This aged like a fine wine

That Will Smith sound effect got me.

who’s here while he’s absolutely raking in 2021 so far

You're a genius, obsessively genuine fan who deserves praise for his amazing work. I'm envious that you've gone all in for what you're passionate about. Good for you man, I'm a fan and will keep watching and learning

This still aged like a fine wine

One more up and coming 2 way hitter: Big Sexy “Colon looking for his first hit of the year and HE DRIVES ONE, DEEP LEFT FIELD, BACK GOES UPTON, BACK NEAR THE WALL, ITS OUTTA HERE!!!!”

Man, that 1918 season was amazing. I remember it like it was yesterday

I remember when Ohtani was drafted back in Japan to my home team. The hype was real there as much as in America. We were so sad to see him move on to MLB but proud at the same time

Will Smith is a really impressive two way player. Good reliever and great catcher. Decent acting career too!

The fact that Ohtani responded to this hype and went way beyond is insane.

"For dudes who love watchin' guys" Nothing better than a bunch of dudes just being guys, yknow? Also, Baseball Bits is by far and away the best baseball content I've ever seen. The stellar editing, great humour, 8-bit theme, and amazing classic video game soundtrack amazingly compliment the interesting and varied topics you explore. Keep crushing it Foolish

We need an updated video about what Ohtani is doing in 2023

I'm gonna buy myself an Ohtani body pillow.

imagine going 54-5 with a 1.59ERA

This aged well

Kinda sad that Ohtani didn't get picked up by an NL team. Imagine the amount of damage that the Dodgers could pull by never having to consider switching the pitcher in a high stakes situation

YAAAAAY!! NEW EPISODE!

The Phoenix Wright theme got me giddy. Such a fan boy.

Now we have Stevie Wilkerson, the man that dared to ask, what if I just threw it slower

It's interesting looking at how, despite the recent attention, the concept of the two-way player really hasn't caught on in practice. The problem is that, to be a viable two-way player, you almost have to be Shohei Ohtani on both sides of the ball. Otherwise, someone who's just mediocre at one role or the other doesn't really make the roster flexibility worth it. A good hitter who's only a mediocre pitcher isn't going to be used over a better dedicated pitcher in any situation other than the sort of blowout where a position player would pitch anyway. A good pitcher who's a mediocre hitter isn't worth using in the field or as a pinch-hitter over a dedicated position player/hitter in anything except a desperation moment, especially if it's a reliever where inserting them into the lineup severely restricts your ability to bring them in to actually pitch when you need them. And a player who can do both things at only a mediocre level just isn't worth having on the roster over someone who can do one thing or the other at a higher level. I would be interested to see, though, if there's enough data to figure out how well WAR calculations support arguments for or against two-way players. What level of hitting and pitching performance would a player have to achieve to make the role worthwhile, and what's the minimum level of performance a player could have in their weaker role to justify being a two-way player instead of focusing exclusively on their stronger role?

"For dudes who love watchin' guys!" Lol freaking hilarious. Great video dude! Love your channel. Keep up the great work!

One of the best channels on KZfaq. Thanks for another great upload! :)

A new Baseball Bits?! Will Smith: "YAA!!"

I come back to this video yearly. This aged to perfection

"YAAAA" -Wille Smith circa 1964

Did you think that you could use that Ace Attorney music without me noticing? :-)

You have no idea how much I love the Ace Attorney soundtrack.

My favorite series on KZfaq. Great work again boss!

And I had a "where's Brooks kieschnick?!" comment all queued up but you stole my thunder! Nice work :)

Remember Diamondbacks pitcher Micah Owings? In 2007 he won 8 games as a rookie starter while batting .333 with 4 HR. One game he pitched 6 shutout innings while going 4 for 4 with 3 doubles. The Dbacks used him as a pinch hitter and considered using him at first on his "off" days but I don't know why they didn't. I wonder if he would have gotten more of a chance at being a two way player if he was playing today.

I’m from Wisconsin! I loved the Brooks Kieschnick s/o. I remember him being a stud in MVP baseball 2005!

Really appreciate the Brooks Kieschnick shout out via Hannibal 👍

This video aged very, very well.

