Another banger guys! Thank you for your very respectful reaction to Jackie Robinson. The abuse that man suffered was unconscionable. BTW I'll be wearing my DN Reacts hoodie proudly when it arrives. You boys are doing an amazing job. Your choices of videos to react to are spot on. I look forward to them everyday. ♠
Jackie was the first African American player in the Major Leagues. When he broke the color barrier, (Black players was not allowed to play in the Majors). This is why he is so important. He took a lot of racial abuse when he begun playing, despite all of this, he was one of the best players at that time. His deeds helped advance Civil Rights in the US. His impact was so big, that even today, one day a year in April, all players wear his number 42, on the Anniversary of him coming into the league. I suggest that you look at the Movie "42". It is a recent movie staring Chadwick Bozeman. He is the most important figure in American sports.
The American League wasn't segregated until 1887, prior to that there were a handful of openly African American players in MLB. There was also an African American player, William Edward White, who was able to pass as white and played in a single game in the National League, which was always segregated, in 1879, he was technically the first African American player to play in an MLB game.
Gregory Williams. I think the movie 42 is excellent. It told the story of what Jackie had to endure to open the door for other minorities. He wasn’t just a great ball player, he was a great human being.
Thank you for this comment Gregory, completely agree with its message. Incredible man Jackie was. I’ve seen 42 mentioned a few times too and added to our list.
42 is one of the greatest baseball movies of all time.. and the best one based on a real ballplayer And the CGI of the old ballparks of the 40's & 50's alone make it totally worth the price to rent or buy it!
Jackie Robinson was a unique athlete. Not playing sports during WW2 was incredibly common. WAR = Wins Above Replacement. How many more wins your team will get with you in the lineup, compared to the average person they could replace you with.
Babe Ruth was a tremendous hitter but what Jackie Robinson did was hit for power AND speed the likes of which hadn’t really been seen before. There’s a connection between Robinson and Griffey. It was Griffey’s idea to wear Jackie’s league-wide retired #42 to honor him on the anniversary of his league debut.
A friend of my fathers saw Jackie Robinson make the most intelligent play the guy had ever seen. Robinson was on first, and the next guy at bat hit a ground ball between first and second, and it was going to be an obvious double-play. So Robinson, who's already running to second, stops, picks up the ball, and holds it until the hitter is safely on first base, at which point he tosses it to the pitcher. No double-play. And everyone's freaking out "he can't do that!" but actually he can, it's just that if you touch the ball, you're out. So instead of two outs, the Dodgers just got charged one. And they changed the rule, so ever since then if an offensive player interferes with the ball, they're out, and the team gets charged a second out.
Oh boy, if you're curious about players playing into old age, you GOT to check out Satchel Paige. The man pitched 3 big league inning at the age of 59!
You should also see Roberto Clemente, a Pittsburg Pirates legend who was tragically taken too soon in a plane crash in, i think Puerto Rico where he was volunteering. He was both a hell of a player and a hell of a person.
I agree whole heartedly. He is so highly regarded as a player and a man. Correction- he is from Puerto Rico but died in a plane crash taking earthquake relief supplies to Nicaragua.
My absolute favorite baseball story, transcribed from TheOnDeckCircle's "Baseball Explained" video: "Prior to a game in the 1950s Robinson had received a death threat. The dodgers were a bit on edge before the game when suddenly one of their outfielders, a guy named Gene Hermanski, said 'I've got it! We should all wear number 42 and that way they'll never know which one Robinson is!' And now each year on April 15th, the anniversary of [Robinson's] first game every major league baseball player wears number 42."
The movie 42 is a great representation of his life. The first black major league player in history. We even learn about him in history class. *Unless you live in Florida.
To perform at his level while dealing with death threats, incessant jeering from both players and fans, and the pressure of the symbolism of simply being there is a true testament to the man behind the legend.
As a fellow Brit who has been I to baseball for the last 12 yrs or so (GO DIAMONDBACKS), its great to see new people over here getting into the sport. Although there are plenty of videos and films to reacts to, can I suggest just 2 for you to watch in your own time away from TH-cam. First is Ken Burns documentary "Baseball". Its an epic 18hr documentary following the history of baseball and its impact on society in America....Fantastic. Second is the film "42" starring Chadwick Boseman and Harrison Ford and tells the story of Jackie Robinson and his introduction to the Major Leagues. There are plenty more I could mention, but not necessarily suitable for reaction videos
So the stats that were kind of confusing where Babe Ruth wasn't even on the list, it was a combo stat. He was talking about no one reaching his level of BOTH steals AND homeruns. Not either or. He used it to showcase that he was a true speed and power threat when most players before him were one or the other. Thanks for the content boys. Glad to see you watching Foolish Baseball/Bailey. I'd say his work, Jomboy's and Secret Base are by far the best for Baseball content. No other channels come close to the narrative abilities. And the reason that's so important with Baseball is that it's a game built of legends and stories and the improbable happening. It's really quite romantic. So just looking at highlights alone is kind of missing the forest for the trees.
Jackie Robinson was the first African American to play baseball at the Major League level. The amount of abuse he went through in his rookie season was bone chilling, but Branch Rickey, who was the GM of the Dodgers at the time, never gave up on Jackie, and told the team to respect playing with Robinson. Those that refused were traded immediately to other teams. The career stats of Robinson are paltry by today's standards, but that's not why he's in the Hall of Fame. He's in there for the unparalleled courage he had, and the impeccable patience he showed. And it is the big reason why the number 42 is universally retired by all baseball teams.
You guys should listen to Bob Kendrick speak about the negro leagues. He's the President of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City. His enthusiasm and attitude are infectious. If you play this years MLB the Show 23 he is featured in the game.
I'm 73 years old. I was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York.. heard and read so much about Jackie Robinson since my early childhood. Thank you guys for sharing this extraordinary video that provided information that I had no prior knowledge of. Keep up the outstanding work that you do on youtube!
I assume others have mentioned it, but you should do a movie reaction video of the 2013 movie about Jackie staring Chadwick Bosman called “42”. It’s a very good film.
The book that eventually became a movie based on his life was the first book I read from cover to cover by choice. An absolute trailblazer, a brave and strong man, and a legend forever❤️
Robinson was a truly gifted all-around athlete. He was a star in 4 major college sports at UCLA - football, basketball, baseball, and track and field (specializing in sprints, hurdles, and long jump). As a running back, he *averaged* over 12 yards per carry - double the yardage of an exceptional college running back. In modern context, that simply doesn't happen. On rare occasion, you hear of a two sport athlete. But four? No way. That means he was a member of the baseball and track teams *simultaneously* .
I had the pleasure of meeting Jesse Owens at a book tour event in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1978. He had the broadest smile I've ever seen when I shook his hand. I'll never forget that meeting.
In addition to his nunber 42 being retired on all MLB he is honored once a year. Each year, on 15 April, every MLB player in every game wears his number 42. I love the history of the game. I visited Cooperstown in 2014 and loved it. I'm sure you've been told of Ken Burns' history of "Baseball" lengthy documentry, it is the best. I particularly enjoy the first 5 or 6 episodes (the beginning thru the '50's). I know it is too much to make a "Reaction" video but you should see it for the great legendary figures (and characters). PS....I love how you guys have embraced our Sports Culture. Thanks guys.
Jackie Robinson is one of the Greatest Americans. He and his family sacrificed which made America better. Baseball really integrated before the rest of America. Jackie was before Martin Luther King, and Kennedy. In so many ways Jackie was first, whether or not that was his goal. Public schools in the south weren't integrated until at least 1957. Jackie start playing for Brooklyn in 1947. To have all of that on his back and to be a lousy player would be amazing. But to do it all is nothing short of amazing.
