@@Noticerofthings I’m ok with him doing it. Twins are a division rival that the Sox own right now. If they don’t like it then use a real pitcher next time.
If you guys don’t like people swinging 3-0 then don’t throw a strike then it would be a guaranteed walk. Plus if he swing 3-0 you wouldn’t have a problem if he grounded out let them play the game.
The missed story on this was Astudillo's excellent defensive move in catching what almost no other pitcher can get- a line drive up the middle to his left and then a zip throw to first base right on the money. It's a gold glove event right there. "The pitcher who can fool the batter from time to time needs a pat on the back" Rolllie Fingers
@aaron michael they were down 11 runs before the home run... you would need 11 people to either get on base or hit solo home runs for that to happen which isn't going to happen
@aaron michael And then your team cuts you because some batter in AAA has an OBP one point above yours. If you're a hitter, and you have a chance to get on base, you take it. If you have a chance to smack a homer, you take that every time. If you don't, you'll be out of a job talking about unwritten rules on ESPN12--if you're lucky.
You're supposed to take the 3-0 pitch as a strike it's a unwritten rule that is usually upheld whenever it's a blowout game. Yes they were goofing around with them but still why home one off a ball that you know he's going to to follow baseball rules and hit it home. It just looks cheap like he's boosting his stats which is what he did basically but swinging on a 3-0
You know how much energy it takes to throw 90mph, I guess not I just don't see that working out I get that it needs to be sped up but thats a little much go take a baseball and throw it at a brick wall 30 times as hard as you can but only give yourself 5 secs in-between pitches and come back and let me know what ya think
@@kevo3985 Then, why don't they stop throwing 90 mph? If they decrease the wait time, then pitchers will be forced to throw slower balls and that's ok.
I don't care what the score is, what the count is, or who is pitching. The batter can swing whenever they want, especially if you throw a pitch like that. I knew he was going to get rocked eventually.
Right on. You play to win the game, you play to score. 15 - 4, 150 - 4. These color commentators are some of the reason why today's baseball has become so pansified
Absolutely. They want to rest their pitching staff. Don’t act like your being done a disservice when a professional baseball player tees off on the position player you threw out there. It’s not the other teams job to help you rest your pitching staff. They deserved to be punished and that’s what happened.
mlb should be happy he's pitching, since after all, dude wasted 2 seconds at most between pitches. they want pitchers to stop stalling, well, they finally found one.
@@herranton when you get paid based off your stats and how well you play yes you should. If you don’t wanna give up 450 ft moonshots don’t make your catcher pitch
@WorldFlex not in a game where the other team is down by 11 so you know they are giving up by pitching a position player and he is throwing loopers instead of the 80+ that he can actually throw so he isn't even trying
the pitcher understands physics really well, he knows the difference of high caliber slow pitch and level changes that you just cant do in hard ball and he never lets the batter set right to be able to adjust for the throw... smarter not harder kind of player
Exactly why my kid is sticking to hockey. Kid busts his as for 15-20 years to play pro ball. Can't celebrate their home runs and can't try to score when the other team is losing🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
HE did his job - it was the guys pitching for the other 15 runs that didn't do THEIRS! He threw what - 15 or 16 pitches for the season, for 6 outs and one home run? Worth watching!!
As a Twins fan, I have no problem at all with the guy slugging a homerun. When you're at 3-0 and the pitcher's throwing at around 45 mph, why not go for it? Who cares what the score is? A lot of teams look closely at the stats, and a lot of these players are fighting to hold onto a spot on the roster.
I think this dude just brought something to the MLB. Could start to see more slow pitching, just to throw off batters. Not to mention, save a few pitchers arms off of a no win situation.
If they gave him a real start, it would expose things MLB/pitchers don't want exposed! Pitchers are extremely talented, but it's not incredibly hard to do what they do...and I would know, I once was a Double A/Triple A outfielder.
He’s a trickster you don’t see this type of pitching now of days. They should use him sparingly like they are because (Nomo) trickster pitchers normally get figured out. Still fun to watch
Don’t get mad when someone hits a 450’ shot off him, that “unwritten rule” is stupid. You’re still playing, your hitters are still trying, don’t expect the other team to retreat just because you don’t want a person making $10million a year to pitch, to pitch.
I understand the old school baseball mentality that you shouldn't swing 3-0 when you are up by 10+ runs but in today's game when stats usually dictates how much you earn.. I don't blame Yermin for swinging.
That's right. Not just salary, but we don't know what sort of incentives are in his contract. It's ridiculous to think that a professional athlete should quit putting out an effort just because his team is up big.
“First they ignore you, then they ridicule you, then they accept you as a great pitcher.” - Gandhi
He never said that
Lol
@@haglerray2658 DURRRRR
I Think your being driven by emotions. "great pitcher"? Really? I doubt you were serious.
