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What happens when you're THE ONLY FAN inside a stadium?
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Күн бұрынMore adventures from the weirdest baseball season ever!
MLB isn't allowing fans inside stadiums right now, but the New York Boulders (aka Rockland Boulders) of the independent Frontier League is allowing up to 500 fans to attend each home game -- and for a few hours before the first pitch, I got VIP access and permission to be the only fan inside. Did I get close to the players? Yes. Did I run around and snag a zillion baseballs? Yes! Is this video amazing? Obviously.
Huge thanks to everyone with the Boulders for welcoming me to the stadium and also making it possible for anyone to watch live professional baseball in person these days. Ken Kostik, the Director of Media Relations, was especially helpful, along with Bobby Nodelman (stadium operations) and Shawn Reilly (team president). Shoutout to James Loeffler (@jclu_ttmgraphs on Twitter) for encouraging me to check out a Boulders game in the first place. Thanks as always to Chris Yon (@yonnernyc on Instagram) for filming. And thanks to Zack Hample for editing. He is truly the GOAT.
Check out the Boulders online at nyboulders.com and @nyboulders on Twitter and Instagram.
This video was filmed on August 6, 2020.
Thanks for watching and stay safe out there!
@jps8080 4 жыл бұрын
The inside-the-park dong happening right during Zack's speech was one of the greatest moments in pro baseball history.
@zackhample 4 жыл бұрын
I actually planned that with the batter. And the outfielders. But don't tell anyone.
@jessicadecker5758 4 жыл бұрын
Zack Hample Would I be able to go to a game??
@noahsietz2756 4 жыл бұрын
King Carson yea I live 10 mins away u can go Thursday through Sunday
@gaminggenius3947 4 жыл бұрын
@@noahsietz2756 same, but for me it is like 30 minutes
@tres_m2750 4 жыл бұрын
What state is it in
@deez6941 4 жыл бұрын
Orioles fans taking notes for next season
@Josh-zx3rc 4 жыл бұрын
*Orioles fan
@hshighlights1658 4 жыл бұрын
lmao
@MartinHachmann 4 жыл бұрын
Hey man the Orioles are surprisingly good this season they were like 10-7 the last time I checked
@maddiew5909 4 жыл бұрын
broooo chillll
@f3ar_wrld 4 жыл бұрын
Toxic😭😭😭😭
@aidensones 4 жыл бұрын
The New Britain Bees, another team in an independent league also allows fans, went there 2 days ago😀
@tybommathews5978 4 жыл бұрын
Same 😅
@KianPatel33 4 жыл бұрын
Your a bees fan to! I am! Hardware city all the way! CT Rules!
@tybommathews5978 4 жыл бұрын
Yes sir
@ethanwent7224 4 жыл бұрын
It’s not a good place for catching balls though
@timdixon32 4 жыл бұрын
I’m pretty sure they’re a collegiate team now
@jonahkerkhove6305 4 жыл бұрын
9:09 I think us men have been social distancing in the restrooms for a long time already
@zackhample 4 жыл бұрын
Guess you've never been to Yankee Stadium.
@jonahkerkhove6305 4 жыл бұрын
Zack Hample the Fenway bathrooms are a nightmare
@RockpileRanter 4 жыл бұрын
It's kind of like going back and playing the beginning levels of a video game you completed years ago...But in a pandemic you do what you gotta do to get that fix...Well done Z-Man...Ranter.
@zackhample 4 жыл бұрын
Ha, true. That's a fun way to look at it.
@cb_cards1476 4 жыл бұрын
Can we all appreciate Zacks accuracy when he throws?
@zackhample 4 жыл бұрын
:)
@soulessshadow5356 4 жыл бұрын
Plot Twist: Zack was just hired by the Boulders to pick balls out of the stands and throw them down to the field for easy pick up 🤣
@baseballintraining2742 4 жыл бұрын
Love you Zacki just started playing baseball about a year ago from watching your videos im from Atlanta and love watching the braves i love watching your videos and is one of the best in my league thank you for starting my jouney.
@baseballrecap3048 4 жыл бұрын
hope you keep it up.
