Why I never Got Called Back Up to MLB

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7 жыл бұрын

Today we talk about why I never got called back up to the Major Leagues after making my debut in 2008.
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@jamesaccount612 6 жыл бұрын

Man, I could listen to this dude talk about baseball all day.

@AntonelliBaseball 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!! Thanks for watching and commenting!

@Rebel_Cecil 5 жыл бұрын

Yes sir

@titanrik8411 5 жыл бұрын

I agree, I knew some former MLB players , they had some great stories, so much more insight.

@barrettjackson5307 4 жыл бұрын

Same

@m_sgaming5899 3 жыл бұрын

Then do it

@bea78tles 2 жыл бұрын

What a nice guy. An ex pro ball player who is now a coach. What an authentic, and genuine, guy. It seems like this is exactly the type of people who should be coaching young college athletes.

@AntonelliBaseball 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@hr1meg 7 жыл бұрын

The fact that you were still on so many team's radar showed you had skills even when injured. More importantly you made it to the majors. So many fall through the cracks, or succumb to injuries waaay before then.

@AntonelliBaseball 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!!

@keithshowell6688 3 жыл бұрын

Be proud of where you did go in your career, Matt. I was a .454 JUCO All-American hitter and 44th player picked and did not ever get the chance to make it to "The Show". Just remember all of the boys and men who have dreamed to just be on the field of dreams we have rounded the bases on!

@Mo_Ketchups 4 жыл бұрын

This is a total absence of ego. Love the honesty and self-awareness. Forget baseball-too bad there aren’t a ton more PEOPLE like this in the world. ✌️

@mjkim1847 3 жыл бұрын

If someone is not a well known MLB player, people might think that they are bad. But being in the MLB means that you are the best of the best. You taught me a lot of good tips. Love your videos Matt!

@yuckyool Жыл бұрын

Yep. Not just physically (5 tools), but healthy and fortunate as well. Many highly gifted, hard-working athletes do not have an MLB career ahead of them. So many ways to fail and wrists, knees, etc. don't always cooperate. I watch a lot of AA games, and realize all those players are the top of the top, and yet so very few rack up 10 WAR (3 decent seasons) in the SHOW.

@ReallyoutHereGrindin 6 жыл бұрын

Your very humble and seem like a good guy! So little amount of people even make it to triple a so be proud!

@AntonelliBaseball 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks a bunch!!!

@DavidOatney 4 жыл бұрын

"Stunk" is mighty relative... It takes real talent to even be drafted for a Major League team, let alone the experience of having been called up. I don't think you have anything to be ashamed of, and you probably didn't stink. You got hurt and you were never able to completely recover. I'm not familiar with your career to comment on it, but I have seen similar scenarios unfold for others, guys with serious talent who's full potential will never be known. I think it takes a real man to walk away from the thing you love in your own best interest. Baseball is still blessing you with a career today.

@ugjhgjf 4 жыл бұрын

Stunk relative to active MLB players.

@mgratk 6 жыл бұрын

How many of us would LOVE to say we got a hit off Greg Maddox. Holy cow. You're so lucky, Matt, while at the same time being so unlucky with that dang persistent injury. At least all those years of hard work got you in the majors, which most guys dream about from age 4 through 104! Love your channel.

@aydengrass3685 7 жыл бұрын

Man I'm sorry about those injuries... seems like you got screwed out of an mlb career

@AntonelliBaseball 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks I appreciate it!

@bigmanballsassnuts3337 7 жыл бұрын

Antonelli Baseball the fact that you were a first round draft pick means your better than a like 99% of people

@aeschafer1 7 жыл бұрын

It's really tough to get to the top and stay there. It isn't enough to just be good; you also have to have luck on your side at some point or another. Look at Jurickson Profar. Four, five years ago he was the number one prospect in baseball, beating out guys like Bogaerts, Oscar Taveras, Miguel Sano, Wil Myers, etc. And that wasn't unjustified hype; Profar had a combination of premium abilities at a premium position with amazingly advanced discipline at the plate that put him legitimately ahead of pretty much anyone else in the minors at that time. Then he suffers a major shoulder injury, misses basically two years of very important development time at like 21-22, and now can't stick pretty much anywhere. He's never had the same kind of pop since the injuries, and the time away seems to have really taken something out of his game. For Mr. Antonelli, missing all that time and only being able to play intermittently had to have had a deleterious affect on his actual baseball skills, if not his tools. If you can't practice, it's hard to maintain. And wrist and hand injuries are notoriously slow to come back to strength, as well. Poor luck with injuries -- or even just bad timing with when you play well and when you don't coming up -- have derailed plenty of careers over the years. It definitely sucks, but it just proves how narrow the gap you have to shoot is in order to get to the highest level of the game.

