My Top 10 baseball moments of the decade -- Mike Trout's 1st HR, A-Rod's 3,000th hit, and more!

[@mattmeyer2006]

Probably wouldn't have noticed the sweat stain on your "ball sack" as you put it, if you didn't point it out to everyone lol. Great video as always:) I live my dream vicariously through you

[@MessOfThings]

"That one guy" would have noticed and accused him of wetting his pants.

[@zackhample]

@@MessOfThings This is exactly correct.

[@zackhample]

Someone else would've noticed and accused me of . . . ya know. Gotta get ahead of the story.

[@mattmeyer2006]

@@zackhample Zack I would have pissed my pants if I caught Mike Trouts first homerun and later met him. So I wouldn't be mad even if you did lol

[@devenshah5249]

The closest thing I have to mike trouts baseball is Yoenis Cespedes’ batting glove

[@PeteDiscafani]

To track balls like that is impressive enough, but with people and the seats!! That is true talent!

[@zackhample]

Thanks!

[@TroutWest]

Makes me happier than ever to be a Trout fan... dude is incredible.

[@hihunter7]

Mike Trout is one of if not THE best and greatest player of the 21st century. Snagging his first baseball is like catching a ball filled with solid gold Roman coins. Unbelievable feat man, I'm blown away.

[@jpmnky]

You’ve become an MLB staple over this last decade. And that, that is really something. Keep it up in this next one.

[@siddthekid5046]

This is so epic, man! Love your passion for the best game in the world

[@zackhample]

Thank you!

[@Akeoni]

Forget a rod. This guy can say he caught (literally) mike trouts first home run. Unreal.

[@arthurvillinova9931]

That is insane! He’s gonna be a Top 5 if not the best baseball player EVER.

[@BrownBrown270]

@@arthurvillinova9931 he'll be first or second. It's going to be hard to top Barry Bonds, but if anyone can do it. Itll be mike trout.

[@ourtime-downhere6931]

@@BrownBrown270 except trout will do it without his head tripling in size

[@TheMaskedCollector]

Thanks for allowing us to join you on your adventures! Your videos are awesome!

[@zackhample]

Thanks for joining me. :)

[@jamison9674]

You gave up the 3000 hit ball so kids could play baseball your a great dude you deserve more recognition

[@Nik-cg6qr]

Wow nice of Mike Trout to take the time and give you that signed bat after all these years . He really is a super nice guy

[@zackhample]

Yup!

[@liameustace6954]

I can't even imagine how much that trout ball is worth good lord

[@anthonybob8453]

Ikr

[@jnl7196]

Xd not for sale

[@lilab3418]

Ikr did u see how much his rookie card is worth

[@jameskutschbach294]

Let alone the bat he gave him. Lol

[@Daviousss]

I would ask for something game used of his

[@connorhill1247]

9:26 your comment about being in places that should be packed but are empty at some points i get completely. I’m an actor. So I can go from being in an auditorium packed out with people to one that’s empty as we finish clearing out, hitting the lights before moving to the next venue. It really can be magical!

[@uwo1909]

I'm from costa rica and I'm so happy you went here to the rawlings factory! Pura vida 🇨🇷🇨🇷😄

[@jude7365]

Sameeee

[@melthesheep1390]

6:36-6:40 Kid behind him is like “wtf is this guy?”

[@MessOfThings]

I'll agree with being the only person in a usually crowded place. If you ever have a chance to be at the Grand Canyon when all the roads are closed for a blizzard...I spent an hour and a half on the rim trail and didn't see a single person. Amazing experience.

[@zackhample]

Daaaaaaamn, that sounds amazing.

[@braddydaddy8818]

I’m not even a Yankee fan, but I can only imagine watching a real game in that stadium and being the only fan. What an experience

[@ZealKingdom]

Any one of these moments would be a dream. Imagine all this in one ten year span. Great video.

[@spencerearl9964]

Zack, I’ve been watching your wholesome content for a while. You amaze me, the way you interact with kids and your fans. But finding out that you gave arod his 3000th hit so that the Yankees would donate to charity, that tops it all. I can almost promise that 99% of people in that some position wouldn’t have given up that historic hall even if it benefited a charity. You’re what we as humans should strive to be.