@WillSmith-lh1wi 4 жыл бұрын
Great job!!!
@bl1tzz913 4 жыл бұрын
i just started a few years ago to great job keep it up
@jonahschloss516 4 жыл бұрын
Nice!
@zackhample 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Good luck with your playing career. :)
@sbryan5133 4 жыл бұрын
9:09 cmon everyone know that’s always how it is
@colincaspa3297 3 жыл бұрын
11:49 isn’t that a seat that the told you not to sit at at 8:26. WOOOOOW Zach
@Masonhohman12 3 жыл бұрын
Woooooow why do u caaareee
@maksimsmarvelousadventures5817 3 жыл бұрын
@@Masonhohman12 lol
@a5pan1 4 жыл бұрын
Honestly that stadium just looks like such a chill place to hang out with a couple friends and watch some good old baseball
@Bobbynotthingham 4 жыл бұрын
Murica
@thisguygrant 4 жыл бұрын
joint in hand with some brews
@Erlov71 4 жыл бұрын
Warm summer night with a hotdog, cold beer and some popcorn 👍🏼
@ajfitzmaurice6337 3 жыл бұрын
I live a town over from Pomona and ur exactly right. Sometimes we can play on the field during summer ball
@johnny_chouinard 3 жыл бұрын
Im a huge fan of the Minnesota Team that just became a Twins Affiliate, the Saint Paul Saints! Beautiful stadium and fun atmosphere!
@aidanfinkofficial 4 жыл бұрын
Very cool, Zack. I've been to Palisades Credit Union Park twice for a charity event for the New York Giants with a softball game, home run derby, and dodgeball game with current and former Giants.
@zackhample 4 жыл бұрын
Fun!
@jedidr4918 4 жыл бұрын
As a Rays fan I had to look up why Garret Whitley was playing Indy ball. Apparently they allowed milb players to play indy ball. I looked this all up before Zack mentioned it... EDIT: also I feel like the frontier league can do this because they dont have as many fans as milb or mlb have.
@zackhample 4 жыл бұрын
Good job researching. :)
@tuckerhill5269 4 жыл бұрын
Only a legend like Zack would be bringing us ball hawking videos during a pandemic in which all of the ball parks are closed
@timdixon32 4 жыл бұрын
Lots of Indy parks are open actually
@tuckerhill5269 4 жыл бұрын
@@timdixon32 I commented this before I watched it, so I didn't know he was at an indy park
@timdixon32 4 жыл бұрын
Tucker Hill fair enough
@zackhample 4 жыл бұрын
Doing my best.
@anttucc9646 3 жыл бұрын
I’ve been there. Rockland Boulders game are super fun, and very affordable. Great family activity.
@darrellhall6622 4 жыл бұрын
Zack, you're right!! Why isn't Major League Baseball letting a few fans in their stadiums. I mean take a look at Progressive Field in Cleveland. It holds 38,000. You could have 12,000 in it with people space out. That would be a normal attendance during a game in early April and May. Guess they don't want to be sued by someone who can't get a ticket.
@ZGBrickfilms 4 жыл бұрын
I love how the players were cheering you on during BP! Looked like a great time, guess I’ll have to see if there’s any independent league teams playing near me, because that looked like a lot of fun!
@zackhample 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, the players were all super chill. That was one of my favorite parts.
@ja1m3_chavez 4 жыл бұрын
I remember meeting Zack Hample at the 2017 World series
@zackhample 4 жыл бұрын
Aww yeah!
@gaminggenius3947 4 жыл бұрын
I live nearby, so I have been here multiple times. I went on the field, they allowed people to run the bases, and get signatures from every player. It is a pretty good stadium and very fan-friendly
@freddyo9137 4 жыл бұрын
i’ve been there as well it’s a great experience
@CarsonClaws 4 жыл бұрын
Great video man!
@zackhample 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@bsuch9519 4 жыл бұрын
Man I wish I could watch baseball from in a stadium. Glad you got to go in!
