I love how they blended the movie footage with the real life footage seamlessly. The recreation of the event is so perfect that we feel like we're actually there.
I was there, 3rd row one section over from royals dugout. My friend and I bet Oakland -380 and KC +1.5 even. Meaning if the A’s won by 2 or more I break even, if Royals win I lose both bets but if the A’s won by exactly 1 run I would win both bets. The A’s went up 11-0, so I thought it was over. For them to win 12-11 was a betting miracle topped off with the fact that the moment was actually worthy of making a movie about. It was a great moment
The use of Bill King's irl call is what ties it all together for me. That guy was one of the greatest announcers in all of sports and gives me goosebumps to hear his call in this scene.
This moment is really interesting in the context of the movie. The manager put him in realizing the usefulness of Billy Beane's approach. Whether it's a walk or hit, getting on base is getting on base. The more often you get on base, the chances of your team scoring rise. Hatteberg hitting a home run didn't prove Billy Beane's approach. It proved that baseball can be unpredictable and anything can happen. How can you not be romantic about baseball?
also lets not forget how the movie seems to forget that high draft picks Tejada won the Al mvp that year and Zito won the AL cy young lol in 2002 when this movie takes place lol and yet they get 0 cameos in the movie because then the A's wouldn't seem like underdogs and the whole finding guys who can get on base and get wins for cheap message doesn't work cause these all stars gold glovers multiple world series winners mvps cy young silver sluggers were still on the roster from previous seasons lol..but lets let that slide.....how come Chavez and dye and Hudson though don't get any credit but hattenburg giambi and justice get all the screen time?....kind of funny how sorkin twists the book facts and movie into backing his point about stats vs eye test without showing the real muscle behind the winning streak hu?...lets see a team of hattenburgs win 50 games...they wouldn't...it helps when you have 2 of the best pitchers and 3 of the best avg. hitters in the league on you team to get guys who are on base to score...dye zito hudson Chavez an Tejada were great players.....the justice move wasn't that shocking cause justice had been still a great player who was just a little overpaid for his age so the only real move beane made to back the whole stats on base thing was hattenburg and pena sharing first base...shocking...not that big a deal...the books about how the A's managed to compete with a small budget not about how they changed how teams looked at stats..more about surviving and competing in an unfair market...hattenburg played well but that happens sometimes with older players getting serious and confidence from the team...
Yeah I mean the movie I felt almost didn't do the A's full justice because they drafted so well for so many years. I felt like the movie in a way - marginalized statistics AND the old school approach a bit too much by trying to define too much of a narrative rift between the two. Having worked in baseball for a few years now - I can tell you - MOST scouts I know, in fact an overwhelming number... really, really love advanced statistics to the degree that they were the primary drivers in using physics to quantify what they knew they were seeing with their eyes. The analytics guys are smarter than ever - but most of them have some sort of scouting acumen about them. Long story, short - one hand washes the other. Any scout who says he doesn't have use for advanced analytics and any stat-head who says they don't have a use for scouting is full of crap. There isn't a scout or analyst who *wants* to be wrong about anything. So they'll depend on each other to get as much correct as they possibly can.I certainly lead more towards the analytics side than the scouting side - but I'll be the first to tell you - a good scout - a really, really good one - is worth their weight in gold times 100.. what they do is freakin' hard.
"In a hundred and three years of American League baseball, the Athletics have accomplished what no one has before ... " Bill King, matter-of-fact vocabulary, sense-of-the-moment cadence, absolutely perfect call for posterity. Like he was born for the moment.
Can’t imagine what Beane was going through during this... To be so convinced that you are bad luck, and then be proven wrong has to be one of the most relieving feelings. Such a well done scene.
I loved the comment that John Henry, the Red Sox owner made to Beane regarding Billy’s philosophy.....”the first guy who runs through the wall always gets the most bloody”.
As a long-time Red Sox fan, I still remember Hatteberg as being just as good of a hitter as Varitek and the two platooning until Hatteberg got hurt in 2001. I was always a fan of his and felt happy that he was able to extend his career with the A's and Reds. I know you'll never see this Hatte, but here's one Boston fan that always rooted for you.
I love the way they portray him in the film too because we see how damn hard he worked to learn 1st and how truly grateful he was to have the opportunity.
Underrated but excelent acting of Chris Pratt in this scene. Check out the original clip of the play and he mimics Hattie's expressions and celebration perfectly. Great casting choice and great work.
I love the moment Pitt “hears” the ball is gone. No image of the bat hitting it, no wide angle, just the face of the hitter and a sound. They knew the ball was gone just by the sound. Lovely.
Every time I see this I can’t help but think of Hattie sitting at home knowing his career is over. I imagine a pro ball player in his position would give anything to be able to help a team in any small way. Than to find yourself a few months later making baseball history walk off style. Goosebumps.
Yea, he was easily one of the best actors of his generation. Loved the role he did in this film, of not understanding or wanting to play baseball from a statistical pov. Which gradually lessened to the point of putting Hatte in to bat in this scene.
This scene still makes my eyes swell with tears. No one believed in him including himself, he was signed because he had a good on base average and it suited a system. Then he goes out there and proves even himself wrong and even if its just for a moment, he was a hero. God damn I love baseball.
Yea. Also whoever did the sound editing and organization of the music in this movie is a true master of their craft. Totally made the whole movie for me
This is one of Chris Pratt's best scenes as an actor. The motion. The gestures. Everything. Looks like Hatteberg himself is hitting that home run for the second time.