@johndaniels9782 6 жыл бұрын

Ill tell ya buddy I'm 54 I played ball for 10 years and of the 10 I picked for 6 played short 3rd left right lol I truly understand the way you fill sorry about your luck man but boy is like to have had that chance I also know that you went through a rough time with dealing with the public relation part of it. I would have like to have seen you play buddy but everyone's not cut out for the game of baseball u had a stretch thow To bad it wasn't longer and we may have seen ya in the hall .. Good luck to ya always and take care . ya even have that baseball name .....

@johndaniels9782 6 жыл бұрын

Todd Denino sometimes no matter how,much ya wanna,play or do anything the pain,is there and sometimes unbearable pain

@712dal 5 жыл бұрын

Dude, you MADE it!!! You will live forever as an entry in the Baseball Encyclopedia, one of the most elite clubs in the world

@AntonelliBaseball 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!!! Thanks for watching our vids and commenting!

@LaMostraVia 5 жыл бұрын

First MLB hit was off of HOF pitcher Greg Maddux!!!

@AntonelliBaseball 5 жыл бұрын

Haha I got lucky! Thanks for watching and commenting!

@JPerry-pn2mc 7 жыл бұрын

You seem like a genuinely nice guy. Love your videos (played ball my whole life through HS) and I rarely see anyone on KZfaq try and answer all their fan questions/comments. Keep doing what ya' do!

@AntonelliBaseball 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!!

@Trickynico55 6 жыл бұрын

Dude I can’t remember the last time I saw such a honest and heartfelt video. My dad played in AAA for years and never got called up so I realize baseball can be a bitch. It was really refreshing to see you be so candid and open about your experience. I just discovered your videos today and really enjoy watching them.

@BIGJ1544 7 жыл бұрын

Really cool to get this behind the scenes look. Doing us baseball lovers a service!

@AntonelliBaseball 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!!

@grantmccarty5640 7 жыл бұрын

I like how you are able to talk about this stuff objectively. You weren't making excuses for your actions; you owned up to them but also recognized the difficulties you had along the way. I always tell people there is a difference between a reason and an excuse. You provided reasons for your baseball career coming to an end and I really appreciate the way you're able to put aside your pride (something many people can't do) and just be honest about what happened. I'm sorry it didn't work out but it seems to me like you're in a good spot now, and you're helping a lot of people in ways that maybe you wouldn't have had the opportunity to if things had worked out a bit differently. Keep up the great videos man! I wish you the best of luck.

@AntonelliBaseball 7 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks a bunch!!! Thanks for watching and commenting!

@ohheychris 7 жыл бұрын

Love it. Dude, your candidness should be taken note from EVERY major publication. You are building the guideline to MLB for thousands of hopefuls. This is a niche in KZfaq that hasn't been filled and you are doing it. Keep it coming.

@AntonelliBaseball 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much I appreciate it!!

@bucksdiaryfan 4 жыл бұрын

Your level of humility is what raises this channel to the next level, and incredibly admirable.

@mpeg24 4 жыл бұрын

Truly takes a ton of talent to get drafted by an MLB team. The fact that you made it to the big league level is a testament to your talent and tremendous work ethic. Thank you for sharing your story. Much success to you and family.

@InformalGreeting 7 жыл бұрын

Knew the story. You were set to do great things. But life happens, and there's always a reason. You're in a position to help shape kids on and off the field and will do great things for so many people.

@AntonelliBaseball 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!! Thanks for watching and commenting!

@carlosmatos9848 7 жыл бұрын

Just staying in the major leagues and healthy through 162 games is a feat in and of itself. I think guys like Ripken must have been superhuman , lol

@AntonelliBaseball 7 жыл бұрын

I agree. No clue how anyone can do it! Thanks for watching and commenting!

