I've been watching baseball for 50 years. Not swinging at the 1st pitch after the pitcher has given up back to back HR's isn't a thing. No idea where he got that from. And Daz...feel free to bunt during a no hitter. But if you foul it off...just know that the next pitch is going under your chin. And if you don't foul it off...regardless if you get a hit or not...in your next at bat against that team...you will for sure get one under the chin or in the back. It doesn't matter if your next at bat against that team is tomorrow, next week, next month, or next year. Baseball teams have long, unforgiving memories.
@lowprofile513
2 жыл бұрын
Same here. Never heard you shouldn’t steal a base if you’re behind.
@medarby3066
2 жыл бұрын
If the computer bunts against me while im throwing a no hitter in MLB the Show, the next 2 batters get 98 in the face.
@archibaldmeatpants3510
2 жыл бұрын
This video lost me with the explanation of "Don't steal bases, bunt...when behind by a wide margin" rule because it's "delaying the inevitable." If you try to bunt or steal when you're down you give the other team chances to get you out lol. It's literally the opposite of delaying the inevitable. The bunting breaking up a no-hitter should depend on the situation, though. If you're a batter that regularly tries to lay down a bunt every once in a while for a hit, why would you change the way you play because the opposing pitcher has a no-hitter going? Especially in a close game.
@joejames1794
2 жыл бұрын
I was just about to say this like since when is that a thing
@stevenmutzu8940
2 жыл бұрын
I think its don't swing at the 1st pitch after the pitcher has given up back to back WALKS.
@Rocco1332
2 жыл бұрын
Never heard of the "don't swing at the first pitch" because it's disrespectful rule, I think a pissy pitcher just made it up. You ALWAYS go for the win, no matter how far behind. One of the things that I enjoy about baseball is how fast the game can change. 9 pitches in a row could result in 9 runs for a team or 3 strike out, or any combination. You can have bases loaded with 1 out, the next swing could give your team 4 more runs or end the inning without any.
@cold-fire
2 жыл бұрын
Well, after giving up 2 HRs in a row, there's nobody on base to score a run so most of the damage has already been done. But I get your point.
@willvr4
2 жыл бұрын
That's literally the ONLY thing that's fast about baseball. It's the background music of sports. Even most big fans don't pay attention to every pitch unless there's drama involved.
@BenTIStudios
2 жыл бұрын
This guy isn't very good at understanding baseball(not you John, but the narrator.) He's actually not right or completely accurate description about some of the other things.
@jawbone78
2 жыл бұрын
All of the unwritten rules were made up by pissy pitchers. Unwritten rules enforcers are the biggest pissbabies in sports. I can't even imagine a weaker, wimpier set of rules. "Old-school" baseball players are the biggest snowflakes.
@gtaisgreat8385
2 жыл бұрын
Yep Baseball games can change in a hurry. One game I remember Atlanta Braves at New York Mets mets at one point were losing the game 9 to 2 and the Mets scored 9 runs over the remaining Inning to win 11 to 9.
@evanmedcraft8929
2 жыл бұрын
MLB insider Jeff Passan once said that "baseball's rules are unwritten because people would realize how stupid most of them were if they were officially written down"
@coyotelong4349
2 жыл бұрын
He ain’t wrong
@dwaingambino1979
2 жыл бұрын
I agree with the showing up part but if we are up im still trying to score. Teams can put 10 up on you quick unless the other team is showing they just trying to get it over with. I think Tatis hit a grand slam last year pretty sure it was in the 7th an up 4 to 0. The other team still has 9 outs to go. 4 to 0 is nothing
@happysqWid
2 жыл бұрын
And if we got rid of the unwritten rules, the game would get a lot more boring. Those violations of what are essentially not illegal etiquette rules, give us stuff to talk about. I love them, especially the stupid ones (that being said, bat flip away boys)
@54kcbinder
Жыл бұрын
Unwritten rules (most of them, some are legit IMO) are what keeps me from going all in on baseball. So many of them are at the expense of the fan.
@ThunderPants13
2 жыл бұрын
The one about leaving the dugout during a brawl is non-negotiable. I've heard directly from a former MLB player that if a bench clearing brawl happens and you stay in the dugout, the consequences can range anywhere from your teammates hating you after that, to being traded or even being sent down to the minors. If a brawl happens, you get your ass out on the field.....or else.
@bfg5291
Жыл бұрын
If you don't have your teammates backs, are you even really part of the team?
@goatitisful
10 ай бұрын
If i found a shirt that said "pistols at dawn... bring your own beer." I would wear it daily... this guy has a way with words.
@AgentFPS
2 жыл бұрын
I played baseball through college at a high level my entire life.. Never in my life have I heard anyone say not to swing at the first pitch if a pitcher has given up back-to-back home runs... In fact, in my experience our coaches would be saying the opposite since the pitcher is most likely not going to want to throw balls or walk anyone.. He is likely going to guide a meatball right down the middle.
