Wrigley Field security was NOT HAPPY about this

Cubs fans love doing this, and the security guards HATE it. What's the deal? Wrigley Field bleachers are rowdy! That's the deal. It's part of the charm on Chicago's north side.
The Washington Nationals were in town, which meant that Kyle Schwarber and Jon Lester were back. Meanwhile this was a "Watch With Zack" game -- I was with five kids and their father, and there was so much action from start to finish. We snagged a baseball outside the stadium on Waveland Avenue before the bleacher gates even opened, and we caught lots of baseballs after that on the inside during batting practice. It rained a lot. We ate lots of food. Tons of shenanigans. And we saw a great game too.
Our combined final baseball tally was indeed 18 (!!), and you can see more stats from all my "Watch With Zack" games here:
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This video was mostly filmed on May 18, 2021 by Chris Yon. I also filmed a little and did all the editing. Thanks for watching!

[@robscallon]

Hey! I was also at that game, welcome to Chicago man!

[@jakkesang]

YOO

[@AdamDLP]

I forgot rob is from Chicago lol 😆

[@benhaushalter5067]

Love your videos Rob!

[@danielhaileyiv8658]

Yo your videos are awesome keep up the good work

[@KingArthurBaseball]

ROB huge fan man! love your content

[@theguitargamer3372]

I don't care what some ppl say this guy is great for baseball. For 1. He shows that nobody is too old to let their inner child out every now and then. 2. He ALWAYS takes care of the kids and makes sure lots of them get a ball. And 3. He informs fans what to expect when they get a chance to see their first game. I personally have never got to see a game live but when I finally do I'm thing to put some of what I've learned from Zack into practice. Keep making great content and spreading the love of the game!

[@ferjazz89]

You’re so right he’s awesome for baseball. Thanks for that comment 🔥☺️👍❤️

[@zackhample]

Thank you!! That means a lot to me.

[@illcommunicvtion]

who would say Zach is bad for baseball?????

[@jakeandaidan8068]

@@illcommunicvtion a loser

[@kingnoah4828]

Exactly!!! It don’t matter how old you are and you can do whatever you want in your life and no one can tell you what to do!!! For real though so much people have so much nerve to make a grown adult uncomfortable to be himself and they’re making him feel guilty for what he loves to do 🥺🥺🥺 Zack Hample is a good person!!!

[@mindbomb2000]

That must have cost dad a lot. All that food, tickets, Zack's fee, parking, etc. You know what... I'm sure it was TOTALLY worth it. Those kids and that dad will never forget that night. For me, I couldn't stop smiling throughout the video! So thanks dad, and Zack!

[@zackhample]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@eddyvideostar]

Dear Chris: Did this dad pay Zack a fee for this?

[@dplfilms8476]

@@eddyvideostar 1500

[@dplfilms8476]

1000*. 1500 noq

[@eddyvideostar]

@@dplfilms8476: Rupees?

[@taco2k3]

In 1998, for my 40th birthday, my wife and I flew from California just to watch a weekend series @Wrigley Field with the Giants vs. Cubs. It was the best birthday present ever! Attending a game(s) @Wrigley Field should be on everyone’s bucket list…

[@Jax-zr8hr]

My boy getting the girls 4:36

[@mfdoom2448]

Dude everyone who participated on this video bring a really big smile to my face, the dad in particular! What a great showcase of a beautiful baseball park and it's atmosphere on a gameday

[@nickrooney893]

Roses are red, violets are blue, He got his cup snake stolen from him at 12:42

[@zackhample]

LOLOL

[@faxboi5182]

That goes hard NFL

[@brandonyu9602]

4:38 that kid will go places someday

[@tonyryder5644]

It’s amazing that this was a 1,200 dollar plus experience . Hope that dad gets great Fathers Day gifts!

[@tonyryder5644]

@@dinosaurclub That was the fee alone not including tickets or food to go to the game with him.

[@dongross6624]

I’ve been a Cubs fan since my parents took me to my first game when I was 6. Turning 69 in August. I thought of mom and dad who have passed when the Cubs won the World Series.