@dubb9020 6 жыл бұрын

baseball is a least physical sport....... this guy just has unlucky genes..... just like that basketball player for the celtics that keeps tearing his acl in both knees.... after getting hurt that much i would have just stopped and found a different route

@waynelawson1235 6 жыл бұрын

They catered to Ripen...

@waynelawson1235 6 жыл бұрын

@@dubb9020 go back to your video game.

@rickkelley4618 6 жыл бұрын

du Bb go swing a bat as hard as you can a few thousand times and get back to me about your hips and shoulders and knees and wrists. Its not impact as football, for example. But this sport can destroy your joints and fast.

@tonyford7726 5 жыл бұрын

This post is almost 2 years old but I want to commend you on making this video. It probably wasn't easy to make a video explaining your deficiencies on social media or to anyone for that matter. It takes some serious stones to do that. Although one door has probably closed for you, others have opened not only for you, but for thousands around the world. My son who is 9 has gotten tons of useful advice from your videos and has even passed that knowledge down to his teammates. For that I thank you. Keep up the good work. ⚾️

@rickkelley4618 6 жыл бұрын

Pretty much what happens to about 90% of ppl who ever play at that level. Appreciate your honesty. Just found your channel and really enjoy it. Its amazing as you work up the tiers how the levels of separation occur. You’re a better ball player even now than about 99% of all people who are out there trying to catch a big break. I just think its awesome that you were grinding all those years and kept popping your head in the door. Always giving maximum effort. You may not have accomplished all you would have liked, but you were still very successful because you gave it all you had. 👏🏼

@AntonelliBaseball 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much I appreciate it!!! Thanks for watching!!

@nicknite10 5 жыл бұрын

Don't be so hard on yourself,and you are a great instructor and keep up your videos! You made the big leagues bro that's so awesome to experience,and you get tell stories that over 97% of us cannot in the World. Your MLB career was short live,but you did live your dream!⚾️

@AntonelliBaseball 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!!! Thanks so much for commenting and watching our videos!

@Quillons1 6 жыл бұрын

By the way, I'm not even a real baseball fan. I'm a hockey fan my whole life but your story is fascinating. Good luck Matt. Can't be easy coming on KZfaq and pouring this kind of personal info out.

@iTip28 7 жыл бұрын

Love how honest you are. Thanks Matt. My son watches your videos and takes to heart what you talk about.

@AntonelliBaseball 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!!!

@gabrieladams2104 5 жыл бұрын

Alex is a clown

@bellioverjudge36 4 жыл бұрын

Alex 180SX dude idk why but this had me dead was it supposed to be a joke

@bellioverjudge36 4 жыл бұрын

Alex 180SX get him alex

@bigmoe-specialtylandservic6106 3 жыл бұрын

Hey, you're not my son, but I want you too know how much I think of you for being straight forward and honest about a dream coming true (Getting to the majors)...but then not having it play out as the rest of the dream goes. Very mature and comfortable with yourself. I'm proud of you. Great character. YOU got to where most folks NEVER have gotten. What an incredible live experience for those many years, learning how to deal with adversity. You have learned more than you would have, had it been easy and more dreamlike for you. Now you're better prepared for real life. Keep up your wonderful attitude. I'm rooting' for ya.

@DAatDA 3 жыл бұрын

Its amazing that you got to the majors and now are helping other players to play professionally. You're one of the greatest coaches I've seen and any major league team would be lucky to have you coaching their players.

@onelifeonechance1987 5 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed your honesty and insight on being a pro player.

@AntonelliBaseball 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! Thanks for watching our videos and for commenting!!!

@killyourtelevision999 7 жыл бұрын

I've never played even high school baseball, but I know what it's like to have a life long dream taken from you because of circumstances that are out of your control. It is devastating.

@AntonelliBaseball 7 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear that! Thanks for watching and commenting!

@804_grocerystud7 6 жыл бұрын

Wow. The fact that you can even say "I was on a Major League roster" is mind-blowing. Many people just fail to realize how amazingly hard it is to make it to the Majors. They only accept the absolute best of the best , of the best. Baseball is a skill sport, just like golf. You either have "it" or you don't. Not like basketball and football, where athleticism alone can get you on a roster. I can really appreciate your candor.