@steeljawX
2 жыл бұрын
I've never played up to that level, but I'll guess this much. There's unwritten rules and then there's rules that are more like the "Pirate Code"; they're more of guidelines than rules. You don't have to not swing on the first pitch from a back-to-back homer pitcher, but you could to be courteous and garner some respect. However how valuable that respect is in the long run. . . . . You can steal a homer/foul ball from a little kid, but you'd be a dick for doing so. So again, guidelines vs actual rules like the drilling in retaliation. I think there's ones in every competition. House rules (the guidelines) and then the universal unspoken rules. House rules are up to everyone's own discretion while universal transcends languages, ages, genders, and every other social construct. If your unintentionally hit a batter, you gonna have something coming your way. If you intentionally hit a batter for no good reason, you're gonna get a brawl. You'd have a much better sense on what would be the rules and which is the "pirate's code".
@ArrEnnEmmm
2 жыл бұрын
Yea never heard that one before
@itsCorona29
2 жыл бұрын
Wasn't there a college that had 4+ consecutive homers?
@TreyM1609
Жыл бұрын
Exactly when you should swing. Especially if you’re down. Pitchers in a slump take advantage
@TreyM1609
Жыл бұрын
@@itsCorona29 think it was 6 by Florida state back to back to etc…
@chijason6630
2 жыл бұрын
5:40 - There have been large comebacks in the ninth inning in recent years - on May 5, 2022, the Phillies were leading 7-1 against the Mets going into the ninth (final) inning, but the Mets scored 7 runs in the inning to win the game 8-7. Baseball has no time clock, so anything can happen - on August 5, 2001 - the Seattle Mariners were leading the Cleveland Indians 14-2 going into 7th inning. Cleveland scored 12 runs in the final 3 innings of regulation, and then scored a run in the 11th inning to win the game 15-14. 11:00 - On July 23, 2009, Hawk Harrelson (Chicago White Sox announcer) announced that White Sox pitcher Mark Buehrle had a perfect game going into the 9th inning against the Tampa Bay Rays. That was an unwritten rule for broadcasters as well to not mention perfect games/no-hitters explicitly over the air before the game was over, as to not jinx the pitcher. Here is his call after the 8th inning was over: "Call your sons. Call your daughters. Call your friends. Call your neighbors. Mark Buehrle has a perfect game going into the ninth." The announcement did not backfire, as Mark Buehrle finished the perfect game, with the help of a home-run robbing catch from Dewayne Wise in the 9th inning! 11:45 - Bunting during a no-hitter/perfect game is seen as somewhat acceptable when the score is close and not in the 9th inning. After all, when you are down by only 1-2 runs, the game is still very much in doubt, and any baserunners are a good thing to have for the trailing team.
@DannL18
2 жыл бұрын
That Wise catch was amazing!
@whimsofmim
2 жыл бұрын
Yep, most baseball fans has seen a lot of dramatic, unexpected comebacks. The "unwritten rules" that ignore that comebacks are a real thing are the dumbest rules imo. That and the way teams act like a bunt or piddly hit late in the game that spoils a no-hitter is somehow grounds for a beanball war. No team should just roll over and accept defeat or take being no-hit.
@cobra7282
2 жыл бұрын
Still remember a game in 2011 between the D-Backs and Dodgers where the score was tied 1-1 after 9 innings. The Dodgers scored 5 runs in the top of the 10th and then had the D-Backs at 2 outs with no one on base. The D-Backs barely beat the throw for an in field hit and then proceeded to score 6 runs topped off by a walk off grand slam. You just never really know when it comes to baseball.
@chrishirthe4162
2 жыл бұрын
Y'all were talking about no hitters, so I figured I'd leave this here to show how rare they really are. There have been 316 no hitters in MLB history dating back to 1876. Since then, nearly 220,000 games have been played. A perfect game is a variation of a no hitter when a pitcher doesn't allow a single baserunner (no hits, no walks, no errors, no hit by pitches, no dropped 3rd strikes resulting in a runner advancing to 1st). A pitcher must face 27 batters, and retire them all in order. This has been done only 23 times. I highly recommend watching compilations of perfect games. (Mark Buehrle and Felix Hernandez's perfect games would be a great place to start) Another unique baseball event is when a batter hits for the cycle. This is when a batter gets a single, double, triple, and a home run all in one game (doesn't have to be in that order). This has been done 335 times in MLB history. Keep in mind that batters (depending on where they are in the batting order) typically only get 4 at bats in a game, and are only guaranteed 3 at bats per game per spot on the lineup card. The last unique baseball event, and one of the rarest plays in sports, is the unassisted triple play. This is when one fielder, without the help of any teammates, records 3 outs on one play or pitch. This has only been done 15 times. It's typically done in a situation with runners on 1st and 2nd. The team batting must attempt a hit and run. That's where when the pitch is thrown, both runners attempt to steal bases, and the batter attempts to record a hit. For unassisted triple play purposes, the ball must be hit on a line towards 2nd base. The defensive player covering 2nd base catches the ball to retire the batter (out number 1), then tags the runner who was attempting to steal 2nd from first base(out number 2), and finally steps on the base at 2nd for the force out of the runner who originally occupied 2nd base(out number 3). This only works because all runners must return to the base they originally occupied when an out is made on the fly. I'd recommend watching the video of Eric Bruntlett's unassisted triple play as its the most recent one to have occurred.