"First they call you fat, then they ask you to pitch, then they watch you on TH-cam."
-Elizabeth Holmes
when the catcher throws it back harder than the pitcher is pitching.
lazy returns are a bad habit to get into because it can lead to people stealing bases.
I just love the lazy and calm attitude he seems to have. It’s like hes bored and has better things to be doing 😂
Mercedes went deep off a 47 mph heater 😂
On a 3-0 pitch. He should be shamed.
@@Noticerofthings I’m ok with him doing it. Twins are a division rival that the Sox own right now. If they don’t like it then use a real pitcher next time.
If you guys don’t like people swinging 3-0 then don’t throw a strike then it would be a guaranteed walk. Plus if he swing 3-0 you wouldn’t have a problem if he grounded out let them play the game.
@@nasdaqqqq4994 yo what you on, la tortuga is the greatest pitcher all around who can rival Gerrit Cole with that perfect 48mph curveball. 😂
And hit it at 109 MPH which is insane considering it’s a 47 mph pitch
Lmaooooo I love how he takes no breaks 😂
Hitters hate him!
i love it thats mainly where time has gone in bseball,
I wish more pitchers played like that
@Jagar Tharn Thats why you're in the Majors right? Because you have better than "Terrible" skills?
@Jagar Tharn hahaha, not at the moment, bad ankle 🤣
Guys out here pitching like it’s beer league softball amazing
Beer league 😂
@@ronaldfuniestas2841 that's what it's called.
😅
Mehh
@@ronaldfuniestas2841 Do you live in a dry community or something? Beer league is definitely a thing in hockey and baseball
The missed story on this was Astudillo's excellent defensive move in catching what almost no other pitcher can get- a line drive up the middle to his left and then a zip throw to first base right on the money. It's a gold glove event right there. "The pitcher who can fool the batter from time to time needs a pat on the back" Rolllie Fingers
With such a slow delivery, he doesn’t end up corkscrewed 10 feet off the mound so he can recover and field batted balls so much faster that way!
I've seen Bartolo Colon pull it off.
he has a better ERA than 10 twins pitchers this year...
The Yerminator vs La Tortuga on the hill, the matchup I’ve been waiting for all year.
Yerminator 1- Tortuga 0
Can't wait for the sequel.
Im a huge Twins fan la tortuga is not the best you can hear some boing in the back round
Next time hit by pitch at 48mph
Yeah
Announcer: "Batters look stupid if they cant hit 47 mph"
Also announcer: "i dont like him swinging 3-0"
@aaron michael So you're just gonna take the pitch just so you don't hurt the team mascot's feelings?
@aaron michael they were down 11 runs before the home run... you would need 11 people to either get on base or hit solo home runs for that to happen which isn't going to happen
@aaron michael And then your team cuts you because some batter in AAA has an OBP one point above yours. If you're a hitter, and you have a chance to get on base, you take it. If you have a chance to smack a homer, you take that every time. If you don't, you'll be out of a job talking about unwritten rules on ESPN12--if you're lucky.
Those statements do not contradict each other.
You're supposed to take the 3-0 pitch as a strike it's a unwritten rule that is usually upheld whenever it's a blowout game. Yes they were goofing around with them but still why home one off a ball that you know he's going to to follow baseball rules and hit it home. It just looks cheap like he's boosting his stats which is what he did basically but swinging on a 3-0
Cy young bid off to a slow start but he’ll get there
haha
Epic comment
I'm honestly just most confused by the fact he had a random 75mph strike in there
I used to throw 80 when I was in Hs but didn't have no great control lol
Ever see him make a throw from 3rd? Dude's got a cannon.
He was trying some mind games with the batter.
@@messijr5145 Why are u being a jerk for no reason? You are whats wrong with some people on the internet
Gotta mix it up in the big league 😂
He always starts with a far left slow ball and it starts the internal conflict with the batters. Love this guy!
5 outs on 12 pitches. That's incredible
I hope one day MLB makes its a rule to have pitchers pitch at this pace instead of taking 30 seconds to throw every pitch
He was counting, the Hotdogs in his head, he was going to eat after game!
Buen jugador
You know how much energy it takes to throw 90mph, I guess not I just don't see that working out I get that it needs to be sped up but thats a little much go take a baseball and throw it at a brick wall 30 times as hard as you can but only give yourself 5 secs in-between pitches and come back and let me know what ya think
@@kevo3985 Then, why don't they stop throwing 90 mph? If they decrease the wait time, then pitchers will be forced to throw slower balls and that's ok.
I think a fun rule would be to rotate like in volleyball. 9 players. 9 innings. 1 goes to 2. 2 goes to 3 etc. I’d watch that
I don't care what the score is, what the count is, or who is pitching. The batter can swing whenever they want, especially if you throw a pitch like that. I knew he was going to get rocked eventually.
