Questions in order answered: 1: The big yellow post and lines are the edge of the field. If the hitter hits on the outside of the post its a foul (if there are none or 1 strike already then it counts as a strike, if there are already 2 strikes nothing happens). If the player hits the ball on the inside of the lines before third base and it goes outside the lines after third base it counts as a hit. If its before third base it is a foul ball. 2: A "no-hitter" is when a team does not allow for a hit to be recorded by the other team. A hit isn't when someone literally hits the ball, its when a hitter hits it and gets on base. No-hitters are generally credited to the pitcher as he gets a good amount of people out throughout the game with his pitches. 3: 6:07 He is called a catcher because he quite literally catches the ball. 4: The purpose of a bunt (the tiny hit) in the instance its used there is to get someone further ahead on the bases while making it an easy out for the hitter. This is generally used when a team has no outs or 1 out if they are feeling cocky. That way the guy on base progresses essentially for free (and possibly puts them in scoring position).
Down 3 games to none in the best of seven World Series, the Chicago Cubs won 4 games in a row to beat the Cleveland Indians in 2016. Game 7 had it all and took extra innings to crown the champions! GO CUBS!!!
Gotta understand how difficult that Edmond catch is....running towards the wall with minimal idea where the ball is and still being able to catch it cleanly AS HE DIVES. That's just unbelievable
My dad was one of those people with a grip and an arm. He loved playing Football, Baseball and softball. He also served in vietnam. And they were taking fire from one side of the camp and he went over and threw a grande and they marked it off and he threw it 100yds or 300 ft.. In Softball he played rover and could throw u out at 1st with the ball never going above shoulder high or touching the ground. The 3rd time he did that in a game the 1st basemen told him to stop it, it hurt to much. My mom and dad had 5 boys and all into sports so seeing who had the strongest grip was always something we tested. At 73 and three weeks from dying he put all five of us on our knees just like when he was younger and when he was alert the day he died I would bet that he could still have done that. Miss him and mom.
Even though you don't fully understand baseball, you understand things as an athlete. And that comes shining through on your video. Glad you enjoyed it mate ..
Baseball is a game to watch for occasional spectacular plays. Although the whole game is excited anticipation a rare unassisted tripple play will be a major highlight of any spectator
The Willie Mays catch at 3:58 has long been celebrated as one of the best in history, considering the context. It was the World Series, tied game, and there were runners on base when the ball was hit. They would easily have scored if Mays hadn't caught that ball. But perhaps the most amazing part of the play was the throw, as at least one of those runners still could've scored if they had tagged up & scored, considering the distance from home plate to where Mays caught the ball (about 400 feet). The Giants (Mays' team) ended up winning the game and the World Series.
Love the videos mate keep em coming. - outside of yellow poles is a foul ball which counts as a strike - No Hitter = no one got on base from a hit - "tiny hit" is known as a bunt and is usually used to advance the runner on base into scoring position - there are doors in the outfield of several fields for access and or the bullpen (where the back up pitchers warm up)
So I would recommend looking up Andrelton Simmons (he's an amazing defensive infielder), "Outfielders throwing their arms off" or "Outfielders showing off their canons" for some crazy throws. I'd look up "bunt doubles" for some offensive oddities if you enjoy watching guys run and watching other guys try to stop them from doing that
4:15 That's Willie Mays, a famous catch, but even more amazing when you realize that center field at the Polo Grounds was 483 feet deep, so he had a lot of ground to cover and THEN make a no-look over the shoulder catch.
@@jacobdrum And on top of that, they were using the old gloves that were basically friggin oven-mitts. OF gloves of today give you way more reach. That wasn't much different then a barehanded catch.
thanks for coming here and pointing this out. I see lots of younger people say that they don't think that catch was a big deal, and its because they don't understand how deep CF at the Polo Ground were.
On top of all that, Mays was playing shallow on that pitch. So he had to be absolutely motoring to not only catch up to that ball, but to catch that ball in Polo Grounds.
3) What you call a "tiny hit" is called a "bunt". It is intended to force the catcher (the defensive player behind the batter) to field the ball, clearing home plate, or to force a play on the batter, allowing another player to advance a base.
A no hitter is when the opposing team gets no hits, it is only a hit if you do not get out when you hit the ball, so you hit the ball and reach first successfully with out them catching it or beating you with the throw to first, there are all kinds of different hits, singles, doubles, triples, home runs etc.
For baseball...Javy Baez is a generational talent! For football...George Kittle highlights are amazing. Both these guys are all around world class at what they do.
Kerry Wood struck out 20 batters in his 5th mlb start of his career. Its considered by many as one of the most dominating pitching performance in history. He was facing multiple all star hitters on the Houston Astros. They were nicknamed the killer B's... You can see how electric his pitches were from the 1st pitch as the catcher couldnt even catch it!
1) The big yellow pole is called the "Foul Pole", it marks the boundary between the field of play and out of bounds. A ball that passes the pole in bounds is playable, or a home run if it goes over the wall. If it passes outside the field of play it is foul. 2) A "Hit" is when a batter hits the ball and is not caught or thrown out. A "no hitter" is a game where the pitcher and the team keep their opponent from getting a hit.
The "tiny hit" or "bunt" as it's called in baseball is to advance the runner(s) on base. The player bunting more often than not gets called out, but the runner(s) advance closer to home.
Hitting outside the foul lines which extend to the yellow foul poles on both the left and right sides is considered out of play and called a foul ball. Foul balls are considered strikes for the first two strikes of an at bat, but an actual swing-and-miss/called strike(pitch in strike zone that isn't swung at) is needed for the third strike of an at bat which would result in a strike out. Theoretically, an infinite amount of foul balls could be hit in an at bat (as long as they're not caught on the fly which would count as an out) and would be entirely inconsequential except for the fact that they'd tire out the pitchers arm. Love your videos by the way. Keep it up :)
Baseball has been my family's life since my great grandfather fell in love with the game! You are a joy to watch and listen to because you seem to be genuinely interested in learning the game. Keep the great videos (all sports)coming. Feel free to contact me for any tips on baseball.
To answer your question about distance for the home runs it actually varies per stadium. I recommend you watch the video "Why do MLB parks have different dimensions" by the MLB's TH-cam channel. It explains why they are different like why Minute Maid park has the hill in center field or why Fenway Park has "The Green Monster" that is 37 ft tall.
Great vide & excellent questions. The yellow poles are called foul ball poles. Balls hit on the left of the pole in left field or on the right of the right field pole means that the batter’s hit ball won’t count for anything. The same rules apply to the foul lines on the left and right on the field. The poles are merely visual markers for the umpires. The defense, however, can still make a play on hits made out of play for a possible out. Also, if a baserunner begins running before a caught is made, he has to return to his base before the fielder throws to that base or be called out. However, if he’s on the base when the catch is made, he can attempt to advance (a.k.a “tagging up”).