@Westpark16
2 жыл бұрын
Never thought about etiquette until a Brit who doesn't play the game points it out Hysterical if you ask me? Got luv the Brits seriously
@Debandy6379
2 жыл бұрын
you need to react to “The Code - the unwritten rules of fighting and retribution in ice hockey” by the same channel it explains a lot of questions i’ve seen you guys have about hockey
@leodee3
2 жыл бұрын
Most of these are pretty accurate, but the no swinging at the first pitch after back to back homeruns "rule" is not something I've ever heard of. I think it's fair to say that one is off -- it's not a thing. Also, the centerfielder catching the ball isn't an unwritten rule. It's just general best practice to have an understanding that certain players have certain authority in the field. Centerfielders are generally the captian of the outfield and if he says he's got it, the other outfielders will defer to him. As far as the unintentional hit batter is concerned, no pitcher is perfect and even the best pitchers will have a pitch get away from them every now and then. I don't think it's totally accurate to say you should expect retaliation even if it was an accident. I think there's a general understanding if the hit-by-pitch was intentional or not based on history, the score, and the game situation. Most players and coaches will brush off an accidental hit batter. They will make it well known if they think it was on purpose. Lastly, I want to note that many of these unwritten rules are changing with the younger generation of players that have come up in recent years. Especially ones regarding showboating -- bat flips and dancing and things like that. The game had become a grumpy old man sport and is now starting to embrace the young kids who just want to have fun and show emotion without actually offending anybody.
@david-1775
2 жыл бұрын
Some center fielders need to know when to lay off. When the center fielder is catching the ball where the left or right fielder is playing and hasn't moved... that is a just being a dick.
@Mauther
2 жыл бұрын
I think the back to back home run rule is rare enough that we'd never know if it got invoked. On the unintentional hit batter, I think the actual unwritten rule is the pitcher admits if a hit is intentional or not. If you hit a guy to send a message or for retaliation, you own up to it. You don't say so to the ref, but you make sure the other team gets the message, and you don't feign innocence.
@steeljawX
2 жыл бұрын
@@Mauther I think it's fairly easy to tell whether or not a batter drilling was intentional or not. The reactions of the pitcher usually tell all. Namely their initial reaction and how they pitch after that. Usually if they meant to do that, they have absolutely no issue bringing the pitch in close to the batter again and again, because they don't care about drilling the batter. If it was an accident then they're usually a little shaken up; even if they're a pro. Pitching 90+MPH within 1 ft of a person suddenly seems really difficult with the anxiety you're feeling. I'm only speaking from experience in Soccer. You feel pretty good with your slide tackle but the moment you get a janky one and take someone out and they go out on a stretcher because of you and you never meant that to happen, suddenly you really don't want to slide tackle anymore. However, if it's someone you really don't like or you're just too into the game, you kind of don't care and would gladly do it again. Your intent definitely shows in you after the fact.
@paulobrien9572
2 жыл бұрын
Been a baseball fan for over 50 years and I have never heard of the don't swing at pitch after back to back home runs. As for bunting during a no hitter I'm going to swing away. In today's social media you would be labeled a dick for life and would be risking your health if you were successful
@david-1775
2 жыл бұрын
When do put the rule into effect? 6th? 7th? 8th? Last out in the 9th? hahahaha...
@Yvng.Sativa
2 жыл бұрын
@@david-1775 Usually it’s if the game is basically out of reach, if the pitcher is in his groove it’s very likely that he can continue his historic pace. Bunting during a no hitter/perfect game is like touching a painting very quickly while no one is looking with a sign in front of it that’s says no touching like ooo ur so cool for getting ur bunt down for the one hit in a 7-0 game
@gregadkins2483
Жыл бұрын
If a guy is struggling and throwomg meat Im swinging. Never heard of that rule. In the Minors or Little League then fair, but in the Bigs F U.
@Westpark16
2 жыл бұрын
I love Mike's accent he clips every word I can barely understand WTF he is saying ? It's like a buzz vs a sentence ? It's like a hynn vs an actual language He sounds like a bee ? 😂 I have to listen so closely luv it. Is he speaking English ! fabulous Don't stop
@michaelb.3982
2 жыл бұрын
Mike needs to watch "Baseball's Greatest Crowd Reactions".. He will see why we love baseball..
@ericayala7387
Жыл бұрын
Plss
@michaelb.3982
Жыл бұрын
@@ericayala7387 deep reply..you should join a debate team.
@ericayala7387
Жыл бұрын
@@michaelb.3982 I already was on one actually
@michaelb.3982
Жыл бұрын
@@ericayala7387 Baseball is much better than Soccer or Rugby ..Euro sports are lame.
@zig_zag____1265
2 жыл бұрын
These players are also playing for career stats homeruns, RBI'S, base stealing, etc.
