Am I a Bust?
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- Опубліковано 10 лют 2025
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You're #1 in our hearts, Matt.
I have a lot of respect for hardly mentioning your injuries, even though that was most of the reason. Respect
Matt your not a bust most people dont have a clue of what it takes to get to your level !!!! Keep doing what you do thanks
My view is, if you make the MLB and achieved that goal, you are not a bust
Yup
Hell yeah. I'd take it up the butt if it meant I could be a big league ballplayer. Literally less than 1% of people make it to the big leagues
So you’re saying that 99% of draft pics are busts
I'm saying less than 1% of kids who play baseball their entire childhoods end up in the big leagues
No offense but that's a loser mentality
Did baseball ever stop being fun to you after so many years playing the game. And I love the videos Matt keep up the great work.
answer this pls!!!
Colton Eldridge great question
A bust to me is goofing up on a sure thing. The way you described how baseball works, coming up thru all the leagues, there is no sure thing. So no, don't think you did or can bust. Keep up the good work, really enjoy your Chanel.
Matt you know what you couldn't help it injuries happen and shit happens. You made it further than anyone can imagine and you have a whole organization and following that look up to you. You are not a bust you are a legend.
Hey, you've played in Major League game. Not many people can say that
Dylan McLaughlin Hey you're a dbacks fan. You're automatically my friend.
He played in several!
Nah bro you made it farther than most ppl did don't down talk yourself
most people dont play baseball, he is a bust...the very nature of one
Bidwellz9 and what are you some guy sitting in a deer stand in his back yard
?? care to explain
Bidwellz9 your picture looks like your sitting in one of those deer stand things in a tree.
its me in the woods hunting. i dont use tree stands
Do you realize how much humility is required for someone who made it to the show to even entertain this question?
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You're not a bust matt, but you gotta start earning some of that money!
Best comment, hands down!!! lol Hope he see's this one.
HE EARNED EVERY PENNY ! HE BUST HIS ASS TO GET THERE
@@gouda2177, it's a joke. Some heckler said this to him in his first Minor League game.
Matt I admire your humility. You are a guy that kids can look up to. You gave it everything you had and. You played in the bigs. There are only a handful of guys that get to say that. You seem like a very genuine guy so keep doing what you do.
Your a great human bro, fk the haters Ima add you to my Favorite Channels. I hope you kids take to heart all his video's as a person not just as a kick ass baseball player. Antonelli, your a great example to the youth, keep doing your thing man.
Thank you. Don't know why I failed to "like" this video a year ago, but I got it this time. Admire you a lot.
It's hard to imagine anyone who played at any level using the word "bust" in reference to you. Most of us realize that you were a world class athlete to advance to the Big Leagues, not just physically gifted, but a ferocious competitor. We know you gave the best you had, and we so appreciate that you've chosen to share your insight with us.
I watch your videos daily not to watch baseball videos, but because I learn something new about hard work and dedication please continue to pass on your lessons learned. I want my son to play for a man like you. Keep doing what you are doing.
Jason Lathey my son had the opportunity to play for AB last spring and it's exactly that dedication to work that shines through. Matt exemplifies the exact work ethic I want my son to be exposed to. Best athletic experience my son has ever had.
Of all the tens (probably hundreds) of millions who have played baseball over the past century-and-a-half, in this country and around the world, all dreaming of playing in the Major Leagues one day, you are one of only about 15,000 who made it. You are truly one of the greatest baseball players ever.
Your attitude reflects a lot of class and a mature attitude twds the game and life itself. You’re a great example for young athletes who are disappointed w the way things turned out. I know for myself, it’s hard but your perspective helps. Don’t let haters get you down!
At the end of the day you still made it to the show. The things I would've done still to this day to do say I made it. Only made it D2 and some camps for the MLB and never got a call back. I have friends who are in high A and double A at the moment and told them to check out your videos and they are addicted to your channel. Keep bringing all us great content.
You have the mindset of a winner, which is never a bust! Played your heart out and got hit w injuries, which really sucks but it happens, wish it didn't but it is what it is, something you didn't have control over. You then chose to help others learn about the game, to contribute your knowledge, that too is from the mindset of a winner! Great channel!
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I am not even a baseball fan, and your channel has captivated me. You just nail it every time with your honesty and humility. I hope you have amazing success with your teams and your coaching. I honestly think you should manage at the highest levels, if that’s what you want.
