Some teams just have a magical cloud around them all season, from start to finish. The 2018 Red Sox had that. And then some. I saw them play in 4 different cities that year, including sitting 100 feet behind home plate for the final out of the world series at Dodgers Stadium. This squad was a TRAIN.
the team was elite, our no.5 starter was eovaldi who ended up having his breakout season that year, no mainstay player hit below .250 all year, but it wasnt the stats it was timing, if we got 6 hits in a game they would all be in the same inning with a massive rally, honestly watching them play i felt like we could lose
Savage, got to agree. It's almost as bad as when Brooks Robinson started doing Orioles' broadcasts (I lived in Balto. for awhile) and he'd squeal like a little girl when an Oriole would hit one out. Very uncool. I don't mind Eck being a homer, but don't cheer like a fan; you're a broadcaster. Say something useful.
I saw this AMAZING AB in an Irish pub in Maine, live. As it was happening, about halfway through, people started realizing what was happening and started focusing on the TV, and when he connected, it ERUPTED.
That’s the Best AB I’ve seen.. and a signature moment (to add to the list) for the future 2018 MVP. For my money, Mookie’s the Best player in baseball. And he for sure is this season. You look at Trout and he’s played 20 more games than Mookie, but only has 2 more HR’s & 1 more RBI... imagine Mookie’s stats with 20 more games in the line.. He’s ridiculously talented in ALL aspects of the game. Let’s take a look- Fastest hands in baseball. Exceptional pitch recognition ability. Exceptional hand-eye coordination. Elite base runner. Multi Gold Glove- Best RF in the game. This AB really just does a nice job summing up how remarkable Mookie Betts is.... Ya Betts believe.
Even as Life long Yankee fan, I will say this kid is a special talent and a lot of fun to watch! He was my first round pick in fantasy, so when he got fired up after he hit it, it got me fired up. He rarely shows emotion like that. He's very humble, much like my boy Judge.
I am not a Red Sox fan (Astros fan here) but that was beautiful. That pitcher worked hard, for one, and Mookie was just totally cool as a cucumber. Amazing!!!
I hve to give the sox alot of credit, theyve changed the team philosophy from homerun only to pressure & clutch hitting . These guys play hard and are well managed. My hats off to the sox & Yankees for a great first half of the season.
When Mookie Betts sent that ball to SeeYaLatersville, he really had that thing smoking the whole way out of the park, not even into the bleachers, but way up and over that big green monster. I love baseball. Always have. Ever since I met Al McBean of the Pittsburgh Pirates when I was a kid. He wasn't a famous player, or even a good one by comparison to people like Bill Mazeroski, Carl Yaztremski, Mickey Mantle or Roger Maris, or others back during that time, but he loved the game with an infection that's still inside of me to this day.
Love This Guy. I was sitting at home watching this so patiently and I was like wtf. Then he hit it and I jumped up screaming! I was smiling HUGE! Loves From Rhode Island ♥
Enough with this Trout is the best talk, this kid is the best in the game. He is baseball. Been watching the Sox for 50 years. He is Ortiz level and more.
And i will be pissed if Trout gets the Al Mvp and his angels are probably out of the playoffs, cause i am sorry if your team is not making the playoffs, you SHOULD NOT win the Al mvp PERIOD. I dont care if he has the best WAR out of all the players, cause it will not make a difference if your team is not in the pennant race, and betts did get robbed in 2016.
SEAVet69 don’t compare anyone to David Ortiz, the only one I compare David ortiz to is J.D Martinez, but oh boy I love me some Mookie. My fav player on the Redsox
SEAVet69 no way this kid is good but Ortiz is a Legend. He anchored them to 3 world titles and in MY opinion the greatest clutch hitter ever. So, in short pump your brakes man
After an epic at bat such as this, Mookie has earned the right to bat flip. Just like Happ would of earned the right to be fired up if he won the battle. It's scenarios like this as well as walk-off HRs that are the reason bat flips should never be outlawed. Y'all need to stop being butthurt.