@a-a-rondavis9438
2 жыл бұрын
Some of these are just baby rules. Who doesn't want to dismantle the opponent late in a game where you're down by a few and need a mental edge to get back in the game? That rule where you don't swing at a pitcher's first throw after back to back HR is just ridiculous. I'd make it 3 in a row and wave em bye.
@brettpenning
2 жыл бұрын
OB Mike born on Friday the 13th explains it all 🤣
@officeblokemike7914
2 жыл бұрын
Easy Brett 🤣🤣
@madnessontheisland
2 жыл бұрын
I grew up playing and watching baseball and I agree with none of these. These are just benign issues that have become excuses to fight. Things happen in the heat of competition. You can't control how your opponents want to interpret your actions, and often these things are done intentionally to rile both your team and the other team. The only retaliation for perceived disrespect is to throw at players intentionally. When that happens, even on accident, players sort it out with their fists like they do more commonly in ice hockey. That is the real unwritten rule of North American sports. We're delicate and we like to fight because it adds more adrenaline to proceedings. I've seen basketball fights, soccer fights, tennis fights, golf fights, chess fights. It's doesn't matter. For many of us, competition means the stakes are always the highest they can be.
@Pink.andahalf
2 жыл бұрын
I almost hesitate to ask, but...Chess fights?
@steeljawX
2 жыл бұрын
The short of base stealing is once the ball is live or the game is in play, so to say, then stealing is allowed but is a risk. Once the ball is dead (the play ends) you're not allowed to proceed or attempt to proceed through the bases. The ball essentially is live once the umpire says it is. Normally the conditions are is if the pitcher is on their mound, the batter is in their box, the catcher is squatted down, and the umpire is ready to officiate. But that's why you don't see runners just keep running as the pitcher is getting ready and the fielders are passing the ball back to the pitcher. The ball is dead at that point and they cannot even attempt to steal legally (weird thing to say even in context.)
@asmodeus5326
2 жыл бұрын
If the pitcher starts his foot in a forward motion he has to follow through with the pitch he cant then turn to a base to try and get someone out.
@111smd
2 жыл бұрын
the reason bunting a no hitter is seen a bad form is because all bunts are usually used to move a runner up the bases with a sacrifice --a correct bunt causes the ball to drop right in front of home plate and the catcher and the bunter usually gets out at first base
@michaelcooper3425
2 жыл бұрын
Actor Chuck Connors played pro baseball and basketball and once did cartwheels around the bases after hitting a home run.
@stevenmcgee8
2 жыл бұрын
The Terry Collins clip when Syndergaard was tossed is a Classic. The video is on YT the whole profanity laced explosion was all caught on the crew chiefs mic . It's great
@hifijohn
2 жыл бұрын
famous Hallion /Collins blow up ,a classic. our asses are in the jackpot.
@BNehls08
2 жыл бұрын
Must watch the movie Bull Durham when Crash (Kevin Costner) argues with the umpire. Just a classic scene.
@hrussell9677
2 жыл бұрын
Most of those are true. The one about not swinging on the first pitch after two home runs is something I never heard of. The others are pretty accurate.
@outlawjones2512
2 жыл бұрын
Baseball in person is one of the best sports to watch.
@scorpiothegreat1
2 жыл бұрын
A “No-Hitter” or a “Perfect Game” are so rare, and so prized as historical accomplishments in baseball ⚾️, that “bunting” to try to get a hit after going all game trying and failing to get a hit honesty by swinging, just comes off as a bitch move. It’s looked down upon by home and away fans. Because you really didn’t “earn it”, but got a fluke hit on a technicality, robbing a pitcher out of what should have been a historical accomplishment, just because you weren’t good enough to hit his stuff.
@ZomBMarketing
2 жыл бұрын
Screw that! You do what ever you can to break up that no hitter (within the rules of course)…that's part of what makes a no hitter so special.
@stevenguevara2184
10 ай бұрын
The announcer made an all time call when Odor smacked Bautista
@patrickkanas3874
Жыл бұрын
That last one isn't an unwritten rule. That's just being a decent human
@Cubs-Fan.10
2 жыл бұрын
I think an MBL pitcher throwing a no hitter would be like a soccer goalie rejecting 20 shots on goal, while kicking the game winner from the other side of the field for a 1-0 win.
@DMMoore1313
2 жыл бұрын
Thank god these 'unwritten rules' are under fire this year. Win big, don't let up, be better from the first pitch to the last. Teams come back all the time.
@TheCosmicGenius
2 жыл бұрын
I think you blokes would enjoy the video about the longest baseball game ever played.
@scottbaron121
Жыл бұрын
Every European needs to watch the movie, "Bull Durham". It will teach you everything you need to know about American baseball. And it's Kevin Costner...so it's good.
@christophermckinney3924
2 жыл бұрын
FYI just so you understand the the difference between a no hitter and a perfect game, when a pitcher throws a no hitter no batter gets a hit against him. BUT batters can still reach base on a walk, a fielding error, a passed ball, or by being hit by a pitch. It’s still a great accomplishment but in every season you see a few no hitters across Major League Baseball. Much harder is the perfect game. In the Perfect Game a pitcher does not allow any batter to first base. 27 batters come up to bat and the pitcher gets all 27 of them out. This is rare. You may get one of these every few years.
