910]

Good early morning from Vietnam. Just kind of done for my business trip in Asia and have time to watch this video(this one I was in Taiwan). Can’t wait to show kids this video hopefully they will like water more after watching.

[@jorgecgonzalez9976]

Beautiful ballpark with amazing views, good job Pittsburgh.

[@GarySuley]

Yes!! My hometown!!

[@TheWoody0007]

started swimming with Olympic rings popping up 😂😂😂

[@johncole273]

I love Zack Hample

[@zackhample]

I'm glad you still feel this way.

[@Billy23562]

Also that Mario shirt you wore at the LLWS where’d you get it

[@aidanfinkofficial]

Shoutout to the fan in the Devers jersey! Thank you, Rachel for getting a shot of him.

[@jackfoster9131]

Gotta love pnc one of the best ballparks out there

[@alyssafeher6149]

i love watching your video's and the blue jays are in 3rd place

[@JEK]

That was some awesome swim-shagging baseballs. I wouldn't recommend doing it in McCovey Cove.

[@zackhample]

Why not??

[@petergannon5251]

As a Pittsburgh native, you really shouldn’t have jumped in that water

[@zackhample]

Haha, oops.

[@hockeydog7382]

Yeah think smarter tho that’s dedication

[@FouseyCore]

Nice zack proud of you

[@mitchellquartero]

Awesome 🙌🔥

[@MHaviation]

Zack I was literally at the same game as you and I didn’t notice you which hotel are you staying at that night? It’s probably the only game I’ll ever be at the same one as you lol.

[@cgbach]

Damn Zack, great bod!

[@zackhample]

:D

[@duanestevens9789]

As a Pittsburgh fan from Sacramento, CA I definitely would

[@kevingreen5793]

You're absoulutly crazy Zack to be jumping in that river to snag baseballs! Don't worry I would've done the same thing it looks like a lot of fun! How cold was that water?

[@zackhample]

Haha, my man! It really wasn't cold, but I was pretty hyped up, so who knows?

[@bcool9104]

Zack is packing a big bat!

[@zackhample]

👀

[@Barney_274]

Hey,are you going to Tigers @ Yankees on Thursday?

[@westvillefinest697]

Yes got your code to work today to go to the south Carolina vs north Carolina Saturday night game tomorrow night

[@ErynnJohnson]

I would, but since I cant swim I am going to have to pass this time cause I wanna live past 19 LOL LOVE YOUR DEDICATION Z

[@zackhample]

Can't swim?! You need to get on that, bruhhhh.

[@TedsBaseballVlogs]

Went there in the beginning of August. I did see a ball that sunk to the bottom. It was about 5 ft deep. Water looked a little dirty so I decided to pass. Very nice stadium.

[@zackhample]

Probably a smart move on your part.

[@spiralnomad]

Love ya bro, yer crazy 😀

[@spiralnomad]

you remind me of my barn cat

[@DannyBrown-hk6ct]

Ayyy zack also swimming in a video what can't he do

[@bobross943]

At th tigers yankees game i saw someone use the cup trick to get a baseball between the old and new fence.

[@leonardsmith2198]

Flesh eating baseball bacteria beware! Zack is immune to you!😂

[@zackhample]

💪

[@Metsfanallday]

You never fail to entertain us! And like always hi! Do you know what stadium your going to the end of the year?

[@zackhample]

Hi! Not sure yet.

[@RobelTropical]

I see you boosting your immune system 💪😂

[@zackhample]

Haha, positive spin!

[@mattcripps4087]

On a hot day that river was probably a place to cool off from the hot sun catching baseballs

[@dukem991]

Beautiful park

[@questionsanwsered]

I have never been so early in my life to a video on KZbin ever ....

[@zackhample]

Feels good, doesn't it?

[@HarrisonPeloso]

watched some of the video on instagram, now get to watch the full. for the question of the video, yes id jump right in. same out in san fran if got the right gear for baseball snagging.

[@zackhample]

I hope you get the chance someday.

[@datnguyen295]

Zachary Ben Hample at his best!!!

[@EmpireGod332]

Wassup Zack I live in Pittsburgh and we’re not having the best season but hope u come back more times to Pittsburgh

[@zackhample]

I really want to, but not sure about this season.

[@bubbacrosby9603]

Hey Zack, I was wondering if you would be open to the idea of a video where you rank/review all the stadiums in the MLB. Would make an interesting video.