One of the most talented ball players I have ever seen. I do not say that lightly.... He is like a shorter, slimmer version of Say Hey Willie Mays !!!! (Just as talented IMO) Can't wait to see what kind of a career he puts together ..... .. ,
I like intrigue hitter who challenged the pitcher unroll he found what he looked for a good one it was a grand slam at this time . This is magnificent ,this is crushes the ball at monster side.
From an Astros fan...Mookie is this year's MVP thus far. It looks like it'll be Boston's year to take it.....again. Let's hope it's Red Sox vs Astros in ALCS!!
Mookie Betts....the small player with a really big heart. Reminds me of Dustin Pedroia. Small in stature but a huge heart and played the game with passion
Mookies knowledge of the strike zone, ability to adapt to pitchers, hit bad balls, obliterate mistakes, endure tough at-bats, make contact with all pitches, and play multiple positions very well is what makes Mookie all but statistically better than Trout. I’m not even a Boston fan and I would pick Mookie every time. Besides, he actually helps his team win.
Was there last night to witness this...Fenway Park just exploded when he connected. Amazing moment to share with my son for his first baseball game.
Wow!
I went to the yankees series
..and this game too...
And this was the best game of the season by far
AdventureswithMe well my first game was mets and phillies and philles scored 2 grandslams with the score 17-1
Sammy Greene we are blessed, aren’t we?
I was there last night too. First Sox game in 5 years
Easily the best at bat I’ve ever seen in my life... absolutely electric
Brian C so was the crowd I was there
@Mr Skittle In terms of results, sure. But his was only 5 pitches.
Gagne and Bonds
It was great
Some teams just have a magical cloud around them all season, from start to finish. The 2018 Red Sox had that. And then some. I saw them play in 4 different cities that year, including sitting 100 feet behind home plate for the final out of the world series at Dodgers Stadium. This squad was a TRAIN.
the team was elite, our no.5 starter was eovaldi who ended up having his breakout season that year, no mainstay player hit below .250 all year, but it wasnt the stats it was timing, if we got 6 hits in a game they would all be in the same inning with a massive rally, honestly watching them play i felt like we could lose
This was a great at bat, but what really made this at bat is Eck yelling “YAAAAAAAY” right after Mookie hits it
Ian Cusick hahahaha yess
Yyaaaayy!
Ian Cusick no that ruined it
Savage, got to agree. It's almost as bad as when Brooks Robinson started doing Orioles' broadcasts (I lived in Balto. for awhile) and he'd squeal like a little girl when an Oriole would hit one out. Very uncool. I don't mind Eck being a homer, but don't cheer like a fan; you're a broadcaster. Say something useful.
rftulie How can you not react that way after that AB went?
Incredible at-bat. How many times can Eckersley say "It's time to party!"?
No where near enough. Inject it into my veins.
I’m tellin ya!
You’re a legend
I love Eckersley but I have to admit it was getting annoying!
I saw this AMAZING AB in an Irish pub in Maine, live. As it was happening, about halfway through, people started realizing what was happening and started focusing on the TV, and when he connected, it ERUPTED.
Paddy Murphys in Bangor?
That’s the Best AB I’ve seen.. and a signature moment (to add to the list) for the future 2018 MVP. For my money, Mookie’s the Best player in baseball. And he for sure is this season. You look at Trout and he’s played 20 more games than Mookie, but only has 2 more HR’s & 1 more RBI... imagine Mookie’s stats with 20 more games in the line.. He’s ridiculously talented in ALL aspects of the game. Let’s take a look- Fastest hands in baseball. Exceptional pitch recognition ability. Exceptional hand-eye coordination. Elite base runner. Multi Gold Glove- Best RF in the game. This AB really just does a nice job summing up how remarkable Mookie Betts is.... Ya Betts believe.
I believe
Even as Life long Yankee fan, I will say this kid is a special talent and a lot of fun to watch! He was my first round pick in fantasy, so when he got fired up after he hit it, it got me fired up. He rarely shows emotion like that. He's very humble, much like my boy Judge.