@batboysbaseball 4 жыл бұрын
Zack. You inspired our channel! We pranked mlb players 😂😂
@liamholland2708 4 жыл бұрын
Loved it
@futurosbeisbol9045 4 жыл бұрын
Fire
@futurosbeisbol9045 4 жыл бұрын
How’d u prank players
@connerpadgett3928 4 жыл бұрын
Hi bat boys
@connerpadgett3928 4 жыл бұрын
A lot of people have inspired you lol 😆
@zboutdoors6609 4 жыл бұрын
8:35 announcer- "as we are avoiding social distancing"
@zackhample 4 жыл бұрын
*promoting
@_yakuna_ 3 жыл бұрын
I've played in that stadium so many times! Good times, very chill atmosphere and the drive up there on the Palisades is dope. But seriously, they have to do something about that green monster wall in centerfield lmao, it's already like 420 feet away.
@scoobydooclownfeet7 4 жыл бұрын
zack, you need to check out the savannah bananas in savannah, georgia. A twist on traditional baseball and a game you'll never forget
@EvanJcincy09 3 жыл бұрын
Teacher: what do you want to do when you grow up Zack? Zack: I want to go to MLB games for a living
@jorgerodriguez85 4 жыл бұрын
Even if it's not a major league park, still an awesome experience that most of us will never experience. Good for you Zack ! Please be safe.
@zackhample 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks as always, Jorge.
@metstalkwithhayden2217 4 жыл бұрын
I saw the Rockland Bolder’s play last year. Great stadium and team!
@carilynch9041 4 жыл бұрын
We went to the Boulders game last night! As we arrived home, we were greeted by your book "The Baseball" in the mailbox!! Fun night all around :)
@zackhample 4 жыл бұрын
Nice! Glad you got it.
@couchcollectibles 4 жыл бұрын
Come to Florence Freedom, just a few minutes from Cincinnati Reds Stadium. Their in the frontier league but changed their name to Florence Y'alls
@jaredbrewer2508 3 жыл бұрын
I live close to Florence freedom
@matthewprice22398 3 жыл бұрын
As a Rockland County native, I worked at that stadium for 5.5 summers, dating back to high school. I lived just 15 minutes away in New City. Great place to watch a baseball game. Glad you had a good time there.
@JGoldy03 4 жыл бұрын
Zack: only fan in stadium Also Zack: wears a mask
@timothykaczor3084 4 жыл бұрын
What about his camera guy
@FenwayChris 4 жыл бұрын
I wore a mask as well. “At all times” was the policy.
@zackhample 4 жыл бұрын
Also Zack: hasn't gotten the coronavirus or given it to anyone.
@Harry-bb2yz 3 жыл бұрын
Thats crazy when you got that one person in BP that catches the balls and throws it back to the players. Zack is a legend.
@haasinshahzad4583 4 жыл бұрын
Damn bro Zach hopped that fence like nothing 😂
@austindeluca493 4 жыл бұрын
I saw only fan and clicked on the vid. Wasn't expecting baseball but great video
@zackhample 4 жыл бұрын
Heh.
@pittsburgh_.central 4 жыл бұрын
Lol
@EthanAndViolaVlogs 4 жыл бұрын
You should come to the Florence Y’alls. Frontier League is just for the love of the game. It’s pure fun.
@maxbixler7166 4 жыл бұрын
Facts
@thetrainwxgeek 4 жыл бұрын
The Chicago dogs do that too! I’ve been to a couple games already. They’ve closed off some sections and only sell a limited number so it usually sells out fast but it’s cheap and a fun stadium right on the expressway
@dabab156 4 жыл бұрын
Bro this guy actually has to be the most underrated channel
@adamramirez2144 4 жыл бұрын
I am enjoying seeing my Padres finally do (somewhat) good, but seeing Zack being able to keep doing what he loves during these circumstances is awesome. Keep inspiring.
@zackhample 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, dude.