@denvergray8943
2 жыл бұрын
Bunting in a No-Hitter is a scale for sure. If it's a late inning and a close game, you play to win even if you don't like it. If it's the 5th inning, or you're down 3+ late, or it's a Perfect Game in progress, you definitely don't bunt.
@Freshenstein23
2 жыл бұрын
Some of those are real, some I’ve never heard of. Still baseball is an old ass game and they have old timey unwritten rules. That’s why I love it!
@ryanrrr42
2 ай бұрын
Late comment but there was a time that I intentionally hit 3 batters in a row because their team stole a base when they were up 9 runs with 2 innings left. My coach called a timeout to talk to me after the first one and asked if that was the reason. I said "yes" and he responded with "good job". After I hit the next two he just gave me a thumbs up. If we were any older, I probably would have been thrown out of the game, but since we were young enough (13-14), they just thought I was inaccurate............Also, baseball is the most superstitious sport in existence. In a game where a 30% success rate gets you into the Hall of Fame, people try to boost their luck any way imaginable. I know people who have driven exact routes to a field, switching lanes at exact times in order to preserve their luck
@jaykaufman9782
2 жыл бұрын
A couple of mistakes: 1) Accidental hit-by-pitch happens a lot. Pitchers aren't *that* in control of their pitches that accidental HPBs are rare. Especially if a pitcher is aiming for the inside part of the plate, throwing "up and in," accidents happen all the time. 2) It's not an unwritten rule center fielders catch the ball, and it has nothing to do with personal statistics. The CF can "call off" the right fielder or left fielder if a ball is headed between them. This is important because the the CF and RF (or CF and LF) will both be watching the ball and not the other man. If both men call "I got it" the CF gets it. The same is true of the middle infielders: the shortstop can call off the third baseman, the second baseman can call off the first baseman. Between the SS and 2B there is no hard-and-fast rule; usually the more veteran player has authority. Outfielders call off infielders, since they have the ball in front of them and have the best chance to make a catch. Last rule: pitchers never catch pop-ups; they're presumed to be good for only one thing and that's throwing the ball, so they always defer to the nearest infielder or the catcher.
@fugosfork7907
Жыл бұрын
When ur homie in a pinch you leave the goddamn bench
@YourMothersMan
2 жыл бұрын
If you guys wanna see the best argument of ALL TIME between a manager/coach and an Umpire, watch Earl Weaver vs Umpire
@barnabydodd8956
2 жыл бұрын
The centerfielder catching the ball isn't really an unwritten rule... it's just baseball strategy. There needs to be a hierarchy in the outfield to prevent two players from going for the same ball and running into each other. If the centerfielder calls for the ball, he overrules the other two outfielders.
@soundguy2888
2 жыл бұрын
These “rules” are so personalized people only care about them if it helps their cause
@scottbaron121
Жыл бұрын
Poor Daz. Trying to explain baseball to other Brits. LMAO!
@beverly.alford
2 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite OB videos. Daz is my spirit animal. Love y’all.
@anthonyramirez9003
2 жыл бұрын
Oh sh!t I lost it when Dave wanted to see a hitter moon walk through all the bases after hitting a homer.
@Bozemanjustin
2 жыл бұрын
Runners advance, after a hit. If you advance a base between hits. This is stealing. As the runner is always required to leave first base, for a new runner to arrive. So when you leave in between hits and you are not required to, that is when you call it stealing
@dwaingambino1979
2 жыл бұрын
They also have a perfect game. 27 up 27 down with no walks
@morpho5539
2 жыл бұрын
When you all get the gaming channel up and running you ought to play some sport games you’re not too familiar with like MLB but I’m sure you all plan to do that anyway.
@hifijohn
2 жыл бұрын
In HS there is a mercy rule, if your team is up by a very large number after a certain number of innings the game is called finished.
@gtaisgreat8385
2 жыл бұрын
People will disagree with me but I think MLB should also have a Mercy Rule.
@Marcsansugoi
2 жыл бұрын
You can bunt the ball but your teammates will suffer the consequences
@medarby3066
2 жыл бұрын
You can do it. But you are not a real man anymore, and all of your teammates are fair game, if you do. Especially 7th inning and later. Nobody cares if you bunt in the 3rd inning to break up a no hitter.
@masudashizue777
2 ай бұрын
This situation never came up when I played ball in high school, but that's correct. If you're winning by a large margin, don't be unsportsmanlike about it. We all have our bad days.
@Mattriarc
2 жыл бұрын
The bunt rule with a no-hitter i agree is an unwritten rule, but only if the game is a blowout where a team is up by 5+ runs.