Big Tymer Very true, but Go sox
Big Tymer respect brotha
Matthew Springer I have some for judge and Gardner, but I'm a die hard sox fan and will be forever, So I have to say Go Sox!
Adrian Avila lmao I’m a Redsox fan too I was saying respect to the guy who originally made the comment
Trust me, most Sox fans have tons of respect for Judge. He is a great player and seems like just as good of a guy.
Watched this one with my dad and uncle, best at bat I’ve ever seen. 2018 was such a special year for Sox fans, everything came together.
Dennis Eckersley at 2:25: "Oh, you can make them pay right now..."
...and the Blue Jays paid dearly at 8:06.
Eck is the best announcer in sports. NESN needs a weekly show of him just watching highlights.
Fact
Eck is an Absolute LEGEND!!! NESN please Give him a lifetime Contract!!!!!!!
Love the dude
I wish they'd let the dude swear and shit.. Haha, would make it 10x funnier.
Zach Sousa hahahah he’s hilarious
I have to admit even as a yankee fan that that was a helluva battle won. Respect.
I've been watching MLB for 35 years and this is one of the top 5 at bats I can remember. Way to stay alive, Mookie!
Im a Yankees fan and even I know Betts is awesome. His bowling is sick too.
I am not a Red Sox fan (Astros fan here) but that was beautiful. That pitcher worked hard, for one, and Mookie was just totally cool as a cucumber. Amazing!!!
Congratulations on your present title defense! We all knew this was gonna be a fun series to watch
5'9 180lb fellas stand up
thats me lol
Oh, sorry... you already were standing. My bad.
Oof 5" 10' 196lbs try again
6'2" 186lbs close enough?
ricky Dan he mak3s us proud and ashamed doesn't he lol.
I’ve been watching baseball for a long time and that was an absolutely epic AB! #Betts4MVP
My God, that was one hell of an epic AB by Mook. It is very good to be a Sox fan, these days. :)
turbofanlover or a Boston sports fan of any team😂
Matthew Springer well said.
turbofanlover y
turbofanlover and
not anymore
One of the best at-bats I’ve seen this season so far! If he continues playing this way, he deserves the MVP! Update: HE DID INDEED WIN IT! 😊 👏🏻⚾️.
Nice Grand Slam by Mookie Betts, but that must have been so frustrating for J.A. Happ.
That poor guy had Mookie out on a foul pop-up to the first-baseman about ten pitches before.
Yeah you could see it in his face "what do I have to DO to put this guy away?"
“It’s time to party it’s time to party “ legendary
2018 was a magical season for the Sox... great memories for a long time!
Betts MVP 2018
Vim Del patio 101% correct
Vim Del patio Well deserved.
got that 2013 feeling this year
dacosta0656 yes
Loved the genuine celebration by mookie, not the scripted ego crap you see in nfl or nba...love ya eck
Phenomenal at bat by Mookie Betts, and yet at ESPN it pretty much didn't happen.
Deux Exmachina Is ESPN even relevant anymore?
I want to believe more relevant than baseball
ESPN's a joke nowadays. Only turn it on for the games. Not even the pre and post game commentary
1:04 "I don't think Mookie sees him that well."
Meanwhile, 13 pitches later...
Pak RT went from that to... “ITS TIME TO PARTY”
Mookie had like a .160 BA against Happ coming into that at bat.
He also was behind on his high fastball. Eck wants the Sox to win but he also calls it as he sees it.
small talk...real bad small talk
MVP!! This guy is the best ever.
I hve to give the sox alot of credit, theyve changed the team philosophy from homerun only to pressure & clutch hitting . These guys play hard and are well managed. My hats off to the sox & Yankees for a great first half of the season.
This Sox team feels like the 04,07 and 13 teams, chemistry wise. Just a bunch of guys who enjoy playing the game together.
Mookie the best player in baseball right now!