@AntonelliBaseball 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Thanks for watching and commenting!

@chargerfan361 6 жыл бұрын

Interesting story Matt, my dad got called by Detroit to try out when he graduated from High School. They said he was a good player, 2 & short, but his wrists were too small. He got a few nibbles after that, but Dec. 7, 1941 came and pretty much ended his hopes. Coached youth and high school ball for 20+ years after that and was always an avid (rabid?) fan til the the day he died. Hearing your troubles with your wrist brought back many memories of hot summer days at a ball park with him. Thanks.

@PrettyPearlAllDay 6 жыл бұрын

The more I hear stories from former professional athletes, the more I realize how much professional sports suck. People think it's so great and it probably is for the guys that can stay legitimately healthy but it just doesn't seem like a good trade off to me. These organizations are crap, well in baseball and football anyways. I don't have any friends who played in the NBA. Thanks for sharing because this really gives many casual fans the real story behind the scenes on what you guys go through chasing your dreams.

@davidfox9947 4 жыл бұрын

In the NBA most 2nd round picks are not in the league in three years and only about half 1st round picks have a decent career.

@MrDude00000000 7 жыл бұрын

What is dugout life like when you aren't starting a game?

@AntonelliBaseball 7 жыл бұрын

Gonna make a video on that! Thanks for watching and commenting!

@walterm5298 5 жыл бұрын

Sitting, chewing gum, or chewing sunflower seeds. LOL

@Darkwell0071 5 жыл бұрын

You forgot spitting. There is no game in the world that even comes close to the amount of spitting as in baseball. Grab crotch then spit.

@jyee2217 4 жыл бұрын

Dugout life might be learning from the coaches and paying attention to the game to get ready to be a coach after you get out of baseball whether you make it to the big leagues or not

@icy_greanz5779 3 жыл бұрын

Lame

@HKKRAMER 7 жыл бұрын

Your best attribute is your ability to overcome, adapt and move forward. You will help a lot of kids in similar situations. Good luck to you, sir.

@AntonelliBaseball 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!!

@local98guy 5 жыл бұрын

Love his honesty with everything. The times he wasn't playing well he admitted it. And it sucks that sounded like if he could stay healthy he would have had a solid career. Good contact hitter, didn't strike out alot and a solid 2nd basement

@coachaenriquez 6 жыл бұрын

It is amazing how everyone has a “story of my life” and the twists & turns that life takes. We make the choices which account for a majority of our consequences however; “circumstances” that are out of our control like health play their role as well. Love the channel and the content.

@garydahn6728 6 жыл бұрын

This entire Q & A series is incredibly fascinating, thank you for doing it.

@gladegoodrich2297 3 жыл бұрын

Not one in a million little leaguers make it to the big show. You did and that's something to be very proud of. Good luck in your future.

@gundy1638 5 жыл бұрын

Damn man, that’s terrible. Nothing is more frustrating than being that close to your dream and having your body break down. Nothing you can do about it. Thank you for sharing this; you’re a good man.

@AntonelliBaseball 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Adam!!! Thanks for watching and commenting!!

@djbeezy 7 жыл бұрын

This is rapidly becoming my favorite channel lol. I do know the feeling about not being able to stay healthy though. It's very frustrating!

@AntonelliBaseball 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks! And I agree very frustrating!!! Thanks for watching and commenting!

@micahvarriale4925 7 жыл бұрын

I love your videos Mr.Antonelli! Thanks so much for informing us on MLB life and interacting with all of the viewers :) It's awesome to have an MLB player personally answering our questions!

@AntonelliBaseball 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!! Thanks for watching and commenting!

@haney3773 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your very candid explanation. No excuses. You did the very best you could do. No one can fault you for lack of effort. Anyone who has spent one day on a big league roster will always be a big leaguer in my book, regardless of results.

@AntonelliBaseball 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!! I appreciate that!

@DUDE72341 5 жыл бұрын

Wow thats a really tuff story to listen too! "Strong physically strong mentally" when the body fails us, usually the mind isn't too far behind! Thank you for sharing, great attitude!

@AntonelliBaseball 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much I appreciate that! Thanks so much for watching and commenting!