Babe Ruth was a prolific home run hitter, in fact he was the first "modern" home run hitter was we now know them, but he was not the fast by any meaning of the word. An average player's career is usually done by the mid to late 30's with some making it into the 40's. Nolan Ryan (again with that name) threw his 7th no hitter at age 44 and retired at age 46.
An average star in Major League Baseball will have roughly a 15 - 20 year career ending somewhere between 35 to 40 years old, but there are outliers like Nolan Ryan who played 27 years and pitched in MLB until he was 46 years old. Julio Franco who played in MLB until he was 48, but played professional baseball in other leagues until after he was 50 years old.
Yes, Robinson was underrated but the greatest known athlete ever was Jim Thorpe. He played multiple sports at a high level and is an Olympic gold medalist. "Winning Olympic Gold Wearing Different Sized Shoes Found in a Dumpster - The Amazing Jim Thorpe" by Today I Found Out
Babe Ruth had 714 home runs, way more than Robinson, but his large, muscular build didn't lend itself to stealing bases, which requires speed. Of course you don't need to steal bases if you hit a home run, and so Ruth was the better hitter, but Robinson was a better all-around athlete. I should also note that Jackie Robinson's career totals recently got a boost when MLB retroactively decided to count play in the top Negro Leagues towards Major League records up through the 1948 season (after which point the top black players were increasingly signing with MLB teams anyway). He had 4 home runs and 3 stolen bases with the Kansas City Monarchs in 1945, and with those added to his major league totals, he has 141 home runs and 200 stolen bases. I should also add that Negro League statistics are incomplete, as the (white-owned) newsmedia didn't pay much attention to them at the time. As such, stats of players who played in those leagues are subject to revision. This has impacts especially on a lot of major single-season records. The best earned-run average since World War 1, among qualifying pitchers (those who pitched at least one inning per game their team played, on average), was long thought to be Bob Gibson's 1.12 in 1968, but Paige had what is currently held to be a 1.10 in 1944 with just enough innings to qualify (although in a shorter season; Gibson threw 304 innings in 162 team games, Paige 98 in 87 team games, but again records are incomplete.) And that isn't even the best, per baseball-reference: Roy Parnell had an ERA of 0.83 in 1932. On the other hand, Parnell threw only 54 innings, and his team played only 48 games -- and he wasn't even primarily a pitcher, playing most of his games in the outfield! Gibson at least has the post-WW1 record for a full AL/NL season not shortened by strike or other disaster.
I occasionally wear a Brooklyn Dodgers hat (the team tragically moved to Los Angeles in 1958) because my family's from Brooklyn, but also because of Jackie Robinson. He's quite simply one of the most important athletes in this country's history
Babe Ruth put up the home runs but he was NOT a base stealer . Incidentally , he was a top pitcher for several seasons before becoming a full-time outfielder .
If you're looking for some of the oldest players of this century, Foolish Baseball has a great video about David Ortiz's final season. If you don't know, David "Big Papi" Ortiz was a DH (designated hitter) for the Boston Red Sox. One of, if not the, greatest power hitters of the 21st century. Another great Foolish Baseball video on a completely different topic than the David Ortiz, is the one about his teammate Pedro Martinez and his 1999 and 2000 seasons. In my, and Foolish Baseball's opinions, the 2 greatest seasons ever pitched.
Satchel Paige is the oldest MLB player ever at 59 years, 80 days retiring in 1965 (still considered modern era MLB), but came out of retirement for a single appearance after having taken a 12-year break. Jamie Moyer (49 years, 191 days) and Julio Franco (49 years, 25 days) retired this century--2012 and 2007, respectively. The average age of retirement is about 29.5 years. Mediocre players or players with injury histories won't last as long, thus reducing the average. The average career lasts only 5-6 seasons in the majors. Most of the players that people remember and talk, and videos made of, are players with usually 10+ years in their careers. So you will probably react to more players on this channel that had longer careers and were older than the average players.
Babe and Jackie were different body types with different skills. Babe didn't steal bases, didn't have to with the power his bat. Jackie is more of the first of his style who could run and steal but also power . Guys who now hit 30 homeruns and steal 30 bases in a season are special to the game and rare
Babe Ruth was 20's and 30's. In those days during the off season, Ruth and some others would travel around the country on appearances and sometimes play ball with a local team. My Grandfather was with a minor league team and got to play against him in one of those games. I never met my Grandfather as he died young, but I bet that was a story he told often in his barbershop.
Oh man, that list at 8:32. A *few* of the guys ahead of Robinson had their careers cut short. Shoeless Joe Jackson was an all-time great who was banned from baseball at age 33 after the 1919 black sox scandal, in which the white sox conspired with gamblers to throw the World Series. He maintained he didn't know what his teammates were up to, and his stats from that world series would seem to back him up on that, but he's still not in the hall of fame 100+ years later as a result of the ban. Roberto Clemente was 37 but still had a few good years of play left in him had he not died in a plane crash. Happy Felsch was another member of the 1919 black sox. He was unquestionably guilty, however, as he "not only hit poorly, but also misplayed flyballs in key situations" per Wikipedia. He did get $5,000 from the gamblers who were behind it, however, and given his regular-season salary back then was $2,750, I can understand why he did it. I can't find anything about Charlie Smith, but Ortiz is the only one ahead of Robinson on that list of best final seasons who I know quit baseball voluntarily. Baseball players usually make it to their late 30s, and only a few make it far into their 40s. The oldest currently active player is Rich Hill, age 43. Jamie Moyer retired in 2012 at the age of 49 -- he was a pitcher who, while his fastball didn't hit 90 MPH and was slower than some pitchers' change-ups, relied on spin, precision, and changes in speed to make hitters look silly -- a strategy which relies more on accumulated wisdom than on raw physical prowess. He was very much an outlier, however; only 3 other players have been older since WW2, and two of those were publicity stunts, the other being Hoyt Wilhelm who played his last game 15 days before his 50th birthday in 1972. A mention, however, should be made of Satchel Paige, who was officially 47 when he retired, and made a relief pitching appearance as a publicity stunt at age 59 -- where he did well, but he certainly couldn't pitch a full season at that age. The reason he's notable, however, is that being born as a black man in the early 1900s, he didn't have a clue how old he actually was. His 1906 birthdate wasn't actually determined until 1948 when the owner of MLB's Cleveland Indians (now Guardians), before signing him, travelled to Alabama to accompany his family to the county health department to acquire a birth certificate. Which also means he was 42 years and 2 days old when making his MLB *debut*.
Interesting side note: The last name of MLB's first black Manager was also Robinson. You'll find out who that was along your baseball journey. Oh. The latter Robinson is also in the Hall of Fame with numbers far exceeding Jackie's and many others. He also has one other accomplishment that is singular in MLB history. Have fun on the journey. Oh. Almost forgot. In 2022 ESPN ranked him as the 19th best player of all time.
There's an old saying, 'The first one through the wall always gets bloody.' In addition to the constant racial harassment he took from the other teams, he also had to take it from members of his own team. But over time, those team members who gave him such a hard time began coming to his defense. He earned their respect as a great player and though the racial attacks from other teams hurt him deeply, he couldn't retaliate or they would have kicked him out of the league. Over time, his teammates, even the racist ones, saw how restricted he was from defending himself and started stepping up on his behalf and berating them for taking advantage of it. Something very similar happened when Willie O'Ree became the NHL's first black hockey player in 1958 for the Boston Bruins. The attacks were merciless, as opposing teams constantly took cheap shots to get him retaliate. One time when playing Chicago, Eric Nesterenko butt-ended O’Ree in the face with his stick which knocked out two of Willie’s teeth and broke his nose. That's when the 'no retaliation' streak ended as O'Ree broke his hockey stick over Nesterenko's head. Once again, great video guys.