[@tricktaylor1983]

Wow both died after the win?

[@1stCorinthians2_14]

@@tricktaylor1983 I think he’s saying he thought of his parents when the Cubs won the World Series.

[@dannysunay4386]

Your parents saw the ws win. Trust me.

[@hollywoodhiggins1576]

What an amazing father doing that for his kids! I love how happy the kids are to watch the game with Zach!!!!!

[@spacecatboy2962]

the boy from slovenia is like, i dont know what these crazy people are doing

[@bigsmoke1252]

Slovakia*

[@RonBurgundy412]

I’m gonna have to try that beer snake here in Pittsburgh. It should be easy since a large amount of beer is needed to tolerate a Pirates game

[@MobsterSause15]

That guard passing by that baseball in batting practice had two arms that weren’t broken. Just toss that ball up like a decent human being. Glove trick was sweet though!

[@samxyx]

5:34. That's what the Sandlot kids needed!

[@crawfordmania17]

I was at that game too! I was celebrating my 21st at Wrigley , got a ball too but gave it away to a kid. crazy haha

[@aubreyaragon988]

Zack that's nice of you handing the baseball to the lady. Very kind of you. 😃

[@jackberry6247]

Thank you for signing my ball at the whitesock yankee game on may 22nd

[@Ballen81587]

Sure it’s going to be worth a lot of money some day

[@zackhample]

You’re welcome.

[@kevinnelson8631]

Zack “Hey man, can you toss that up to me?” Cubs employee “Not able to.” Zack uses the glove trick and thinks “I’ll just get it myself.” 😂 Love it!!!!

[@wadesanecki7269]

You may not believe it but, most mlb teams have rules prohibiting non-players from throwing balls into the stands to fans. I know this because a friend of mine was a trainer, and wasn´t supposed to toss balls into the stands. And that included me when I would stop down a see him before a game near the dugout. Players on the other hand can throw as many as they want.

[@Chasing28Smith12]

Fantastic video, you Zack are a great ambassador for the game. I’m in Sheffield England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 thank you my man !!!

[@zackhample]

Thanks so much!

[@Chasing28Smith12]

The steel City.

[@Texas-Chris]

Love how considerate everybody was !!! I haven’t been to a baseball game in forever. God Bless You and Your Travels !!!

[@LetsAsk4Directions]

Thumbnail looked like the cup snake was the dudes prosthetic leg 😂

[@Jake0666]

As a Boston fan who has been to Fenway a good amount of times, wrigley seems just as awesome

[@brycewelch7775]

It is

[@thedude3065]

bucket list it especially if it's a night game

[@dezza2001]

Love seeing a family that loves the game together. A bond like that will last a lifetime and survive distances spanning the globe.

[@onlythewise1]

ya right

[@brinagonzalez9104]

I haven’t been “home” in two years so I’m elated to see these videos. Makes me excited to finally get to some games later in the summer.

[@themanironmask]

I lived 3 blocks from Wrigley from 2011 until 2019, I still make it to a lot of games. Loved the video, I've seen a LOT of games from the friendly confines, nothing like it.

[@rustyshackleford1842]

Lol the kid handing the ball to the older girl. He knows what’s up 😂

[@whitehedr]

Fun video to watch. You guys did a fantastic job battling the weather.

[@seaneaton9151]

As a Little League President, just wanted to say thank you for doing this for the kids. This is an experience they (as well as their dad) will never forget.

[@myrandomsh1t692]

its a paid trip watch a game with hample is pricey

[@zackhample]

Thank YOU!

[@Nobody48488]

I’m the dad in the video and actually I think Zack’s prices is very fair. He was extremely generous with his time in regards to all the kids. The kids loves that day and we plan to do it again some day. Zack’s the real deal, and any negative Nancy’s can stick it, in my opinion MLB should follow Zack’s idea and open all gates 2 hours early weekday 2.5 hours early F, Sat, Sun

[@yonotmyname]

Just love seeing the smiles on kids faces when they get a ball

[@Nobody48488]

That’s nice Those are my kids, and let me tell you Zack is awesome, he helped me keep after them all game long! He’s the real deal!