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Right on. I had a similar experience in my own career (not MLB. But trust me, it was a similar experience). And I went around and around on the whole failure/bust/self-doubt question. But the fact is that almost no one was able to do what I could do.
Same for you. Of the millions of people who have played baseball, an almost inconceivably small percentage even come close to MLB. And you are part of that select group. Nothing to be ashamed of. You made it to the top, if only for a moment. And very few people can say that.
Not a bust in my eyes. Not even close! You played in the big show. Many people out there had the same dream. Practiced as much as you did. Maybe more. And never made it - never sniffed the Big Show! Congrats for what you did accomplish and btw... you are a top 10 coach in the world! Your stuff rocks! You are our teams virtual coach! For what i cant put into the right words...our kids get one of your videos so you can explain it. Keep doing what you are doing! You are an incredible asset to the baseball community!
I feel blessed someone talks candidly about their career. Thanks Matt Antonelli!
You made it farther than 99% of the rest of the world
Haydini Go Brewers! And I agree with you.
*99.999
Lol what? This is a dumb comment
Hayden Marshall more like 99.9.
@@zeroeffects88 Correct.
You couldn't have said it better. Still a fan and you made it further than millions of people who could ever get to the big leagues. Keep up the great videos and God Bless
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Hey Matt, you’re definitely not a bust. Other people’s perception of what they thought your career should have been means nothing.
You achieved a dream millions of us who loved playing baseball will never experience, playing in a major league game. That is something no one can ever take away from you. So I’ll say this, congratulations on living your dream, and keep up the great work you do with this channel in teaching the next generation how to achieve their dream too. Cheers
Those rude people dont understand how pro sports work. Im a former football player and its the same in every sport. There are thousands of ppl who are drafted high and told they are the strongest and fastest coming into camp and they get there and have a rude awakening and end up being a practice dummy running then opponents plays . Its so hard to make it in any pro sports hockey too. So many good athletes also get overlooked and fall through the cracks. Dude you played in the Big League, you are a very small percentage of ppl. You are anything but a bust. I wouldnt even resond to those people. Even now you are helping so many people after your career. Good on you!
You MADE IT to the show. No one who makes his way into a big league clubhouse and onto the big league field is a bust!
As a huge baseball fan I find your videos amazing and very insightful.
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Matt was drafted 17th overall in 2006. The 17th pick in the 2006 NFL draft was Chad Greenway, who is a 2x Pro Bowl linebacker and played 11 seasons in the NFL (yes, 11. He just retired this off season)
That is because anyone can play football
Hey, Matt, what an accomplishment you achieved!!! Well done all around and now you’re coaching kids about the details of all you’ve experienced. Good on you 🙏🏼⚾️❤️
Few people truly understand how difficult this sport is. I think just making college to play ball you made it. Keep the videos coming Matt
In my opinion not only are you not a bust, your are an incredible success story. Any who thinks that you are a bust has no idea what it takes to achieve anything that difficult in life.
Wow! You navigated the scary ups and downs, highs and lows of trying to make the majors and you achieved it. If that is not pure success I don't know what is. Thanks for this post. I will definitely share with my son.
Thanks so much!!!
Hey well you didn't give up when things started going bad for you. You still tried you're best with game you loved. Respect to you for making it to big leagues at least. Lots of guys never step foot in the MLB. You gave it everything. Your efforts are recognized. Good job!
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You don't ever have to address that question again. I'm almost in awe of you - that you were that good, went that far, got a taste of your dream. And you refrained from stating the obvious : your God-given talent put you in an exclusive group that the rest of us just gawk at.
Saw an interview featuring Ken "Hawk" Harrelson earlier. He was addressing the emphasis on metrics in the game and he talked about "TWTW" - "the will to win. "
Talent isn't enough; metrics don't tell the whole story. TWTW kept you getting up every day determined to get better. That's why "bust" never entered your mind as a self-description, because you knew every day that you were doing your best. I know you sleep well at night.
Again, great response. You're going places!
Oh - thanks for mentioning David Friese : he's etched in Cardinals history. But for you to remark on assessing him as a better player just shows what a generous guy you've always been. You are rare.
According to Wikipedia a sports bust is described as the following: "A draft bust occurs when a highly touted or highly selected draftee does not meet expectations. This can be for a variety of reasons, but the most often noted are injury or inability to perform at a professional level. A player is also regarded as a larger bust if more successful players are drafted after him or her."
