I Had The Worst Baseball Game Of My Career 

7:02 The look on that guy's face, the look of humility, saying please can I get a picture. You made his day in a big way.

Watched abroad in Japan for years. JR rail has a pass for foreigners. Go to the help desk at the station. It was like $180 for a month and you won't have to worry every time.

@6:52 that is so awesome. Dude was straight up freaking and trying to find the English words to ask. Adorable

6:54 that interaction was so wholesome. dude was so starstruck!

Keep going, Trevor! You have a lot of fans cheering for you in Japan! Although it might be tough in a different environment, this experience will surely serve as nourishment for your baseball career!

Hang in there Trevor. Everybody has bad games. Don't get down on yourself. You'll bounce back.

Trevor, hey buddy I am in my 60's, a veteran and been where you are now (Japan). What I am seeing is that you're trying to hard to fit in and not having fun also pressing to win. Just be yourself a good person, a good man who/whom has been blessed and given an amazing gift to play a beautiful game. Be Blessed Enjoy

We, your Japanese fans, are pleased just to have Bauer san in the Japan's baseball league. We are rooting for you at any time.

I’m certain you will succeed and shut up those haters. Also huge respect to you for staying humble during this tough time. Staying humble&positive in rough times is more difficult than doing so when things are going great. You have my respect and support, sir.

Keep your head up Trevor. I just flew into Japan (near Yokohama) to visit my wife’s family. I told them how I enjoy your videos and how efficient you are on the mound. I hope you see you while I’m here and snag a pic with my favorite pitcher. You’ll bounce back brotha! Never doubt the sword 🗡️

Bauer, you seem a little homesick. Why don't you visit an environment that reminds you a little more of the US? For example, there is a US military base within walking distance of Yokohama Stadium (about 5km). Why don't you make an appointment and meet the children at the base? Or, Yokosuka, where the training facility is located, also has a large U.S. Navy base. If the cause of your stress is not homesickness, How about getting in touch with Japan's abundant nature? Near Yokohama there are beaches in Shonan and mountain lakes and hot springs in Hakone. You don't need a car to get there, just a Pasmo and a 30min- to 1hour train ride! You will be able to relax. If you like the Imperial Palace, you will also enjoy the Great Buddha in Kamakura and Odawara Castle. There are many places of interest in the Yokohama area (Kanagawa Prefecture) that can be reached by train!

I am Japanese🇯🇵 Bauer's RU-vid is very popular in Japan, and he is one of the most popular baseball players in Japan now. Japanese baseball fans believe he will do well🔥🔥🔥

my brother and i are planning a trip out to see you! keep it up

I’m Japanese,but I like English version,because his English is so clear to understand.For learning,this is one of the best movies.

May want to give Eric a call. He just pitched a 1-2-3 inning all strike outs I believe. 😂 Just busting balls. You know better than anyone baseball is a long season. Rock on Bauer 😎🤘

Takes a big man to say that.. thanks for keeping it real stay strong and strike on!

It happens, especially when you haven’t pitched pro in two years. We believe in you trev keep pushing

It’s awesome to watch a big-time sports player interact so generously with fans. Trevor’s a class act - no time or place is too awkward or not worth spending the time to scrawl an autograph or snap a selfie. I already liked TB, and seeing his interactions with the general public only reinforced my opinion. Stay true to your nature and thanks for the cool content, Trevor. Now you know you’ve at least 1 fan in the UK.

Hi, I am obsessed with your videos. I'm learning English with your videos. My dream is to meet and talk with you.

I am very curious to hear your opinion about the differences between your experience with fans in Japan as opposed to American fans while you're walking around or going out to eat. The Japanese fans just seem so respectful and nice. Keep up the good work and please sign with the Cubs next season!

I've seen so many people rooting for your downfall and I don't understand it. Keep doing you and loving baseball, haters are only here when you mess up. You've got this!

Theyre really respectful in Japan. I love it.

great content that you make a greeting and respect wherever you are

Very cool discussion on various sliders with Trevor's teammate and the reflection on the game, what worked, what didn't. Gives the viewer insight to the high-level chess game being played at that level. Baseball commentators provide very little of this type of insight. We need more game within the gam info. Helps the next generation coming up be successful. Break the mystery.