[@elizabethloera2139]

This video brought me so much JOY! Thanks Zack.

[@huntermartin689]

That school bus at the beginning like it’s casual we go by the Cubs field like we got by a Tree I’m happy

[@Savagemedia1]

Smh kid just grabs it out your hand and doesn't say thank you 😂😂

[@zackhample]

I thought it was funny.

[@lcornel7733]

@@zackhample you talking about me (The guy with the rain jacket and the nationals hat).

[@canuckszx1808]

WHEN?

[@robertgaba9241]

Well, I was Cubs security for 2 years, 16 and 17. Welcome to Ricketts Field, traditions are dead. The Bleacher Bums have been chased out. The job is literally 18-23 year olds being managed by 25-30 year old basement dwellers. They get a little too power hungry and take the job way too seriously. Lost sight of the fact that baseball is suppose to be fun. Squashing the cup snake thing became practically top priority for the season after the W/S because it "encouraged over serving." That said, I would do it all over again. Only way some Paramedic on the south side of Chicago was ever going to be able to be inside of that ball park to watch the Cubs play in and eventually win the World Series. Oh. And I got a ring out of the deal.

[@zackhample]

Hell YES to the ring. 👊

[@shotaholic1]

up here in Mass, as of May 29th...Fenway & TD Garden are going FULL capacity! we are getting out city back. restaurants , coffee shops, pubs, concerts, etc!

[@RonStanek]

Zack your Right! It's always a great time at Wrigley! I've even been there in the winter, for Bears games, when they played there. Thank you for your videos.

[@nyy190343]

I agree with that stadium capacity assessment. By mid summer I think the NY, Chicago & California teams will finally come to their senses

[@DUpProductions]

By now Zack has more baseballs than the entire MLB lol

[@wyattsexton4132]

He could start a new league with all the baseballs he has

[@j4ke413]

Going to a Cards Game June 3rd at Busch Stadium. be cool if zack was there

[@crazysnipez5]

Bumped into ya at Yankee game on friday! Super cool to meet you at my first game of the season!

[@zackhample]

:D

[@McBuffalo109]

The dad has great taste in players. Love the Rhino jersey. Sandberg was my hero growing up. I will be going to a game at Wrigley at the end of summer. Can't wait. Love your vlogs Zack!

[@filteredwater356]

Jason Hayward

[@hbstv7143]

Thanks for taking my friends to the game zack

[@okipoki348]

Yup

[@BGYMix]

A watch with Zack game is when you know we're getting back to normal now! I missed those vids during the pandemic

[@zackhample]

:D

[@raulaguirre883]

Haha that Dad is hype as heck. Best person to watch a game with

[@sonofsarek]

Why would security care about a cup snake? That is a zero priority issue.

[@Convixfv]

I love this guy baseball is his life he makes us all smile

[@mindbomb2000]

I agree! His videos are always a refreshing break from other things that get us down.

[@zackhample]

Definitely not my life. My off-seasons are waaaaaay more fun and interesting, but thanks.

[@Convixfv]

@@zackhample oh my god I wasn’t expecting a response you seem like such a genuine guy definitely someone who I would like to follow online thank you for responding 😁

[@winstonkostrzewa1585]

I appreciated the cut to the “best fans in baseball” sign in the bleachers after the profane stuff from the fan. Hilarious. Even if I am a cub fan 😂😂😂

[@jli_highlights]

😂 the old heads heckling you guys was hilarious

[@geyserink]

Memories for me. Pushing 50 now but when I was 12 my brother and I both got toss ups from Jack Clark over in right field. Kid tried to steal it out of my glove but my brother made sure I got it. Funny that our dog chewed them up the same day. ugh.

[@AkbarOnPH]

This is literally like the best game to be at, I’ve been a Cubs fan for so long and was at the World Series

[@kickthesky]

Always love visiting Wrigley. The park has a certain charm that only a few other parks in the country can come close to. Your group really rocked the ball count at that game! They sure got their money's worth for that experience! Hope to see you at Miller Park sometime. Cheers!