[@Larry-e12]

You are such an underrated youtuber

[@alainvincent1309]

Hi Zack, Thank You For Your Video"s All Year Long. Looking Forward To The 2020 Season. All The Best To You In The New Year!

[@zackhample]

Thanks for watching!

[@JTPerp]

This aged well

[@davids6898]

Mike Trout was recently voted the AL player of the decade. Not a bad connect to have there, Zack. That bat has to be at least in the 5 or 6 figures by now.

[@zackhample]

Nah, I can't imagine it's worth that much, but his first home run ball . . . yikes.

[@ARTWV]

@@zackhample yeah, with that big contract if I were him I would look u up and give u 100k

[@ianlamont825]

Your awesome Zack! A-Rod's ball was worth a lot to you, and instead you made it a charity contribution!

[@brinagonzalez9104]

Great video as usual. Cheers to another upcoming decade of baseball memories.

[@zackhample]

Thanks very much, Brina.

[@ConnorCzerniel99]

@@zackhample hi Zack

[@ATalkingBadger]

Awesome video! LOVE the highlight videos. Mike Trout is my favorite player, so the fact that you caught his first HR is extra special. That'd be awesome if you could also catch his final one at the end of his career, which hopefully won't be for a VERY long time.

[@zackhample]

I will try to make that happen.

[@gkarjala]

Doode, you are MLB History!!!! Lovin it.

[@zackhample]

:)

[@whitecloak11]

I'd piss myself if I caught trout's 1st dinger too lmfao

[@brettfriedman587]

At the time though, no one knew what Trout was gonna become

[@C-mac_in_the_6ix]

Very cool moments Zack. You such big fan so you deserve those cool moments.

[@aidanfinkofficial]

What an epic decade it's been for you! Also, have a happy new year Zack!

[@zackhample]

Thanks! Same to you, Aidan.

[@reedaugen1174]

Thanks, Zack for only helping further my love for Baseball, 2019 was my best season yet and I hope 2020 is even better for both me and you!!!

[@zackhample]

You’re welcome. That's nice of you to say.

[@reedaugen1174]

​@@zackhample Thanks again.

[@scottberlant6402]

Great video Zack loved it! I hope you had a great Christmas!

[@zackhample]

Thanks! You too.

[@JevenMusic]

Your truly a legend in baseball Zack! Great accomplishments in baseball history.

[@dragonfan38]

You caught the A-Rod ball the day after my birthday and I watched it on TV.

[@thefilipinojoe]

Love your video recap. It was a lot of fun to see the highlights of your last decade. 😍💕

[@zackhample]

Thanks, Gio.

[@dsmithy1400]

I'm in this video from the reds game in 2018!!! Still can't wait to see u again at another game !!

[@zackhample]

Let's make it happen.

[@SilverBull30]

#600th comment I just subbed, I am so impressed! Just imagine if you got to keep that Mike Trouts freaking first home run, well youd be a millionaire. That bat you got is AWESOME also! Priceless! I know you would NEVER sell it. As you know im sure his rookie card sold for record $5.3 million! That ball I can only imagine. Just blown away! Its only right he got it back and the experience alone would be amazing! You can always say you were the guy that caught that ball. I know.about Gabby. You broke his record, amazing also, you were on sports center! Then Arods 3000th , you are.one lucky guy! You bring being a fan to a never level! I love it!..

[@a7xfanben]

So cool. Thanks for being such a great fan of the game!

[@smosmo4617]

Fascinating brother , the trout story is amazing plus the play you made .That trout ball is insane, what a great story

[@elisa9833]

Damn, Zack! Great video!

[@ZGBrickfilms]

Awesome decade Zack, can’t wait to see what you do in the next 10 years!

[@zackhample]

Thanks. :)

[@stevetarrii1954]

I've been a fan since the A rod Homer after watching you on the news. Don't always leave comments but I've been a sub since then

[@bencleghorn7239]

This is awesome! Great video!

[@zackhample]

Thanks!

[@MatthewFarney]

Absolutely amazing man! What a story

[@cdez8486]

You are a baseball magnet! ⚾️

[@baseballbros1589]

4:40 the guy predicted the future

[@Danielr0]

Good job!! On Mike Trouts catch

[@anthonyhoward146]

Pretty sure the Rawlings facility is a sweat shop

[@jordanskyler8049]

Great vija... the man- the mith- the legend.... getting/signing your own card(awsome)

[@zackhample]

:)

[@parkerfrey5590]

Hey Zack love your vids. Keep up the good work💪

[@zackhample]

Thanks for watching -- will do.