Why did you decide to go to a vampire cafe 😂 Keep it up, we are looking forward to your next start. Go Baystars!

I think people are underestimating the huge culture shift effect as well. Moving to a different country that doesn’t speak English on top of not throwing in a professional game for 2 years, it’s going to take a while for results like he’s used too. Head up brother and keep chugging along😊

Trevor, come sign in Toronto. City is fantastic and they can use your arm. You're a king bro. Cool to see you in Japan, don't let mlb drag you down!!!

Regardless of whether you are going from NPB to MLB or vice versa, everyone goes through some adjustments before start hitting the stride. As a Japanese, I and many others have huge respect for you and know that you will be great in the end. And you are already a positive influence on the team and the community because of how you intimately interact with fans and also how you are willing to share your knowledge to the peers. Please keep up the great work.

Didn't think I'd ever say Bauer would be one of my favorite pitchers. I appreciate how "real" you are, open about the bad days, etc. It's just gonna make watching you succeed be that much more fun. You got this 💪

Really like the honesty in this one. Thanks for the great NLPB behind the scenes video and insight. Cool that you treat the fans who ask for autographs so well.

Bauer in Japan is actually awesome

I hope you find that guy asking for a pic he was hype as hell to meet you

Trevor will come back he always does

Keep your head up trev

Don’t ever give up. You got this.

Trevor is the last guy you should be worried about after a bad game. He is the master of analysis and adjustment.

Favorite baseball player!!! Keep grinding trevor

I am Japanese and enjoy watching both the Japanese and English versions of your RU-vid videos. As a Japanese, I find the Japanese dubbing interesting and funny, and as an English learner, I learn a lot from listening to your English. And it is enjoyable to see you enjoying yourself in Japan, going to Bubbies, Eggs 'n' Things, the Imperial Palace, Mizuno's. By the way, have you been to Sarabeth's yet? There are two in Tokyo, one in Shinagawa and the other near Tokyo Station.

I lived in Yokohama for 4 years and I highly recommend Minato Mirai and the Red Brick Warehouses. Really cool food places and going up on the tower you get a great view of the harbor

Trevor is an absolute legend. Regardless of a bad couple outings. The most honest and transparent celebrity / pro athlete on the planet.

Thus is so cool!! He's finding out how the Japanese hitter has an approach at the plate every time.. he's figuring out how disciplined the game is over there.. he will adjust.. he's Trevor bauer.Bauer.. he will be fine

Trevor Bauer is good for baseball. You’ve reinvigorated my passion for the sport and for that I thank you!

Games like these happen, bounce back stronger. You got this!

Idk why people hate you, you seem like a nice guy. Your vids are entertaining and you’re a great pitcher. I hope you come back to the states

Takes a special person to win fans in both life and sport. My 10 year old loves your videos and has fell in love with the sport because of you and your personality. Just a game brother, the way you inspire the next generation is more valuable than anything you will achieve in baseball. Keep your head up, get back to work, and be you!

Thank you for being so nice to everyone in Japan.

Progression isn't linear. Mistakes are imminent. This is just part of your career and still having the privilege to start for a game is already amazing. Keep doing what works for you while fixing the one's that holding you back. You're amazing Trevor, we're rooting for you to comeback better than before. GANBARE! がんばれ!!!

I think that a blank for 2 years influences it. And the level of NPB is high. I believe that you revive by all means.

Hang in there Trevor! Chris Sale just made a great turn-around after a few rough starts with the Red Sox. I'm sure you will do the same!

This whole series has been amazing for me and my high school son who plays varsity. I love the behind the curtain view of what happens outside game time. I also really love the humility and showing the actual struggles and not just highlights. Not reveling in your rough couple starts but watching you resiliency and fight is amazing. Between that and your work ethic we know you’ll turn it around soon. Thank you for not filtering what you’re going through. Makes us root for you even more!! As Scioscia always said, Turn the Page!!! You’ll get this!

Hey I’ve been a fan of you for awhile! I just love your authenticity and transparency with your audience! I just want you to know that even on your down days your fans are still rooting for you! My dad was a huge fan of yours and actually showed me your videos! He sadly passed recently bc of pancreatic cancer, but just know your positivity and realness really impacts your audience. We truly want to see you do good and know you are an incredible player!