When Mookie Betts sent that ball to SeeYaLatersville, he really had that thing smoking the whole way out of the park, not even into the bleachers, but way up and over that big green monster. I love baseball. Always have. Ever since I met Al McBean of the Pittsburgh Pirates when I was a kid. He wasn't a famous player, or even a good one by comparison to people like Bill Mazeroski, Carl Yaztremski, Mickey Mantle or Roger Maris, or others back during that time, but he loved the game with an infection that's still inside of me to this day.
That reminds of Shane Victorino slam in 2013, same energy
was just thinking thar
No question.
th-cam.com/video/8SEUiIW0pWU/w-d-xo.html
It had that same energy! And there was plenty of game to go. Loved it!
Love This Guy. I was sitting at home watching this so patiently and I was like wtf. Then he hit it and I jumped up screaming! I was smiling HUGE! Loves From Rhode Island ♥
This is the most beautiful moment I have ever experienced live 😍
One of the greatest
MVP Caliber Like At Bat. #MookieIsABadass
TheDieHardWWEAddict Definite MVP. He does it all. 5 tool superhuman
JD/Mookie should be CO MVPS
And Moreland would've caught that😃
TheDieHardWWEAddict He is Amazing, The sox are insane this year
Old school taker or Old School Stone Cold?
This was amazing. This kid is something else.
I was at the game - a great, great at bat and awesome slam!!
Well worth the wait!
TW38824....WELL SAID
Is that Jason Varitek in the dugout at 3:20 and 8:20? I’ve watched this video 3 times now. Simply amazing, such an incredible at bat!
That was an awesome at bat
So satisfying to watch over and over again
Hahaha, Eck "Yaaaaaay!"
I was at the game, it was incredible.
Dylan bergendal Where were you sitting
Same
I'm not even a big baseball fan, but that was amazing.
Best moment at Fenway this season since Joe Kelly and Tyler Austin fought.
Second best scene of the season. Right after Sale striking out Machado.
Enough with this Trout is the best talk, this kid is the best in the game. He is baseball. Been watching the Sox for 50 years. He is Ortiz level and more.
And i will be pissed if Trout gets the Al Mvp and his angels are probably out of the playoffs, cause i am sorry if your team is not making the playoffs, you SHOULD NOT win the Al mvp PERIOD. I dont care if he has the best WAR out of all the players, cause it will not make a difference if your team is not in the pennant race, and betts did get robbed in 2016.
SEAVet69 don’t compare anyone to David Ortiz, the only one I compare David ortiz to is J.D Martinez, but oh boy I love me some Mookie. My fav player on the Redsox
Nah Ortiz was a smooth dude! Mookie is good, but Ortiz was just something else.
SEAVet69 no way this kid is good but Ortiz is a Legend. He anchored them to 3 world titles and in MY opinion the greatest clutch hitter ever. So, in short pump your brakes man
Matthew Springer you just said don’t compare anyone to Ortiz and then just compared Martinez. Double standard?
Cinematic! Congrats to the production crew at NESN for framing the conflict, the history, the building drama, even the crowd ramps up as if on cue.
Wow I'm about to cry. Look how hype Mookie was when he crushed that ball. Thank you Mookie
Reliving this. What a season! Champs!
U betts believe it!!!!
That's why he is my favorite player..comnig from a Mets fan..Old school toughness!
After an epic at bat such as this, Mookie has earned the right to bat flip. Just like Happ would of earned the right to be fired up if he won the battle. It's scenarios like this as well as walk-off HRs that are the reason bat flips should never be outlawed. Y'all need to stop being butthurt.
Watching this at fenway was insane. The atmosphere was electric
Mookie Betts is one of my favorite players.❤️
Loved the Eck commentary during the whole thing.
It’s 13 get it right MLB
Metra BNSF Rails =)
One of the most talented ball players I have ever seen. I do not say that lightly.... He is like a shorter, slimmer version of Say Hey Willie Mays !!!! (Just as talented IMO) Can't wait to see what kind of a career he puts together ..... .. ,
I like intrigue hitter who challenged the pitcher unroll he found what he looked for a good one it was a grand slam at this time . This is magnificent ,this is crushes the ball at monster side.
