As an old man, Big Cat hit the longest home run to left field in the memory of Giant fans at AT&T. He was a naturally explosive hitter who may or may not have juiced. But what fun to watch this guy.
Andres Galarraga's 399 home runs are worth much more than the home runs of many hall-of-fame baseball players, as Andrés hit his 399 home runs without the help of steroids.
@@Onlyinthe619 never was listed in any investigation, neither the one by Congress or the Mitchell report. If he was juicing, my estimate he could have easily joined the 500 HR club
@@Onlyinthe619 I think not. He looks strong but not in an artificial way, and his athleticism was impeccable. His timing had a lot to do with his power, too. I don't believe he was juicing. Neifi Perez was juicing, there's the irony.
The Big Cat. I've watched a lot of homerun compilations but this one always stands out. Fun fact: The only homerun I ever saw Greg Maddux hit was against Kevin Brown.
I met him at Veteran’s Stadium one day in the concourse level during a game (he was suspended a game or 2 for arguing the day before I think).. the guy who took his place at first? A rookie named Todd Helton 😂
I don’t remember what game it was but I remember me being little early 2000s but I remember a game bonds galaraga did back to back home runs. Also don’t remember who else did he’s but I believe was rich aurillia and Jeff Kent
Ive been a Mets fan since the 80s but, Andres Galarraga was one of my favorite players in the 90s. The Rockies had some lineup. Too bad their pitching wasnt as good.
Dave mentions Myril Hoag, the last Yankee to collect 6 hits in a game back in 1934. A full game (the 2nd oldest to still exist) between the Tigers & Yankees in 1934 is on TH-cam. I listened to it this afternoon while I worked on spreadsheets. Myril was playing that day.
My dad told me one time, Andres hit and broke the score board at the back of the stadium with a Homerun. Good old days! Galarraga is a BEAST
He was a magic player, there was something different in him comparing with the rest of players of his generation
He won gold gloves too. Dude was a baller. Also hit +40hrs in ATL at Turner field which wasn't a hitters park. His power played in all parks.
Andres Galaraga a true Rockies legend.
One the most under appreciated hitters ever.
He was the most terrifying hitter in the league. Something about his batting stance always made him seem like he was about to hit the ball 600 feet.
Could have been steroids as well. He did play in the era.
Agreed. He was a beast
No way.
As an old man, Big Cat hit the longest home run to left field in the memory of Giant fans at AT&T.
He was a naturally explosive hitter who may or may not have juiced. But what fun to watch this guy.
That home run in Florida was probably 600 ft
That stance man...you’re already hesitant when throwing to him, but on top of it all he’s staring you down like that. Dang
The Big Cat, unforgettable
One of my favorite players ever and a real treat to watch him at bat, unusual batting stance was, I think, intimidating for opposing pitchers.
Galarraga toda una estrella!
My favorite player ever
dunk23nc same bro. Same
Mine too.
Remember the BIG CAT Andres Galarraga.....From Venezuela....To the WORLD
Andres Galarraga's 399 home runs are worth much more than the home runs of many hall-of-fame baseball players, as Andrés hit his 399 home runs without the help of steroids.
El Gato Grande was probably juicing
@@Onlyinthe619 never was listed in any investigation, neither the one by Congress or the Mitchell report. If he was juicing, my estimate he could have easily joined the 500 HR club
@@Onlyinthe619 I think not. He looks strong but not in an artificial way, and his athleticism was impeccable. His timing had a lot to do with his power, too. I don't believe he was juicing. Neifi Perez was juicing, there's the irony.
The Big Cat.
I've watched a lot of homerun compilations but this one always stands out.
Fun fact: The only homerun I ever saw Greg Maddux hit was against Kevin Brown.
I met him at Veteran’s Stadium one day in the concourse level during a game (he was suspended a game or 2 for arguing the day before I think).. the guy who took his place at first? A rookie named Todd Helton 😂
Astros: “Houston, we have a problem.”
Mission Control: “Duh.. walk that big cat!!”
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 🐅🐅🐅🐅
Talk about "bangs" and "shimmies"!!!
Damn! He was a triple shy! He would've been the very first Rockies player to hit for the cycle instead of Dante Bichette which he did in 1998.
Galarraga was the best ball player
The Big Cat is in my top 5! 💪🏿
Score was 15-10. Thst is some old Coors Field shit right there.
The Cat had 2 monster homers, but also 2 doubles & 2 singles. He hit 'em where they weren't.
Nuestro orgullo viva el gato desde Venezuela PAL mundo
Back when Coors was packed every game
Que jugador extraordinario 👏
Fun fact..... The Big Cat hit the longest home run in history
Galarraga orgullo de chapellin y de Venezuela
Andres should be hof.
I don’t remember what game it was but I remember me being little early 2000s but I remember a game bonds galaraga did back to back home runs. Also don’t remember who else did he’s but I believe was rich aurillia and Jeff Kent
Poquisimos jugadores en las mayores tienen 6 hits en un juego.
Big Cat. Gato Grande !
El Gran Gato, is how we called him in Venezuela.
"El Gran Gato" because he was a excellent defensive player in the first base, moves very fast Like a cat
Would love to know the exit velocity on that first shot to left. Talk about being out in front of the ball.
I was there! My mom and I got $16 tickets from a scalper for $25. Fourth row, first base side.
Ive been a Mets fan since the 80s but, Andres Galarraga was one of my favorite players in the 90s. The Rockies had some lineup. Too bad their pitching wasnt as good.
Galarraga is the better player thata had Venezuela. He was a great personality.
Miguel cabrera is better...
@@theodosisvidalides6399 Yes but ask Miguel what he thinks aboout the Big Cat
He batted .280 in 1995 with 554 PAs and 155 hits. If he went 0-fer this night, his BA for the year would have dropped 11 points to .269. Wow.
He strided with the pitch, I don't know how he's able to stay with the pitch. Hard to believe he batted around .290 career and won a batting title.
BEAST
El gran gato de Venezuela excelente ser humano
amazing
They may not have the power that the Big Cat had, but Nolan Arenado and Trevor Story are the new Blake Street Bombers.
Es un récord Parra andres
Prime Galarraga was fun to watch
Man I miss the old days when Rockies' ownership gave a damn.
Hall of fame
Puro poder natural,el gran gato de venezuela....
Cual fué el venezolano que bateó de 7,7?
I was at this game
The Big Cat
Dave mentions Myril Hoag, the last Yankee to collect 6 hits in a game back in 1934. A full game (the 2nd oldest to still exist) between the Tigers & Yankees in 1934 is on TH-cam. I listened to it this afternoon while I worked on spreadsheets. Myril was playing that day.
Pop, technique or raw power
Who is the commentator? That first voice is nostalgic but it’s been so long
It's Charlie Jones, who did NFL football for so many years on NBC.
mr kneel and it was Dave Campbell who was in the booth with Charlie Jones who did color analysis in the game.
Dude kept calling him McCann
Me diran loco, pero yo creo que el Gato Andres Galarraga era mejor bateador que Miguel Cabrera
No mejor bateador porque Miguel há sido mas constante, pero Galarraga si era más poderoso que Cabrera y con mucho mejor Guante.