For your question about the no hitter, even though the other team hit the ball, it is only counted as a hit if he doesn’t get out and there is no error
You should check out Andrelton Simmon’s defensive highlights. He plays shortstop for the LA Angels, although he originally played for the Atlanta Braves. His highlights are incredible... the hands, the range, the ability to throw from any position because he has a tremendous arm. The Made The Cut video is very good.
I am from the UK and have been following baseball for about 20 years, it took me a while to understand the rules and nuances of the sport. If you go onto the MLB channel here on youtube they have a number of full games and highlight games, it might be a good way of understanding some of the rules of "America's National Pastime". Enjoy
I'm so HAPPY you're getting into baseball, but you weren't kidding when you said you know nothing about it!! XD But unlike many foreign reactors you're sharp as a tack and will pick it up in no time (and will look back at your questions and laugh too.)
This video focuses mostly on the outfield, you want to see some crazy stuff? Check out Omar Vizquel, he is insane. He was an infielder, where those balls are flying at him with greater speed and less reaction time, and still catching everything that came at him.
Just a quick breakdown of some rules. If a batter hits a ball, and someone catches it before it hits the ground, they're out. If the ball hits the ground, the batter can be thrown out at first base, or the batter is out if they field the ball, and get the ball to first base before the batter touches first base. First base is always a 'force out', or all the fielders have to do is get the ball to the base. If there's a runner on 1st base at the beginning of the pitch, 2nd base is a force out, because the runner is forced to advance to second for the batter to take first base. So, they can throw it to second, and then to first to get 2 outs in one play, aka a double play. If there's a runner on 1st base, and the ball is hit in the air, the runner has to stay on the base until the ball is caught. If he is off the base when the ball is caught in the air, 1st becomes a force out, or he has to get back to it before they can get the ball to the base. They have to keep one foot on the base, wait for the ball to be caught, and then advance after it is caught. If a runner isn't forced to advance on the bases, the fielders have to touch the runner with the ball to get them out.
I would suggest watching Ken Griffey Jr highlights. One of the best hitters/outfielders ever! He also played on the same team as his dad. They also hit back to back homeruns once
Look into the different techniques for throwing curve balls, sliders, knuckleballs, fastballs, etc. Some are made possible by the seams on the ball that prevent it from being a true sphere and some by the position of the fingers on the ball.
The “backstop” is called a bat catcher bro 😁👍🏾 the “tiny hit” is called a “bump” and it’s usually to just try and get on to first base. It usually catches the fielding team off guard so sometimes they botch the response and the batter can get on to 2nd or can help another player advance or score. The yellow poles are an extension of the white sideline to more clearly identify if a home run is on the foul side of the line or not. Hope this helps you I enjoy your reactions and appreciate your interest in American sports
The yellow posts are the foul lines. If the ball goes over the foul line on it’s own, it’s a strike; if it goes over the foul line with 2 strikes, the batter is allowed another hit and “stays alive”... but the reason you see fielders going for the ball even though it’s over the foul line is because them catching it without it hitting the ground is still considered an out, so therefore worth it
The white lines are called the foul lines, if the ball lands on or inside the lines it’s a fair ball and the batter runs the bases, if it hits the foul poles or goes over the wall inside the poles it’s a home run( you touch all 4 bases and your team gets a run). You should watch a video breaking down the basics of baseball
7:23 “A bunt is a batting technique in baseball. To bunt, the batter loosely holds the bat in front of home plate and intentionally taps the ball into play. A properly executed bunt will create weak contact with the ball and/or strategically direct it, forcing the infielders to make a difficult defensive play to record an out. A sacrifice bunt, the batter will put the ball into play with the intention of advancing a baserunner, in exchange for the batter being thrown out. The sacrifice bunt is most often used to advance a runner from first to second base, though the runner may also be advanced from second to third base, or from third to home.” - Wiki
The purpose of the “small hit” or a bunt is to put the ball down and in play to maybe advance a runner from first base to second or maybe if the 3rd baseman (left corner looking out from home plate) is playing deep. If you are fast enough you can make it over to first. However, in the National League (half of the teams) the 9th batter on the team is the pitcher who aren’t known for their hitting ability, aside from a few hidden gems. They’ve taken to bunting the ball and just trying to get it into play because they can’t hit very well. The American League (the other half of the teams) doesn’t use their pitcher to hit but has a designated hitter for the pitcher so the bunting is far less frequent unless the batter is incredibly fast. I could answer any question you have I played baseball at a very high level until I was about 21
The wall is usually about 400 +/- feet from home plate. There are walls much closer the green monster in Boston, but the ball has to be hit over 30 feet high to clear the wall.
7:14 that's a bunt. Usually it doesn't pop up in the air like that or of it does, nobody gets to it like that pitcher did. It makes it harder for fielders to both get to the ball quickly and cover all the bases.
@Kiwi Kicker 4:08 what makes that catch one of the best catches in MLB history is that it was recorded at the old Polo Grounds Stadium. All major baseball stadiums have quirks to their design but Polo Grounds was built before there were any real regulations so its outfield was truly bizarre. The ball was hit dead center of the outfield and in Polo grounds that wall was roughly 483 FT (147m) from home plate. so the outfielder Willie Mays (famous eventual hall of famer) had to take off at a dead sprint to track it down. Conservative estimates say the ball went 420 ft. But the catch wasn't the spectacular part... the context was. It was the World Series (final championship round in Baseball) in the 8th inning of a tied game with runners on base. That spinning throw he made at the end had so much arm strength on it and was made so quickly that it prevented the runners from tagging up and scoring despite being roughly a 300 FT throw to get it back to the infield.
The lines are the foul lines, the ball must land within those lines or base either first or third base, in the air between those line. The yellow pole is the foul pole (also called a fair pole), if a ball goes past one, in the air, between the lines it is a home run. If it goes past it in the air outside the lines it is considered foul and is a a strike unless the batter already has two strikes as you cannot strike out (3 strikes) on a foul ball. If the ball hits the pole, in flight, it is considered fair and is a home run. Some stadiums have hollow poles that ring when they are hit. No-hitter: When a pitcher pitches a complete game (9 innings) and doesn't allow a single hit.
One baseball player I would love to see you react to is Bo Jackson. He played both in the NFL (as a running back with the Raiders) and in MLB (as an outfielder with the Royals). He was truly a great two sport player until he got injured. Some of the plays the guy made in baseball are amazing.