The most important detail and true masterpiece in this scene is the sound of that home run. The camera doesnt show the contact with the ball, we only hear the sound and see everyones expressions of shock and awe. Pure poetry in film here.
That moment when Billy's head pops up. A true longball you can hear. A ball hit 433 to the warning track doesn't sound like a ball hit 436 that goes. They don't feel the same way through the bat. When you hit that dinger you know it, it rings through your whole body.
Hmmm. I always found it just the opposite. When you hit the perfect sweet spot and really get a hold of one you don't feel anything. Kind of like a hard hit in football.
@@benpursell7682 I was thinking the same, but apparently before the 2017 season when the Astros removed the stupid Tal's Hill from center field, straightaway center field was 436' at Minute Maid Park. Deepest current park is Comerica Park at 420'.
This scene always brings tears to my eyes. I remember watching this A’s team with my dad when I was a kid. They’re the fondest memories of my time with him.
Chris Pratt did so much with the few scenes he was in in the movie. He's in like 4 or 5 scenes total with just a few lines but when he connects with the ball here it feels like he was the main character all along.
Wut? What happened? I’m no American, but Wikipedia has them still based in Oakland, as well as the Oakland Coliseum. Billy Beane is (still) president of baseball operations by the way and minority owner.
@@JDYTCI'm not exactly sure but it seems they will now be moving to Vegas rather than Oakland. It doesn't sound too offensive when you put it like that but it essentially tears up the fanbase in Oakland which is a massive dick move. It also doesn't seem entirely strategic and more like Vegas has big bucks that Oakland just doesn't have. It also probably has to do with the fact that California has 5 total MLB teams.
I vividly remember sitting in the theater watching this movie. When we heard that crack of the bat, the ENTIRE audience let out one loud gasp. For a moment it was like being in the stadium watching it happen in person. I still get goosebumps! What a moment!
here as the A's play their final home series in Oakland. devastated their moving but can relish the memories Oakland baseball gave us - including this movie. remember all good things come to an end and don't be sad it's over, smile because it happened.
I feel like Hatteburg's home run is a metaphor on life. A man everyone doubted, brought in by someone everyone doubted pulled through and did something nobody thought he would come close to doing. The story of David beating Goliath.
I get that he was in Guardians of the Galaxy. I get that he was in Jurassic World. I get that he was in Zero Dark Thirty. I get that he was in Parks & Recreation. But to me, this will go down as Chris Pratt's shining career moment. The buildup of his character was so well done and the payoff brought tears to my eyes. To be at the center of a movie moment such as this will remain one of the greatest fortunes of his career.
John Doe Perhaps I exaggerated, but...I just love it. I love how his character (a catcher drafted to become a 1st baseman) was given his almost-exclusive moment to be introduced earlier, to establish his timidity at not only the transition of field position, but the general getting back in the game. And then, we kinda forget about him...until he's called on to pinch hit at the game that would tie the AL consecutive wins record. Such a redeeming moment in an arc that elevates what normally would've been just a nameless minor character into a compelling one.
What makes this scene so emotional isnt just the walkoff for the 20th game in the streak. But its the fact that no one expected Hatteburg to hit a home run, they all thought he would at best get on base and increase the chance of winning, but when he hit that ball and everyone in the stadium knew it was outta there, the acting of Jonah Hill, Phillip Seymour Hoffman, and Brad Pitt really sell that surprise and emotion of holy sh*t Hatteburg just hit a walkoff homer
njoYYY I would use the word overlooked. There's phenomenas all throughout the world. They just go unnoticed. You would be amazed at how much we don't know about the world we live in.
not really....it was no accident..hattenburg had been a player for years and was just old and needed a chance and the team still had Tejada dye zito Hudson justice and Chavez on it...if your a baseball fan you realize its no accident why they were still good..that's a lot of talent and big time names ....those guys all have been multiple all stars won mvps/cy young silver sluggers gold gloves world series titles.....the team was stacked....hattenburg was a surprise at first base but other than that the team was great already...it just took sometime to get healthy and deal with the loss of giambi and damon
Asmosis Jones that's a good point, But understand they were not all stars, and big names at that time. They were all young nobodies. They were a team that had no shot when they lost giambi Damon and isringhousen
bro im not gonna lie, not many things make me cry. But being a baseball player and fan my entire 19 year life, this always gets me teared up. Not only is the triumph of the team emotional, but the triumph of a player who has been told they cant, nearly accepted it, but was given one last shot and succeeding in it is one of the most intense things you can think of. People pour their lives into the game and for someone to go from nearly letting it slip away to seizing the moment and succeeding is just purely emotional
1:40 is where the goosebumps start, and 1:52 is where they are on full force. Great movie. Not a big baseball fan, or sports fan in general, but this movie really intrigued me and has made me wanna learn and follow baseball a little more.
I remember hearing that Michael Lewis' book had been optioned and thinking ... who the hell thinks that is a major motion picture? Then I saw this and bawled my eyes out with happiness. The faithfulness this film's producers, director and actors showed to presenting these events as they happened, baseball fans will appreciate that forever.