[@zackhample]

Definitely open to it if I can find the time/motivation once the season ends.

[@timkl676]

great video Zack but the german quote on your shirt is grammatically wrong😂😂😂 it has to be: Wirf mir den Ball zu, bitte I'm gonna buy it anyways😂

[@zackhample]

Oh noooo

[@BlackJaxxx]

LOL 1:33

[@Easy4unow]

What kind of camera did you use to record?

[@zackhample]

Canon T7i and also an iPhone. We mix and match.

[@robert98-3]

Zack is good at everything baseball. Can this comment please get a ❤

[@Robis2349]

Couldn't help but notice that those orange/black shorts were likely more suited for jumping in the water at McCovey Cove.

[@stevemundy9886]

Zach that should be your prize possession

[@Sportsbh21]

Ur my favorite keep going don’t listen to the hate

[@zackhample]

What hate?

[@Sportsbh21]

@@zackhample people saying u steal balls

[@jaydendawkins5254]

TBH Zack yes I would totally do this during Bp or game home runs if I was in Pittsburgh

[@zackhample]

:)

[@tracyfrompetco]

Thought boater was going to gun the engine mid flight. Saw Zack in Boston. Almost

[@nickstaffier9982]

How was the water? I imagine swimming is totally OK there, which is dope!

[@zackhample]

It didn't seem too bad. The idea was gross but the reality was . . . fine.

[@badgers48]

Being from Pittsburgh, u got guts touching that water

[@canadiansyrup527]

seeing you jump in for not 1 but 2 balls was crazy funny.

[@zackhample]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@joesphkenda9898]

allegheny is so gross can't believe you did that LOL

[@travscott-pr6et]

haha i love this

[@marlonmacapayag4345]

Ilabay sa akoa ang bola,palihug.... that's bisaya version of Throw me the ball, please.....right here in Davao City Philippines... Mabuhay Zack Hample....God bless you....

[@zackhample]

:)

[@STEELERSDK-mc7mr]

i was the kid with the bucket hat on. it was great meeting you!

[@zackhample]

:)

[@williamhiggins2254]

Will you be in St Petersburg Florida on September 10th

[@zackhample]

No, will you?

[@williamhiggins2254]

Yes

[@arenvink]

wasnt this where Jack reacher sniping scene was filmed?

[@mattywatson7075]

brilliant

[@axisgarm]

I’m beginning to wonder if Zack’s total baseball count is hyped up and possibly skewed, like Bill Goldberg’s win streak in WCW

[@zackhample]

Whaaaaat?

[@brucer2152]

Hahaha....as the kids like to s ay.....that's cray cray man!!

[@zackhample]

Haha, yup!

[@Zahstery]

I saw you get a Bobby Witt Jr home run

[@zackhample]

But did you see me get the Salvy homer tonight?!

[@Zahstery]

Oh, I will have to check that out, great work!

[@user-ez5ob6nd2g]

잭햄플씨?안녕하세요.반갑습니다.오늘도,변함없이.야구장에,가셨군요.강에가서,멋진수영까지.하셨군요.항상.늘~응원합니다.아자아자화이팅!오늘도,활기찬.9월첫째주.주말잘보내세요.수고하셨습니다.~^^"😅😊😂❤🎉

[@michaelmendez3453]

Great video.

[@zackhample]

Thanks!

[@elanacinnamon9941]

You should make a net device like the cup trick for situations like this and in San Francisco

[@zackhample]

I have a fountain device for Kauffman Stadium, but I'm no longer allowed to bring it in. 👎

[@SriLankaaShorts]

Zack, rate the Minnesota twins

[@timmyclawmachine1209]

Hey Zack baseballs come out side the stadium at reading fighting Phillies in reading can you do a video on it sometime and come out and try it

[@zackhample]

Fun!

[@Charlieedits-ds3xl]

You going to Wrigley any time soon zack?

[@zackhample]

Is 2024 considered "soon"?

[@martinythegreat808]

What's your Intern do? Great vid

[@zackhample]

He helps with social media stuff, some scheduling/logistics, updating me on baseball news, etc.

[@victorhanley623]

awesome video

[@zackhample]

Thanks!

[@tylerwayman4316]

you are the BEST. people think youre greedy, but youre the exact opposite

[@zackhample]

Thanks!

[@Anthony-bx5yk]

I live here and unless you're intoxicated that river isn't fun to jump into LMAO