@hurigoTV 7 жыл бұрын

thanks for ur honest videos

@AntonelliBaseball 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!!

@good_teanice_house6789 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Matt, I literally just subscribed. Love the honesty and your self-deprecating humour. It's funny how being in your 30s give you a sense of perspective where you can appreciated the good with the bad. Looking forward to watching some more videos. P.S. your K/BB ratios looked great in the minor's you don't see that in the game anymore.

@myutoob2011 6 жыл бұрын

Matt, that's really unfortunate all the injury issues you had. Sounds like you've accepted it and moved on. Not sure how easily I could have done that. Glad you were able to do that. Thanks for the videos.

@AntonelliBaseball 6 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks a bunch!!! Thanks for watching and commenting!

@RTP4Christ 3 жыл бұрын

I grew up Brockton, MA didn’t even know who this guy was. But definitely recognize that accent! Thank you for all these videos man! You definitely bring the complexities of baseball down to a simple Level for everybody to understand.

@thegreatcalvinio 7 жыл бұрын

I remember you from back in the Portland Beavers days up here, I still think that I have your rookie card from '08 Bowman somewhere, good times.

@AntonelliBaseball 7 жыл бұрын

Haha that's awesome! Thanks for watching and commenting!

@ericshellhouse2834 7 жыл бұрын

Great video I love watching all of them this is a great channel I'm really happy I found it

@AntonelliBaseball 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!!!

@Mulesw2017 5 жыл бұрын

Had to be a little heartbreaking coming to the realization that your player career was over before you wanted it to be, but very happy for you that you're still in the game!

@AntonelliBaseball 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks and definitely was! Thanks for watching and commenting!

@Mr.Jtea3 7 жыл бұрын

You seem very humble I'm just getting into you're videos tonight. Anyone that's gotten called up to the bigs obviously has some sort of talent whatever it is on the field but as well as discipline. Just the fact you were in the minors and drafted showed you already succeeded man. That takes nothing but hard work and discipline like I said before. Mad respect cause I know I couldn't keep up with the grind for a while. Now you're contributing to other people success in college ball. That's the life. You're in the history books man. You got a hit in the majors think about that. Goodstuff

@AntonelliBaseball 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks a bunch!!!

@Yourworldwithin 6 жыл бұрын

Love your videos Matt. Thanks for sharing 🤘

@AntonelliBaseball 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks a ton! Thanks for watching and commenting!

@matthewhessler3257 3 жыл бұрын

I’m so sad to hear about your injuries. I’m also so happy that you have a great calling to help others play better with your training videos.

@kpavery1 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your story. Best wishes.

@AntonelliBaseball 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks a bunch!!!

@brettwheelan2014 7 жыл бұрын

My 8 year old son absolutely loves the ins and outs of baseball. He can't get enough of listening to you talk about the behind the scenes stuff. Thanks!

@AntonelliBaseball 7 жыл бұрын

That is great! Tell him thanks for watching!!!

@michaelbalistreri4102 7 жыл бұрын

So glad I found your channel! my little brother, who is a shortstop, plays with 12 year olds at the tender age of 9. I've already looked at a few of your videos and they'll elevate his game completely. thanks again.

@AntonelliBaseball 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!! I appreciate you watching!

@gtnydrx1453 5 жыл бұрын

As a fan of baseball it’s really enlightening to hear what happens to really good young players and the injuries. Great channel.

@AntonelliBaseball 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! Thanks so much for watching our videos and I appreciate you commenting!!

@yKarmaPolice 7 жыл бұрын

wow first time I've heard of the phantom DL

@chrisheffernan6600 3 жыл бұрын

Tough story from a really good guy. I feel for you. You were a talented player, or you would not of made a major league roster. Unfortunately injuries happen and with injuries, you cannot sustain a top level like you can when you are 100% healthy. At least you can hang your head high and say "I made it", many can not. Thanks for sharing.

@jaydee2620 2 жыл бұрын

Ur an amazing talent. My friend led a major D1 team in HRs this season and is a great player. And no one drafted him so his career is essentially over. So the fact that u made it and hung in high level minors for so long shows u were In the top 1%. It ended for some after high school and some after college.

