Zack Hample, born on September 14, 1977 in New York City, is a renowned baseball superfan and popular YouTuber. His passion for the sport has led him to become a household name in the baseball community, known for his impressive collection of more than 9,000 baseballs from over 50 different major league stadiums.
Hample's love for baseball dates back to his childhood, where he caught his first baseball in 1990. However, it wasn't until 1993 that he began to document his collection, which had already amassed to 146 balls. Over the years, he has collected some of the most notable baseballs in the sport's history, including Alex Rodriguez's 3,000th hit and Mike Trout's 1st career home run.
Aside from his impressive baseball collection, Hample is also a non-fiction author, having penned books such as "How to Snag Major League Baseballs," "Watching Baseball Smarter," and "The Baseball." In addition to his writing, he has set world records on six classic arcade video games and holds the record for catching a baseball dropped from the greatest height - a whopping 1,050 feet from a helicopter above a minor league stadium in Massachusetts.
His feats have garnered him widespread recognition, having appeared as a guest on popular talk shows like The Tonight Show with both Jay Leno and Conan O'Brien, along with numerous other television programs.
Being the son of writer Stoo Hample and Naomi Cohen, Zack Hample comes from a creative and intellectual background. In addition to his impressive collection, he has caught some of the most significant moments in baseball history, such as Derek Jeter's 3,262nd career hit, Barry Bonds' 724th career homer, and the final Mets home run ever hit at Shea Stadium in 2008.
Hample's dedication to the sport of baseball and his remarkable achievements have solidified his status as one of the most well-known figures in the baseball community. With each new game, he continues to add to his collection and create unforgettable memories in the world of baseball.
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