[@zackhample]

Thanks! Hoping for a MKE visit this season.

[@nathansmith1002]

Perhaps the coolest/sweetest/cutest/funnest (yes, I know that's not a word) Watch-With-Zack game I've ever seen!

[@zackhample]

Funnest is absolutely a word, and thank you!

[@nathansmith1002]

@@zackhample You're right!

[@ATalkingBadger]

I find it hilarious that security is so against the cup snake lmao. Such an unnecessary but hilarious battle between the fan(s) with the cupsnake and the security. 🤣

[@zackhample]

I agree. It just BEGS for more drama.

[@mrkoolio4475]

They sell the beer and then want to pretend nobody is drunk

[@moon9995]

I wish I’ve could’ve been there, I’m a angels fan but I still love to see a game of baseball anytime

[@isaacfournier3270]

It’s awesome to see fans back all around the country....we are slowly but serum getting back to normal

[@isaacfournier3270]

*surely

[@powdernate]

I really like this video. you're an awesome guy spreading your knowledge of baseball to the youth

[@jeffs8614]

Zack Great to see you at the REAL happiest place on earth! Love to see you interact with the pee-wees....

[@zackhample]

Thanks!

[@aubreyaragon988]

I'm fully vaccinated myself Zack. Here at Chase Field we employees still have to wear masks regardless for safety precautions.

[@austinveneman326]

Zach I think it’s cool you do this with your fans, and that they get to experience the game with you.

[@grahamcracker5766]

After this vid I’m subscribing. Really enjoy the content you put out and love for the game.

[@Cole_pie]

That’s cool for the kid from Slovakia

[@PH90IFY]

5:24 the commitment is insane xD

[@jimik89]

Great to see people enjoying themselves safely

[@mlballhawks]

Wrigley Chris REALLY getn the hang of the rack zoom out during BP! Love to see it!

[@jacksimi]

Why would security take the cup snake ? If anything he's cleaning things up lol. Weird ass rule

[@k-market]

you really are the sweetest person on this planet. i love your videos man keep it up :)

[@mshelnutt275]

things must've changed over the years. When i lived near Chicago, we took the Bus & EL from the 'burbs to the ballpark. Many times, i've went around collecting abandoned souvenir soda cups, beer cups, etc. And always took the stack home (and washed them of course). Why is that that NOW A Problem ????????

[@mattyice2024]

Thank you Zack!

[@zackhample]

:D

[@TheGuitologist]

I was a Cubs fan from 1988-2017. They banned a man from Wrigley for life for playing the innocent circle game. Now, the Cubs are dead to me.

[@mountdesertrock]

What’s the circle game?

[@DeadAbeVigoda]

I disowned the Cubs in 2013 after the Cartman series. Wrigley died when they tore down the bleachers and erected the sacrilegious LED obscenities. Now it's just a generic, big city, overpriced beer tap.

[@sportscastercanada]

A grown man being paid to watch a baseball game at Wrigley. Doesn’t get much better than that. 👍

[@chadstall9328]

Cool as hell what you do for the kids man, much props

[@t.nicolejones5410]

That was fun to watch, thanks for posting.

[@johnpappalardo4088]

I wanna hate zack. But the lifetime memories he gave these children are priceless. Outstanding zack

[@llljujulll6272]

Why would u hate him what’d he do to you

[@davezahayko9973]

I wonder why the jealousy 🤔

[@mmatakespodcast1idiot793]

@@davezahayko9973 who tf is jealous of a baseball

[@theo2509]

@@mmatakespodcast1idiot793 why do you literally comment on every comment? Annoying ass

[@yafeth7368]

He really wasn’t trying to catch a case 😂

[@alexlorenz4103]

I just went to my first Cubs game in 12 or so years with my cousins yesterday!