At 2:32 the Blanco diving catch was in the Perfect Game of Matt Cain with the Giants. Perfect game is 27 up and 27 down. No hits no walks. Very few thrown in the history of baseball less than 30 in over 100 years.
No hitter: A shut-out game where no runner on base due to bases conceded by pitchers. There can still be runners reaching bases on an error, a spared fielder's choice, hit by pitch, uncaught third strike or walk. If those errors also don't occur, it's a Perfect Game.
The distance from Home Plate to Left Field is 320 to 350 feet, Right Field is about the same. The distance to Center Field is 400+ feet. To determine which is right or left is by the Catcher's position behind the plate, so Left Field is on his left and Right Field the right.
bro I remember watching that Kevin Mitchell catch live, well live on TV. I think I was like 8 or 9. Mitchell was my favorite player for like a season or 2 and then his upbringing caught up with him. Apparently he didn't even play baseball in high school as he was never academically eligible and got kicked out of 2 high schools. His brother was killed in a gang hit etc. raw athlete man. I have no sympathy for his confusion btw. I had to learn cricket
@7:15 what you called a "tiny hit" is known as a "bunt." The hitter screwed up by hitting in up in the air. The idea is to bounce it off the ground, catching the fielders off guard and forcing them to scramble and throw the hitter out at first base. It also gives other baserunners a head start. It's often called a "sacrifice bunt" because the hitter knows they will be thrown out, but the other baserunners will advance safely. Especially fast players will sometimes do it purely as a way to get a hit. Bunting in general is less common these days as statistics show it's usually not worth it.
07:15 there is what baseball term called bunt. (Bunting occurs when a batter holds the bat in the hitting zone and, without swinging, lets the ball make contact with it. The idea is to deaden the ball so that the baserunners can advance (or the hitter can get to first base) while the opposing fielders run in to make a play.) There is one recently retired baseball Japanese player called Ichiro Suzuki, you can try to react to his bunting skill. 05:30 the player who double step to catch the ball is the one.
Someone might have already answered this, but the yellow poles are the "foul poles." Inside the poles it is a fair ball. Outside the poles and it's a foul ball. A "no hitter" is when the pitcher does not allow the opposing team any hits. That's a rarity in baseball, and it's a very special game when you get to see it. The opposing team CAN get on base during a no hitter, if a batter reaches due to a walk or he is hit by a pitch and takes first base. If no opposing batter gets a hit AND no opposing runner reaches base, that is called "a perfect game." That is even rarer than a no hitter.
Base runner has to tag on a fly ball. Meaning can't leave the bag til ball is caught. On the other hand a runner can start running if they believe the ball will not be caught and have the advantage of taking extra bases. But if the ball is caught and the runner has left early, then they can be thrown out if the ball beats them back to their original starting base. A fly ball on two outs means you run on contact, either the catch is made and inning over or ball hits ground and play continues.
The catch at 9:28 was made in the last inning of a perfect game. A perfect game is when all 27 batters make an out and nobody gets on base. So, no hits or walks. Usually get one or no perfect games each year in all of MLB.
It’s odd watching these reactions as an American who grew up watching baseball, football, basketball and hockey. I’m a female but I have four brothers and we all played these sports. It’s just crazy that people from other countries are amazed by our sports. Makes us seem crazy when I think it’s normal. 😂
The b&w clip at 4:00 is Willie Mays making "The Catch" at the Polo Grounds in New York in 1954. Mays started the play in short center field and ran down and caught the 420 ft fly on the warning track. The Polo Grounds had a huge outfield -- ~450 ft in left-center and right-center, and 483 ft in straight center -- the hit would have been a homer in any other park. On the no-hitter... hitting the ball is not getting a hit. Hits are singles, doubles, triples and home runs. So in a no-hitter, batters can still get on base by a walk, an error, or getting hit by a pitch; though technically possible to throw a no-hitter and lose the game, it would be practically impossible. If no one makes it to first base at all, that's a "perfect game" and has only happened 23 times in the 150 year history of the Major Leagues and only once in the World Series (1956).
the tiny hit is a bunt, but you're supposed to knock it down to the ground and just dribble slowly into play. its a sacrifice play where the hitter will be an easy out, but a base runner on 1st should be able to easily advance to 2nd base. then if the next guy gets a hit, the guy on 2nd has a good chance to score. a very situational play where you need a guy on base and less than 2 outs. so you trade an out for a better chance to score. very common strategy called "small ball" or "manufacturing runs", as opposed to just knocking it out of the park
The yellow poles are "foul poles," a bit misnamed, because a ball striking one in the air is fair and a Home Run. In baseball the lines are in play. It's the outside of the line that is the limit of the playing area.
If you hit it on the other side of the yellow pole its a foul ball, a foul ball counts as a strike unless there are already 2 strikes, then you can hits an unlimited number of foul balls until you either strike out, so swing and miss completely, the pitcher walks you, meaning he throws it not over the plate, or too high or too low, not in the "strike zone" or until you hit the ball in fair territory
The yellow poles are a continuation of the white lines on the ground called the foul line, the poles are called the foul pole, but if you hit the foul pole or the line, the ball is actually fair, it should technically be called a fair line
Building off the no-hitter concept, the Perfect Game is the crown jewel achievement of a pitcher. In 150 years of baseball only 23 have been thrown and no pitcher has ever thrown more than one. By comparison 303 no hitters have been thrown for a 2 per season average. 20 pitchers in history have multiple no hitters. Considering 2,430 total games are played each season no hitters are still rare and quite the accomplishment. For a perfect game the pitcher must pitch all nine inning and give up no hits, walks, hit batters, no baserunners whatsoever. The catch at 9:18 was the 3rd to last out for one of those 23 perfect games. If he doesnt make that catch the perfect game (and no hitter) is blown and history isnt made. All that said check out Javier "El Mago" Baez.
A No Hitter is when the opposing team doesn't get a successful base hit. They can walk, 4 balls, or hit by pitch, passed ball/wild pitch, or result of a fielder error. A perfect game is the opposing team doesn't get on base at all.
Hey, you wanted to review a defensive NFL guy? Clay Matthews! That dude is bad ass. He wears a linebackers number but lines up wherever he wants. Legend. Oh, and if you're ever in California and want to take in a football game in one of the best college towns in CA..... Let me know. Free ticket to Cal Poly SLO game.. It's pretty damn good.
The short hit is called a bunt... Usually used to advance a player already on base. There are, however, speedsters who give the bunt artistry level. You need to see the best...Ichiro Suzuki.
8:03 This is how a runner should advance the next base: Stay in the original base before the catch so you don't have to run back, then floor it to the next base. Sadly, he got tagged out.