Wow!! you are the man Mookie What a grandslam
Please bring back Greg Gibson, the home plate umpire, so that he can continue motioning to both players.
This is so long that I got three commercials during the at-bat
Freakin' nuts. Now bookmarked. Top 5 ABs i've ever seen not occuring in a playoff game. Holy Crap Nuts.
13, not 12.
OutSwitch 13. The 12th was a ball
It says 13 in the title?
Plus I watched that game and know the pitch count lol
@@cblin2010 i posted this two years ago dude. at the time, the title of the video said 12 and they obviously have fixed it.
Watching this again. Best AB of 2018....Please sign this man long term 🙏🏼
Smoak still wakes up at night thinking if he had only made that catch.
We miss you Mookie.
From an Astros fan...Mookie is this year's MVP thus far. It looks like it'll be Boston's year to take it.....again. Let's hope it's Red Sox vs Astros in ALCS!!
You called it congratulations :)...
RED SOX >>> ASSTROS
U legit called it
7:58 Give kudos to Eck for the prediction just before it happens
Brings me to my knees watching this as the Red Sox finish well under .500 and Eck is on the brink of retirement
2018 WORLD CHAMPIONS! #DamageDone
That’s your 2018 American League MVP right there! And a World Series Champion!!!
It’s crazy watching this now in 2021 everyone on base and Mookie are on different teams or retired but what a great at bat
Eck deserved an Emmy for this. One of best bits in television history. And he was just being himself
Best home run of the incredible 2018 Red Sox season. And in my opinion probably the best home run of the 2018 MLB season.
Mookie Betts goes like now everyone is cheering its time to hit a grand slam instead of fouling everything off
First time I ever SAW this homer. I was listening to Joe Castiglione calling the game while in the car on 495.
Just came back to watch this again. Was at that game, one of the most electric things I’ve ever seen at Fenway. Miss him
Looooollll he in LA
Had to watch tonight in honor of Eck's retirement from the booth. Will never forget the magical 2018 Red Sox season!
Thing of beauty and the show is far from over. This year is going to be even more special than what we have already seen...
Well.. Right you were! World Series, 108 wins in the season, Mookie MVP
I smiled so big when he hit that! He's the best💖
that was crazy OVER THE MONSTER!
Forget Mike Trout. Mookie Betts all the way.
Its Mookie this year.
@@BloodoperaBlackvomit it may be Mookie Betts again
Mark Man lmao
Cheated
Devin Pettit you mad
Probably my favorite moment of the season man I wish I was there to witness it in person.
Mookie Betts....the small player with a really big heart. Reminds me of Dustin Pedroia. Small in stature but a huge heart and played the game with passion
Love this but thank god they introduced the pitching clock because that’s just brutal to sit through.
Mookies knowledge of the strike zone, ability to adapt to pitchers, hit bad balls, obliterate mistakes, endure tough at-bats, make contact with all pitches, and play multiple positions very well is what makes Mookie all but statistically better than Trout. I’m not even a Boston fan and I would pick Mookie every time. Besides, he actually helps his team win.
Was in Boston for that, it was the day after my birthday 💪🏻
Here in 2023 because it’s better than watching the current squad.
It's time to PARTYYYYYY!!!
Watched who knows how many games in my life and this is by far the best at bat
Epic awesome at bat by Mookie.. highlight of the awesome season by Mookie and the Red Sox!
Best at bat, ever!
And nobody is talking about Smoak not catching that? Baseball magic
Mookie has always been special...
I’m a yank fan. Man that was electric ⚡️
This is better than Taylor's 14 pitch at bat by a longshot. Nothing beats this at bat!!!
Deserves to be a World Champ
I've never been tired to watch this! That's unique!😰😌📹😎🎉🎊🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻
mookies a beast