People forget that players get payed based on their stats.
Right on. You play to win the game, you play to score. 15 - 4, 150 - 4. These color commentators are some of the reason why today's baseball has become so pansified
Absolutely. They want to rest their pitching staff. Don’t act like your being done a disservice when a professional baseball player tees off on the position player you threw out there. It’s not the other teams job to help you rest your pitching staff. They deserved to be punished and that’s what happened.
@@jamessweeney6428 they have 14 relievers surely one is available to pitch.
I could throw mid 70's in highschool without any real training. Could clear an outfield but never hit a strike zone
I haven’t watched baseball since maybe 2008. This guy makes me want to watch baseball again lol !
Is it because he doesn't take a break?
Yes !
My jaw dropped watching this. This dude is awesome!
This guy is the best. He really is a great talent. He's great for baseball
I love this slow style. Imagine having multiple pitchers with dif styles throwing everyone off.
He needs to be on the ps5 cover mlb the show 22
Hahaha yaaaas
I'd actually buy a ps5 and that game if they would. Dudes a legend
Best selling video game of the decade
I seriously hope y'all are just being tongue n cheek.
I think the best part is how quick he is. Baseball ratings would be much higher and more entertaining if the game went at that speed.
The legend back at it again
mlb should be happy he's pitching, since after all, dude wasted 2 seconds at most between pitches.
they want pitchers to stop stalling, well, they finally found one.
Stud. Every MLB team should have a pitcher like him!
The man, the myth, the legend.
Colón: I was the funniest pitcher in baseball!
La Tortuga: Cógeme la cerveza…
Hahahha La Tortura es un vacano. Juega todas las posiciones
i know cerveza means beer lol. hold my beer.
It would sound much much worse if it was written "cogeme con una cerveza" 😬
Unoriginal
the sad thing here is that to enjoy a pitching performance by la tortuga the twins need to be losing
At this rate we're gonna get to see him a lot more.
Well you’ll be seeing him again soon then I think lol
My guy out here killing it again!!! I love him so much.
I don't know who the announcer is but you can't be laughing saying no one can hit a 47 mph pitch then be upset the first hit is a home run.
I think his point is that you shouldn't be swinging at a 3-0 pitch when the score is 15-3 in the 9th.
@@herranton when you get paid based off your stats and how well you play yes you should. If you don’t wanna give up 450 ft moonshots don’t make your catcher pitch
The best part is the catcher throws it back to the mound faster than it comes to the plate.
A career ERA of just about 4
Astudillo would be the best pitcher on like 6 MLB teams right now 🤣🤣🤣🤣
This guy is legendary!
This is 10939922x more entertaining to watch than normal baseball, the unpredictability makes it so exciting and funny!
The white Sox announcers were so funny calling this “Mercedes lost half his salary in Kangaroo court swingin 3-0”
@WorldFlex not in a game where the other team is down by 11 so you know they are giving up by pitching a position player and he is throwing loopers instead of the 80+ that he can actually throw so he isn't even trying
If he ever wins a cy young. I’ll be more than happy to own a Astudillos jersey
Why wait? He's already a legend.
He is the goat
Dude you should already own one, hes a living legend
For a tortuga he works pretty fast 😅😂
The Yerminator!!...
From DOMINICAN REPUBLIC🇩🇴🇩🇴 to MLB..💪💪👏👏
He is Venezuelan
he better get a topps now card in the show lol
M
All we need now is for Yermin to pitch against Willians
I want to see him pitching when Ohtani is pitching
I want to watch Ohtani pitch, but if Astudillo is in, that probably means the game isn't close, and that I actually would not want to watch that....
Astudillo is a stud. Worked hard to get to the majors. Look forward to watching him for many years to come.
He is the player that every team wants to have, he is a great utility
Can’t wait for another 43 mph pitch
He would be a great, Woman's Soft Ball pitcher!
@@lukeeyeamyourfather3488 Except that women softball pitchers throw 80 and above.
the pitcher understands physics really well, he knows the difference of high caliber slow pitch and level changes that you just cant do in hard ball and he never lets the batter set right to be able to adjust for the throw... smarter not harder kind of player
I thought for a second that Mercedes was going to have to stop at third for a few seconds to catch his breath before running the last 90 feet.
I like how as soon as he gets the ball he throws it. No wasted time. He does better than a lot of pitchers
Just goes to show Bartolo Colon never dies, he just keeps changing his name...
This guy's getting so much action on the mound that he might start having to pay pitchers union dues.
Mercedes broke the number one unspoken rule in baseball: Do not score on the opposing team.