[@parkerfrey5590]

😍😍😘😘

[@frenchifrey7703]

I love you guys

[@costaricansportsfan5390]

Im from costa rica, glad you like it here and that factory is awsome

[@logan4461]

Merry Christmas Zack.

[@zackhample]

Thanks, you too.

[@user-uj3ev5nd4b]

Wow im early! Happy holidays and happy new year to ya Zack!

[@zackhample]

Thanks, you too!

[@neverliam44]

Dude youre a baseball legend.

[@colt45yk]

He’s got more fans than The Washington football team 🤣🤣

[@CSDonohue11]

Dude... how rad The Legendary card company Topps Trading Cards made your own official baseball card(s). That’s so awesome dude. Congratulations man. I did not know you were able to have this done for you and for US too 😉

[@trevorgamer6109]

What a masterpiece, it can become a documentary.

[@ryanzeigler]

The fact that Trout is number nine shows that this guy is a mad man...

[@giftedmisfit-]

HOW DOES HE NOT HAVE 500K YET!?!?

[@the_claydog02]

Again Zack: Truly Amazing

[@zackhample]

Thanks!

[@Whatsviral247sports]

I love how you caught trouts home run and 9 years later he wrote 2x al mvp😂😂

[@dylanlevy2107]

He talks to trout at games, Mike likes the guy lol

[@scrptar129]

Rocking the Guilford College shirt in the Trout video? Now I’m subbing!

[@mqqn_mane3366]

I'm from High Point NC...Guilford shirts are rare indeed

[@Larry-e12]

Did you know some people say Zack said on twitter he was keeping a-rods 3000th

[@davidminster6332]

Those things are awesome keep up the good work

[@robc6469]

Great vlog !! Missing the baseball season aly

[@zackhample]

Thanks.

[@ZOMb2010]

Man ...you give me chills ...AWESoME video ...just discovered the vid's today ...Thanks

[@_FromTheIsland]

I love your youtube channel and I can't imagine how fun it would be to go to all those MLB games. I'm a Texas Rangers Fan.

[@rcvaroundtheworld6217]

Being at a stadium alone during a game is like being at Disneyland alone, there's no other feeling

[@collinskraig]

Damn it I can’t wait for opening day

[@Yankfan2025]

What an awesome story! What an awesome dude! What a great way to fulfill your dream props to you brother

[@comfortably_numbat]

A memorable decade to be sure. What about Opening Day in Australia ? I was just re-reading your post about A-Rod's 3000th hit. Now that was CRAZY.

[@zackhample]

Ray! What's up! I need to email you back, but yes, Australia was amazing for sure but since it wasn't my first overseas trip, it wasn't quite as different/crazy for me, ya know?

[@andredeaves2802]

Trout is a class act!

[@dianabethbrucher2462]

I LOVE MIKE TROUT

[@iliketocomment8144]

Just pure “EPIC.” 👏

[@andrewbendo5201]

I just me Zack at the 2021 all star game and he was the nicest guy ever, hope this gets pinned, love your stuff dude

[@Sirmellowman]

dude, what a amazing life you have.

[@maxgrant9127]

13:14 That timing though

[@itstimeforsports6156]

For real tho

[@silvio24116]

My #1 highlight of the decade was when I caught a Matt Chapman (I’m pretty sure) foul ball with my hands on August 30th 2019 it was 2 days after my birthday!

[@zackhample]

Hell yeah. Nice job on that. :)

[@silvio24116]

Thanks Zack

[@casey-capri2914]

Man... that Trout 1st home run ball is going to be worth a FORTUNE once hes in the HOF and goes down as the best player of modern times. I really hope you gave them a batting practice ball and have the real HR ball locked away somewhere. That would be a great story 50 years from now!

[@zackhample]

Yeah, THAT would end well.

