One thing that bugs the hell out of me is hearing people say "he's a bum" about any MLB player. Anyone who plays even one inning in MLB are the top 1% in the world.
Yep, staying consistent will keep you in a lineup. Give yourself a break though, you had some wrist injuries you couldnt help. You have an MLB hit! how many people can say that?
Matt *really* puts it in perspective; I mean, you hear about the talent level, you can kinda imagine it, even, yet there's a disconnect. Hearing it from a genuine, like, *guy,* that *made* the climb, and is gifted in relating the feel, the rarefied *air,* really jolts you. And, he actually went *yard* on them boys. Awesome.
Love your videos. It’s a little like that in the English Premier League, So many good young players but Managers are afraid to give them a chance because if they lose a few games they will be sacked ( Fired ).
i hit 464 in highschool and i thought tht was hard . imagine hitting just 300 in majors if u hit 300 over ur whole career ur probably a good hof candidate depending on ur other stats. very very hard to hit 300 nowaddays in mlb. id say guys who hit anything 250 and up know what they are doing
GOLD!! Getting there VS staying there…2 totally different BEASTS! Great topic Matt! And as far as you staying there, I believe everything happens for a reason, money comes and goes, but what your doing with these kids is priceless!
I'm calling it now, you're gonna make your second debut in 2019 with the Red Sox. You're gonna win a triple crown, a golden glove in all 8 positions and a Cy young! Love your vids matt keep doing what you're doing!
Question: What was the story of your first major league error? Or both of your major league errors? Did any of them have a significant bearing on the game(s)? How did you feel about them? Many thanks as always for all of the great videos!
Hey Matt, great videos. I'm from Australia and was wondering if you could do a video on dealing with players from other countries. E.g Language barriers, culture etc?
i doubt you will even see this comment but i would really love to know a general answer here . If ur a new guy that just got called up to mlb how many games do u typically have to prove yourself like maybe ur off to a slow start or maybe ur pinch hitter which is really difficult. Im a huge baseball fan played college and highschool and all star wood bat travel league but never triple a or nothing like that i just didnt love it enough but i always wondered how quick will they give up on a guy? id imagine a guy thats already proved himself can get away with more slumps than "fresh meat". Like will they start u for maybe 18 games out of a month and come to a conclusion typically idk.
Great Video! Did you find that players with a larger signing bonus had an easier time moving up in the minors than a player with a smaller signing bonus as the organization had more invested in them?
I have heard that it works both ways. "Hard to get there, easy to stay" and "Easy to get there, hard to stay". My dad was in "The Show" at 20 years and 10 days old. His career as a big leaguer was only two years. I think of Endy Chavez when this subject comes up. Endy Chavez stayed in the big leagues for a long while but do not remember him getting there with much fan fair. Remember Lenny Harris...was around forever. Relief pitcher Dotel as well. Works both ways in my opinion.
Love your stories on how it is like to be a pro ball player. Could you do one on bat boys. Always wondered when the team travelled, did they bring their own bat boys or were supplied by the home team.
From what I can tell, there are a little over 19K MLB players since 1876 and only about 1000 position players and about 1000 pitchers played at least 10 years. So, only ~10% of guys who get a cup of coffee make it 10 years.
Ugh. I don't like this. I won't make it then. Can u answer this now or in a video: What position is most needed? i.e. Lefty first baseman? Southpaw pitchers?
I've seen your first two questions in his video's before as well as asked to other players and the responses are usually the same. If the runner and first baseman know each other they will usually ask how the family is, or talk about getting dinner afterwards, if they didn't know them usually just a hey. As far as coming out of the game IIRC he said he got injured and never made it back.
I'm just curious why the route going to MLB is way way harder than the other pro sports? Like in the NBA if you got drafted especially if you're a lottery pick there is a guarantee that you'll have a spot right away unless you did not sign by any team. But I heard in MLB even if you are a lottery pick you still need to play first in the Minors... Why is that?
Great video! I had a friend who went to high AAA, who said he never struggled., but said you constantly play the best, of the best constantly. being promoted to high AAA, he said the game changed so much and the talent was so deep, it was as if he never had played the game. He said he couldn’t make the necessary adjustments and was summarily cut a few weeks later. He had basically spent his life chasing his dream and it was over within weeks.
He couldn’t hit the high AAA curve ball, or even see the fast balls coming at him and was given two weeks to figure it out or be cut. Needless to say, he was done after that. He said he couldn’t figure out how to adjust and the game and talent passed him by.
This is exactly what I told you about 4 months ago Matt, when you made the video about being a 1st round draft bust. Again , accomplishing what you did is something only a fraction of a percent of all ppl will ever do, especially the idiots who called you a bust
And then there were guys back in the day like Billy Martin, Mickey Mantle, etc. That played at that level consistently while drunk or with head splitting hangovers....
Back in 1998, when David Wells pitched his perfect game, he later said that he was out partying the night before and was hungover during the game. Anything can happen in baseball.