The oldest player in a game is Satchel Paige, he was estimated to be 59 years old when he played for the then Kansas City Athletics in a 3 inning start. His age is only estimated because its never been confirmed, his family lost his birth certificate, according to him a goat ate it. But it more contemporary times, depends on the tier of player usually, if we're talking hall of fame tier players like Jackie, probably mid to late 30s on the low end, Jackie's last season was his age 37 season btw. Recent HOF inductees Scott Rolen and Larry Walker last played age 37 and 38. While some played into their mid to late 40s. Nolan Ryan played til 46, Greg Maddux 42, Randy Johnson 45, Ichiro 45. Jamie Moyer who throughout his career was always seen as an old guy because he had a very slow fastball, pitched until he was 49 only back in 2012. Most of these old guys are pitchers, and while generally, pitchers get hurt a lot more and often have shorter careers than hitters, the most durable pitchers can usually go the longest in the sport. So its a weird bit of variability there.
trivia before 1958 they were the brooklyn dodgers the name comes from all the street cars the booklynites had to "dodge" and mid 30's is pretty old for a mlb player.
I can emphasize this enough. See the movie “42” with Chadwick Boseman and Harrison Ford. It’s the Jackie Robinson story. Every year on the anniversary of his integration all players in the Major Leagues wear Robinson’s number in memoriam. His number is now permanently retired. No player can ever wear it again and it’s well deserved.
It’s also worth mentioning that his number 42 is retired across all MLB teams. The only time you’ll see a player nowadays wear 42 is on April 15 (Jackie Robinson Day) when all players wear 42
Three black men played professionally for the top leagues before 1885, but their presence, and one in particular whose skin was darker, prompted league officials to ban blacks from then until Jackie Robinson, the beginning of that apartheid coming as racism rebounded in the USA -- also the era that gave rise to the Ku Klux Klan, Jim Crow laws that enshrined blacks as second-class citizens, and rampant lynchings often involving white officials. That the Dodgers placed him in Montreal was quite deliberate since that city was far more tolerant of blacks than virtually any American city. His career was impactful because he affect wasn't limited to the baseball diamond. He became a hero to youth, both black and white, and it was in his third to last season that the American Supreme Court in 1954 finally struck down segregated schools as fundamentally unequal. It would be another five years before the Boston Red Sox would play a black player -- the fight against systemic and brutal racism in the USA has been slow and full of setbacks.
Technically, the average retirement age in the MLB is around 30yo. But that's a little skewed because there's a TON of players who only make it for a handful of seasons before they are out of the game. If we're talking guys who play out a "full career" and retire strictly due to age/choice (not injury or simply not being good enough and being marginal in the first place), you generally will see sometime between 35-40, with some going into their 40s a few years.
I think the oldest player in MLB was Satchel Paige at 54, but that's not normal, normally players retire around 40 if they're healthy...MLB has Jackie Robinson day every April 15th
Jackie Robinson endured unending racism and threats of violence, as the first African American in the MLB. He's an American hero and historic figure . He was also an outstanding player. Robinson was lightning on the bases.
Here is a list of famous songs about baseball. Some are about Jackie Robinson and other notable players. You should also watch the film "42" about Jackie Robinson. Glory Days” - Bruce Springsteen There’s no better rock song about baseball. ... “Centerfield” - John Fogerty ... “The Greatest” - Kenny Rogers ... “Talkin’ Baseball (Willie, Mickey, and the Duke)” - Terry Cashman ... “Nolan Ryan (He’s A Hero To Us All)” - Jerry Jeff Walker ... “Saga of Dandy, the Devil & Day” - Ultramagnetic MCs ... “Knock It Out of the Park” - Sam & Dave ...
Not really related to the content of the video but I always love how Bailey says atholete. It isn't super noticeable he's from the South but it shines through in that word.
I love that you guys are learning about these sports that are new to you. What I have to say is this video does not give a first time viewer of the player and I can tell that most of the video when smoky over his career. I suggest a biography type video about any player that is new to you and later highlights. I understand why durring a video you must pause at times to simply break the video for a review/reaction, but maybe instead of asking easily cheecked on your phone questions and asking them on video, do the on the fly quick search in your video. (Pause video "Hay what year this this player play in?" Let me look it up on my phone...Answer).
MLB players generally retire between 35-40, with performance drop offs after age 30 and 35, most are done by 38 to 40. The Designated Hitter position allows some sluggers to extend their careers by avoiding playing defense. The current oldest player in MLB is pitcher Rich Hill (43) of the Pittsburgh Pirates. The oldest position player is DH Nelson Cruz (42) of the San Diego Padres. The oldest player ever to play was legendary pitcher Satchel Paige, who made a token appearance at age 59 in 1965. The oldest regular playing player was pitcher Jack Quinn, last appearance in 1933 at age 50. The oldest position player was Julio Franco, who ended at age 49 in 2007. Notable is GOAT Rickey Henderson, who played until he was 44.
You guys should watch anything you can find on the 2004 ALCS between the redsox and Yankees. Its the series that got me into baseball as a child and is still one of the most entertaining sporting events ever played. Just pure drama everywhere. .
If y'all are curious, there is a great video on the history of the Negro Leagues called "100 YEARS of the Negro National League". Also if you're ever in Kansas City Missouri, visit the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. In my opinion it's far more interesting than the Baseball Hall of fame in Cooperstown
Great video. I'm glad you chose it. There were many things i really didn't know about or even understood. So i really enjoyed this. Thanks for your reaction.
Sorry im such a Rich Hill fan from back in the Cubs days, i know hes the oldest player in baseball right now at age 43. Hes a pitcher for the Pirates and has a wicked sidearm/curve. God, im such a dork. 🧐
In answer to your question: the oldest player to ever appear in a MLB game was Satchel Paige, a Negro League star whose best years were a bit too early for him to transfer over to the major leagues alongside Robinson, Doby, and the other Black ballplayers that integrated the majors. He did eventually make the move, debuting at age 42 for the Cleveland Indians and pitching in the World Series. He later made a token appearance at the age of 59 (!) for the Kansas City Athletics, pitching three scoreless innings and conceding only one hit. In terms of players' continuous careers, Hoyt Wilhelm, a knuckleball-throwing relief pitcher, made his last appearance 15 days short of his 50th birthday. If they stay healthy, baseball players can play until their early-to-mid-forties; the game's oldest regular position player (that is, non-pitcher) was Julio Franco, a journeyman infielder who got started in the early 1980s and played until age 49.
The reason Ruth wasn't listed is because they were talking about hitting AND stolen bases. Babe wasn't stealing bases like that. Please look MORE into Jackie Robinson,
Oldest player to play in the MLB is hands down Leroy "Satchel" Page, another guy brought in from the Negro Leagues. He was 42 i think when he made his MLB debut, and i think almost 60 when he retired now that his birthday is known. At the time he played, his birthday was unknown, so it was widly thought he was 52 when he debuted and almost 70 when he retired.
Most players retire before they hit 30. A lot of guys who make it and have good careers in MLB start to slow down and retire in their mid to late 30s. The oldest players in the league right now are all in their early 40s (Rich Hill, Nelson Cruz, Adam Wainwright, Justin Verlander) and 3/4 of them are pitchers, it seems like pitchers are able to last longer than position players
The point the video makes is that often we get so caught up in the story of Robinson breaking the color barrier his actual on-field accomplishments get overlooked.
His number being retired by the league isn't because of his prodigious baseball skill though, and everyone knows it. That's the point - he's more than just the guy who broke the color barrier, he was a legit great whose actual baseball ability is often lost in his story because his relatively short MLB career didn't give him enough time to rack up the stats most people associate with all-time greats.