I know everyone loves this movie for the story it tells and the theme of it all. But man it’s so well made too. The real life broadcast shots being interspersed with the actual movie and it all making narrative sense and not looking out of place at all is incredible
I remember after the A's won there 19th is a row, I wanted to see the game, so I bought tickets online. It was kinda weird because the A's had won there 19th on Monday night, and actually had Tuesday night off, then played again on Wednesday night. I guess with the extra day to buy tickets is why the Wednesday night game was sold out. I got my tickets Monday night. Plus, Wednesday night games at the time were dollar upper deck tickets, and dollars hot dogs. I found a friend who wanted to go, so we went. I remember the announcer saying that if any A's player hit a home run, you could turn in your ticket stub at any Pizza Hut for free pizza. After John Mabry hit is solo home run, the announcer said "pizza" over the PA system, but I kept my stub so I could prove that I was at the game, and I still have it to this day. It was good to catch a piece of history live!
I can’t even imagine being there. Witnessing one of the greatest baseball moments in history has got to be an amazing feeling. Well. I remember watching the cubs win in 2016 in my room after a long day of work. Felt like a second I’ll never get back and wish to relive.
Underrated film! so many scenes make my eyes tear up! the Score that keeps rising and the sudden bang off the bat, and the cut-backs to genuine footage ... then the sudden silence from the GM's perspective. Truly beautiful.
@@kevindodgersguerra2927 A movie that may not be 100% accurate, but it shows that the moment (specifically, the feeling of this moment) really happened.
I love Hoffman’s reaction as the dugout clears around him. He sold the look Howe probably had as validation that what he just saw with his own eyes actually happened.
Imagine being an A's fan and watching this game live and when they showed the 20 Banner drop in the movie knowing that you were sitting 5 rows up from that banner. That was me, I was there at this game and I have the ticket to prove it!!!
How about this true story. My friend and I put $400 on the A’s -380. And we had $400 bet the on the royals +1.5 runs -110. So basically if the A’s win by two or more I break even. If the A’s lose the game I lose $1200. But if the A’s won by 1 run we win both bets. The A’s went up 11-0 so we were relaxed thinking we broke even. Then we shit our pants when the royals tied it only to experience pure jubilation when hate berg hit the homer to win 12-11. It was the best sport experience I’ve ever had
Such an amazing moment in sports (coming from someone who is definitely NOT into sports). I grew up going to Reds & Tigers games with my family. My dad loved baseball (was a Cinci native-thus the Reds..lol) & sadly passed about a year before this movie came out. I would have been thrilled to watch this with him, as I know, he would have loved this movie. Coming from a person who again, really doesn't follow sports, the way the whole streak & this moment played out; gave me chills & tears.
A scene that's an instant chill inducer for me baseball is my life everytime hatteburg swings its incredible im not an A's fan but this still gets me emotional that's the beauty of baseball
My favorite scene in the movie is when they sign him and tell him he's gonna play first. They drop the contract and he hugs his wife. He realized his career wasn't over.
I’m so proud to be the fan of a team, where a movie was made about them, and the memorable feat they achieved. It wasn’t just about one player, one executive or one coach, but an entire team. Amazing.
That moment when you're just a normal swede that doesn't know much about American culture or sports but fuck me if this movie didn't get to me. I mean this scene was just so... I don't even know. Just beautiful.
Everything about this scene is so magical, but I think Jonahs reaction really puts it over the top, along with the contrast between his character and Pitt’s. His amazement in realizing where that ball is going, because sometimes you just know. An all time favorite scene of mine, thank you Jonah hill! Also big rip to Philly Sey. Rip you legend
This is such a great scene for so many reasons. The lighting, cinematography, acting, and especially the editing and sound design are incredible. And it’s an example of brilliant narrative and thematic storytelling. The simple narrative of a failed player capitalizing on the career-saving opportunity given to him is so powerful. But it’s also paired with the thematic importance where we see Art Howell finally implement Billy Beane’s strategy by pinch hitting Hattiesburg because he needs someone to get on base.
The commitment to accuracy in this scene, obviously, you don't do an adaptation of Moneyball if you're not goint to be 100 percent accurate in the details of the climactic moment -- but the voice cameo of Bill King seals it. There was no way they could have gotten away with impersonating King or that call. They just went with what was on the record, and hell yes that was good enough. What a magnificent call.
A’s leaving Oakland for good. I was born in 02, so obviously this was during my fetal prime lol, but I’ll forever cherish the 2012-2020 days of being an A’s fan. Everyone will crap on the A’s, but they’ll forever hold dear to my heart. Goodbye from Oakland, A’s 💚💛
Being from Australia baseball isn't big here. But this movie was fantastic! Amazing how this team beat the odds and made 20 in a row! A truly powerful scene!
I love baseball so much. Haven’t watched it the last few years but it will forever be a part of my life when I was a huge fan in my 20s. Such a beautiful, nuanced game.
I'm not even remotely an Atheltics fan (Phillies fan), but this scene affects me much the same way Shawshank Redemption did during Red's journey to see Andy again. That's some powerful storytelling and it's the kind of thing that makes you believe in miracles. Besides all that, "How can you not feel romantic about baseball?"
I LOVE this scene! No need for music, just a bit of background ethereal sounds, the slow motion, the crack of the ball on the bat, the reaction of Billy Beane and the smile on Scottie's face. It's so beautifully shot and edited and does everything this film was leading up to complete Justice (pun intended).
There's no other clip that can always give me the chills. This movie captures the beauty of baseball so well. How can you not be romantic about baseball?