@billbrasky1288
2 жыл бұрын
Followed baseball my whole life. Never heard of number 4
@margaretsimmons1598
2 жыл бұрын
I’m sure these rules are tongue in cheek. Lol
@Mauther
2 жыл бұрын
Most of these unwritten rules are there to avoid fights and retaliation. When I was in High School we played our neighboring school at the end of the season (not a rivalry, just close proximity). Wouldn't effect the standings (we were way ahead and already into the playoffs, they were not and couldn't qualify) so our coach made a deal with the other coach that if the game was out of reach, we were going to let our equipment manager pitch an inning. He was a really nice kid named Donnie, had Downs Syndrome and never got to play. So we crushed them in the first 6 innings, our pitcher was insane and went on to play for UT. We were up first, so our coach notified the other coach we'd be putting Donnie in, and he agreed. So our three batters went up and fell on their swords (2 dinks and 1 strike out). Their first batter came up and did a great job "struggling" to hit Donnie's 55 mph fastball, going down swinging. The crowd went wild, both dugouts cheered, Donnie was having the time of his life. Second dude took the plate, and just smashed the sh%t out of the first pitch. Cleared the wall by a good 40 feet. Did his circuit skipping and hooting and clapping to the fans. He scored the point, but never crossed home. I was playing catcher, and when he was approaching home I laid him out. From what I am told, it was a near perfect spearing. While everyone was gathered around me, screaming and yelling, our third baseman Hector just stomped the ever living (bleep) out of the runner. Both Hector and I were ejected, I missed 2 games, Hector missed 5.
@ruthwilfong2342
9 ай бұрын
During a possible no hitter it’s only the bunt which is considered poor form. If you hit a homer, or any other hit, fair game. Also, all players & fans from both sides admire & (possibly secretly) celebrate a no hitter. ❤
@facepalmedgodzilla7999
2 жыл бұрын
I understand why the bunting thing during a no hitter is what it is, because it sorta means "in theory", that you wanna man up and swing for a solid base hit (even a homer) But with that said, I'm all fine for bunting as bunting has pretty much always been part of the game. The bunt has actually diminished a lot in today's game, and strategically speaking, I'd say go for the bunt. And if you do, better succeed or the batter looks kinda worse
@djjazzyjeff1232
2 жыл бұрын
I disagree Daz, you shouldn’t bunt to ruin a no-hitter and here’s why: because there are only very few situations where bunting is considered viable such as runners on 1st and 3rd with 0 or 1 out. By definition, if a guy is mid no-hitter, there is nobody on base, and bunting with nobody on base will result in you getting out 90%+ of the time. So you’re not actually trying to win the game you’re just trying desperately to ruin someone’s stats without actually trying to win the game. It’s like plowing through the line to block an extra-point in NFL just to ruin the kicker’s 100% PAT rating even though there’s 3 seconds left and you’re down by 24. There’s just no reason for it except to be a C U Next Thursday.
@Glen-qh5xq
2 ай бұрын
There most certainly can be a runner on 1st mid no hitter. Walk, HBP, uncaught 3rd strike, error
@acebongboy
2 жыл бұрын
You can try to advance a runner (steal a base) without the ball being hit into play. For example, you'll see base runners take a lead to get a jump on heading to the next base if there is a hit, but they'll also use that as an opportunity to steal the next base if the pitcher isn't paying attention as he's preparing to make a pitch, or if the ball is pitched and the catcher has trouble handling it, or the base runner is speedy and fancies his chances.
@roymoore3156
2 жыл бұрын
The biggest unwritten rule is about the ball and who gets it. It’s dooshbaggery to take the ball or deny the ball to a child. That’s fuggin’ sick anywhere...probably deadly at some venues too! Any time a child’s experience can be supported, it’s the right time.
@hifijohn
2 жыл бұрын
Yes I think we all know what ballhawk is guilty of that.
@USMCMachine
2 жыл бұрын
Do the hockey video called “the code”. It’s about fights in hockey.
@jaykaufman9782
2 жыл бұрын
One unwritten rule: the pitcher doesn't apologize for hitting a batter. He's not being a dick, and it doesn't mean it was deliberate. It just rarely happens, and only if a hitter is badly hurt and a pitcher is despondent and feels awful about what happened -- it goes without saying in those cases it was an accident. The majority of hit-by-pitches are accidents.
@gregadkins2483
Жыл бұрын
No bunting during a No Hitter only really is a thing in the 8th or 9th inning when you re getting killed. You have to remember that there are 162 games in a season and most games are boring so when a guy is on a no-no it is a big deal. However, if its a 1-0 game in a no-no and the pitcher walked a guy you can bunt him over to 2nd.
@gregadkins2483
Жыл бұрын
Also, show up umps whenever you can.
@kevinb314
2 жыл бұрын
Sweet, I recommended this on the last baseball vid Edit: Some seem real silly but its been engrained in the culture and is just part of the game. Flipping the bat, or standing there to watch a homerun leave are the real big ones. Its very respect based
@johanna0131
2 жыл бұрын
Love it when you guys react to baseball! Baseball players are the most superstitious athletes around. More MLB please!