Willie smith Yyyaaaaaa Damn it dude you made my day

Bravo! Bravo! Oh, Bravo! How I love this sport and it's rich history!

Ankiel probably could have been a two way player if he wanted, but that was during a different time in baseball

A player like this comes along once in a generation. Cherish Shohei Ohtani while he lasts. The only MLB player to be a truly great hitter and pitcher was the great Babe Ruth. In 1918-19 He had seasons which included batting over 340 with around 30 HR in just 350 AB or so. I'm doing this by memory, so don't get on me. Ruth also pitched with an Era south of 2 at least one season , and his lifetime ERA was only 2.28 in over 1000 IP. The manager of the Red Socks was so reluctant to let him bat because he said "what will I tell the Fans when they see me turn the greatest Pitcher in the American League into an outfielder?" He was saying that Ruth was the best Pitcher besides Walter Johnson and Cy Young, that he'd ever seen. I've waited my whole life to see Ohtani or somebody like him do Ruth things. If he turns out to even make a couple of all star games as either a DH or a pitcher, I'd say that's a win. In his rookie season, he did show promise to do both. Solid Era as starter, and 20 HR with a .285 BA at the dish. Very solid player.

Just when I thought you couldn't outdo yourself, you dropped another video. My new favorite KZfaq channel. Keep up the fantastic work.

I discovered your videos maybe a week ago. Every one has been intriguing, showing thought and detailed attention. Don't know why you call it "Foolish Baseball" - but that was your call, and I gotta deal with it. I really like your video game graphics mixed in with real footage. It's a nod to the nerds and the jocks, the analysts and the traditionalists. It also reminds us that it's just a game. So, yeah, I subscribed! This was a good topic you chose, thought-provoking, controversial. We all know baseball is a hard game and each position is a challenge to play, each role is a challenge to fill. I gotta look up Willie Smith of 1964. You use good arguments although we know that two-way giftedness is so rare. Anyway, had to express my appreciation for your work. I'll never read "Baseball For Dummies" but I will follow your work. You're good!

The quality, polish, and pacing of your videos is peerless.

For the love of God KZfaq put this man on recommended. Your channel is top fucking tier, no one else I know of is producing content this unique at this quality. These aren't exactly hot takes, but they're insightful and I don't see them discussed in this depth very often. Please don't stop making these masterpieces. And don't rush them, just make them good.

hey man brewers fan here i was all ready to comment what about kieschnick but im glad i waited until the end of the video

Please make another Ohtani vid

Great video, but the Ace Attorney music was distracting....because I love that series and couldn't stop humming along with it.

How have I not found this channel until recently? I love retro gaming, baseball and stats. The music and visuals (retro gaming) mixed with baseball stories backed up by charts and diagrams of stats... 💥🍆

Haven't watched baseball in years but your videos might be changing my mind... keep it up, you'll blow up any day now!

Another stellar Baseball Bits! Love these videos and your channel. Keep em coming bro

@4:45 That Will Smith SFX was the best!

I'm sure between Babe and Ohtani we probably missed out on a whole lot of players with 2 way potential. If you look at any RF / 3B / SS with a cannon almost all were pitchers at one point and most pitchers were one of the best hitters on their team at one point in their lives.

You're channel is perfect and I appreciate you

I have never been interested in baseball, but you make it so intriguing that I think I'm going to follow the 2020 season closely. You've earned a sub.

Papi la estás matando... From Venezuela, a big fan of you man. You're killing it. Love the way you analyze and contrast data and find out things that were full hiddden in history. Sigue trayendonos contenido de calidad. Sería genial que pudieras traducir tus videos.

Solid vid man. Keep pumpin out this A-grade content.

Your like a stock that is a buy low super undervalued. Your baseball content is by far some of the best I’ve seen. Keep up the good work and can’t wait to see your future vids.👍🏻

Best baseball channel going right now. Keep them coming it’s only a matter of time

My friend introduced me to this channel yesterday. Such great content and I honestly can't believe I haven't crossed your vids in the past! Keep it up you just got a new subscriber!

Love how you gave time to talk about Lorenzen! I hope he will truly become a difference maker and possibly become our next center fielder. #Reds2019!