Yeah they missed the Big three (Hudson, Mulder, Zito), and I would've liked to have seen more Eric Chavez and Miguel Tejada (I mean come on he won the MVP that year!) but they got the moment that counts so I was happy with the movie!
As well as the AL MVP Miguel Tejada (.308, 34 hr, 131 rbi's), not to mention Eric Chavez who was a gold glove and silver slugger winner that year with 34 home runs and 109 rbi's and finished 14th in the mvp vote. Still a great film though
i nvr played baseball. We dont live in a baseball country. And i can feel the love and passion by just watching the movie. I even get the phrase "How can you not be romantic about baseball?". Great movie with great cast. Thank you for this.
Last 17 seconds of USA v. USSR in Miracle would be the best. This is nipping right at its heels, though. One of those moments that you get to watch greatness realized. For Hatteberg and for the '02 A's. And they recreated that moment perfectly.
I love how they blended the movie footage with the real life footage seamlessly. The recreation of the event is so perfect that we feel like we're actually there.
I was there, 3rd row one section over from royals dugout. My friend and I bet Oakland -380 and KC +1.5 even. Meaning if the A’s won by 2 or more I break even, if Royals win I lose both bets but if the A’s won by exactly 1 run I would win both bets. The A’s went up 11-0, so I thought it was over. For them to win 12-11 was a betting miracle topped off with the fact that the moment was actually worthy of making a movie about. It was a great moment
@John Hendrix yeah I don’t gamble anymore but that was one of my few fond memories from betting
so true...movies might be the best way to figure out life.
The use of Bill King's irl call is what ties it all together for me. That guy was one of the greatest announcers in all of sports and gives me goosebumps to hear his call in this scene.
We were actually there last night! Go Phillies!
This moment is really interesting in the context of the movie. The manager put him in realizing the usefulness of Billy Beane's approach. Whether it's a walk or hit, getting on base is getting on base. The more often you get on base, the chances of your team scoring rise. Hatteberg hitting a home run didn't prove Billy Beane's approach. It proved that baseball can be unpredictable and anything can happen. How can you not be romantic about baseball?
Lawliet Jayson you mightve made this scene more emotional than it already was. didn't think it was possible. beautiful
I don't think anyone truly "bought" into the theory in this film.
Remember, the first baseman had to be traded in order for Scott to get playing time.
also lets not forget how the movie seems to forget that high draft picks Tejada won the Al mvp that year and Zito won the AL cy young lol in 2002 when this movie takes place lol and yet they get 0 cameos in the movie because then the A's wouldn't seem like underdogs and the whole finding guys who can get on base and get wins for cheap message doesn't work cause these all stars gold glovers multiple world series winners mvps cy young silver sluggers were still on the roster from previous seasons lol..but lets let that slide.....how come Chavez and dye and Hudson though don't get any credit but hattenburg giambi and justice get all the screen time?....kind of funny how sorkin twists the book facts and movie into backing his point about stats vs eye test without showing the real muscle behind the winning streak hu?...lets see a team of hattenburgs win 50 games...they wouldn't...it helps when you have 2 of the best pitchers and 3 of the best avg. hitters in the league on you team to get guys who are on base to score...dye zito hudson Chavez an Tejada were great players.....the justice move wasn't that shocking cause justice had been still a great player who was just a little overpaid for his age so the only real move beane made to back the whole stats on base thing was hattenburg and pena sharing first base...shocking...not that big a deal...the books about how the A's managed to compete with a small budget not about how they changed how teams looked at stats..more about surviving and competing in an unfair market...hattenburg played well but that happens sometimes with older players getting serious and confidence from the team...
Yeah I mean the movie I felt almost didn't do the A's full justice because they drafted so well for so many years. I felt like the movie in a way - marginalized statistics AND the old school approach a bit too much by trying to define too much of a narrative rift between the two.
Having worked in baseball for a few years now - I can tell you - MOST scouts I know, in fact an overwhelming number... really, really love advanced statistics to the degree that they were the primary drivers in using physics to quantify what they knew they were seeing with their eyes. The analytics guys are smarter than ever - but most of them have some sort of scouting acumen about them. Long story, short - one hand washes the other. Any scout who says he doesn't have use for advanced analytics and any stat-head who says they don't have a use for scouting is full of crap.
There isn't a scout or analyst who *wants* to be wrong about anything. So they'll depend on each other to get as much correct as they possibly can.I certainly lead more towards the analytics side than the scouting side - but I'll be the first to tell you - a good scout - a really, really good one - is worth their weight in gold times 100.. what they do is freakin' hard.
Asmosis Jones
It's a biopic not a documentary, it doesn't have to be completely accurate.
Am I the only one that still gets goosebumps from watching this?
I get chills as he steps onto the field and the crowd goes nuts, every time
Michael Drummond nope. every time
Goosebumps, lump in the throat... it's powerful stuff, sport.
it makes it even better that it really happened too
Imagine being there. I have a bottle opener with Bill King doing the announcing on this hit for the Streak. Hearing Greg Poppa is funny too.
"In a hundred and three years of American League baseball, the Athletics have accomplished what no one has before ... " Bill King, matter-of-fact vocabulary, sense-of-the-moment cadence, absolutely perfect call for posterity. Like he was born for the moment.
Your comment deserves more likes than any other comment here. Bill King the man, the myth, THE LEGEND!!
Joe Buck would’ve done better!
This and the indains streak are the reasons baseball is great. Don’t need money to win games. Need a formula
@@caleboconnors1919 The who?