You should react to Wisconsin vs Michigan state B1G championship from 2011, literally the craziest football game I’ve ever watched. Another insane video is “The greatest college rushing performance of all time” when Melvin Gordon breaks the single game rushing record.
Those "tiny hits" are getting to be rare in today's game because analytics have shown that they are not as efficient as people thought they were for like 100 years. That being said bunting is still a skill and it often comes in handy particularly in the playoffs.
The yellow poles are called foul poles. the white lines leading up to them from home plate are the foul lines. I ball has to land between them to be considered "in play". If the ball passes outside of the poles into the stands its a foul ball and "no good". There are a few more rules on infield and in the park foul balls too. Also if a player tries to catch a foul ball and drops it; it is then in play.
You should check out Little League World Series best plays. These are youth baseball from 9-12 years old (if I remember correctly) and they play their world championships on live international television. Insane pressure for kids, but they do amazing things.
5:49 a no hitter is when the other team does not record a hit. A hit is where the batter does not get out after hitting the ball, on the basic level. (you'll learn later about errors). No hitters are decently rare as it is very hard for a pitcher to pitch the whole game as well as not give up a hit. also if you see that it's the 9th inning on the scoreboard, automatically assume that the play is clutch as that is the last inning of more games. If a gsme is tied after 9 innings, they play more innings until one teams scores there is an edd of an inning where one team has more runs than the other.
@@blakerh his WAR when he is done will be higher than anybody, guys like ted williams and babe Ruth would be nothing in this generation, they played against a bunch of slow white guys who barely threw 90mph, anybody who played before 1950 shouldn't even be compared to the players of this generation, you could put a guy like Brock holt or Cesar hernandez on a team in the 40s, and they would be automatic greats, the 2 players that compare to him are Hank Aaron and Griffey Jr, he might not ever reach Aaron's level but if he stays healthy he will have Griffey beat, as Griffey was injured his whole second half of their career, and im talking about all around player, not just hitter
Just in case you really need some basics. Each team gets to try to score as many 'runs' as they can before making 3 'outs'; then the other team bats. Those six outs constitute an inning. There are 9 innings in a game, unless the score is tied, if so, extra innings are played until one team is ahead. A 'run' is scored when someone circles all 4 bases and makes it HOME. A HOME RUN is when a batter knocks the ball over the outfield wall, and is allowed to go around all 4 bases. A batter gets three opportunities to hit the ball that is thrown in the so-called strike-zone- the third strike puts the batter 'out' (a strike out)- although the batter, if the pitcher misses the strike-zone 4 times, is awarded first base (a walk.) Some other ways to make an 'out' are to knock the ball into the air and have it caught before it hits the ground; also, if knocked onto the ground and the defense gets the ball to first base before the runner touches the base; a third way is to touch any runner with the ball when he is not touching are base (considered safe areas.)
A No Hitter is just like it sounds...the opposing team does not reach base with a hit for the entire game. It's a stat that goes to the Pitcher (although the team is responsible for it with good fielding as well) The word "hit" is a stat, so even though the batter "hit the ball" it isn't counted as a hit unless the batter successfully reaches base.
You bunt (tiny hit) when the fielders aren't expecting it and are playing too far back. A hit is a hit, you're on base and the runners can advance. If they're on 3rd base they can usually score
5:44: A No-Hitter: “An official no-hit game occurs when a pitcher (or pitchers) allows no hits during the entire course of a game, which consists of at least nine innings thrown by the pitcher(s). In a no-hit game, a batter may still reach base via a walk, an error, a fielder's choice, an intentional walk, a hit by pitch, a passed ball or wild pitch on strike three, or catcher's interference. Also, due to these methods of reaching base, it is possible for a team to score runs without getting any hits.” - Wiki
Just to piggy-back. If a pitcher pitches the entire game (9 innings+) and gets every batter out (aka no one reaches base for any of the aforementioned reasons), that is called a "Perfect Game." Since 1900, it's only happened 21 times.
also to piggy back, the Dwayne Wise catch at 11:55 doesn't look spectacular but it was to save a perfect game for Mark Buehrle to lead of the ninth inning
to be fair, anything other than no runs wouldn't be called one by anybody. It tends to be purely if no runs are scored, people reaching base up to 3rd, if a run was scored they tend not to call it that on broadcast probably due to further confusion. Technically you can be losing 2-0 and be a "no hitter" they just never call it that.
Really interesting. I like your reaction to our game. I wish more people over here would watch this video. Baseball is such a graceful sport when played by the best. If you get a chance see if you can find a video featuring bunts, or "little hits". When the defensive team is really good every player moves as the bunt is played out. Like the ballet on steroids. I love rugby. Great game. Aussie football is wonderful as well. Keep up the great work.
Questions in order answered:
1: The big yellow post and lines are the edge of the field. If the hitter hits on the outside of the post its a foul (if there are none or 1 strike already then it counts as a strike, if there are already 2 strikes nothing happens). If the player hits the ball on the inside of the lines before third base and it goes outside the lines after third base it counts as a hit. If its before third base it is a foul ball.
2: A "no-hitter" is when a team does not allow for a hit to be recorded by the other team. A hit isn't when someone literally hits the ball, its when a hitter hits it and gets on base. No-hitters are generally credited to the pitcher as he gets a good amount of people out throughout the game with his pitches.
3: 6:07 He is called a catcher because he quite literally catches the ball.
4: The purpose of a bunt (the tiny hit) in the instance its used there is to get someone further ahead on the bases while making it an easy out for the hitter. This is generally used when a team has no outs or 1 out if they are feeling cocky. That way the guy on base progresses essentially for free (and possibly puts them in scoring position).
to add, "scoring position" is second or third base, where the potential to score is greatly increased on a number of different scenarios.
If you’re looking for a really good baseball game, game 7 of the 2016 World Series is an all time classic between the cubs and the Indians
Down 3 games to none in the best of seven World Series, the Chicago Cubs won 4 games in a row to beat the Cleveland Indians in 2016. Game 7 had it all and took extra innings to crown the champions! GO CUBS!!!
Gotta understand how difficult that Edmond catch is....running towards the wall with minimal idea where the ball is and still being able to catch it cleanly AS HE DIVES. That's just unbelievable
8:34 That's a submarine sidearm pitcher. Mostly used by relief pitchers nowadays. Some shortstops and third basemen throw like that as well.