[@casey-capri2914]

@@zackhampleit would have to be a family secret lol

[@ThePolarBearProductions]

My baseball highlight of the decade was almost getting whacked with a bat at a AA game. The guy hit a single I think and on the follow through the bat slipped out of his hands and went flying straight at me. I quickly got up and ran for cover when I thought it was coming my way and it landed 5-10 seats down from me. I tried to get it but Stadium security said I couldn’t have it.

[@JSL5111]

ThePolarBearProductions that sucks dude

[@zackhample]

That's crazy. Glad you didn't get smoked.

[@brendenkennedy4304]

Great video as always and FYI next year the Milwaukee brewers are celebrating there 50th anniversary and they have special commemorative balls for you to snak

[@zackhample]

Can't wait. I'm hungry for it.

[@javierulibarri6930]

Love your video!!! You are the most GENIUS MLB fan!!!! I would love to see a movie made on your ball cathcing successes.

[@markakira8988]

The decade isn't over. Cal Ripken may stop by and give you 15 autographed bats and you'll have to do this video over. Honorable Mentions: -Your mother catching her first baseball. -Coconut pudding. -Your bobblehead release.

[@zackhample]

Haha, true. I'm taking a chance that nothing eventful will happen in the next few days.

[@samanthak9078]

Zack! How did I miss that you went to Guilford College! I grew right near there, love your channel man.

[@TimVassa]

Great video! Hope to meet you at CBP someday! ⚾

[@zackhample]

Thanks. Someday . . .

[@vall3on]

Hey Zack I love your videos I hope to see you at a game one day I’m going to opening day for the Yankees so love your vids

[@zackhample]

Thanks for watching. Maybe see you next year.

[@justingriebe8548]

This guy found a way to live out his dreams of baseball and make a living at it, and be his own boss. That's awesome!

[@davidquinn2382]

So you worked at a mlb sweatshop and made a ball? Pretty cool!!

[@izang5800]

No air conditioning

[@eddym4378]

This vid was awesome!!!!! 🔥

[@zackhample]

Thanks, Eddy!

[@metabolicrevolution]

Much respects. Youre a good guy

[@zackhample]

Thank you, Steve.

[@SaltyChip]

Getting your own baseball card and signing it would be my favourite. That one will have the most legs and something that can never be taken.

[@debbiejohnson3677]

Very cool Zack!

[@Abel-wb4xk]

You have lived a great life. That's for sure.😊⚾⚾⚾

[@animetime1744]

Great video zack

[@hagnonebackup]

Zack’s a god. He should be in guinness world records

[@zackhample]

I agree. He's the best.

[@logan4461]

I love the Lowell spinners I'm from around there

[@zackhample]

:)

[@SullyTheRetiredTankerYanker]

It's pretty cool that you chose to personalize some of your cards. Imagine the surprise of the person who gets those cards. Not unlike authors who sign their books for later purchase (have you done that?) and leave messages. For instance, I purchased a copy of Roy Blount Jr's "Book Of Southern Humor." Blount wrote a message for me: "If you have stolen this book, please have the decency to send me two dollars." Typical Blount! I might even make a video about it, or about Blount anyway. So, happy holidays, and safe and happy travels.

[@zackhample]

Ha! That's funny. I haven't done THAT much stuff like that with my books.

[@SullyTheRetiredTankerYanker]

@@zackhample I tried to tell my sister to try something like that, but her readers are a bit more sophisticated, you know, Jane Austen and all that stuff...

[@tonylotito3845]

Trout from NJ he'll always be down to earth although he's one of the best

[@deadbol8090]

That boy did not want to let that a rod ball go😂

[@kyledixon2571]

8:42 my first watched Zack Hample video

[@masonkelly4391]

Hi Zack, I was just wondering where I could buy an umpires hat like you always wear. Thanks, love the vids, keep up the great work!

[@zackhample]

I think hatclub.com has ‘em.

[@masonkelly4391]

Thanks so much!

[@andrewandyo1son]

Zack please make a video showing your baseball card collection!

[@adamnied6854]

Hi Zack! For q and a part 20 what was your favorite MLB All-Star game that you’ve ever been to? It was awesome meeting you at the All-Star game in Cleveland and keep up the great work!

[@allanalmanzar6352]

Hi zack it was nice meeting you at Yankee stadium September 20 Yankees vs blue jays as you can see as my profile picture if you remember

[@zackhample]

I love it!