Would you say that a player with a 4 year 30 million dollar contract will be given more chances to screw up than a guy that just got called up to fill in for a guy that’s on the DL
I remember hearing adrian foster saying on the joe rogan podcast that the inly people who have guerunteed spots are people who are paid. Everyone else has their spot up for grabs. Obviously he was talking about football but i would assume the same premise would apply
You have to wonder what physiologically separates the great players from the average player. They are both human. They should do a brain scan or an in depth study on physiological differences. Is it just how their brains communicate with their neurological system in a better way?
Antonelli Baseball could you reach out to your contacts and get more information and maybe do a video on it? Am being drafted as high as you were. Were you ever offered to play for team USA?
Jackie bradley jr is one of the worst hitters and stays only because of his elite defense. billy hamilton is the worst hitter in baseball and stays only because hes really fast. It looks like you can be very inconsistent in all areas but one and stay
If you are elite you could for sure. All depends how good/bad you are in each area. If you provide enough value doing something and it outweighs your liabilities then youll be ok. Thanks for watching and commenting!
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One thing that bugs the hell out of me is hearing people say "he's a bum" about any MLB player. Anyone who plays even one inning in MLB are the top 1% in the world.
I agree, they can't be so bad if they made it to the show
Yep, staying consistent will keep you in a lineup. Give yourself a break though, you had some wrist injuries you couldnt help. You have an MLB hit! how many people can say that?
lincecumfreak55 He has a dinger too
A hit off Greg Maddux no less.
Matt *really* puts it in perspective; I mean, you hear about the talent level, you can kinda imagine it, even, yet there's a disconnect.
Hearing it from a genuine, like, *guy,* that *made* the climb, and is gifted in relating the feel, the rarefied *air,* really jolts you.
And, he actually went *yard* on them boys. Awesome.
This video is very insightful. Thanks!
Love your videos. It’s a little like that in the English Premier League, So many good young players but Managers are afraid to give them a chance because if they lose a few games they will be sacked ( Fired ).
Baseball is a hard game. If you're successful 30% of the time, you're a good player. Crazy.
At mlb level. Batting 300 in highschool is nothing special.
i hit 464 in highschool and i thought tht was hard . imagine hitting just 300 in majors if u hit 300 over ur whole career ur probably a good hof candidate depending on ur other stats. very very hard to hit 300 nowaddays in mlb. id say guys who hit anything 250 and up know what they are doing
Hollywood417
Such a fuckin retarded cliche statement. Anyone that says it knows nothing about baseball or any sport.
KingSoap88 88
Oh yeah? Really? Tell me more. So informative. Interesting. Wow. Stfu loser.
GOLD!! Getting there VS staying there…2 totally different BEASTS! Great topic Matt! And as far as you staying there, I believe everything happens for a reason, money comes and goes, but what your doing with these kids is priceless!
I'm calling it now, you're gonna make your second debut in 2019 with the Red Sox. You're gonna win a triple crown, a golden glove in all 8 positions and a Cy young!
Love your vids matt keep doing what you're doing!
You have respect for the game.
Thanks!! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Question: What was the story of your first major league error? Or both of your major league errors? Did any of them have a significant bearing on the game(s)? How did you feel about them?
Many thanks as always for all of the great videos!
What kind of a question is that? How about all the mistakes you've made in your life? jerk!
Hey Matt, great videos. I'm from Australia and was wondering if you could do a video on dealing with players from other countries. E.g Language barriers, culture etc?
i doubt you will even see this comment but i would really love to know a general answer here . If ur a new guy that just got called up to mlb how many games do u typically have to prove yourself like maybe ur off to a slow start or maybe ur pinch hitter which is really difficult. Im a huge baseball fan played college and highschool and all star wood bat travel league but never triple a or nothing like that i just didnt love it enough but i always wondered how quick will they give up on a guy? id imagine a guy thats already proved himself can get away with more slumps than "fresh meat". Like will they start u for maybe 18 games out of a month and come to a conclusion typically idk.
Great Video! Did you find that players with a larger signing bonus had an easier time moving up in the minors than a player with a smaller signing bonus as the organization had more invested in them?
That’s absolutely true. We see that all the time just by following the transactions of an organization
I think it's results based. I doubt how much your signing bonus was determines how quickly or slowly you rise up the ranks.
I have heard that it works both ways. "Hard to get there, easy to stay" and "Easy to get there, hard to stay". My dad was in "The Show" at 20 years and 10 days old. His career as a big leaguer was only two years. I think of Endy Chavez when this subject comes up. Endy Chavez stayed in the big leagues for a long while but do not remember him getting there with much fan fair. Remember Lenny Harris...was around forever. Relief pitcher Dotel as well. Works both ways in my opinion.
Thanks for sharing and good point! Thanks for watching and commenting!
with any professional sport...consistency is the key to success...its what separates the greats from the legends...
great video as always. keep them coming.
What on earth is that drill rolling balls at 0:06?
Don’t be that hard on yourself. It’s not like you chose to have those multiple wrist surgeries.
Love your stories on how it is like to be a pro ball player. Could you do one on bat boys. Always wondered when the team travelled, did they bring their own bat boys or were supplied by the home team.
Thanks!!! That is a good question. I'll see what I can do! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Dang bro! You blow it! But hey you got there.