My dad was one of those people with a grip and an arm. He loved playing Football, Baseball and softball. He also served in vietnam. And they were taking fire from one side of the camp and he went over and threw a grande and they marked it off and he threw it 100yds or 300 ft.. In Softball he played rover and could throw u out at 1st with the ball never going above shoulder high or touching the ground. The 3rd time he did that in a game the 1st basemen told him to stop it, it hurt to much. My mom and dad had 5 boys and all into sports so seeing who had the strongest grip was always something we tested. At 73 and three weeks from dying he put all five of us on our knees just like when he was younger and when he was alert the day he died I would bet that he could still have done that. Miss him and mom.
Class move making sure you respected Jackie Robinson. Thanks.
Even though you don't fully understand baseball, you understand things as an athlete. And that comes shining through on your video. Glad you enjoyed it mate ..
Baseball is a game to watch for occasional spectacular plays. Although the whole game is excited anticipation a rare unassisted tripple play will be a major highlight of any spectator
You need to watch the best INFIELD plays, the reaction time the guys have is amazing
Always thought outfield as a kid would be tough infield is insanely more difficult
Baseball isn’t a sport
@@jonwiffen7591 Outfield is about speed, infield is about quickness.
Yes...and pickoffs. Yadi Molina to Pujols at first, Javy Baez...
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The Willie Mays catch at 3:58 has long been celebrated as one of the best in history, considering the context. It was the World Series, tied game, and there were runners on base when the ball was hit. They would easily have scored if Mays hadn't caught that ball. But perhaps the most amazing part of the play was the throw, as at least one of those runners still could've scored if they had tagged up & scored, considering the distance from home plate to where Mays caught the ball (about 400 feet). The Giants (Mays' team) ended up winning the game and the World Series.
Love the videos mate keep em coming.
- outside of yellow poles is a foul ball which counts as a strike
- No Hitter = no one got on base from a hit
- "tiny hit" is known as a bunt and is usually used to advance the runner on base into scoring position
- there are doors in the outfield of several fields for access and or the bullpen (where the back up pitchers warm up)
So I would recommend looking up Andrelton Simmons (he's an amazing defensive infielder), "Outfielders throwing their arms off" or "Outfielders showing off their canons" for some crazy throws. I'd look up "bunt doubles" for some offensive oddities if you enjoy watching guys run and watching other guys try to stop them from doing that
4:15 That's Willie Mays, a famous catch, but even more amazing when you realize that center field at the Polo Grounds was 483 feet deep, so he had a lot of ground to cover and THEN make a no-look over the shoulder catch.
I believe that ball was hit 470 ft, which would have been knocked out of every other ballpark at the time.
@@jacobdrum And on top of that, they were using the old gloves that were basically friggin oven-mitts. OF gloves of today give you way more reach. That wasn't much different then a barehanded catch.
thanks for coming here and pointing this out. I see lots of younger people say that they don't think that catch was a big deal, and its because they don't understand how deep CF at the Polo Ground were.
On top of all that, Mays was playing shallow on that pitch. So he had to be absolutely motoring to not only catch up to that ball, but to catch that ball in Polo Grounds.
On top of all that he got it back to the infield on that throw, possibly winning the series with that catch.
I’d definitely recommend checking out the nastiest pitches. It’s magical what the pitchers can do with the ball
Love the baseball videos the best. Keep em coming
3) What you call a "tiny hit" is called a "bunt". It is intended to force the catcher (the defensive player behind the batter) to field the ball, clearing home plate, or to force a play on the batter, allowing another player to advance a base.
Yes, Mike Trout is just ridiculous. He's like a video game created baseball character brought to life.
A no hitter is when the opposing team gets no hits, it is only a hit if you do not get out when you hit the ball, so you hit the ball and reach first successfully with out them catching it or beating you with the throw to first, there are all kinds of different hits, singles, doubles, triples, home runs etc.
For baseball...Javy Baez is a generational talent! For football...George Kittle highlights are amazing. Both these guys are all around world class at what they do.
Randy Johnson and Mark Buehrle, both left handed pitchers, very different in style, both have perfect games.
Kerry Wood struck out 20 batters in his 5th mlb start of his career. Its considered by many as one of the most dominating pitching performance in history. He was facing multiple all star hitters on the Houston Astros. They were nicknamed the killer B's... You can see how electric his pitches were from the 1st pitch as the catcher couldnt even catch it!
1) The big yellow pole is called the "Foul Pole", it marks the boundary between the field of play and out of bounds. A ball that passes the pole in bounds is playable, or a home run if it goes over the wall. If it passes outside the field of play it is foul.
2) A "Hit" is when a batter hits the ball and is not caught or thrown out. A "no hitter" is a game where the pitcher and the team keep their opponent from getting a hit.
The "tiny hit" or "bunt" as it's called in baseball is to advance the runner(s) on base. The player bunting more often than not gets called out, but the runner(s) advance closer to home.
Hitting outside the foul lines which extend to the yellow foul poles on both the left and right sides is considered out of play and called a foul ball. Foul balls are considered strikes for the first two strikes of an at bat, but an actual swing-and-miss/called strike(pitch in strike zone that isn't swung at) is needed for the third strike of an at bat which would result in a strike out.
Theoretically, an infinite amount of foul balls could be hit in an at bat (as long as they're not caught on the fly which would count as an out) and would be entirely inconsequential except for the fact that they'd tire out the pitchers arm.
Love your videos by the way. Keep it up :)
Baseball has been my family's life since my great grandfather fell in love with the game! You are a joy to watch and listen to because you seem to be genuinely interested in learning the game. Keep the great videos (all sports)coming. Feel free to contact me for any tips on baseball.
To answer your question about distance for the home runs it actually varies per stadium. I recommend you watch the video "Why do MLB parks have different dimensions" by the MLB's TH-cam channel. It explains why they are different like why Minute Maid park has the hill in center field or why Fenway Park has "The Green Monster" that is 37 ft tall.
Great vide & excellent questions. The yellow poles are called foul ball poles. Balls hit on the left of the pole in left field or on the right of the right field pole means that the batter’s hit ball won’t count for anything. The same rules apply to the foul lines on the left and right on the field. The poles are merely visual markers for the umpires. The defense, however, can still make a play on hits made out of play for a possible out. Also, if a baserunner begins running before a caught is made, he has to return to his base before the fielder throws to that base or be called out. However, if he’s on the base when the catch is made, he can attempt to advance (a.k.a “tagging up”).
The catch after the bare-handed catch at the beginning saved a perfect game by the pitcher
For your question about the no hitter, even though the other team hit the ball, it is only counted as a hit if he doesn’t get out and there is no error
You should check out Andrelton Simmon’s defensive highlights. He plays shortstop for the LA Angels, although he originally played for the Atlanta Braves. His highlights are incredible... the hands, the range, the ability to throw from any position because he has a tremendous arm. The Made The Cut video is very good.