@@jawbone78 his number is retired in every single field. He is in the hall. What more do you want? He was great, amazing, he was an above average. But, his skill alone wouldn’t make him such a legend. I admire the man. But let’s not have dilution just because there is race tension in our country right now.
@@swinn848 I don't understand what point you think you're making, and I'm 100% sure you don't understand the point I'm making. Maybe you don't understand what the term "underrated" means?
@@jawbone78 maybe I don’t. I don’t really care the man is a ledge. What more do you want? Do we need to erect alters. He’s great many other better players don’t get nearly as much respect as him. If he was trans they’d rename the league after him
I think something that Europeans miss about the United States at this time is that while the size of the land was the same as it is today there were like 200 million less people in the states. The reason pro sports was so different in the states compared to Europe is that college sports filled in the long lasting representation of the communities. So organizing a national sports league was a lot more expensive than in Europe cause it was a lot harder to not have a team lose all the money it needed to run just by spending it all on like driving the players to the next game 7 hours away. The NHL only had 6 teams at this time (2 of them in Canada), NBA didn't get founded until 1946 (the 1st black NBA players Earl Lloyd was drafted in 1950) , and the NFL was barely making it compared to MLB. Pro sports had to structure itself (the teams and players) towards money to survive. Also while no US sports culture is "the same" as club football in Europe college sports in the USA comes the closest. I find it funny that so many fans in Europe call their club institutions but do get college sports because it is just institutions used by communities to organize sports. Alumni of school argue who school is "bigger" the same way fans argue about who club is "bigger". Everyone is looking at what college teams are going to do with transfers just like in Europe. there are tv specials to talk about how your school did in "recruitment" just like in club football.
I don't know who the oldest player was, but Jamie Moyer was the oldest pitcher to record a win. Here's a video from when he set the record: th-cam.com/video/IbQd8NfXi38/w-d-xo.html He retired at almost 49 years 6 months.
Sometimes a team will retire the number of a great player for their team. Jackie Robinson's stature is such that MLB has retired his number. You can see number 42 at all MLB parks when the team's retired numbers are featured.
Wow how could the Person who made that Mini Documentary not mention Jackie Robinson Day every Season on since 2004 on April 15 Every player on every Team Uses the number 42 on the Jersey for there Games not just like a little patch like a team Sponsor i mean Replacing the player's Regular Jersey # it's very cool and Unique to Baseball
Robinson and ruth played different styles, Jackie would steal bases and offered some power. Where ruth was off the charts with home run and RBI capabilities
Babe Ruth wasnt exactly fleet of foot with his rotund stature. he was better suited for hitting with power than running with speed. Jackie could do both, hit and steal bases.
5:10 Babe Ruth played in the 1910's, 20's, and 30's, but is most famous for his time in the 20's and 30's with the New York Yankees. He is the current leader in Wins Above Replacement (WAR), meaning as far as statistics go he's the biggest outlier the game has ever seen, and often regarded as the greatest of all time. His hitting is what he became famous for, but he started his career as both a pitcher and a hitter before moving to the Yankees. Obviously, Babe Ruth wasn't facing modern day pitching, so similarly to Pele in association football, he likely wouldn't have been as sensational as a player if he was playing post 60's-70's when modern baseball pitching and athletic preparation really took off. It'd be worth at least looking up some of the legacy he has in baseball if you're interested. I'm sure there's tons of videos about him. Other names I'd recommend are Barry Bonds, Mike Trout, and Shohei Ohtani.
Hey guys I love the videos. I recommended priest Holmes awhile back but just wanted to see if you guys still planned on reacting to him. He will never win any polls or popularity contests He's that underrated.
Hey, thank you, really appreciate that! Have definitely got him on our list, it’s just such a long list. Never saw this coming when it took us 4 weeks to think up 5 videos to start the channel with.
Another great baseball video Boston is out of the nhl playoffs you guys should do a recap of the first round of the nhl and nba playoffs and tree haters guide to nfl draft is up can't wait to see who you guys picked for your nfl teams this year
@aregua1 not true, because of his big lips and wide nose Ty Cobb and other players would call him racial slurs .He is on record pushing to integrate baseball way before Jackie .
@@rogerdodger9752 Thanks. That's good to know. It's crazy to see that only older generation players stay longer in the MLB. Jamie Moyer, Julio Franco, Nolan Ryan. The list goes on. Mid to late 40s.
Here's a Video I hope you guys would like "How Zack Greinke became the weirdest player in sports" It's a 2 year old video at this point but it goes into the life of Zack Greinke and how weird he actually is.
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@@DNReacts another thing about the video is it gets into the mental health of players and how it can affect a person's life, I hope discord votes him cause it's a really well made vid
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Robinson was not nearly the best Negro League player. at the time... he barely even played in the Negro Leagues.. but he was the best man to pick to break the color barrier! And a GREAT ballplayer. Satchel Paige was upset he wasn't the first.. but he was known in the negro leagues to throw at batters from time to time (it was aa NORMAL part of the game till around the 1990s) and the first time he did it in the majors, it would have been a HUGE problem. And Josh Gibson ("the Black Babe Ruth") .. still one of the best hitters in ALL of baseball in 1946.. didn't live long enough to see Robinson play for the Dodgers. Died in January of 1947.
Another banger guys! Thank you for your very respectful reaction to Jackie Robinson. The abuse that man suffered was unconscionable. BTW I'll be wearing my DN Reacts hoodie proudly when it arrives. You boys are doing an amazing job. Your choices of videos to react to are spot on. I look forward to them everyday. ♠
Really appreciate that! Was good to learn some of Jackie’s story. Thanks for all the support! It means a lot to us!
Amen
Jackie was the first African American player in the Major Leagues. When he broke the color barrier, (Black players was not allowed to play in the Majors). This is why he is so important. He took a lot of racial abuse when he begun playing, despite all of this, he was one of the best players at that time. His deeds helped advance Civil Rights in the US. His impact was so big, that even today, one day a year in April, all players wear his number 42, on the Anniversary of him coming into the league. I suggest that you look at the Movie "42". It is a recent movie staring Chadwick Bozeman. He is the most important figure in American sports.
The American League wasn't segregated until 1887, prior to that there were a handful of openly African American players in MLB. There was also an African American player, William Edward White, who was able to pass as white and played in a single game in the National League, which was always segregated, in 1879, he was technically the first African American player to play in an MLB game.
Gregory Williams. I think the movie 42 is excellent. It told the story of what Jackie had to endure to open the door for other minorities. He wasn’t just a great ball player, he was a great human being.
Thank you for this comment Gregory, completely agree with its message. Incredible man Jackie was. I’ve seen 42 mentioned a few times too and added to our list.
42 is one of the greatest baseball movies of all time.. and the best one based on a real ballplayer
And the CGI of the old ballparks of the 40's & 50's alone make it totally worth the price to rent or buy it!
He was not. In the late 1880s. Moses Fleetwood Walker was technically the first.
Jackie Robinson was a unique athlete. Not playing sports during WW2 was incredibly common.
WAR = Wins Above Replacement. How many more wins your team will get with you in the lineup, compared to the average person they could replace you with.
Babe Ruth didn’t steal a lot of bases but he hit 714 home runs. One year he hit more home runs than every other team did. He also was a star pitcher
Babe Ruth was a tremendous hitter but what Jackie Robinson did was hit for power AND speed the likes of which hadn’t really been seen before.
There’s a connection between Robinson and Griffey. It was Griffey’s idea to wear Jackie’s league-wide retired #42 to honor him on the anniversary of his league debut.
I remember early on, I think the first few years of Jackie Robinson Day, it used to be players could choose whether or not they wanted to wear 42.
Never heard of Ty Cobb? Honus Wagner?
@@fidge54 Jackie has more home runs than both of them which is the point the video is making.