@@jaywonrhee414 Sarcasm / Joke went over your head so bad that it almost hit a plane.
@@will.bonner678 LOL!! Hard to believe ppl are this dumb... until you witness it.
When will he face disciplinary procedures?
Exactly why my kid is sticking to hockey.
Kid busts his as for 15-20 years to play pro ball.
Can't celebrate their home runs and can't try to score when the other team is losing🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I don’t even like baseball but el tortuga made me love it lol been watching his videos non stop for the past 2 days lol
bombing it 420 off 47 mph
The Yerminator.
Positive Vibes To This Pitcher 🙏 From A Padres Fan
this guy gives me so much confidence.
Love seeing them swing on 3-0. Keep doing it, too bad to all the og "fans" who don't like it
Never seen this before. I love it, strategy or not. It’s great.
When the catcher throws the ball back to the pitcher faster than the actual pitch....LOL
HE did his job - it was the guys pitching for the other 15 runs that didn't do THEIRS! He threw what - 15 or 16 pitches for the season, for 6 outs and one home run? Worth watching!!
La Torta , what a legend.
This is almost enough to get me to start following MLB again. I love this guy, he's an artist.
The dude is just sick - GOOD.
As a Twins fan, I have no problem at all with the guy slugging a homerun. When you're at 3-0 and the pitcher's throwing at around 45 mph, why not go for it? Who cares what the score is? A lot of teams look closely at the stats, and a lot of these players are fighting to hold onto a spot on the roster.
When "lets just warm up" is during an actual game.
FUTURE CY YOUNG!!!!
Not your typical MLB looking player. I love this guy!
Astudillo my new favorite Twins player last one was Chuck knoblauch.
Yermín with the boom! 😂😂😂
Guy is actually an efficient pitcher 🤣
He would be in trouble if I was batting against him. 41mph pitches are all I can hit.
The most feared pitcher in baseball
Wow, what a player - If he was a local, I'd be at every game!
I love going back and seeing his pitching.
We need Willians vs Yermín: the pitching duel
I love this dude.
I think this dude just brought something to the MLB. Could start to see more slow pitching, just to throw off batters. Not to mention, save a few pitchers arms off of a no win situation.
The home run aside, this guy actually got three MLB batters out on pitches a high school pitcher could throw. That alone is epic hahahaha
What a crazy sinker he has! Look how much it sinks! Mariners should sign him 2023!
This guy is great.
The man deserves a gold glove for snatching the line drive from the 1st hitter. 🤣🤣
There goes the ERA.
baseball would be a lot more fun to watch if pitchers threw this quick.
However they'd need a change after about 3 innings
If Austudillo ever starts throwing knuckle balls, he’ll be unstoppable!
enjoy watching his plays
I wish all pitchers worked as quickly as he does.
Giving up a HR in a close game like this one must have been tough to get over.
In ALL SERIOUSNESS give him a start. I bet he could give you 5 quality innings. Give him a shot, be awesome for the game.
If they gave him a real start, it would expose things MLB/pitchers don't want exposed! Pitchers are extremely talented, but it's not incredibly hard to do what they do...and I would know, I once was a Double A/Triple A outfielder.
He’s a trickster you don’t see this type of pitching now of days. They should use him sparingly like they are because (Nomo) trickster pitchers normally get figured out. Still fun to watch
The Twins are trying to do bad to get my mans attention.
He deserves his damn respect
"His pitch didn't even register on the gun." lol
Don’t get mad when someone hits a 450’ shot off him, that “unwritten rule” is stupid. You’re still playing, your hitters are still trying, don’t expect the other team to retreat just because you don’t want a person making $10million a year to pitch, to pitch.
It is really hard to hit the ball that far without the incoming speed
The most casual dude I've ever seen play baha love it
this is straight heat
He’s different! but that’s what MLB needs. Something to get people excited again about baseball ⚾️
And that's exciting to you?
@@TeamRocketWes sure.
I’ve never watched a baseball game but I’ve watched this guy twice now lol
🐐🐐🐐
The Cardinals should see if he is available. He would just about be our best pitcher this year.
That's the way it was before the fast pitch!!
Lmao. So great. The fact that its a bomb to center makes it even better.
I understand the old school baseball mentality that you shouldn't swing 3-0 when you are up by 10+ runs but in today's game when stats usually dictates how much you earn.. I don't blame Yermin for swinging.
I think that's a bullshit mentality. I'm glad Yermin took it yard on 3-0
That's right. Not just salary, but we don't know what sort of incentives are in his contract. It's ridiculous to think that a professional athlete should quit putting out an effort just because his team is up big.
Commentator before the homerun: you try to really hit it but you can't
Commentators after: I don't like it...
America in a nutshell
love how he takes his hat off when he was running up to catch the ball like a catcher 🤣