I am from the UK and have been following baseball for about 20 years, it took me a while to understand the rules and nuances of the sport. If you go onto the MLB channel here on youtube they have a number of full games and highlight games, it might be a good way of understanding some of the rules of "America's National Pastime". Enjoy
I'm so HAPPY you're getting into baseball, but you weren't kidding when you said you know nothing about it!! XD But unlike many foreign reactors you're sharp as a tack and will pick it up in no time (and will look back at your questions and laugh too.)
Ninh Explains The Rules of Baseball is a good video that explains the basics of MLB. It's a great starting place for anyone unfamiliar with baseball.
This video focuses mostly on the outfield, you want to see some crazy stuff? Check out Omar Vizquel, he is insane. He was an infielder, where those balls are flying at him with greater speed and less reaction time, and still catching everything that came at him.
I'm glad you are getting into BASEBALL!!!!!!!!!!!!
Just a quick breakdown of some rules.
If a batter hits a ball, and someone catches it before it hits the ground, they're out.
If the ball hits the ground, the batter can be thrown out at first base, or the batter is out if they field the ball, and get the ball to first base before the batter touches first base. First base is always a 'force out', or all the fielders have to do is get the ball to the base.
If there's a runner on 1st base at the beginning of the pitch, 2nd base is a force out, because the runner is forced to advance to second for the batter to take first base. So, they can throw it to second, and then to first to get 2 outs in one play, aka a double play.
If there's a runner on 1st base, and the ball is hit in the air, the runner has to stay on the base until the ball is caught. If he is off the base when the ball is caught in the air, 1st becomes a force out, or he has to get back to it before they can get the ball to the base. They have to keep one foot on the base, wait for the ball to be caught, and then advance after it is caught.
If a runner isn't forced to advance on the bases, the fielders have to touch the runner with the ball to get them out.
I would suggest watching Ken Griffey Jr highlights. One of the best hitters/outfielders ever! He also played on the same team as his dad. They also hit back to back homeruns once
Look into the different techniques for throwing curve balls, sliders, knuckleballs, fastballs, etc. Some are made possible by the seams on the ball that prevent it from being a true sphere and some by the position of the fingers on the ball.
Hall of fame players are in this video too showing thier amazement for the Magic Man and it shows year to year plays
The “backstop” is called a bat catcher bro 😁👍🏾 the “tiny hit” is called a “bump” and it’s usually to just try and get on to first base. It usually catches the fielding team off guard so sometimes they botch the response and the batter can get on to 2nd or can help another player advance or score. The yellow poles are an extension of the white sideline to more clearly identify if a home run is on the foul side of the line or not. Hope this helps you I enjoy your reactions and appreciate your interest in American sports
The yellow posts are the foul lines. If the ball goes over the foul line on it’s own, it’s a strike; if it goes over the foul line with 2 strikes, the batter is allowed another hit and “stays alive”... but the reason you see fielders going for the ball even though it’s over the foul line is because them catching it without it hitting the ground is still considered an out, so therefore worth it
The white lines are called the foul lines, if the ball lands on or inside the lines it’s a fair ball and the batter runs the bases, if it hits the foul poles or goes over the wall inside the poles it’s a home run( you touch all 4 bases and your team gets a run). You should watch a video breaking down the basics of baseball
7:23 “A bunt is a batting technique in baseball. To bunt, the batter loosely holds the bat in front of home plate and intentionally taps the ball into play. A properly executed bunt will create weak contact with the ball and/or strategically direct it, forcing the infielders to make a difficult defensive play to record an out.
A sacrifice bunt, the batter will put the ball into play with the intention of advancing a baserunner, in exchange for the batter being thrown out. The sacrifice bunt is most often used to advance a runner from first to second base, though the runner may also be advanced from second to third base, or from third to home.” - Wiki
The purpose of the “small hit” or a bunt is to put the ball down and in play to maybe advance a runner from first base to second or maybe if the 3rd baseman (left corner looking out from home plate) is playing deep. If you are fast enough you can make it over to first. However, in the National League (half of the teams) the 9th batter on the team is the pitcher who aren’t known for their hitting ability, aside from a few hidden gems. They’ve taken to bunting the ball and just trying to get it into play because they can’t hit very well. The American League (the other half of the teams) doesn’t use their pitcher to hit but has a designated hitter for the pitcher so the bunting is far less frequent unless the batter is incredibly fast.
I could answer any question you have I played baseball at a very high level until I was about 21
The wall is usually about 400 +/- feet from home plate. There are walls much closer the green monster in Boston, but the ball has to be hit over 30 feet high to clear the wall.
7:14 that's a bunt. Usually it doesn't pop up in the air like that or of it does, nobody gets to it like that pitcher did. It makes it harder for fielders to both get to the ball quickly and cover all the bases.
If you like the outfield throws you should check out the best outfield assists. Great video as always
@Kiwi Kicker 4:08 what makes that catch one of the best catches in MLB history is that it was recorded at the old Polo Grounds Stadium. All major baseball stadiums have quirks to their design but Polo Grounds was built before there were any real regulations so its outfield was truly bizarre.
The ball was hit dead center of the outfield and in Polo grounds that wall was roughly 483 FT (147m) from home plate. so the outfielder Willie Mays (famous eventual hall of famer) had to take off at a dead sprint to track it down. Conservative estimates say the ball went 420 ft.
But the catch wasn't the spectacular part... the context was. It was the World Series (final championship round in Baseball) in the 8th inning of a tied game with runners on base. That spinning throw he made at the end had so much arm strength on it and was made so quickly that it prevented the runners from tagging up and scoring despite being roughly a 300 FT throw to get it back to the infield.
yeah vut the runners were running and never thought he would catch it
The lines are the foul lines, the ball must land within those lines or base either first or third base, in the air between those line. The yellow pole is the foul pole (also called a fair pole), if a ball goes past one, in the air, between the lines it is a home run. If it goes past it in the air outside the lines it is considered foul and is a a strike unless the batter already has two strikes as you cannot strike out (3 strikes) on a foul ball. If the ball hits the pole, in flight, it is considered fair and is a home run.
Some stadiums have hollow poles that ring when they are hit.
No-hitter: When a pitcher pitches a complete game (9 innings) and doesn't allow a single hit.
Watch catches done by pitchers next, there's some crazy barehand catches, as well as some super good jumps and footwork and stuff
One baseball player I would love to see you react to is Bo Jackson. He played both in the NFL (as a running back with the Raiders) and in MLB (as an outfielder with the Royals). He was truly a great two sport player until he got injured. Some of the plays the guy made in baseball are amazing.