A friend of my fathers saw Jackie Robinson make the most intelligent play the guy had ever seen. Robinson was on first, and the next guy at bat hit a ground ball between first and second, and it was going to be an obvious double-play. So Robinson, who's already running to second, stops, picks up the ball, and holds it until the hitter is safely on first base, at which point he tosses it to the pitcher. No double-play. And everyone's freaking out "he can't do that!" but actually he can, it's just that if you touch the ball, you're out.
So instead of two outs, the Dodgers just got charged one. And they changed the rule, so ever since then if an offensive player interferes with the ball, they're out, and the team gets charged a second out.
Oh boy, if you're curious about players playing into old age, you GOT to check out Satchel Paige. The man pitched 3 big league inning at the age of 59!
You should also see Roberto Clemente, a Pittsburg Pirates legend who was tragically taken too soon in a plane crash in, i think Puerto Rico where he was volunteering. He was both a hell of a player and a hell of a person.
I agree whole heartedly. He is so highly regarded as a player and a man.
Correction- he is from Puerto Rico but died in a plane crash taking earthquake relief supplies to Nicaragua.
@@peterandjunko ah ok
My absolute favorite baseball story, transcribed from TheOnDeckCircle's "Baseball Explained" video:
"Prior to a game in the 1950s Robinson had received a death threat. The dodgers were a bit on edge before the game when suddenly one of their outfielders, a guy named Gene Hermanski, said 'I've got it! We should all wear number 42 and that way they'll never know which one Robinson is!' And now each year on April 15th, the anniversary of [Robinson's] first game every major league baseball player wears number 42."
The movie 42 is a great representation of his life. The first black major league player in history. We even learn about him in history class.
*Unless you live in Florida.
To perform at his level while dealing with death threats, incessant jeering from both players and fans, and the pressure of the symbolism of simply being there is a true testament to the man behind the legend.
He also wasn’t allowed to eat in same restaurants or sleep in the same hotels as his teammates
As a fellow Brit who has been I to baseball for the last 12 yrs or so (GO DIAMONDBACKS), its great to see new people over here getting into the sport. Although there are plenty of videos and films to reacts to, can I suggest just 2 for you to watch in your own time away from TH-cam.
First is Ken Burns documentary "Baseball". Its an epic 18hr documentary following the history of baseball and its impact on society in America....Fantastic.
Second is the film "42" starring Chadwick Boseman and Harrison Ford and tells the story of Jackie Robinson and his introduction to the Major Leagues.
There are plenty more I could mention, but not necessarily suitable for reaction videos
So the stats that were kind of confusing where Babe Ruth wasn't even on the list, it was a combo stat. He was talking about no one reaching his level of BOTH steals AND homeruns. Not either or. He used it to showcase that he was a true speed and power threat when most players before him were one or the other.
Thanks for the content boys. Glad to see you watching Foolish Baseball/Bailey. I'd say his work, Jomboy's and Secret Base are by far the best for Baseball content. No other channels come close to the narrative abilities. And the reason that's so important with Baseball is that it's a game built of legends and stories and the improbable happening. It's really quite romantic. So just looking at highlights alone is kind of missing the forest for the trees.
Thank you Collin, makes a lot of sense. Seen a few other comments about Babe Ruth not being the most athletic too. Appreciate the comment!
Jackie Robinson was the first African American to play baseball at the Major League level. The amount of abuse he went through in his rookie season was bone chilling, but Branch Rickey, who was the GM of the Dodgers at the time, never gave up on Jackie, and told the team to respect playing with Robinson. Those that refused were traded immediately to other teams. The career stats of Robinson are paltry by today's standards, but that's not why he's in the Hall of Fame. He's in there for the unparalleled courage he had, and the impeccable patience he showed. And it is the big reason why the number 42 is universally retired by all baseball teams.
5:05 Babe Ruth was a ridiculous slugger. Not really known for his speed though. He only had 123 stolen bases in his 21 year career.
Well for a bunch of those years he was a pitcher, and towards the end he gained weight. But the more telling stat: 123 steals,117 caught stealing!
Ruth only played against white players.
You guys should listen to Bob Kendrick speak about the negro leagues. He's the President of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City. His enthusiasm and attitude are infectious. If you play this years MLB the Show 23 he is featured in the game.
I'm 73 years old. I was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York.. heard and read so much about Jackie Robinson since my early childhood. Thank you guys for sharing this extraordinary video that provided information that I had no prior knowledge of. Keep up the outstanding work that you do on youtube!
Thank you so much, appreciate this comment!
I assume others have mentioned it, but you should do a movie reaction video of the 2013 movie about Jackie staring Chadwick Bosman called “42”. It’s a very good film.
5:00 Babe Ruth career spanned from 1914-1935. He died in 1948.
The book that eventually became a movie based on his life was the first book I read from cover to cover by choice. An absolute trailblazer, a brave and strong man, and a legend forever❤️
What a username you have, good sir
Robinson was a truly gifted all-around athlete. He was a star in 4 major college sports at UCLA - football, basketball, baseball, and track and field (specializing in sprints, hurdles, and long jump). As a running back, he *averaged* over 12 yards per carry - double the yardage of an exceptional college running back.
In modern context, that simply doesn't happen. On rare occasion, you hear of a two sport athlete. But four? No way. That means he was a member of the baseball and track teams *simultaneously* .
Satchel Page was the oldest to ever play MLB baseball. He played until he was almost 60
I had the pleasure of meeting Jesse Owens at a book tour event in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1978. He had the broadest smile I've ever seen when I shook his hand. I'll never forget that meeting.
Saw several comments about how old the average player is when they retire, but none about the average age of an MLB rookie, which is around 22-23.
In addition to his nunber 42 being retired on all MLB he is honored once a year. Each year, on 15 April, every MLB player in every game wears his number 42.
I love the history of the game. I visited Cooperstown in 2014 and loved it. I'm sure you've been told of Ken Burns' history of "Baseball" lengthy documentry, it is the best. I particularly enjoy the first 5 or 6 episodes (the beginning thru the '50's). I know it is too much to make a "Reaction" video but you should see it for the great legendary figures (and characters).
PS....I love how you guys have embraced our Sports Culture. Thanks guys.
Jackie Robinson is one of the Greatest Americans. He and his family sacrificed which made America better. Baseball really integrated before the rest of America. Jackie was before Martin Luther King, and Kennedy. In so many ways Jackie was first, whether or not that was his goal. Public schools in the south weren't integrated until at least 1957. Jackie start playing for Brooklyn in 1947. To have all of that on his back and to be a lousy player would be amazing. But to do it all is nothing short of amazing.
Career home runs top 25
Rank Player (2023 HRs) HR
1 Barry Bonds 762
2 Hank Aaron * 755[1]
3 Babe Ruth * 714
4 Albert Pujols 703
5 Alex Rodriguez 696
6 Willie Mays * 660
7 Ken Griffey Jr. * 630
8 Jim Thome * 612
9 Sammy Sosa 609
10 Frank Robinson * 586
11 Mark McGwire 583
12 Harmon Killebrew * 573
13 Rafael Palmeiro 569
14 Reggie Jackson * 563
15 Manny Ramirez 555
16 Mike Schmidt * 548
17 David Ortiz * 541
18 Mickey Mantle * 536
19 Jimmie Foxx * 534
20 Willie McCovey * 521
Frank Thomas * 521
Ted Williams * 521
23 Ernie Banks * 512
Eddie Mathews * 512
25 Mel Ott * 511
Babe Ruth was a prolific home run hitter, in fact he was the first "modern" home run hitter was we now know them, but he was not the fast by any meaning of the word. An average player's career is usually done by the mid to late 30's with some making it into the 40's. Nolan Ryan (again with that name) threw his 7th no hitter at age 44 and retired at age 46.