@cold-fire
2 жыл бұрын
Not bunting during a no-hitter: This is because bunts are seen as a cheap way to get a hit, and more importantly, a very anti climactic way to end something special the pitcher is doing. You can do it before the 7th inning, but once it gets to that final stretch, it's just good sportsmanship to earn your hit with solid contact instead of trying to sneak one in just to ruin the pitcher's accomplishment. No stealing a base while down: While down *BIG*, is the missing word there. If a team is down by a couple of runs, a steal is always acceptable. If a team is down by 8 runs, there's an unspoken agreement that, to save everyone's time (including the fans'), the pitcher won't waste time trying to pick off the runner and the runner won't steal. It's also not in the best interest of the runner to want to steal from a strategic standpoint, because it's too risky to get caught and their team needs a bunch of hits with guys on base if they're going to make a comeback anyway. However, if the runner does steal, he's taking advantage of the agreement because the pitcher wasn't even trying to stop him (in order to save everyone's time and get on with the game). So in this case, the base runner is padding his own stats with a free steal which is not a good look. No walking on the mound: This is mostly a respect thing, and partially to keep players from messing with the pitchers' mound. The pitchers spend a little time moving dirt to feel comfortable planting their foot during a pitch and they don't want some guy who just made an out to kick dirt all over the mound as they walk from the bases back to the dugout. Don't walk in front of the catcher/umpire: Long story short, there's a few reasons it started, but it's mostly tradition at this point. Batters just don't do it. And if a batter does do it, the pitcher will probably wonder if the batter is trying to insult him or if he's just stupid.
@damonbryan7232
2 жыл бұрын
It's funny. It doesn't matter if it's little League or major League. Players never step on the caulk lines going on or coming off the field. It's never told yet every player does it.
@bprobo24
2 жыл бұрын
I feel y'all may enjoy going to hockey games. Quicker game, more action, less down time. Just a thought
@4c3fr3h1y
2 жыл бұрын
I wish I was a baseball manager just so I could make my team the Raiders of the MLB; just win baby.
@ΒΞΔΝ
2 жыл бұрын
Will Daz's competitive nature be the downfall of The Blokes? Find out on Office Blokes Game! Seriously tho....go easy Daz, we love this channel. 😉
@Mr.Dobalina_Mr.BobDobalina
2 жыл бұрын
Daz's laugh cracks me up, but I don't think I'd enjoy having him in my Friday night softball league.
@MrCubFan415
Ай бұрын
5:30 Bunting and stealing when behind by a large margin is not something I’ve heard being frowned upon.
@caseyrogers573
2 жыл бұрын
So I played (American) football growing up which is obviously a full contact, aggression heavy sport but I saw my brother get in far more fights at his baseball games than I ever did
@pokeygorilla9368
2 жыл бұрын
shit I only commented half way into the video had to make another, Pitchers accidentally hitting people happens in almost every game. It happens sometimes the pitcher lost his grip or tried to through an inside fastball. The first year I played baseball, I'm 8 mind you. I set the league record for most people hit at 16. Even when you grow up and become a pro, that shit happens all the time. I'd say at least 95% of beaned balls were totally on accident. And everyone knows it, and nothing happens except the batter being pissed because that hurt.
@pokeygorilla9368
2 жыл бұрын
okay he's a bit off about the drilling thing. You never ever go for the head, because someone could get really hurt and now the other team will want to kill you more then otherwise. You throw at their ass or lower back. It will still hurt like hell but no one is injured.
@jeffburdick869
2 жыл бұрын
11:25 its hard to compare sport to sport. I would say pitching nine innings of shutout baseball is equal to a keeper having a clean sheet. A no hitter goes beyond that though and is harder to do. Maybe something like the team going a full 90 and not letting the opponent have one shot on goal the entire match.
@sikksotoo
2 жыл бұрын
I agree with not showboating when you hit a home run while being way behind, but the team shouldn't give up. Saying they shouldn't try to come back (steal bases, move runners) is ludicrous.
@LiLxReAPeR101
2 жыл бұрын
First rule of baseball if your sitting in the stands pay attention!! Because foul balls come at you over 100mph
@DTex
2 жыл бұрын
Like everyone else…I’ve never heard of the first pitch after a back-to-back. That’s not even up for debate, cuz it’s not a thing. The crossing of the line between pitcher and catcher is iffy, also
@ryanrrr42
2 ай бұрын
In regards to the conversation about bunting during a no-hit bid, there's another factor to consider: if your team is being no hit, your team is also likely losing by a good margin. If you were to bunt ONLY to take away the no-hit bid, then it's seen as you being a dickhead especially because there's not much chance for your team to win. Just getting on first base is not enough to spark your team to a comeback 99.999999999% of the time, so it's seen as a personal jab or attack on the pitcher themselves in order to prevent them from recording a stat that is, for many players, a once in a lifetime opportunity
@helgar791
2 жыл бұрын
A player that moonwalks around the bases after a homerun will get a pitch in the head his next time up. Maybe his next 2 or 3 times up. Not talking to a pitcher that's throwing a no hitter is an individual thing. If you know your pitcher doesn't like it, you don't. Some pitchers don't mind at all.
@A_Name_
2 жыл бұрын
@4:00 screw that. You don't take your foot off the pedal till the other team has zero chance of winning.