@cedricgist7614 6 жыл бұрын

Man, you could have ignored that question, but I salute you for squaring up and giving an answer. I never played beyond Little League, but I learned then and have seen it borne out since that Baseball is a humbling game. Once you get bit, you're hooked for life but the rollercoaster ride isn't always fun. Congratulations on landing on your feet - you're blessed. Keep sharing your great info and insight, and thank you.

@BrianSemmann 7 жыл бұрын

Hey Matt love your videos. You should make a video showing your jerseys and gear that you were given

@AntonelliBaseball 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks! And will do!

@123awtg 7 жыл бұрын

Brian Semmann pleaseee!!!

@reliablethreat23 6 жыл бұрын

I love the honesty in your videos. Most other dudes would find a way to exaggerate past experiences but you keep it real. Much respect bro!

@AntonelliBaseball 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!! Thanks for watching and commenting!

@stephendre2902 5 жыл бұрын

Your injury stories is similar to mine. Except mine was with my lower back. Ended my career. Didn’t feel right again for 14 years. I’m just now starting to feel some what normal. Nagging injuries will kill your career/favorite thing to do pretty quickly. I give you a lot of respect for trying to work through the many injuries as many times as you did. It’s very frustrating. Glad you’re doing well now. Cheers.

@jimduggan8962 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Rookie...you were good.

@AntonelliBaseball 5 жыл бұрын

Haha thanks! Thanks for watching our stuff and commenting!

@masonterry8823 7 жыл бұрын

Ahh, padres lost a good one. Injuries suck. Especially tommy John 😅

@AntonelliBaseball 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!! Thanks for watching and commenting!

@rhelob 5 жыл бұрын

@@AntonelliBaseball I REMEMBER YOU WHEN YOU PLAYED FOR MY HOME CITY OF EUGENE IN NWL.

@roguerook 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing such a personally difficult story with such honesty. As a fantasy baseball freak since the early 90's I watched your minor league career and was certain you were an All-Star in the future. Nothing more difficult than hand/wrist injuries, they seem so minor but affect so much. You seem really happy with the way things are going now. I'm happy for you.

@allegedly6 6 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your honesty in your vids.You made it to the show,farther then the 99.99%

@sadmetsfan7660 4 жыл бұрын

Matt: like, this is not a joke Also Matt: starts giggling

@beetlebailey3034 6 жыл бұрын

I would have traded places with you. Closest I got to MLB was two open tryouts with the Reds. Thanks for sharing. BTW - if you haven’t read the book Ball Four by Jim Bouton, you should, it’s about MLB in the early 60’s. See how things have changed, or not.😄

@jojoxlt 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love your transparency man...probably doesn't feel that great to know you were so close but injuries curtailed everything. Appreciate the insight.

@iamamish 6 жыл бұрын

I cannot imagine being so close to a dream like that, I'm sure it took a while to come to terms with your situation. More power to you for taking that situation and turning it into a fantastic channel.

@AntonelliBaseball 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!! Thanks for watching and commenting!!

@sethboooooi23245 7 жыл бұрын

+Antonelli Baseball Wrist/any hand injury injuries seem to be the worst possible thing to happen to a hitter. Aaron Hill's and many others careers were never the same after their hand injuries.

@ajrichards1190 7 жыл бұрын

Were you ever star struck in any of the MLB organizations you played being around the superstar players and do you have any interesting nightlife stories as a player or any cities that have any interesting attributes outside of baseball? Former MLB player Eric Chavez said that Toronto had one of the best nightlife environments

@AntonelliBaseball 7 жыл бұрын

At first maybe a little bit but you get used to it after a while. I'd say most of the major cities in the league have good nightlife. Thanks for watching and commenting!

@doughensley6202 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for telling your story and helping young players on the realities of the game. I'm so excited to hear you and inspired by your candor and humility. May you have continued success as a coach. God bless.

@Geotubest 5 жыл бұрын

I've seen similar stories through my own "career". So many guys wind up getting injuries. Honest videos. Just discovered your channel. Nice job.

@AntonelliBaseball 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

@abrahamalejandro8849 7 жыл бұрын

Hamate broke in my hand also.. sad but god is good and it healed 🙏🏽

@AntonelliBaseball 7 жыл бұрын

Good! Yes it is a pain but nice when it heals up properly! Thanks for watching and commenting!