An average star in Major League Baseball will have roughly a 15 - 20 year career ending somewhere between 35 to 40 years old, but there are outliers like Nolan Ryan who played 27 years and pitched in MLB until he was 46 years old. Julio Franco who played in MLB until he was 48, but played professional baseball in other leagues until after he was 50 years old.
Yes, Robinson was underrated but the greatest known athlete ever was Jim Thorpe. He played multiple sports at a high level and is an Olympic gold medalist. "Winning Olympic Gold Wearing Different Sized Shoes Found in a Dumpster - The Amazing Jim Thorpe" by Today I Found Out
Thorpe did not play against black athletes.
Babe Ruth had 714 home runs, way more than Robinson, but his large, muscular build didn't lend itself to stealing bases, which requires speed. Of course you don't need to steal bases if you hit a home run, and so Ruth was the better hitter, but Robinson was a better all-around athlete.
I should also note that Jackie Robinson's career totals recently got a boost when MLB retroactively decided to count play in the top Negro Leagues towards Major League records up through the 1948 season (after which point the top black players were increasingly signing with MLB teams anyway). He had 4 home runs and 3 stolen bases with the Kansas City Monarchs in 1945, and with those added to his major league totals, he has 141 home runs and 200 stolen bases.
I should also add that Negro League statistics are incomplete, as the (white-owned) newsmedia didn't pay much attention to them at the time. As such, stats of players who played in those leagues are subject to revision. This has impacts especially on a lot of major single-season records. The best earned-run average since World War 1, among qualifying pitchers (those who pitched at least one inning per game their team played, on average), was long thought to be Bob Gibson's 1.12 in 1968, but Paige had what is currently held to be a 1.10 in 1944 with just enough innings to qualify (although in a shorter season; Gibson threw 304 innings in 162 team games, Paige 98 in 87 team games, but again records are incomplete.) And that isn't even the best, per baseball-reference: Roy Parnell had an ERA of 0.83 in 1932. On the other hand, Parnell threw only 54 innings, and his team played only 48 games -- and he wasn't even primarily a pitcher, playing most of his games in the outfield! Gibson at least has the post-WW1 record for a full AL/NL season not shortened by strike or other disaster.
I occasionally wear a Brooklyn Dodgers hat (the team tragically moved to Los Angeles in 1958) because my family's from Brooklyn, but also because of Jackie Robinson. He's quite simply one of the most important athletes in this country's history
Babe Ruth put up the home runs but he was NOT a base stealer . Incidentally , he was a top pitcher for several seasons before becoming a full-time outfielder .
If you're looking for some of the oldest players of this century, Foolish Baseball has a great video about David Ortiz's final season. If you don't know, David "Big Papi" Ortiz was a DH (designated hitter) for the Boston Red Sox. One of, if not the, greatest power hitters of the 21st century.
Another great Foolish Baseball video on a completely different topic than the David Ortiz, is the one about his teammate Pedro Martinez and his 1999 and 2000 seasons. In my, and Foolish Baseball's opinions, the 2 greatest seasons ever pitched.
Satchel Paige is the oldest MLB player ever at 59 years, 80 days retiring in 1965 (still considered modern era MLB), but came out of retirement for a single appearance after having taken a 12-year break. Jamie Moyer (49 years, 191 days) and Julio Franco (49 years, 25 days) retired this century--2012 and 2007, respectively. The average age of retirement is about 29.5 years. Mediocre players or players with injury histories won't last as long, thus reducing the average. The average career lasts only 5-6 seasons in the majors. Most of the players that people remember and talk, and videos made of, are players with usually 10+ years in their careers. So you will probably react to more players on this channel that had longer careers and were older than the average players.
Babe and Jackie were different body types with different skills. Babe didn't steal bases, didn't have to with the power his bat. Jackie is more of the first of his style who could run and steal but also power . Guys who now hit 30 homeruns and steal 30 bases in a season are special to the game and rare
Babe Ruth was 20's and 30's. In those days during the off season, Ruth and some others would travel around the country on appearances and sometimes play ball with a local team. My Grandfather was with a minor league team and got to play against him in one of those games. I never met my Grandfather as he died young, but I bet that was a story he told often in his barbershop.
Oh man, that list at 8:32. A *few* of the guys ahead of Robinson had their careers cut short. Shoeless Joe Jackson was an all-time great who was banned from baseball at age 33 after the 1919 black sox scandal, in which the white sox conspired with gamblers to throw the World Series. He maintained he didn't know what his teammates were up to, and his stats from that world series would seem to back him up on that, but he's still not in the hall of fame 100+ years later as a result of the ban.
Roberto Clemente was 37 but still had a few good years of play left in him had he not died in a plane crash.
Happy Felsch was another member of the 1919 black sox. He was unquestionably guilty, however, as he "not only hit poorly, but also misplayed flyballs in key situations" per Wikipedia. He did get $5,000 from the gamblers who were behind it, however, and given his regular-season salary back then was $2,750, I can understand why he did it.
I can't find anything about Charlie Smith, but Ortiz is the only one ahead of Robinson on that list of best final seasons who I know quit baseball voluntarily.
Baseball players usually make it to their late 30s, and only a few make it far into their 40s. The oldest currently active player is Rich Hill, age 43. Jamie Moyer retired in 2012 at the age of 49 -- he was a pitcher who, while his fastball didn't hit 90 MPH and was slower than some pitchers' change-ups, relied on spin, precision, and changes in speed to make hitters look silly -- a strategy which relies more on accumulated wisdom than on raw physical prowess. He was very much an outlier, however; only 3 other players have been older since WW2, and two of those were publicity stunts, the other being Hoyt Wilhelm who played his last game 15 days before his 50th birthday in 1972.
A mention, however, should be made of Satchel Paige, who was officially 47 when he retired, and made a relief pitching appearance as a publicity stunt at age 59 -- where he did well, but he certainly couldn't pitch a full season at that age. The reason he's notable, however, is that being born as a black man in the early 1900s, he didn't have a clue how old he actually was. His 1906 birthdate wasn't actually determined until 1948 when the owner of MLB's Cleveland Indians (now Guardians), before signing him, travelled to Alabama to accompany his family to the county health department to acquire a birth certificate. Which also means he was 42 years and 2 days old when making his MLB *debut*.
Fun fact his widow Rachel is still alive and is over 100yo
Interesting side note: The last name of MLB's first black Manager was also Robinson. You'll find out who that was along your baseball journey. Oh. The latter Robinson is also in the Hall of Fame with numbers far exceeding Jackie's and many others. He also has one other accomplishment that is singular in MLB history. Have fun on the journey. Oh. Almost forgot. In 2022 ESPN ranked him as the 19th best player of all time.
There's an old saying, 'The first one through the wall always gets bloody.' In addition to the constant racial harassment he took from the other teams, he also had to take it from members of his own team. But over time, those team members who gave him such a hard time began coming to his defense. He earned their respect as a great player and though the racial attacks from other teams hurt him deeply, he couldn't retaliate or they would have kicked him out of the league. Over time, his teammates, even the racist ones, saw how restricted he was from defending himself and started stepping up on his behalf and berating them for taking advantage of it. Something very similar happened when Willie O'Ree became the NHL's first black hockey player in 1958 for the Boston Bruins. The attacks were merciless, as opposing teams constantly took cheap shots to get him retaliate. One time when playing Chicago, Eric Nesterenko butt-ended O’Ree in the face with his stick which knocked out two of Willie’s teeth and broke his nose. That's when the 'no retaliation' streak ended as O'Ree broke his hockey stick over Nesterenko's head. Once again, great video guys.