The Dodgers had a switch pitcher this year.
How many of them have there been ?
Good question! Only seen 2 I believe. Thanks for watching and commenting!
What's ironic is that in order to be one of the 'consistent' players involves constantly making adjustments to your game, especially at the plate!
Great information, I loved playing.
Thanks for watching and commenting!
From what I can tell, there are a little over 19K MLB players since 1876 and only about 1000 position players and about 1000 pitchers played at least 10 years. So, only ~10% of guys who get a cup of coffee make it 10 years.
Uncle Stinky
More math please. Can’t get enough of idiots using #s to try and be involved in sports.
Ugh. I don't like this. I won't make it then. Can u answer this now or in a video: What position is most needed? i.e. Lefty first baseman? Southpaw pitchers?
I was a pretty mean T-Ball player in the early 80’s.
Could u talk about some of these for a video?
Do first basemen talk to u a lot
Y did u come out of the mlb
How’s it feel when people leave the team
I've seen your first two questions in his video's before as well as asked to other players and the responses are usually the same. If the runner and first baseman know each other they will usually ask how the family is, or talk about getting dinner afterwards, if they didn't know them usually just a hey. As far as coming out of the game IIRC he said he got injured and never made it back.
I know position players are really difficult. But do teams need more pitchers? And do most pitchers stay for longer?
When it comes to left handed pitching, are the chances higher to move up to the big leagues vs other positions?
I'm just curious why the route going to MLB is way way harder than the other pro sports? Like in the NBA if you got drafted especially if you're a lottery pick there is a guarantee that you'll have a spot right away unless you did not sign by any team. But I heard in MLB even if you are a lottery pick you still need to play first in the Minors... Why is that?
It’s a great question. Mlb and college are just very far away when it comes to talent levels. No other sport is like that. I don’t know why though.
How often should you not throw out of the year?
Is it harder to hit a good curveball or a 100+mph fastball in the bigs
Mike Trout is on a different level than most of the MLB players.
Man chris Davis doesn’t do this
I thought the title was about watching the MLB.
Try to make the PGA tour. Much,much, much, harder!!!!
Great video! I had a friend who went to high AAA, who said he never struggled., but said you constantly play the best, of the best constantly.
being promoted to high AAA, he said the game changed so much and the talent was so deep, it was as if he never had played the game. He said he couldn’t make the necessary adjustments and was summarily cut a few weeks later. He had basically spent his life chasing his dream and it was over within weeks.
He couldn’t hit the high AAA curve ball, or even see the fast balls coming at him and was given two weeks to figure it out or be cut. Needless to say, he was done after that. He said he couldn’t figure out how to adjust and the game and talent passed him by.
The Hank Ferling Experience what is high AAA? There high-A, and there’s just AAA, but there’s no such thing as high AAA.
Damn.
This is exactly what I told you about 4 months ago Matt, when you made the video about being a 1st round draft bust. Again , accomplishing what you did is something only a fraction of a percent of all ppl will ever do, especially the idiots who called you a bust
Thanks!!! Thanks for watching and commenting!
And then there were guys back in the day like Billy Martin, Mickey Mantle, etc. That played at that level consistently while drunk or with head splitting hangovers....
69zenos1 lol I’m sure it still happens
Back in 1998, when David Wells pitched his perfect game, he later said that he was out partying the night before and was hungover during the game. Anything can happen in baseball.
@@kurt9395 Let's not forget Dock Ellis' no-hitter for the Pirates; while on *acid.* Lol
How many MLB games did you end up getting to play in?
I think I played in like 25 mlb games. I ended up with a little more than a year of service time. Thank you for watching our stuff and commenting!
Did you get paid the 15,000$ every 2 weeks while you were there but not actually playing or on DL. Or did you only get paid when you were Active.
Would you say that a player with a 4 year 30 million dollar contract will be given more chances to screw up than a guy that just got called up to fill in for a guy that’s on the DL
micah bettis I mean obviously the answer to this questions is yes.
Dominate minor leaguers, you gonna get to the majors. Dominate major leaguers, youll stay in the majors
I remember hearing adrian foster saying on the joe rogan podcast that the inly people who have guerunteed spots are people who are paid. Everyone else has their spot up for grabs. Obviously he was talking about football but i would assume the same premise would apply
You have to wonder what physiologically separates the great players from the average player. They are both human. They should do a brain scan or an in depth study on physiological differences. Is it just how their brains communicate with their neurological system in a better way?
That's a great question!!! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Antonelli Baseball could you reach out to your contacts and get more information and maybe do a video on it? Am being drafted as high as you were. Were you ever offered to play for team USA?
Jackie bradley jr is one of the worst hitters and stays only because of his elite defense. billy hamilton is the worst hitter in baseball and stays only because hes really fast. It looks like you can be very inconsistent in all areas but one and stay
If you are elite you could for sure. All depends how good/bad you are in each area. If you provide enough value doing something and it outweighs your liabilities then youll be ok. Thanks for watching and commenting!
I think Japanese baseball is the best!
Why do you have double intros. Matt Antonelli here, blah blah, Matt Antonelli here. Consolidate your intro into a single one.