@zyro486 3 жыл бұрын
You are one of the best youtubers in the world i can't believe you dont have 10 million subs
@timdixon32 4 жыл бұрын
Zack I highly recommend coming to a game in Sioux Falls, SD or next year in Sioux City, IA. American Association teams with a few ex MLBers on each team. Plus it’s a little higher quality than the frontier league
@pervetube2312 3 жыл бұрын
9:10 men don't need this precaution
@lush586 3 жыл бұрын
fr its a rule
@joshg.7247 Жыл бұрын
I was recently at a Frontier League game, and the team had a shortage of baseballs, and after about a million players i asked for a toss up, one actually gave one to me, and then i ended catching a foul ball in the eighth inning.
@connorrice1758 4 жыл бұрын
I was there Friday night when they both played eachother! It was an awesome game and got 4 baseballs and 1 signed! It was a very fun night.
@parrant8134 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Zack, your exactly right, that is what pure baseball is all about. There is so much this day and time caught up in players salaries and the business end of baseball that it’s exciting and comforting to see those guys still doing it for the pure LOVE of the game. Look forward to more of what you may bring during this dismal year of MLB baseball. A big thanks to what you are truly trying to bring us Zack.
@zackhample 4 жыл бұрын
I appreciate this comment. Thank you.
@fortheloveofautographs 4 жыл бұрын
You always find a way to have fun! Way to go Zack!
@zackhample 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@rylandspencer 4 жыл бұрын
That's a really nice stadium for indy ball
@kingepic4438 4 жыл бұрын
Zack I am a huge fan! This vid is great along with all of the others! Only you are able to get baseballs in the middle of a global pandemic. I’m in the middle of reading all of your books and finishing all of your videos. If you were aloud to give your biggest fan one tip on how to get baseballs at mlb games what would it be? Thanks so much. P.s. your books and vids are great
@zackhample 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, King Epic! Best advice: Read my book “The Baseball” and do everything in Part 3.
@kingepic4438 4 жыл бұрын
I’m reading part 3 right now! Thanks
@mobetterbreaks 4 жыл бұрын
Its great to see you making material Zack. Keep it up man!
@zackhample 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Doing my best.
@yeetmeat7721 4 жыл бұрын
I like how that dude was just playing the violin in the dugout lol
@zackhample 4 жыл бұрын
Warming up for the national anthem.
@yeetmeat7721 4 жыл бұрын
@@zackhample oh makes sense lol
@getabag42oliver25 4 жыл бұрын
sorry im a lil late. this video was great and. i knew this was gonna happen some how. mlb or not. also i just got your ttm back!! thank you so much for taking the time to sign! both cards look great
@zackhample 4 жыл бұрын
No apology necessary. Thanks for watching.
@getabag42oliver25 4 жыл бұрын
@@zackhample Thanks for the auto with the "I see the goat ' *arrow to trout* inscription! Both came out great!
@blaiseleonards4255 4 жыл бұрын
I think the every other urinal thing should be a normal thing lol 😂
@someoneyoumayknow9209 2 жыл бұрын
This is my hometown team! I just went to three games in the past week and got my glove and a ball signed! Its great to seee you here!
@EvilClowns69 4 жыл бұрын
That’s boulder stadium the Rockland Boulders play there. Sometimes you can sneak into the luxury boxes when nobody is looking
@ajfitzmaurice6337 3 жыл бұрын
u get in more often than not lmao
@EvilClowns69 3 жыл бұрын
@@ajfitzmaurice6337 haven’t been there in awhile but yeah it’s fun time to get into the luxury boxes lol
@x9x9x9x9x9 4 жыл бұрын
Ayyy I had a feeling this was coming.
@andrewandyo1son 4 жыл бұрын
Hey Zack I would like your opinion on your next Q & A video. Yesterday SF Giants pitcher Shaun Andersen threw two straight pitches 95 mph towards Mike Trout’s dome after Evan Longoria was drilled. Joe Maddon said it was just a rookie with control issues. What do your think?
@danielverges 4 жыл бұрын
I'm not a Big baseball fan, but I love your vids, in fact, for me this is one of your Best. Stay safe, man!
@zackhample 4 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate that.
@BultroGaming 4 жыл бұрын
I like how he emphasized “I went down the stairs” when he was talking about the kid outside the stadium looking in. Like bro life isn’t all about you.