At 2:32 the Blanco diving catch was in the Perfect Game of Matt Cain with the Giants. Perfect game is 27 up and 27 down. No hits no walks. Very few thrown in the history of baseball less than 30 in over 100 years.
Baseball is life.
No hitter: A shut-out game where no runner on base due to bases conceded by pitchers. There can still be runners reaching bases on an error, a spared fielder's choice, hit by pitch, uncaught third strike or walk. If those errors also don't occur, it's a Perfect Game.
The distance from Home Plate to Left Field is 320 to 350 feet, Right Field is about the same. The distance to Center Field is 400+ feet. To determine which is right or left is by the Catcher's position behind the plate, so Left Field is on his left and Right Field the right.
bro I remember watching that Kevin Mitchell catch live, well live on TV. I think I was like 8 or 9. Mitchell was my favorite player for like a season or 2 and then his upbringing caught up with him. Apparently he didn't even play baseball in high school as he was never academically eligible and got kicked out of 2 high schools. His brother was killed in a gang hit etc. raw athlete man. I have no sympathy for his confusion btw. I had to learn cricket
Home runs can be anywhere (roughly, all stadiums are different) from 300 ft down the line to at least 400' to center field
@7:15 what you called a "tiny hit" is known as a "bunt." The hitter screwed up by hitting in up in the air. The idea is to bounce it off the ground, catching the fielders off guard and forcing them to scramble and throw the hitter out at first base. It also gives other baserunners a head start. It's often called a "sacrifice bunt" because the hitter knows they will be thrown out, but the other baserunners will advance safely. Especially fast players will sometimes do it purely as a way to get a hit. Bunting in general is less common these days as statistics show it's usually not worth it.
07:15 there is what baseball term called bunt. (Bunting occurs when a batter holds the bat in the hitting zone and, without swinging, lets the ball make contact with it. The idea is to deaden the ball so that the baserunners can advance (or the hitter can get to first base) while the opposing fielders run in to make a play.)
There is one recently retired baseball Japanese player called Ichiro Suzuki, you can try to react to his bunting skill. 05:30 the player who double step to catch the ball is the one.
Nolan Arenado defensive highlights is a good one
Hey bro love your content! Dont stop please. Im a huge fan of your channel. Stay safe mate.
Someone might have already answered this, but the yellow poles are the "foul poles." Inside the poles it is a fair ball. Outside the poles and it's a foul ball. A "no hitter" is when the pitcher does not allow the opposing team any hits. That's a rarity in baseball, and it's a very special game when you get to see it. The opposing team CAN get on base during a no hitter, if a batter reaches due to a walk or he is hit by a pitch and takes first base. If no opposing batter gets a hit AND no opposing runner reaches base, that is called "a perfect game." That is even rarer than a no hitter.
Base runner has to tag on a fly ball. Meaning can't leave the bag til ball is caught. On the other hand a runner can start running if they believe the ball will not be caught and have the advantage of taking extra bases. But if the ball is caught and the runner has left early, then they can be thrown out if the ball beats them back to their original starting base. A fly ball on two outs means you run on contact, either the catch is made and inning over or ball hits ground and play continues.
The catch at 9:28 was made in the last inning of a perfect game. A perfect game is when all 27 batters make an out and nobody gets on base. So, no hits or walks. Usually get one or no perfect games each year in all of MLB.
MIKE TROUT!! (multiple videos please, hes that good) even videos where he ranks historically through only 8 seasons
It’s odd watching these reactions as an American who grew up watching baseball, football, basketball and hockey. I’m a female but I have four brothers and we all played these sports. It’s just crazy that people from other countries are amazed by our sports. Makes us seem crazy when I think it’s normal. 😂
The b&w clip at 4:00 is Willie Mays making "The Catch" at the Polo Grounds in New York in 1954. Mays started the play in short center field and ran down and caught the 420 ft fly on the warning track. The Polo Grounds had a huge outfield -- ~450 ft in left-center and right-center, and 483 ft in straight center -- the hit would have been a homer in any other park.
On the no-hitter... hitting the ball is not getting a hit. Hits are singles, doubles, triples and home runs. So in a no-hitter, batters can still get on base by a walk, an error, or getting hit by a pitch; though technically possible to throw a no-hitter and lose the game, it would be practically impossible. If no one makes it to first base at all, that's a "perfect game" and has only happened 23 times in the 150 year history of the Major Leagues and only once in the World Series (1956).
Not a homer in all other parks- Yankee Stadium for one, was 461 in centerfield at that time- Detroit, I believe, was also very deep too.
Yes those yellow things are the boundary markers for out of bounds
the tiny hit is a bunt, but you're supposed to knock it down to the ground and just dribble slowly into play. its a sacrifice play where the hitter will be an easy out, but a base runner on 1st should be able to easily advance to 2nd base. then if the next guy gets a hit, the guy on 2nd has a good chance to score. a very situational play where you need a guy on base and less than 2 outs. so you trade an out for a better chance to score. very common strategy called "small ball" or "manufacturing runs", as opposed to just knocking it out of the park
The yellow poles are "foul poles," a bit misnamed, because a ball striking one in the air is fair and a Home Run. In baseball the lines are in play. It's the outside of the line that is the limit of the playing area.
A guy named Ryan schwark does a longest homeruns video , about 15 minutes , I recommend it because he edited it with the distances on each Home Run.
If you hit it on the other side of the yellow pole its a foul ball, a foul ball counts as a strike unless there are already 2 strikes, then you can hits an unlimited number of foul balls until you either strike out, so swing and miss completely, the pitcher walks you, meaning he throws it not over the plate, or too high or too low, not in the "strike zone" or until you hit the ball in fair territory
The yellow poles are a continuation of the white lines on the ground called the foul line, the poles are called the foul pole, but if you hit the foul pole or the line, the ball is actually fair, it should technically be called a fair line
3:33 I think it's the old warmup area for bullpen pitchers?
Building off the no-hitter concept, the Perfect Game is the crown jewel achievement of a pitcher. In 150 years of baseball only 23 have been thrown and no pitcher has ever thrown more than one. By comparison 303 no hitters have been thrown for a 2 per season average. 20 pitchers in history have multiple no hitters. Considering 2,430 total games are played each season no hitters are still rare and quite the accomplishment.
For a perfect game the pitcher must pitch all nine inning and give up no hits, walks, hit batters, no baserunners whatsoever. The catch at 9:18 was the 3rd to last out for one of those 23 perfect games. If he doesnt make that catch the perfect game (and no hitter) is blown and history isnt made.
All that said check out Javier "El Mago" Baez.
Best infield plays and unbelievable athleticism are two videos I think you would enjoy reacting to.