The disrespect for Padres legend Christian Bethancourt

Man, with every video of yours that I watch I like baseball more. Thank you FBB!

Great channel Really like the “bits of baseball used content by” ending very classy More consistent videos please

Love this channel. Thank you!

The production quality on your vids continue to amaze me

Welp, down the FB binge hole I go. The editing, research, presentation, and soundtrack is amazing. Subbed immediately

Whole video I was thinking “brooks kieschnick?” And you came through at the end! Nice touch man and great video as always.

Keep it up, man, only a matter of time before this picks up a lot more steam!

This is my favorite KZfaq channel. I hope you reach a million.

Thank you for the video. Much appreciated.

These are fun to watch! Great stuff!

Excellent content, keep em coming!

It has been going on in college still. No reason it can't trickle up in the MLB. "In 1988, Olerud hit .464 with 23 HR, 81 RBIs, 108 hits, 204 total bases, and a .876 slugging percentage. As a pitcher, he had an undefeated 15-0 season, and threw 113 strikeouts with a 2.49 ERA. He was a consensus All-American as both a first baseman and pitcher and was named the Baseball America College Player of the Year."

This channel is fantastic. Keep it up!

Can't wait to watch this with my dad later!

Great music selections and a super high quality video overall love this channel

Dude your videos are awesome! Please keep it up

Dude, you’re awesome! I love these baseball bits videos!

Now he's AL mvp😂

Your channel reminds me of sb nations Chart Party and I absolutely love it

in b4 25K subs... and 250K... and 2.5M... so on, so forth. Amazing vids my dude. Your passion and knowledge got me curious... your humor and style got my sub.

Thanks for the Kieschnick love!

My new favorite KZfaq channel! Always has great content

This channel is so underrated!

Man, these are so well done that SBNation should pick you up!

I'm in love with this channel

Hahaha why the Phoenix Wright music I used to be obsessed w that game so I knew the soundtrack sounded familiar...

Love these videos

OBJECTION! i love that you chose phoenix wright for background music.

4:40 I was expecting Jimmie Foxx. Nope, he had 248 PAs and 9 games pitched in 1945. You should include him though he still 2-way'd that year.

Thanks for making this video, got the notification and it gave me a reason to wake up early on a Saturday morning. Keep up the quality content! 👌🏻 Been watching since your White Sox series (I’m an OOTP nut), and yet I’m loving these videos even more.

4:47 That Will Smith noise got me good 😂

i honestly have not been more excited about a "rookie" since ichiro. japan is just dropping gift packages to the MLB every so often. i would sacrifice one of my toes to see this man healthy, tossing shutouts and cranking out moonshots. GOOD LUCK mr ohtani. i was absolutely tanked when i heard about his injury. i am a new york mets fan and i was super excited to see you become the "modern day babe ruth" ( a loaded statement, i know ). i am glad that it is not just me that made this parallel, you are something special and an individual like you comes, apparently, literally once a century. you may set a modern precedent that inspires other, future players to be both proficient with a bat and proficient on the mound. i tossed many a shut out, struck out many a side, but i have never, ever, ever been considered a remotely decent hitter. i focused purely on pitching during my youth and i look back at it now as somewhat of a shame. i think your influence will turn into something really great for MLB as a whole. GET HEALED UP! i think the potential you have transcends rivalries and competition - i hope EVERYONE roots for your success. godspeed and best of luck to him!

Well articulated good job and nice animation.

8:14 DJ LeMahieu plays every base, played as SS in high school. He's effectively a utility player and an emergency one-inning pitcher.

I love your channel! Wish I would’ve thought of doing something like this good luck forward in the future!

I know I’m a year late to this, but I love that your chapter titles are Strokes songs

I’m not exactly sure if this guy will go pro, but Florida State’s JC Flowers started in center field for them and led the ACC in saves as their closer.

I see a FB video, I click and watch, simple like that

Your videos a great. Keep up the good work.

Great video as always. So glad I stumbled upon your channel hopefully you blow up soon because you definitely deserve it.

An informative, entertaining baseball video, ending with a clip from the Eric Andre Show. Beautiful!

awesome content as usual. : )