No, he would not.
Can’t imagine what Beane was going through during this... To be so convinced that you are bad luck, and then be proven wrong has to be one of the most relieving feelings. Such a well done scene.
I loved the comment that John Henry, the Red Sox owner made to Beane regarding Billy’s philosophy.....”the first guy who runs through the wall always gets the most bloody”.
As a long-time Red Sox fan, I still remember Hatteberg as being just as good of a hitter as Varitek and the two platooning until Hatteberg got hurt in 2001. I was always a fan of his and felt happy that he was able to extend his career with the A's and Reds. I know you'll never see this Hatte, but here's one Boston fan that always rooted for you.
Bro straight facts, everyone forgets just how great he was before he tore his arm up
The As were smart to move him to 1B , his defensive metrics shot up.
the reallife clip ua-cam.com/video/nP29Ig9nPNs/v-deo.html
I love the way they portray him in the film too because we see how damn hard he worked to learn 1st and how truly grateful he was to have the opportunity.
Don't forget who hired Hatteberg 😂😂😂
Underrated but excelent acting of Chris Pratt in this scene. Check out the original clip of the play and he mimics Hattie's expressions and celebration perfectly. Great casting choice and great work.
FANTASTIC
@MANCHESTER UNITED Do you take prescription medication ?
@@ianmangham4570 LOl - savage
MANCHESTER UNITED BRO WHAT
Ian Mangham I wouldn’t consider 200 of those 3rd world shitholes ‘major countries.’ Lol
I love the moment Pitt “hears” the ball is gone. No image of the bat hitting it, no wide angle, just the face of the hitter and a sound.
They knew the ball was gone just by the sound.
Lovely.
Every time I see this I can’t help but think of Hattie sitting at home knowing his career is over. I imagine a pro ball player in his position would give anything to be able to help a team in any small way. Than to find yourself a few months later making baseball history walk off style. Goosebumps.
I really miss Philip Seymour Hoffman. He was one of my favorites after watching Twister many moons ago.
Yea, he was easily one of the best actors of his generation. Loved the role he did in this film, of not understanding or wanting to play baseball from a statistical pov. Which gradually lessened to the point of putting Hatte in to bat in this scene.
wait, he was in Twister?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?
Yeah he played Dusty the Goof.
Maybe if he won't shooting heroine he'd still be acting.
Food...food...FOOOOOOOOOOOOODDDDDDDDD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He was so amazing in that role.
This scene still makes my eyes swell with tears. No one believed in him including himself, he was signed because he had a good on base average and it suited a system. Then he goes out there and proves even himself wrong and even if its just for a moment, he was a hero. God damn I love baseball.
You just made me smile with this comment. Baseball is the best sport alive.
This scene will never not give me chills. Powerful moment.
At 1:45 the music starts coming in. Incredible build. The track is The Mighty Rio Grande by This Will Destroy You. Beautiful song.
Awesome
This will destroy you. That's a great name
Thanks! Awesome track
@@christopherrodgers2080 for sure.
Yea. Also whoever did the sound editing and organization of the music in this movie is a true master of their craft. Totally made the whole movie for me
This is one of Chris Pratt's best scenes as an actor. The motion. The gestures. Everything. Looks like Hatteberg himself is hitting that home run for the second time.
One of the most emotional moments in sports history. Without a doubt.
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lucky we have it from real life too - ua-cam.com/video/nP29Ig9nPNs/v-deo.html
Along side the 1980 USA Miracle™️ 🇺🇸
Up there with Arsenal ‘89 ❤
Nothing compared to football ⚽️ moments in their finals
The most important detail and true masterpiece in this scene is the sound of that home run. The camera doesnt show the contact with the ball, we only hear the sound and see everyones expressions of shock and awe. Pure poetry in film here.
That moment when Billy's head pops up. A true longball you can hear. A ball hit 433 to the warning track doesn't sound like a ball hit 436 that goes. They don't feel the same way through the bat. When you hit that dinger you know it, it rings through your whole body.
Hitting a homerun is the most amazing feeling
Hmmm. I always found it just the opposite. When you hit the perfect sweet spot and really get a hold of one you don't feel anything. Kind of like a hard hit in football.
In the words of the great Michael Bisping, “when you land a good shot, you can feel it. Your whole body goes, ooh that was a good one”
What ball is hit 433 to the warning track
@@benpursell7682 I was thinking the same, but apparently before the 2017 season when the Astros removed the stupid Tal's Hill from center field, straightaway center field was 436' at Minute Maid Park. Deepest current park is Comerica Park at 420'.
From unsigned injured free agent to legendary story book hero...
unsigned nothing, his career was over. This was divine intervention if i ever saw it
The call is just incredible. I'm so glad they left the original call in the video along with some of the original footage.
I was there for every home game... section 124, row 22. Great hearing Bill King's voice again.
How many of the games during that streak were home vs away? Awesome that you were there for the record.
They won the first five at home, the next ten on the road, and the last five at home. So it was 10 on the road and ten at home.
AWESOME
@@joshuagingrich3881 10 straight road games by itself is so impressive
This scene always brings tears to my eyes. I remember watching this A’s team with my dad when I was a kid. They’re the fondest memories of my time with him.
Rest in peace to the Oakland Athletics… A storied franchise that deserved better than being thrown in the trash.