The oldest player in a game is Satchel Paige, he was estimated to be 59 years old when he played for the then Kansas City Athletics in a 3 inning start. His age is only estimated because its never been confirmed, his family lost his birth certificate, according to him a goat ate it. But it more contemporary times, depends on the tier of player usually, if we're talking hall of fame tier players like Jackie, probably mid to late 30s on the low end, Jackie's last season was his age 37 season btw. Recent HOF inductees Scott Rolen and Larry Walker last played age 37 and 38. While some played into their mid to late 40s. Nolan Ryan played til 46, Greg Maddux 42, Randy Johnson 45, Ichiro 45. Jamie Moyer who throughout his career was always seen as an old guy because he had a very slow fastball, pitched until he was 49 only back in 2012. Most of these old guys are pitchers, and while generally, pitchers get hurt a lot more and often have shorter careers than hitters, the most durable pitchers can usually go the longest in the sport. So its a weird bit of variability there.
There is a plaque on the house he used to live in when he was in Montreal.
It's time you guys watch a Randy Johnson video!!!
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before 1958 they were the brooklyn dodgers the name comes from all the street cars the booklynites had to "dodge" and mid 30's is pretty old for a mlb player.
I can emphasize this enough. See the movie “42” with Chadwick Boseman and Harrison Ford. It’s the Jackie Robinson story. Every year on the anniversary of his integration all players in the Major Leagues wear Robinson’s number in memoriam. His number is now permanently retired. No player can ever wear it again and it’s well deserved.
It’s also worth mentioning that his number 42 is retired across all MLB teams. The only time you’ll see a player nowadays wear 42 is on April 15 (Jackie Robinson Day) when all players wear 42
Ruth was pure power, massive home runs, but Jackie was power AND speed, his base stealing abilities gave pitchers fits.
Three black men played professionally for the top leagues before 1885, but their presence, and one in particular whose skin was darker, prompted league officials to ban blacks from then until Jackie Robinson, the beginning of that apartheid coming as racism rebounded in the USA -- also the era that gave rise to the Ku Klux Klan, Jim Crow laws that enshrined blacks as second-class citizens, and rampant lynchings often involving white officials.
That the Dodgers placed him in Montreal was quite deliberate since that city was far more tolerant of blacks than virtually any American city.
His career was impactful because he affect wasn't limited to the baseball diamond. He became a hero to youth, both black and white, and it was in his third to last season that the American Supreme Court in 1954 finally struck down segregated schools as fundamentally unequal. It would be another five years before the Boston Red Sox would play a black player -- the fight against systemic and brutal racism in the USA has been slow and full of setbacks.
Technically, the average retirement age in the MLB is around 30yo. But that's a little skewed because there's a TON of players who only make it for a handful of seasons before they are out of the game. If we're talking guys who play out a "full career" and retire strictly due to age/choice (not injury or simply not being good enough and being marginal in the first place), you generally will see sometime between 35-40, with some going into their 40s a few years.
You need to do Ichiro, i suggest Foolish Baseball's video on Ichiro to see how ridiculously good he was.
A forever legend!
I think the oldest player in MLB was Satchel Paige at 54, but that's not normal, normally players retire around 40 if they're healthy...MLB has Jackie Robinson day every April 15th
played a whole negro lg career, got a shot at mlb and said, "well lets run it back." legend
Jackie Robinson endured unending racism and threats of violence, as the first African American in the MLB. He's an American hero and historic figure . He was also an outstanding player. Robinson was lightning on the bases.
Should watch the movie 42, it's the Jckie Robinson story.
Here is a list of famous songs about baseball. Some are about Jackie Robinson and other notable players.
You should also watch the film "42" about Jackie Robinson.
Glory Days” - Bruce Springsteen There’s no better rock song about baseball. ...
“Centerfield” - John Fogerty ...
“The Greatest” - Kenny Rogers ...
“Talkin’ Baseball (Willie, Mickey, and the Duke)” - Terry Cashman ...
“Nolan Ryan (He’s A Hero To Us All)” - Jerry Jeff Walker ...
“Saga of Dandy, the Devil & Day” - Ultramagnetic MCs ...
“Knock It Out of the Park” - Sam & Dave ...
Jackie Robinson is my baseball loving son's hero. He is mine too.
Not really related to the content of the video but I always love how Bailey says atholete. It isn't super noticeable he's from the South but it shines through in that word.
Great vid, y'all should definitely watch more foolish baseball, has a ton of great videos for you guys to react to!
I love that you guys are learning about these sports that are new to you. What I have to say is this video does not give a first time viewer of the player and I can tell that most of the video when smoky over his career.
I suggest a biography type video about any player that is new to you and later highlights.
I understand why durring a video you must pause at times to simply break the video for a review/reaction, but maybe instead of asking easily cheecked on your phone questions and asking them on video, do the on the fly quick search in your video. (Pause video "Hay what year this this player play in?" Let me look it up on my phone...Answer).
MLB players generally retire between 35-40, with performance drop offs after age 30 and 35, most are done by 38 to 40.
The Designated Hitter position allows some sluggers to extend their careers by avoiding playing defense.
The current oldest player in MLB is pitcher Rich Hill (43) of the Pittsburgh Pirates. The oldest position player is DH Nelson Cruz (42) of the San Diego Padres.
The oldest player ever to play was legendary pitcher Satchel Paige, who made a token appearance at age 59 in 1965. The oldest regular playing player was pitcher Jack Quinn, last appearance in 1933 at age 50. The oldest position player was Julio Franco, who ended at age 49 in 2007. Notable is GOAT Rickey Henderson, who played until he was 44.
You guys should watch anything you can find on the 2004 ALCS between the redsox and Yankees. Its the series that got me into baseball as a child and is still one of the most entertaining sporting events ever played. Just pure drama everywhere. .
Video out this weekend on this 👍
How long before they just bite the bullet and watch “Ken Burns Baseball?”
If y'all are curious, there is a great video on the history of the Negro Leagues called "100 YEARS of the Negro National League". Also if you're ever in Kansas City Missouri, visit the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. In my opinion it's far more interesting than the Baseball Hall of fame in Cooperstown
Great video. I'm glad you chose it. There were many things i really didn't know about or even understood. So i really enjoyed this. Thanks for your reaction.
Most players retire in the late 30s early 40s Julio Franco(48) and Nolan Ryan(46) are the most recent outliers.
Sorry im such a Rich Hill fan from back in the Cubs days, i know hes the oldest player in baseball right now at age 43. Hes a pitcher for the Pirates and has a wicked sidearm/curve. God, im such a dork. 🧐
In answer to your question: the oldest player to ever appear in a MLB game was Satchel Paige, a Negro League star whose best years were a bit too early for him to transfer over to the major leagues alongside Robinson, Doby, and the other Black ballplayers that integrated the majors. He did eventually make the move, debuting at age 42 for the Cleveland Indians and pitching in the World Series. He later made a token appearance at the age of 59 (!) for the Kansas City Athletics, pitching three scoreless innings and conceding only one hit. In terms of players' continuous careers, Hoyt Wilhelm, a knuckleball-throwing relief pitcher, made his last appearance 15 days short of his 50th birthday. If they stay healthy, baseball players can play until their early-to-mid-forties; the game's oldest regular position player (that is, non-pitcher) was Julio Franco, a journeyman infielder who got started in the early 1980s and played until age 49.
The reason Ruth wasn't listed is because they were talking about hitting AND stolen bases. Babe wasn't stealing bases like that. Please look MORE into Jackie Robinson,
The greatest athlete in American history was Jim Thorpe, a Native American Indian.
Oldest player to play in the MLB is hands down Leroy "Satchel" Page, another guy brought in from the Negro Leagues. He was 42 i think when he made his MLB debut, and i think almost 60 when he retired now that his birthday is known. At the time he played, his birthday was unknown, so it was widly thought he was 52 when he debuted and almost 70 when he retired.