[@feedme1909]

Thanks Zack

[@carharttking]

On the beer cup stakes... “oh no people having fun at a baseball game! Better go stop them!” Smh

[@revrsefroz3n271]

0:30 Imagine being so lucky that everyday on your way back home from school on the school bus you pass Wrigley Field

[@ricosuave8123]

I’m going there next month to see my very first Cubs game, against the Mets. Travelling all the way from *NOVA SCOTIA, CANADA* 🇨🇦 … I can’t wait!!

[@davegiuliano2134]

Enjoyed your video brought back memories of your the bleachers in 69 thanks for sharing with all the way it should be. Tip of the hat to you

[@diepiepew6048]

Beautiful video ♥

[@zackhample]

Thanks!

[@renegade44040]

Congratulations 👏 Andrew, Michael, Austin, Matthew, Elizabeth. 🥳🎉🎊🎊🎉🎊🎉💐🎊🎉🎉🎊🎉🎊🎊🎉

[@zackhample]

They were all GREAT. What a fun day.

[@Nobody48488]

They all say Thank You Zack was a true friend tried and true

[@hutch3703]

Busch stadium just changed their gate times. Fri-Sat opens 2 hours early and the rest of the week is 1-1/2 hrs early. We went Friday, saw our first batting practice this year and kid got a ball.

[@zackhample]

Wow, great to know. Thank you.

[@droberts1664]

Thats so cool, people outside the stadium to catch balls. I bet they have a blast out there woth other folks

[@nbaforever7944]

I went to Coors field yesterday. There was no BP but I still got 8 baseballs and 2 game balls. Along with 2 autographs!

[@AG01699]

Nice

[@nbaforever7944]

@@AG01699 thanks

[@Spicychicken83]

Good job Chris, I'll buy you a beer next time you are in Tampa, if you catch a ball while fimimg Zack lol

[@mylesbradley3285]

This video was awesome zack so happy for those kids to get some souvenirs ⚾️👍

[@zackhample]

Thanks!

[@chriskayakq-ster7264]

First time watching this ch its very cool seeing the fun here!!!!!

[@mrrational2046]

hey Zach keep up the good work!! I am going to Wrigley next week and how early can you enter the ballpark

[@Ghostrider6A]

Kids say the darndest things.

[@sandydunlap414]

Grew up going to Wrigley Field! On my bucket list is to go to a night game. When I moved to Texas in 1982, there were no lights yet!!

[@mlballhawks]

Nice to see the Old Guys getting some love! More old guy toss ups!

[@brady_447]

I just realized I was at this game. Go cubs!

[@TheSuperlime]

Security should’ve left cup snake guy alone, he was only having a bit of fun

[@GCBlues45]

Nope,i am glad they stop the cup snake. You want Wrigley Field to lose the privilege of selling alchohol. Yes,its a privilege not a right. A stunt like that is good way to stop privilege.

[@ArcadeFrenzy]

@@GCBlues45 guess im not very informed here about this. What exactly is the issue? Seems to me the cups are all in one place so it will be easier to clean up after the game

[@GCBlues45]

@@ArcadeFrenzy,ok its very clear. I worked with Delaware North-SportService for 17 years. A cup snake promotes drunkenness. If Wrigley Feild lose the privilege to sell alcohol guess who is to blame?

[@mcmaliciousgravy]

Now we're punishing responsible recycling? Oh brother... lol

[@GCBlues45]

@@mcmaliciousgravy,do u understand that selling alcohol in any sports venue is a privilege not a right. How you like it if your favorite sports venue lost the privilege to sell you a beer,cause some fan deside to be careless.

[@user-sp9po5qi9q]

Great vid as always!

[@BrandonLuisi]

I miss going to Cubs games, hopefully I'll catch you at one this year or the next!

[@jgvgabe3715]

Love that place, go Cubs!!!

[@yeetyall1007]

2:02 is so funny

[@raylee5298]

5:52 omg the girl says ,”Can I have it?” She’s so cute she was asking it before Zack began to choose who to give the ball to😂 dang

[@zackhample]

@S M Imagine trying to hate on someone who goes to baseball games for a living.

[@robertferreiro3466]

Great to meet them all