@theshadowmanplays5822 7 жыл бұрын

Just a follow up to another question if you didn't see already what's the process of getting a milestone ball from a fan like a 1st HR ball?

@AntonelliBaseball 7 жыл бұрын

That video is coming tomorrow! Thanks for watching and commenting!

@TheJVO2. 3 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate you sharing your story, what some may view as failure are just the doors to future successes opening!!!

@willrussell490 4 жыл бұрын

Watching this video during 2020 covid quarantine. Baseball is on hold but enjoying your videos. I appreciate your honesty and critique of yourself with no hubris. keep up the work you're doing because your insight provides invaluable information.

@IAmJoeJericho 6 жыл бұрын

Do most minor league players have a backup plan for work in case baseball never works out?

@AntonelliBaseball 6 жыл бұрын

Most do not! They try to figure it all out once things don't work out lol

@moe761 4 жыл бұрын

I feel like Greg Bird from the yanks is going through something like this.

@Memorex996 4 жыл бұрын

Dude looked like he was going to be a solid 1B

@d1ddyp0p 3 жыл бұрын

Be Proud! I was stellar in HS, all state - D1 .. then my arm went kaBLAM. Fastball dropped from 96 to 81 - 84 max. Life went on.

@BeefPapa 7 жыл бұрын

thanks for sharing. most people, including me, have no idea how hard it is to make it to the big leagues. even when the talent is there, a bunch of things can go against you.

@trevornelson3231 7 жыл бұрын

When did you start to notice your skills were higher than others your age?

@AntonelliBaseball 7 жыл бұрын

I never really thought my skills were better than others. Others did certain things better than me. I always knew I was a pretty good player, but never really realized I stood out much from others. Thanks for watching and commenting!

@benrobinsontv5418 7 жыл бұрын

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@joem3343 6 жыл бұрын

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@JimBobe 5 жыл бұрын

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@elChe3 5 жыл бұрын

The Cleveland situation is interesting. Makes me wonder why they signed you to begin with, if they never intended on playing you even in the minors.

@BobDingleful 4 жыл бұрын

Great channel answering all the questions that I have had in my head for years as a lifetime baseball fan.

@bmac7922 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your story ...really interesting to hear the year by year details from your career ...you made it to the show ..nobody can take that away ...

@jonaslasater4784 5 жыл бұрын

has anyone ever noticed that his logo is the old astros logo tilted to the side?

@3rdnlong 5 жыл бұрын

Jonas Lasater yes lol

@jacksonmartinez2639 7 жыл бұрын

Hey Matt how does health insurance work in professional ball?

@AntonelliBaseball 7 жыл бұрын

If you are an active player you are covered with very good insurance. Thanks for watching and commenting!

@nowellclay1283 7 жыл бұрын

if you play or in the mlb roster 25 man roster you will be given a insurance and retierment fund

@jeffe7729 7 жыл бұрын

anyone who plays or enjoys baseball should check out this channel. great questions answered by a perfect person to answer them.

@russellmuscle7434 5 жыл бұрын

God bless you Matt, I got hope for you playing in the majors again!

@denniss8644 7 жыл бұрын

How's your hand now? Or maybe a run-down of a post MLB body/injuries a few years later would also make for a good video?

@AntonelliBaseball 7 жыл бұрын

Very interesting idea! My hand actually is ok. It gets sore if I hit too many fungos lol. I can't really swing full speed anymore or it will hurt. Thanks for watching and commenting!

@richardgaines9450 7 жыл бұрын

I am a doctor......try Liquid Bio Cell........it is a collagen-HA supplement that heals fractures in half the time.....Dr Richard Gaines, DC

@evanjones7069 7 жыл бұрын

What clothes come in your locker room and what free stuff do you get?

@AntonelliBaseball 7 жыл бұрын

I made a little video on that a few weeks ago if you can find it. Thanks for watching and commenting!

@mikeben7884 5 жыл бұрын

Just making it to the majors is a huge accomplishment. Sounds like injures prevented you from being a better mlb player. Hard to get better when you can't practice properly, but even then you still got picked up by several mlb teams. Wishing you the best moving forward and thanks for showing us how to play some baseball.