Literally one of the founding franchises of the modern mlb. And they are throwing us away like we mean nothing…..I don’t even know what to feel man
I'm a Brewers fan in Wisconsin. Oakland doesn't deserve this. First the Warriors, then the Raiders, and now the A's. It's disgusting.
What happened? Sorry I'm a Moneyball fan but not a baseball fan.
@@artso1990they're moving to Vegas
It's fantastic! All Oakland is good for is getting your car broken into.
Chris Pratt did so much with the few scenes he was in in the movie. He's in like 4 or 5 scenes total with just a few lines but when he connects with the ball here it feels like he was the main character all along.
Yes, it feels that way. Interesting perspective.
RIP the Oakland Athletics. You will be missed in Oakland, gone but never forgotten
Wut? What happened? I’m no American, but Wikipedia has them still based in Oakland, as well as the Oakland Coliseum. Billy Beane is (still) president of baseball operations by the way and minority owner.
@@JDYTCI'm not exactly sure but it seems they will now be moving to Vegas rather than Oakland. It doesn't sound too offensive when you put it like that but it essentially tears up the fanbase in Oakland which is a massive dick move. It also doesn't seem entirely strategic and more like Vegas has big bucks that Oakland just doesn't have. It also probably has to do with the fact that California has 5 total MLB teams.
A moment so perfect that when they used it in a movie they didn't have to change a thing.
Philip’s reaction is so genuine. Great acting
Agreed!
He's one of the GOATs
The eye movement at 1:48 is so perfectly in-the-moment, the way the disbelief/excitement slowly washes over him.
I vividly remember sitting in the theater watching this movie. When we heard that crack of the bat, the ENTIRE audience let out one loud gasp. For a moment it was like being in the stadium watching it happen in person.
I still get goosebumps! What a moment!
here as the A's play their final home series in Oakland. devastated their moving but can relish the memories Oakland baseball gave us - including this movie. remember all good things come to an end and don't be sad it's over, smile because it happened.
I feel like Hatteburg's home run is a metaphor on life. A man everyone doubted, brought in by someone everyone doubted pulled through and did something nobody thought he would come close to doing. The story of David beating Goliath.
I love the music choice for this scene. When The Mighty Rio Grande by This Will Destroy You, I get chills.
I get that he was in Guardians of the Galaxy. I get that he was in Jurassic World. I get that he was in Zero Dark Thirty. I get that he was in Parks & Recreation.
But to me, this will go down as Chris Pratt's shining career moment. The buildup of his character was so well done and the payoff brought tears to my eyes. To be at the center of a movie moment such as this will remain one of the greatest fortunes of his career.
Agreed
John Doe Perhaps I exaggerated, but...I just love it. I love how his character (a catcher drafted to become a 1st baseman) was given his almost-exclusive moment to be introduced earlier, to establish his timidity at not only the transition of field position, but the general getting back in the game. And then, we kinda forget about him...until he's called on to pinch hit at the game that would tie the AL consecutive wins record. Such a redeeming moment in an arc that elevates what normally would've been just a nameless minor character into a compelling one.
well BlueFox, it is his only home run so. There's that.
I think you mean it goes down as Scott Hatteberg's career moment.
It was really before all that that why too (except Parks and Rec) He was great in this film.
How can you not be romantic about baseball......
Kristopher Levine baseball is boring to a lot of people and I am no different
Because baseball is a classicist's sport.
You live up to your name
it is, which means a person who studies classics.....and baseball is just that. classic.
yet you watched this video
I love how Billy in the scene knew just from the sound of the bat hitting the ball that is was gonna be homer. Really nice detail.
Franchise may not be in Oakland , but no one can take this away from them.
What makes this scene so emotional isnt just the walkoff for the 20th game in the streak. But its the fact that no one expected Hatteburg to hit a home run, they all thought he would at best get on base and increase the chance of winning, but when he hit that ball and everyone in the stadium knew it was outta there, the acting of Jonah Hill, Phillip Seymour Hoffman, and Brad Pitt really sell that surprise and emotion of holy sh*t Hatteburg just hit a walkoff homer
I have watched this scene a thousand times. I shed tears every time. So incredibly powerful.
Crazy that this actually happened
njoYYY I would use the word overlooked. There's phenomenas all throughout the world. They just go unnoticed. You would be amazed at how much we don't know about the world we live in.
not really....it was no accident..hattenburg had been a player for years and was just old and needed a chance and the team still had Tejada dye zito Hudson justice and Chavez on it...if your a baseball fan you realize its no accident why they were still good..that's a lot of talent and big time names ....those guys all have been multiple all stars won mvps/cy young silver sluggers gold gloves world series titles.....the team was stacked....hattenburg was a surprise at first base but other than that the team was great already...it just took sometime to get healthy and deal with the loss of giambi and damon
Asmosis Jones that's a good point, But understand they were not all stars, and big names at that time. They were all young nobodies. They were a team that had no shot when they lost giambi Damon and isringhousen
What I meant was, that they won their 20th game in a row like this. You couldnt have written it better.
njoYYY And now the 2017 Indians are doing this with 21 stright.
bro im not gonna lie, not many things make me cry. But being a baseball player and fan my entire 19 year life, this always gets me teared up. Not only is the triumph of the team emotional, but the triumph of a player who has been told they cant, nearly accepted it, but was given one last shot and succeeding in it is one of the most intense things you can think of. People pour their lives into the game and for someone to go from nearly letting it slip away to seizing the moment and succeeding is just purely emotional
It’s the musical score that does it for me. Beyond flawless. I get goosebumps just thinking about the soundtrack of this film.