Most players retire before they hit 30. A lot of guys who make it and have good careers in MLB start to slow down and retire in their mid to late 30s. The oldest players in the league right now are all in their early 40s (Rich Hill, Nelson Cruz, Adam Wainwright, Justin Verlander) and 3/4 of them are pitchers, it seems like pitchers are able to last longer than position players
Thanks for the info! Really appreciate it!
@@DNReacts no problem at all, i really love the channel! thanks guys!
The man is the only person in history to have his number retired by every MLB stadium. I hardly call that underrated
The point the video makes is that often we get so caught up in the story of Robinson breaking the color barrier his actual on-field accomplishments get overlooked.
His number being retired by the league isn't because of his prodigious baseball skill though, and everyone knows it. That's the point - he's more than just the guy who broke the color barrier, he was a legit great whose actual baseball ability is often lost in his story because his relatively short MLB career didn't give him enough time to rack up the stats most people associate with all-time greats.
@@jawbone78 his number is retired in every single field. He is in the hall. What more do you want? He was great, amazing, he was an above average. But, his skill alone wouldn’t make him such a legend. I admire the man. But let’s not have dilution just because there is race tension in our country right now.
@@swinn848 I don't understand what point you think you're making, and I'm 100% sure you don't understand the point I'm making. Maybe you don't understand what the term "underrated" means?
@@jawbone78 maybe I don’t. I don’t really care the man is a ledge. What more do you want? Do we need to erect alters. He’s great many other better players don’t get nearly as much respect as him. If he was trans they’d rename the league after him
I think something that Europeans miss about the United States at this time is that while the size of the land was the same as it is today there were like 200 million less people in the states.
The reason pro sports was so different in the states compared to Europe is that college sports filled in the long lasting representation of the communities. So organizing a national sports league was a lot more expensive than in Europe cause it was a lot harder to not have a team lose all the money it needed to run just by spending it all on like driving the players to the next game 7 hours away.
The NHL only had 6 teams at this time (2 of them in Canada), NBA didn't get founded until 1946 (the 1st black NBA players Earl Lloyd was drafted in 1950) , and the NFL was barely making it compared to MLB. Pro sports had to structure itself (the teams and players) towards money to survive.
Also while no US sports culture is "the same" as club football in Europe college sports in the USA comes the closest. I find it funny that so many fans in Europe call their club institutions but do get college sports because it is just institutions used by communities to organize sports. Alumni of school argue who school is "bigger" the same way fans argue about who club is "bigger". Everyone is looking at what college teams are going to do with transfers just like in Europe. there are tv specials to talk about how your school did in "recruitment" just like in club football.
Coach Kent Murthy has a great video on how to be an umpire, lots of baseball knowledge
I don't know who the oldest player was, but Jamie Moyer was the oldest pitcher to record a win. Here's a video from when he set the record: th-cam.com/video/IbQd8NfXi38/w-d-xo.html
He retired at almost 49 years 6 months.
Baseball on _DN Reacts!_ Today is a good day.
His number 42 is retired league wide. No one will ever wear it again. Check out the movie "42".
Sometimes a team will retire the number of a great player for their team. Jackie Robinson's stature is such that MLB has retired his number. You can see number 42 at all MLB parks when the team's retired numbers are featured.
HBCUs are Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
Great reaction. He was a amazing person.
Thank you!
Wow how could the Person who made that Mini Documentary not mention Jackie Robinson Day every Season on since 2004 on April 15 Every player on every Team Uses the number 42 on the Jersey for there Games not just like a little patch like a team Sponsor i mean Replacing the player's Regular Jersey # it's very cool and Unique to Baseball
There's actually a movie called "42" starring Chadwick Boseman as Jackie. It's pretty decent.
Robinson and ruth played different styles, Jackie would steal bases and offered some power. Where ruth was off the charts with home run and RBI capabilities
42 the answer to everything
If you have free time, watch the movie “42” about Jackie. Very good movie and you get more of his story.
Babe Ruth wasnt exactly fleet of foot with his rotund stature. he was better suited for hitting with power than running with speed. Jackie could do both, hit and steal bases.
Ty cobb and babe ruth played in the "dead ball era"
What's crazy is his wife is still alive
That is actually really crazy, I just looked it up. Wow. Thanks for this Ryan, appreciate it
5:10 Babe Ruth played in the 1910's, 20's, and 30's, but is most famous for his time in the 20's and 30's with the New York Yankees. He is the current leader in Wins Above Replacement (WAR), meaning as far as statistics go he's the biggest outlier the game has ever seen, and often regarded as the greatest of all time. His hitting is what he became famous for, but he started his career as both a pitcher and a hitter before moving to the Yankees. Obviously, Babe Ruth wasn't facing modern day pitching, so similarly to Pele in association football, he likely wouldn't have been as sensational as a player if he was playing post 60's-70's when modern baseball pitching and athletic preparation really took off.
It'd be worth at least looking up some of the legacy he has in baseball if you're interested. I'm sure there's tons of videos about him. Other names I'd recommend are Barry Bonds, Mike Trout, and Shohei Ohtani.
WAR => Dumbest statistic ever!
WAR => the most meaningless and useless statistic ever made up.
Hey guys I love the videos. I recommended priest Holmes awhile back but just wanted to see if you guys still planned on reacting to him. He will never win any polls or popularity contests He's that underrated.
Hey, thank you, really appreciate that! Have definitely got him on our list, it’s just such a long list. Never saw this coming when it took us 4 weeks to think up 5 videos to start the channel with.
Another great baseball video Boston is out of the nhl playoffs you guys should do a recap of the first round of the nhl and nba playoffs and tree haters guide to nfl draft is up can't wait to see who you guys picked for your nfl teams this year
Some players are signed on high school and they can have 20+ year careers.
You guys should watch the Movie as well, it's very good.
The Babe was good to kids . He was an orphan and never forgot his orphanage. Donating money and hosting charity events.
But he hated black people.
@aregua1 not true, because of his big lips and wide nose Ty Cobb and other players would call him racial slurs .He is on record pushing to integrate baseball way before Jackie .
Julio Franco played until 49 years of age in the MLB. Now he is 64 years of age and I believe he is sill playing in the Japanese Major Leagues.
He is actually currently a coach in the Mexican league though he did play in Japan and Korea.
@@rogerdodger9752 Thanks. That's good to know. It's crazy to see that only older generation players stay longer in the MLB. Jamie Moyer, Julio Franco, Nolan Ryan. The list goes on. Mid to late 40s.
Here's a Video I hope you guys would like
"How Zack Greinke became the weirdest player in sports"
It's a 2 year old video at this point but it goes into the life of Zack Greinke and how weird he actually is.
Thank you for the comment and the suggestion, we really appreciate it 🤝 We’ve currently got Zack Greinke in a live Discord Poll. We run regular polls on our Discord for all members to have a say in what videos we do next if you’re not already on there 🙏
@@DNReacts another thing about the video is it gets into the mental health of players and how it can affect a person's life, I hope discord votes him cause it's a really well made vid
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A few players at the moment in 2023 are 40 and still playing but I’d guess most likely retirement age would be 33-37 (also depending on past injuries)
You guys should check out the "Bad Man" mini documentary on Aaron Rodgers
Robinson was not nearly the best Negro League player. at the time... he barely even played in the Negro Leagues.. but he was the best man to pick to break the color barrier! And a GREAT ballplayer.
Satchel Paige was upset he wasn't the first.. but he was known in the negro leagues to throw at batters from time to time (it was aa NORMAL part of the game till around the 1990s) and the first time he did it in the majors, it would have been a HUGE problem.
And Josh Gibson ("the Black Babe Ruth") .. still one of the best hitters in ALL of baseball in 1946.. didn't live long enough to see Robinson play for the Dodgers. Died in January of 1947.