@zackhample 4 жыл бұрын
No, but this channel is. ;)
@ThePolerbearproducts 4 жыл бұрын
10:40 *The Vancouver Canucks want to know your location*
@twowheelrocketleague7750 4 жыл бұрын
I saw “only fans” and I clicked right away Jk that’s sus lol
@joemckim1183 4 жыл бұрын
Whitley appears to still be with the Rays organization. But since there isn't a minor league season this is just way for him to get some playing time.
@RomanNicolich 3 жыл бұрын
I’ve played at that field for a tryout, I hit 2 to the wall on the short porch in right field and hit 1 to deep left. While I was there 2 people hit HRs 1 to left and 1 to right it was super fun and the hops are like turf.
@bigbluegaming6558 4 жыл бұрын
Zach is tempted to dive into the tarp lol
@nickzylstra8986 4 жыл бұрын
Come to Saint Paul and watch the Saints!! They're allowing fans too!
@hshighlights1658 4 жыл бұрын
awesome stadium too!
@jps8080 4 жыл бұрын
There *is* a time when you can watch BP without music at an MLB game. It happens at Fenway sometimes and I'm trying to figure out when--I think it's when the Sox don't hit, and the visitors do, and they get started early, before the music is scheduled to start. (Which is Josh Kantor's organ for the visitors, as opposed to recorded (and sometimes uncensored!) music for the Red Sox.) And it's so much fun to hear that crack of the bat, and to hear the balls slam off the tin of the Monster and echo around the park. And then, suddenly, the silence is broken by the organ. (I also thought maybe sometimes the visiting requests no music--but in that case wouldn't you have silent BPs all over the league? So maybe not...)
@zackhample 4 жыл бұрын
I, too, have noticed the occasional quiet BP moment at Fenway. Love it so much.
@undraftedplayer 4 жыл бұрын
Hello from France ; i love your love for baseball ; All the Best.
@zackhample 4 жыл бұрын
Merci!
@murphdawg108 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome that you went there man, got to play there a few times over the years, live just 30 minutes north from there and play Varsity ball there for the playoffs
@jonjanson2 4 жыл бұрын
I would have a lot of fun! I did get a couple of Frontier league foul balls when I went to a few River City Rascals games.
@brandonjohnson5057 4 жыл бұрын
So happy you are pumping out content even with no fans love you man keep up the good work as always❤️
@zackhample 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Doing my best.
@matthewparry4295 4 жыл бұрын
I don’t understand why they covered up every other urinal. It’s not like guys use all the urinals at the same time anyways
@pittsburgh_.central 4 жыл бұрын
U sure?
@pittsburgh_.central 4 жыл бұрын
Why don't you go to PNC park and see the bathroom when there is only 10000 fans in the seats
@pittsburgh_.central 4 жыл бұрын
Oh wait you can't rn
@zackhample 4 жыл бұрын
Guess you've never been to a crowded MLB game.
@matthewparry4295 4 жыл бұрын
Zack Hample 😂 I have not. I love the content though!
@Blue-Marron 4 жыл бұрын
⚾️⚾️Happy to be picked up by you⚾️⚾️from JAPAN🇯🇵🇯🇵
@user-ez3vq8ph2h 4 жыл бұрын
why are there so few fans, I get they are only allowing 500 fans, but you figure there would be at around 500 people there, looks like there are about 30 people
@bige4056 4 жыл бұрын
Hey Zack, you should contact the USPBL in Utica, Michigan it’s also an independent league and they are letting some fans in the stadium same with the traverse city pit spitters.
@feslenraster 4 жыл бұрын
cool vid buddy boy, so awesome to get exclusive access!
@zackhample 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, PK! Hope you're staying safe.
@feslenraster 4 жыл бұрын
@@zackhample yup. you too man
@antoniostamkos2401 4 жыл бұрын
So much respect for giving the balls back
@backyardblitzballleague7450 4 жыл бұрын
You have too. I’ve been to the stadium like 20 times
@patton303 3 жыл бұрын
13:04: That 7th inning stretch was a saddest thing I ever heard. Thank God that stupid fucking year is over.