Absolutely... There's just something about it.
1:40 is where the goosebumps start, and 1:52 is where they are on full force. Great movie. Not a big baseball fan, or sports fan in general, but this movie really intrigued me and has made me wanna learn and follow baseball a little more.
I get chills hearing "Lets Go Oakland!" And hearing Bill King's call of the play gets me every time. ❤
I remember hearing that Michael Lewis' book had been optioned and thinking ... who the hell thinks that is a major motion picture? Then I saw this and bawled my eyes out with happiness. The faithfulness this film's producers, director and actors showed to presenting these events as they happened, baseball fans will appreciate that forever.
I know everyone loves this movie for the story it tells and the theme of it all. But man it’s so well made too. The real life broadcast shots being interspersed with the actual movie and it all making narrative sense and not looking out of place at all is incredible
This scene is packed with so many different emotions and no character dialogue. Wonderful piece of cinema, it moves me to tears every time.
I'm literally a Royals fan, but I'm also a Baseball fan, and this shit gives me goosebumps just watching it. What an unbelievable moment.
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I remember after the A's won there 19th is a row, I wanted to see the game, so I bought tickets online. It was kinda weird because the A's had won there 19th on Monday night, and actually had Tuesday night off, then played again on Wednesday night. I guess with the extra day to buy tickets is why the Wednesday night game was sold out. I got my tickets Monday night.
Plus, Wednesday night games at the time were dollar upper deck tickets, and dollars hot dogs. I found a friend who wanted to go, so we went. I remember the announcer saying that if any A's player hit a home run, you could turn in your ticket stub at any Pizza Hut for free pizza. After John Mabry hit is solo home run, the announcer said "pizza" over the PA system, but I kept my stub so I could prove that I was at the game, and I still have it to this day.
It was good to catch a piece of history live!
ClassicExampleBand cool story
Could you upload the Pic to social media? It would be super cool to see it
I can’t even imagine being there. Witnessing one of the greatest baseball moments in history has got to be an amazing feeling. Well. I remember watching the cubs win in 2016 in my room after a long day of work. Felt like a second I’ll never get back and wish to relive.
1:39 that sound is pure bliss
Yep, I like how Billy's head pops up too...when a ball is ripped that hard, it sounds different...it's absolutely euphoric
Underrated film! so many scenes make my eyes tear up! the Score that keeps rising and the sudden bang off the bat, and the cut-backs to genuine footage ... then the sudden silence from the GM's perspective. Truly beautiful.
that song in the background really sets the whole mood of the moment
I can confidently put that movie in my top ten list. I never get sick of watching it.
Who's here during the A's last series at home against Texas?😢
The moment that made Hattenberg a legend in Oakland. To think his career was going to be over prior to the season
It's just a movie 😂 lol
@@kevindodgersguerra2927 A movie that may not be 100% accurate, but it shows that the moment (specifically, the feeling of this moment) really happened.
@@kevindodgersguerra2927 you know that this stuff happened in real life right?
Goosebumps.
I love Hoffman’s reaction as the dugout clears around him. He sold the look Howe probably had as validation that what he just saw with his own eyes actually happened.
Imagine being an Oakland A’s fan watching this movie in the theaters! Goosebumps and I’m a Yankees fan. Legendary moment!
Imagine being an A's fan and watching this game live and when they showed the 20 Banner drop in the movie knowing that you were sitting 5 rows up from that banner. That was me, I was there at this game and I have the ticket to prove it!!!
@@cjmoore324 you’re a real legend sir
I was there with my son , way up in the cheap seats but I'll never forget it. It was a great moment in Oaland A's history.
1:52 the cutoff and brad pitts “yes” movement. This entire scene is just amazing.
wholesome at the maximum
You couldn't write a better script for this home run
How about this true story. My friend and I put $400 on the A’s -380. And we had $400 bet the on the royals +1.5 runs -110. So basically if the A’s win by two or more I break even. If the A’s lose the game I lose $1200. But if the A’s won by 1 run we win both bets. The A’s went up 11-0 so we were relaxed thinking we broke even. Then we shit our pants when the royals tied it only to experience pure jubilation when hate berg hit the homer to win 12-11. It was the best sport experience I’ve ever had
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Such an amazing moment in sports (coming from someone who is definitely NOT into sports). I grew up going to Reds & Tigers games with my family. My dad loved baseball (was a Cinci native-thus the Reds..lol) & sadly passed about a year before this movie came out. I would have been thrilled to watch this with him, as I know, he would have loved this movie.
Coming from a person who again, really doesn't follow sports, the way the whole streak & this moment played out; gave me chills & tears.
i watched this scene during exam period and cried my eyes out, life is good :'-)
capitanoinsano . just hearing the crack of the ball coming off the ball sounds amazing.
I love the real footage slipped in there to emphasize the validity of the scene.
Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity! Classic scene from money ball
A scene that's an instant chill inducer for me baseball is my life everytime hatteburg swings its incredible im not an A's fan but this still gets me emotional that's the beauty of baseball
Never played baseball, why am I getting tears lol such a beautiful sport.
How can you not be romantic about baseball?
Wow 22 years ago the fix was in... notice at 2:37 the announcer calls them just "Athletics" even he knew they were leaving Oakland
My favorite scene in the movie is when they sign him and tell him he's gonna play first. They drop the contract and he hugs his wife. He realized his career wasn't over.