A No Hitter is when the opposing team doesn't get a successful base hit. They can walk, 4 balls, or hit by pitch, passed ball/wild pitch, or result of a fielder error. A perfect game is the opposing team doesn't get on base at all.
You should check out Austin Jacksons catch in 2017. It was amazing
Hey, you wanted to review a defensive NFL guy? Clay Matthews! That dude is bad ass. He wears a linebackers number but lines up wherever he wants. Legend. Oh, and if you're ever in California and want to take in a football game in one of the best college towns in CA..... Let me know. Free ticket to Cal Poly SLO game.. It's pretty damn good.
The short hit is called a bunt... Usually used to advance a player already on base. There are, however, speedsters who give the bunt artistry level.
You need to see the best...Ichiro Suzuki.
8:03 This is how a runner should advance the next base: Stay in the original base before the catch so you don't have to run back, then floor it to the next base. Sadly, he got tagged out.
You should react to Wisconsin vs Michigan state B1G championship from 2011, literally the craziest football game I’ve ever watched. Another insane video is “The greatest college rushing performance of all time” when Melvin Gordon breaks the single game rushing record.
Those "tiny hits" are getting to be rare in today's game because analytics have shown that they are not as efficient as people thought they were for like 100 years. That being said bunting is still a skill and it often comes in handy particularly in the playoffs.
You got to react to Javy Baez
Good call
Check Roberto Alomar and/or Omar Vizquel defensive plays
The yellow poles are called foul poles. the white lines leading up to them from home plate are the foul lines. I ball has to land between them to be considered "in play". If the ball passes outside of the poles into the stands its a foul ball and "no good". There are a few more rules on infield and in the park foul balls too. Also if a player tries to catch a foul ball and drops it; it is then in play.
Not only is Mike Trout a future hall of fame player, hes probably the best player of all time.
You should check out Little League World Series best plays. These are youth baseball from 9-12 years old (if I remember correctly) and they play their world championships on live international television. Insane pressure for kids, but they do amazing things.
5:49 a no hitter is when the other team does not record a hit. A hit is where the batter does not get out after hitting the ball, on the basic level. (you'll learn later about errors). No hitters are decently rare as it is very hard for a pitcher to pitch the whole game as well as not give up a hit. also if you see that it's the 9th inning on the scoreboard, automatically assume that the play is clutch as that is the last inning of more games. If a gsme is tied after 9 innings, they play more innings until one teams scores there is an edd of an inning where one team has more runs than the other.
Mike Trouts not just a future hall of famer, he could potentially go down as the greatest of all time
Ok im definitely doing his highlights next
@Jason C yeah so greatest of all time
Greatest of all time. Not even close bud. He is maybe the best playing now but not all time. He is probably in the top 100.
@@blakerh his WAR when he is done will be higher than anybody, guys like ted williams and babe Ruth would be nothing in this generation, they played against a bunch of slow white guys who barely threw 90mph, anybody who played before 1950 shouldn't even be compared to the players of this generation, you could put a guy like Brock holt or Cesar hernandez on a team in the 40s, and they would be automatic greats, the 2 players that compare to him are Hank Aaron and Griffey Jr, he might not ever reach Aaron's level but if he stays healthy he will have Griffey beat, as Griffey was injured his whole second half of their career, and im talking about all around player, not just hitter
Kirk Gibson's at bat vs Dennis Eckersley Game 1 1988 World Series.
Just in case you really need some basics.
Each team gets to try to score as many 'runs' as they can before making 3 'outs'; then the other team bats. Those six outs constitute an inning. There are 9 innings in a game, unless the score is tied, if so, extra innings are played until one team is ahead. A 'run' is scored when someone circles all 4 bases and makes it HOME. A HOME RUN is when a batter knocks the ball over the outfield wall, and is allowed to go around all 4 bases.
A batter gets three opportunities to hit the ball that is thrown in the so-called strike-zone- the third strike puts the batter 'out' (a strike out)- although the batter, if the pitcher misses the strike-zone 4 times, is awarded first base (a walk.)
Some other ways to make an 'out' are to knock the ball into the air and have it caught before it hits the ground; also, if knocked onto the ground and the defense gets the ball to first base before the runner touches the base; a third way is to touch any runner with the ball when he is not touching are base (considered safe areas.)
A No Hitter is just like it sounds...the opposing team does not reach base with a hit for the entire game. It's a stat that goes to the Pitcher (although the team is responsible for it with good fielding as well) The word "hit" is a stat, so even though the batter "hit the ball" it isn't counted as a hit unless the batter successfully reaches base.
4:11 Willie May's original shoulder catch in the old Polo Grounds, NY. Infamous for a ridiculously deep centre field.
A no-hitter doesn't mean that nobody on the opposing team made contact with the ball; it means nobody got a hit to get on base. They are quite rare.
You'll want to watch a few Ichiro mini-docs too.
You bunt (tiny hit) when the fielders aren't expecting it and are playing too far back. A hit is a hit, you're on base and the runners can advance. If they're on 3rd base they can usually score
5:44: A No-Hitter: “An official no-hit game occurs when a pitcher (or pitchers) allows no hits during the entire course of a game, which consists of at least nine innings thrown by the pitcher(s). In a no-hit game, a batter may still reach base via a walk, an error, a fielder's choice, an intentional walk, a hit by pitch, a passed ball or wild pitch on strike three, or catcher's interference. Also, due to these methods of reaching base, it is possible for a team to score runs without getting any hits.” - Wiki
Just to piggy-back. If a pitcher pitches the entire game (9 innings+) and gets every batter out (aka no one reaches base for any of the aforementioned reasons), that is called a "Perfect Game." Since 1900, it's only happened 21 times.
also to piggy back, the Dwayne Wise catch at 11:55 doesn't look spectacular but it was to save a perfect game for Mark Buehrle to lead of the ninth inning
to be fair, anything other than no runs wouldn't be called one by anybody. It tends to be purely if no runs are scored, people reaching base up to 3rd, if a run was scored they tend not to call it that on broadcast probably due to further confusion. Technically you can be losing 2-0 and be a "no hitter" they just never call it that.
@@thomashiggins4367 Indeed and that is a good comparison. Zimmerman I think walked one or two. Buehrle got them all
You should react to ken Griffen Jr he was an amazing centerfielder.
And Ichiro
“Nice , one handed.” Lol yep, kinda how all them are 😂 great videos btw
Really interesting. I like your reaction to our game. I wish more people over here would watch this video. Baseball is such a graceful sport when played by the best. If you get a chance see if you can find a video featuring bunts, or "little hits". When the defensive team is really good every player moves as the bunt is played out. Like the ballet on steroids. I love rugby. Great game. Aussie football is wonderful as well. Keep up the great work.