@skillkingsports 3 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂
@dizdawgjr34 4 жыл бұрын
You should go to a Savannah Bananas game sometime, probably wont be able get to a game this year, seasons almost over, but there’s a plaza on the third base side where several will get hit. You can also get several hit behind the stadium and in the parking lot behind outfield. Lots of people generally, they sell out pretty much every game on a normal season.
@bwt6210 4 жыл бұрын
If Zack has a stronger throw he would be a really good out fielder
@bccbreaks6712 4 жыл бұрын
I love these types of videos lol! I knew you would find a way to still ballhawk Zack! Keep it up.
@damienshockeychannel2973 3 жыл бұрын
They put hockey or nothing the Jumbotron wall the they are doing batting practice that’s cool man
@jordanskyler8049 4 жыл бұрын
Wow, that's a great day.. Once i entered a game early because everyone thought i was a player so i was able to own the place.. Thanks for sharing the memories.. Nice snags and props for returning the balls..
@zackhample 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@Gonzuh 3 жыл бұрын
“The only fan in the stadium” Cameraman: Am I a joke to you?
@tyanimations 3 жыл бұрын
Maybe he isn’t a fan
@X333Dylan333X 2 жыл бұрын
I am the camera man
@CesarSanchez-mw3jg 4 жыл бұрын
Love seeing you create content in times like this. Keep it up Zach! Hopeful that one day our paths will cross over
@akhilvishnubhotla2351 4 жыл бұрын
You can experience this same feeling by going to a Tigers game.
@elisa9833 4 жыл бұрын
This is great! I posted it to Facebook, where Jeff can drool with envy.
@jonathangoldberg7423 3 жыл бұрын
I interned there in 2016. Really great stadium!
@erniepineda3330 4 жыл бұрын
I just saw the real sports segment on you this year. It is good to see mostly positive comments on this post. You have a passion and there is nothing wrong with that. Keep doing what your doing. Be sure to give some kids balls when you have multiple. Post those videos and maybe people will lighten up.
@liltoddlerr 4 жыл бұрын
BOULDERS STADIUM IM LEGIT 5 MINUTES AWAY
@krisisinghood3328 3 жыл бұрын
I just went a boulders game Sunday with my son!! He’s 5, baseball is his life! A bullpen coach threw him up a ball, and then we got two from our home team Washington Wild Things!! Would love to see you come to Washington, Pennsylvania for a game!
@smoochthedoog9659 3 жыл бұрын
Zack did you hear about the Trenton thunder? They moved parks.
@bdillon 4 жыл бұрын
Wow this right near my house the boulders are my home team this is so cool
@joeyhurtado1 4 жыл бұрын
I live right next to the Boulders and I’ve never been to a game😭
@Game.TimeProdz 4 жыл бұрын
Happy Easter Zack 🤣
@elamyarber17 3 жыл бұрын
We’re doing a team Easter egg hunt ... I call Zack!!!!!
@leetait1810 4 жыл бұрын
Great video 👍 I’ve been watching the American Association baseball through their app. The baseball has been very watchable. While MLB gets so much wrong, independent baseball just gets on with doing what it does well - playing the game for what it is.
@timdixon32 4 жыл бұрын
Yes! Best Indy league there is. Come to a game in Sioux City next year if you want to go to a game.
@zackhample 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@rileycook2876 4 жыл бұрын
I subscribed and hit the bell. Edit: I hope everybody has a good day
@zackhample 4 жыл бұрын
:)
@pittsburgh_.central 4 жыл бұрын
@@zackhample I subscribed and hit the ball
@Speegemelo 4 жыл бұрын
If you think this stadium is better then MILB parks, be sure to check out FNB Field in Harrisburg, PA. The outfield is extremely similar. Dont go on a rainy day because its like all metal though. And obviously once stadiums open back up
@zackhample 4 жыл бұрын
Metal + rain = YIKES
@BensonJackie 4 жыл бұрын
Marlins fans are taking notes
@beatsbyblues6900 4 жыл бұрын
I like the music, its filling in the lack of crowd noise
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