As far as making an impact to the game of baseball, Matt is sharing knowledge that is unheard of and that will have a lasting impact to the sport for years to come. I wish there was someone unselfish like you when I was growing up and playing the game. I've never admired any athlete of the sport when playing the game butt Matt in my book your a legend and I appreciate everything your doing for the sport!
I just started watching your channel. You got to live my dream as I spent 7 or 8 minutes at the juco level. I am enjoying all your stories
Hi there Matt.I just need to say a few things .Im a 56 year old ex Baseball player from Ct.Ive watched alot if not all of your Videos just because I wanted to see your time in the MLB.I will answer the question that you or other people are asking you.People just not know how HARD it is to Make it to the Show and how HARD it is to stay there.You Matt are surely not a Bust.You came farther than ALOT of people only Dream about,and you did your best.You had Injuries that came into play and people dont think of that.I have noticed in some of your videos and you say things like , IM a nobody.Comparing yourself to a better player.Matt your definatly a somebody my friend.You teach younger kids the fundamentals of this Great game called Baseball and they are going to remember you and later in life tell people of the coach they had, MATT Antonelli.And they will say it with a smile.I have a special place in my Heart for the coaches that helped me through the years,And taught me this GREAT GAME BASEBALL. Are you A Bust Matt?NOT even close my friend.
Thanks a bunch I appreciate that!!!
You bet Matt.Keep up your Great videos my friend!!!!!
Dude... how can you hold your phone this steady for so long? 😂
It's also 8 minutes longer than a lot of others
Atleast he knows he definitely doesnt have Parkinson's disease 🤔🤔
Baseball has the most brutal system of filtration hockey maybe second. I think Matt explained this very well. I worked with a guy who played in the Cardinal org. in the 80's. I believe he was a low draft pick but made it to low A ball "which was a miracle" as he would say. He had some of the best stories though.
Well put....and very true
Matt, Congratz on the channel. I find it very enjoyng to watch even thought I'm not a baseball guy. I love to hear about all the things pro athletes go through from their prospective. As far as you being a "Bust" you made the show. For how ever long you were there you made it. Honestly I think those people that call you a bust are jelious that they can't come close to what you did as a baseball player. Keep up the great work with the video's. Hope you and your family are still corona free.
You are a BEAST not a bust my friend...that's obvious! Keep up the great work building your brand...passing on the knowledge to hard working kids! You understand how hard it is to make it and stay healthy at the top of a pro sport and most of these haters didn't make it off of the jv squad at a 2a school! 😂
Thanks so much! Thank you for watching!
Focusing on what you can control and do yourself is the key to any success. Emphasizing that to your audience is the sign of a confident successful individual. Compared to the talent (not necessarily the attitudes) on the filed, most ticket holders aren't worthy of MLB. And let's not get started on the organizations. Bravo to you.
There are trolls everywhere. Just ignore them. Your videos rock. My entire family watches them, and we aren't associated with baseball at all. Our first signed Antonelli card came in recently, and my daughter freaked. Keep up the awesomeness.
You were there, plain and simple. Keep up the good work Matt!
A great story. My high school coach was a first round pick. His career ended in double A and I don't think we view him as a bust. I think most people look up to him and you too even still.
Coach Antonelli, you have single-handedly changed my son's life and thousands of others for the better. That makes you a winner by any measure. There are major leaguers out there who have committed crimes and hurt people. They are "busts" because of what terrible citizens and humans they have become. That is what matters in the end.
Really appreciate your honesty! Love your videos, Matt!
Hey man you did your best and did better than most have ever done . I’m sure your parents are more than proud of you and you yourself feel like you did what you could and that’s all that matters
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Baseball is such a different sport at the professional level. I had a good friend play minor league ball for the KC Royals and he was a stud. Never played in the show and I dont consider him a bust. Your videos rock bro!
I have so much respect for you. You're far from a bust.
Thanks a bunch!!!!
Don't forget to mention that those 150 guys weren't just sitting there waiting for you to show up and take their jobs. They were busting their asses and doing their level best to KEEP their jobs. Also, I assume the trainers and coaches are better at the MLB level than all other levels. So those guys have resources that you probably didn't have. It seems like climbing Mount Everest. The base of the mountain is steep, but walkable. Then you get close to the peak and it is a wall hundreds of feet high you need to scale. It is quite an accomplishment to be proud of and I'm glad you are willing to share it with the rest of us.
Do a video on what to do with blisters
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Mike Trout do you watch mighty goat?