I’m so proud to be the fan of a team, where a movie was made about them, and the memorable feat they achieved. It wasn’t just about one player, one executive or one coach, but an entire team. Amazing.
Can’t believe the Oakland A’s have played their last game
That moment when you're just a normal swede that doesn't know much about American culture or sports but fuck me if this movie didn't get to me. I mean this scene was just so... I don't even know. Just beautiful.
Everything about this scene is so magical, but I think Jonahs reaction really puts it over the top, along with the contrast between his character and Pitt’s. His amazement in realizing where that ball is going, because sometimes you just know. An all time favorite scene of mine, thank you Jonah hill!
Also big rip to Philly Sey. Rip you legend
I'm a Red Sox fan but this is one of my favorites amazing moments ever. I still remember that day. WoW
This is such a great scene for so many reasons. The lighting, cinematography, acting, and especially the editing and sound design are incredible. And it’s an example of brilliant narrative and thematic storytelling. The simple narrative of a failed player capitalizing on the career-saving opportunity given to him is so powerful. But it’s also paired with the thematic importance where we see Art Howell finally implement Billy Beane’s strategy by pinch hitting Hattiesburg because he needs someone to get on base.
The commitment to accuracy in this scene, obviously, you don't do an adaptation of Moneyball if you're not goint to be 100 percent accurate in the details of the climactic moment -- but the voice cameo of Bill King seals it. There was no way they could have gotten away with impersonating King or that call. They just went with what was on the record, and hell yes that was good enough. What a magnificent call.
A’s leaving Oakland for good. I was born in 02, so obviously this was during my fetal prime lol, but I’ll forever cherish the 2012-2020 days of being an A’s fan. Everyone will crap on the A’s, but they’ll forever hold dear to my heart. Goodbye from Oakland, A’s 💚💛
I'm here because someone just mixed the sound of this clip with the footage of the Harper homerun on twitter
It really hit me, every time...tearing up again. ''How can you not love baseball?'
Powerful scene. This is movie magic.
It's amazing how a child's game of hitting a ball with a stick can make a person cry, feel inspired, and better understand himself.
Being from Australia baseball isn't big here. But this movie was fantastic! Amazing how this team beat the odds and made 20 in a row! A truly powerful scene!
I love baseball so much.
Haven’t watched it the last few years but it will forever be a part of my life when I was a huge fan in my 20s.
Such a beautiful, nuanced game.
I'm not even remotely an Atheltics fan (Phillies fan), but this scene affects me much the same way Shawshank Redemption did during Red's journey to see Andy again. That's some powerful storytelling and it's the kind of thing that makes you believe in miracles. Besides all that, "How can you not feel romantic about baseball?"
I LOVE this scene! No need for music, just a bit of background ethereal sounds, the slow motion, the crack of the ball on the bat, the reaction of Billy Beane and the smile on Scottie's face. It's so beautifully shot and edited and does everything this film was leading up to complete Justice (pun intended).
Love it when pitt hears the ball and looks up
Best sports movie ever, and it might not even be close.
This is when all odds are against you...for young people a difficult exam you pass when you thought it was impossible
There's no other clip that can always give me the chills. This movie captures the beauty of baseball so well. How can you not be romantic about baseball?
For anyone looking for the song name I meant to put it up ages ago but just kept forgetting but don't worry it's in the description
What's the one before it?
+Christopher Johnson that was probably part of the movie's OST
The is called This Will Destroy You by The Might Rio Grande
+onelittle JAYSfan other way around
The song before he hits the walk-off is Hattie by Mychael Danna.
The music score and Pratt's acting, sublime.
Dear god...those push-in shots of Jonah Hill were perfect. What a scene.
Just watched this on TV...AGAIN : ) Never gets old !!
one of the best baseball movies ever. but they forgot one thing. they had three number one pitchers who were not mentioned.
Well that would take away from the story a bit. Sometimes the truth isn't as exciting
wasn't tim hudson aaron harang i forget the other one
Yeah they missed the Big three (Hudson, Mulder, Zito), and I would've liked to have seen more Eric Chavez and Miguel Tejada (I mean come on he won the MVP that year!) but they got the moment that counts so I was happy with the movie!
True, Mulder, Hudson, and Zito.
As well as the AL MVP Miguel Tejada (.308, 34 hr, 131 rbi's), not to mention Eric Chavez who was a gold glove and silver slugger winner that year with 34 home runs and 109 rbi's and finished 14th in the mvp vote. Still a great film though
One of my favorite movies ever
That crack of the bat gives me chills everytime
i nvr played baseball. We dont live in a baseball country. And i can feel the love and passion by just watching the movie. I even get the phrase "How can you not be romantic about baseball?". Great movie with great cast. Thank you for this.
Hands down, best scene of the whole movie. Maybe one of the best in a sports movie.
Last 17 seconds of USA v. USSR in Miracle would be the best. This is nipping right at its heels, though. One of those moments that you get to watch greatness realized. For Hatteberg and for the '02 A's. And they recreated that moment perfectly.
The emotion starts but when I see the “20” i cry like a baby.
You must be an A's fan
@@mattrobinson4994 really just the film. Not much of a baseball fan.
Every scene in the movie is amazing. The acting and editing outstanding and this adds to the magic that is baseball.
Couldnt let the vid go like 10 more seconds for the fist pump