This was NUTS!!! But first, want to win a baseball signed by All-Star pitcher Michael Lorenzen? Look for my post on Instagram (@zack_hample) because all the details are there. That’s also where I’ll announce a winner on August 10, 2023. If you’re not on Insta, hang tight because I’m gonna do another giveaway soon (for a ball signed by Luis Arraez!) right here on YouTube.
Anyway, let’s talk about Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mickey Moniak, shall we? He was the first overall pick of the 2016 draft, and now he’s finally getting consistent playing time and crushing it at the plate, but his defense is another story. In this particular game against the Detroit Tigers (which, by the way, took place on July 25, 2023), he was involved in a crazy play that happened with two outs in the bottom of the 9th inning. The Angels were winning, 6-4, and the Tigers had runners on 2nd and 3rd. That’s when Spencer Torkelson slugged a deep fly ball to the warning track in dead center. Moniak drifted back, and all he had to do was catch it to end the game, but he misjudged it and got twisted around and failed in his attempt to make a Willie Mays-esque basket catch! The ball bounced over the wall and both runners scored to tie the game — and I got a really cool shot of from right-center field. Moniak ended up getting the game-winning hit in the 10th inning, so he somehow ended up being the hero, but WOW. What a wild ride.
As for the rest of the day at Comerica Park, I got to see Shohei Ohtani, snagged three baseballs, and caught up with a few friends, one of whom is a fellow YouTuber named Erynn Johnson. Here’s her channel — show her some love:
https://www.youtube.com/@ErynnJohnson
I also got to hang with a future major league pitcher named David Lally who throws 97mph and just completed his freshman year at Notre Dame. Seriously, remember this dude, and in the meantime you can follow him on Insta — @davidlallyjr
This video was filmed by Rachel Messbauer (not on social media) and edited by Zac Gutherman (@zg_films). Thanks for watching and get ready for a VERY different video coming next.
Video Rating: / 5
The Phillies select outfielder Mickey Moniak with the first overall pick in the 2016 MLB Draft, plus the Yankees sweep the Angels
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Video Rating: / 5
It’s a shame Trout and Ohtani have played their entire careers with a crap team.
Hahaha 11:34, I was at this game and took similar pictures of that dude contemplating his life choices
Lorenzon had a no hitter 😮
I was there
Zack remember when you where at target field in 2022. Long story short you ate out of my ice cream cup and I want my reparations.
Zack for your next stadium can you please go to Citi Field to watch the Braves take on the Mets
pretty crazy, dude just threw A no-no and i watch this today
Hey Zach where are you gonna be this weekend if you go to a game and how do you feel about having the more baseballs than any MLB player
and David Jr has more hair then you
@Zack Hample Richard Bleier was just released.
Another great video my friend. I always get so excited when you do videos in my hometown. I'm going to make a prediction that the game the next day will be postponed for rain and the next day will be a old school 2 for 1doubleheader. Ohtani will pitch a gem of a game in the first game. This is my bold prediction lol.
yes Moniak is not willie Mays but yet he is a rly good hitter and player in the outfield your giving moniak a bad yack when he messes up one time
I hope Zach goes to Seattle this weekend for Felix Hernández Hall Of Fame induction night.
Bro said twin towers
he zack! We saw you at the game! You were over where we were. Great seeing you!
Zack, I just want you to know even though I’m not commenting on your videos doesn’t mean I’m not watching.
Zack I tried to use seat geek
Worst experience of my life
They got my email wrong and I bought 5 tickets and they gave me Ten for the wrong day!!!
Wouldn’t refund me had to file dispute w bank
Comerica park epic
We’re you filming at the Yankees Astros game this past Sunday?
I think it’s awesome you make a living doing what you love. Badass
Ian Anderson World Series Champion
he looks like hes 10
A legend was born
He's a bust lol
He was on my brothers team in highschool
Can you say "major bust"
Congrats on the Call-Up