Mike Trout what up brotha
Pee on your hands
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Sorry the baseball career didn't pan out. Glad to see you are helping the youth now!!! Keep at it!!!
Thanks!!!
To make it to even one big league game is amazing dude.
Thanks!!
Another point-once you make it to the Show, you are fighting everyday to stay there! There are many who are waiting in the wings to take your spot! Great video!
Very thoughtful response, Matt. In particular, you took some time going over how one's baseball journey starts with so many stages in between the little league to the major league. After all, context is everything. :)
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Matt, thank you for video's. I've been binge watching your videos for most of the day now and this one struck a nerve. You my , friend have achieved something I never could. I had the desire to play, the drive to play but never had the talent. You have the desire, the talent, and the drive. That in my mind can never be a bust. I wish you luck in what ever field you enter. Hopefully maybe someday find you in MLB. Maybe coach a Little League team and end up in the LLWS in Williamsport PA. Cheers
Thank you for watching! And thanks so much!
My cousin is a pga tour golfer. I know how hard it was for him to make it that level. You have to be really good to make the pro level in any sport.
Also, he hit a shock at every level. Freshman year of high school was a shock for him. The same thing on the mini tours. He did have an advantage as a golfer in that he didn’t need a team to impress. In golf, as long as you have the money to chase your dream you can stay in the mini-tours improving your game.
You are probably the best baseball player on UA-cam
Thanks!!!
From a front office perspective, a minor bust. I think the expectation is that 1st round picks should contribute at the MLB level for a few years. But I bet more guys are “busts” than not, and as long as you didn’t miss out from poor choices or lack of effort, you should still be damned proud of what you did. Most of us fans would love to have been able to do as well as you did. Plus, you are doing a lot of great work in the baseball community online and locally. I think a lot of people misuse the term bust vs failure and the perspective of the team vs the individual. Not doing as well as a team hoped “bust” sure doesn’t mean you failed as an individual.
You made it man. You may have had a short stay. But you frigging made it. When you think about it, you are seriously one of millions of players. Hold your head high, brother.
Thanks!!!!
Matt, You Kick Ass based just on your UA-cam vids & what you are doing now....You are BUSTING IT because you've been BUSTING IT all your Life!! = Keep kicking Ass Buster!!
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You had a great moment where you were one of the best 150 infielders in the world. I suspect that's far better than any doofus asking if you were a bust. Damn, sure I'm not the only one who would have loved having the MLB experience.
Thanks for sharing your experiences.
Before I watched this video, I didn't know what "a bust" is. You know that most of us have absolutely no idea what it is like to play in the MLB. Anyone who breaks your stones about "being a bust" are envious, because they likely have never reached that level. Your uploads are informative and tell us what it is like to be in the major leagues.
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Matt can you do a video about hitting being reactionary? This is one thing I could never get my dad to understand when I was playing in high school. You either have quick hands or you don’t. It’s something you are born with.
Your one of 15,000 people to set foot on an MLB field I don't think you really need to answer to anyone
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Jeff Ledbetter of Florida State 1982 was a bust
You're 1 of less than 20,000 guys that have played in the entire history of MLB. That's an elite group. That's an amazing achievement.
You're the man, love your videos- and I'm not even a hardcore baseball fan
You followed your dream and got to Play in the Sun has one of the Boys of Summer at the highest level. You achieved What probably every person who called you a bust Can't even imagine. You're anything but a bust. I would have give my right arm To achieve what you did. Playing in the major leagues Is never achieved by luck. Hard work dedication and talent. Props to you, brother
Perfect response and it makes perfect sense.
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You're welcome! I sent you an email earlier this morning. Will you check and make sure it didn't go to your spam folder? Thank you, sir!
Well said; it takes a lot of courage to post a UA-cam video posing this type of question about yourself. Yes, I think in some circles, there may be a perception that any first round pick who does not succeed at least reasonably well in the majors is something of a "bust"-- especially considering the substantial bonus money typically paid. However, as you point out, that perception is totally unfair when you consider the difficulty of achieving that goal and the number of first round picks who never make it to the show. Add the issue of recurring injuries to the mix, and the label "bust" is even more inaccurate and unfair.
Having bad wrist/hands doesn't count as being a bust, its health related, take away the injuries and chances are you'd still be in the pros today, period.
I don't think that Vince Scully would agree with you.