@yalslaus
2 жыл бұрын
Difference between recreational sport and baseball is you get paid millions in baseball to do a "job". Job security and players union is a thing in baseball and nobody wants to give that up so players try to help each other out by following these "unwritten" rules.
@jenniferclick1238
2 жыл бұрын
There was a Cincinnati Reds coach named Sparky Anderson. He regularly would argue with the umpires and kicking dirt on them. Today, it would probably get him ejected. He was a great coach that used those confrontations to fire his team up.
@sethheasley9538
2 жыл бұрын
Most of these are just dinosaur rules that don't really apply anymore. Comebacks from large margins happen all the time in the modern game.
@david-1775
2 жыл бұрын
Bat flipping. I think pitchers are wayyyyy too sensitive on this. It is one thing to look right at the pitcher and then flip the bat it is another thing to get a go ahead HR or one that ties it up and flip the bat while you are looking at your dugout. I also wouldn't stand there and flex in the 4th inning when the score is 5-3, that is a bit douchy as well.
@hrussell9677
Жыл бұрын
There have been 28 no hitters in the history of the game. One just two weeks ago.
@lorddrac_dontaskmetodance
2 жыл бұрын
I say screw the unwritten rules, play by the written rules, and do what you can to win.
@barnabydodd8956
2 жыл бұрын
I'm a baseball fan and I've never ever heard of not swining at the first pitch after back-to-back homeruns. I don't think that is actually a thing.
@PHXNKVHXLIC
2 жыл бұрын
No hitters are about 5% of every game played. Perfect games are 0.1%
@Ant-bm1qk
2 жыл бұрын
You guys are awesome. I just subscribed
@roymoss75
2 жыл бұрын
Some of these archaic rules are why baseball is losing the young audience...btw boys...please react to the Jordan Mialata story
@hrussell9677
Жыл бұрын
These rules have been around long before the older generation. This is not why the younger generation isn’t as interested.
@debbiewadsworth4412
2 жыл бұрын
What an absolutely awful person -stealing baseball's from children. Then to take a selfie while the child is crying, she's a monster.
@betsyduane3461
2 жыл бұрын
Never heard of not swing at the first pitch after back to back HRs. There is no unwritten rule about making the pitcher look bad, in fact it's you job to try to get him out of the game.
@kylefarr3655
Жыл бұрын
You should always try to score as much as possible. I've seen a team down 14-2, come back and win. Some of these are just silly, but players do get caught in their feelings.
@saintsataniko2116
2 жыл бұрын
Baseball players are the twitchiest, fidgetiest, and most superstitious athletes in the world. Most of a 3-hour game they are just sitting in the dugout with all this pent-up energy, so they are constantly spitting, and eating sunflower seeds, chewing gum (used to be tobacco). They have specific bats and gloves and all sorts of OCD rituals before they come to the plate, and after guys hit home runs etc.. I think there are more arcane rituals in an average MLB game than there are in the Catholic Church.
@joemax4535
2 жыл бұрын
Catching a ball is fine getting in the way of a kid trying to catch a ball is bad(yes we all know what famous ball hawk Im talking about)the worst is snatching it out of a kids hand.
@maceomaceo11
2 жыл бұрын
Helping somebody "keep their job" is not a rule in any professional sport. So the whole premise is wrong from the start. Not swinging at the first pitch is not a thing, at any level, especially if the guy is giving up bombs. That is a green light to keep lighting him up until his manager has the sense to take him out. Some guys are first pitch swingers, some pitchers are predictable and if a batter sees something he can he hit guaranteed he's swinging. NOT trying to win games when behind is the fastest way out of a job in any professional sport, especially in a MLB baseball game which until just now could hypothetically last for eternity.
@rhoetusochten4211
2 жыл бұрын
Never ever bunt on a no hitter after the sixth inning. I mean, you can bunt early in because most games start as no hitters, but once you see the pitcher has the opportunity to do something special, you square up and face him like a man. First off, baseball seasons are well over 100 games long, so no one game is worth losing everyone's respect over. And it will be EVERYONE who finds that disrespectful, even your own team. Plus, you really don't want to piss off a guy who is going to be throwing 90 mile an hour baseballs at you. Showboating when you are down in a game shows you care more about your person stats than the team. It's your fan base and team mates who are going to be offended, not the opponents.
@kunterborn1
2 жыл бұрын
While I generally adhere to the "give the ball to a kid," the one and only ball I caught, I kept. The last time I had that opportunity [when I was 15 at a game that I won tickets to by going live on radio and discussing the logistics of a trade], a food service worker stole the foul ball hit by my favorite player from me, so the ball I kept was the only ball I've ever gotten. But if I were to catch one now, I would give it to a kid. I don't like the idea that you give up if you've got a significant lead. I don't think players should have to apologize for hitting a grand slam when they're already ahead. I love seeing players go all out, and I've seen many a large lead be erased and overcome with one or two timely swings. I think it's most respectful to your opponent to show like you want to play them instead of being lackadaisical.
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