Good on you to never think of yourself as a bust. First of all you played in the big leagues. That in itself is success. Only one athlete gets a gold medal per event at the olympics. Doesn’t mean all others are a bust. Even if they came in last place that is still not a bust. That is great success. You get to live your life making a living off of what you truly love “baseball”. Playing, teaching and coaching. You have a son who plays baseball, you have a family who supports what you do and you are able to provide for them, via the game of baseball. If that is not true success my friend, I don’t know what is.
You made it to the big show that's a dream come true !!
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Your such a humble dude! Have you always been this way? Or did it happen once you realized you would never be called back up to the Major Leagues? Btw you are better then 99.99% of the people who call you a bust! At least you made it... Unlike a mast majority of people who try and NOBODY can take that from you! Keep your head up.
I don’t think anyone that has worked hard and achieved their goal is a bust. Glad to see your positive attitude.
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Unreal.. You know and we know that's just rediculos... Bust, that's an insult and I'm embarrassed for ANYONE that would say or intimate that.. Soooo much respect for you Matt...
I'm new to this channel so I'm not sure if you've done a video on it, but if not could you make a video on sabermetrics? How do you feel about them? Do you love them? Do you hate them? What are your favorite advanced stats to use, what are your favorite normal stats to use?
Like this guy. True class act.
When I think of busts i think of Todd Marinovich, Ryan Leaf, Ricky Williams, or Doc Gooden. People who didn't do everything within their power to achieve the greatest that we the public thought they could. If what happen to you had happened to a guy drafted in the 30th round we would say "damn this guy did more than what we expected" so I dont think injuries constitute a bust or not. It's just bad luck and a shitty deal.
Sorry for the late response. I just stumbled on the channel because my nephew just signed with UVA as a catcher and was looking at your recruiting videos. I hope you see this and God bless.
Very interesting topic Matt....love the candidness.....
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You're not a bust at all. You lived a lot of people's dream including myself. Thanks for the videos.
This is so awesome! Young kids need to know this so that they have a real plan A in life. Ball is a goal and a Dream but shouldn't be a plan A! It's so hard and even if you work hard you still may not make it.
I never get how people who got cut from their high school team say that someone who made it to The Show is a bust. I really admire Matt for his honesty and humility. It takes a lot of balls to go on UA-cam and talk about your career ups and downs. It's not people in corporate America have to have their careers discussed publicly. Oh Chris didn't get promoted to that Director position. Man, his career is a bust. Let's write an article about it.
Better to be a “has been” than a “never was” Being in the top 1% of athletes in the world is not a bust at all. 💪🏾
totally agree with you matt just look at the rate at which baseball players get scholarships for college
Matt your not you made it all the way to the pinnacle of the sport and you did your best and went D1 and hit 1st round so you did great in my eyes!
You are a really cool guy. A good man.
This guy is a class act!!!!!!!!
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Due to the anonymity of the Internet some people thing they can most rude or insulting comments. Haters gonna hate, trolls are going to troll.
But you lived your dream got your degree and now are giving back to grassroots baseball. Helping youth get better and perhaps get a shot at their dreams. Investing in youth is always a good thing.
Keep coaching and helping those young players!
Thanks so much!!!
Do you wish you did anything differently is my question. particularly im not a good baseball player but hockey is my sport and I feel some of the stuff you say is very helpful no matter what sport u say
At least you made it, how many guys would love to tell their grandchildren that they played in the majors.
I know what you are Matt....a class act!
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Im from Mass too and i feel like more players could go pro out of our area if they could play outside more often. We literally only have between mid April until maybe mid October to play outdoors
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Aye Matt love the vids. I play ball and live in Ohio which team did you play for when you lived in Ohio for 2 years?
In the past, we only heard of the success stories, 20 year guys, hall of famers etc. Your vid illustrates how difficult it is to play in the majors, going through all the minor league levels. Football and basketball doesn't have that. Injuries and they jacked with your stance. Injuries aren't predictable.
Your the best to us Matt,you are the goat
Honestly screw the haters. You dont owe anyone an explanation. You were one of the best players in the world for A.just getting drafted and B. Actually playing in the major leagues. Those haters are just jealous and upset that they didnt make it as far as you did sobto make themselves feel better they hate on you. Think of it like this maybe God's plan for you was not to be one of the 150 greatest players in the world but to the best baseball coach in the world and in order for you to get to that point you had to have your personal expierences in baseball that you did bc that would make you the best that you are today. Keep on making kids better brother! I love your videos!
Haha thanks!!!!