7:01 "umm..uh..picture please..." Too cute

Most down to earth professional and creator appreciate this insight…my Bauer towel and jersey finally got here

No worries. Get the rust out! Your pals Verlander and Cole got destroyed in their last outing. BTW Japan is so damn clean and the fans so respectful. Nothing like the US. Much respect.

I love how they love baseball

I like to see Trevor addressing the person he's talking to instead of talking to just the translator, glad to see him adjusting to living in Japan!

is it true that you went to Kyoto? wwwww but, Enjoying life is the real winner！

ur good bro cmon u got this

We need more of your whimsical adventures in Japan. It'll help take your mind off. Don't let it get to you. You've got this!

Hey Trevor. There are some videos on RU-vid said that the movement you pitch 4-seam and breaking ball are different. That’s why they could guess the pitch easily. Hope this can help! Good luck man! Wish can bump into you someday in Akihabara😂

It will get better. I’m a big Carp fan but like to see you succeed in that league.

"You cant have rainbows without the rain" - Me

ok the kid at 7:00 was so hilariously awkward yet cute

Wow, Japan REALLY loves baseball. Thanks for the honesty and the inside looks!

I hope you appreciate how much the Japanese appreciate and admire your hard work and expertise as an athlete. Give every fan there a smile, a picture, and a signature and they will support you to no end.

You been out of the pro scene for a minute, that’s why this season is important man, keep grinding you’ll be back to Cy Young form soon my guy. We believe in you.

As an engineering student myself it's awesome to see Trevor explain the thought process on why he does what he does in regards to bullpen sessions and actual game reviews in a scientific manner in addition to asking informative questions about Kusano's slider issues. This type of thinking and analysis is taught to us by our professors but very rarely do any of us apply it to anything outside our studies so seeing Trevor employ these techniques to improve his overall understanding of how he pitches is very inspiring as it has gotten me to begin thinking analytically in regards to most aspects of my life. Good luck in Japan Trevor!

They study you, it's Japanese baseball and they will find any little habit you have. Ask you catcher if he is seeing anything.

That ending had my laughing so hard! Great episode, remember what zig Ziglar always said, failure is an event not a person. You’ll bounce back next game!

never love to see you get shelled - but this was one of my favorite blogs I've seen over the years. Good content - baseball and not - and funny editing with the timestamps to game time. Good shit - Keep it up TB

I really like Hamarikyu gardens in Tokyo. It was used as a state guest house during the Meiji era, and It's absolutely gorgeous. It's kinda cool Ulysses Grant also stayed here for a month or two during his "world tour".

Former professional pitcher from the Dodgers here... I felt I had my best stuff every 3rd start. Very seldom was I hitable or beatable with my best stuff, but when it happened it was difficult to overcome and prepare for next start. Big fan here, keep throwing it

Those chairs in the Mizuno store I want one.

This is the first vid I've seen since Trev left the MLB. This is super cool, to be honest, didn't know he was in Japan.

First off Trevor, I just really appreciate that you're sharing so much of your life,.........practices, bill pens, how you're feeling, walking around the city.c this might be a sad thing to say but this is the most of Japan I've ever seen in my life. I feel bad about that. I need to be more worldly. But the ln lastly, I played class A ball for 22 years. Never moved up from there but baseball was my life since I was 6. But I got hurt in 2010 and was out the rest of that season and all of the next season. So a year and a half. I tore my labryum. Not a fun injury. But I came back. I was in the best shape of my life. And I was 35. My cardio was better than ever and I was throwing hard. Came back and lost my first two games. Then got taken out of the third game in the second inning. Just getting lit up. Finally on the fourth game everything just clicked again and I was back in the groove. So it might take a bit. But you will get it. You're one of the best pitchers in the world. You've got this.

Happy for you brother its awesome to be in a place where u are appreciated and where thete seems to be more passionnate fans what a blessing! You didnt deserve being treated the way you have by MLB you are gonna settle in fine in Japan they all know what youre capable of wishing you all the best!!

Ive seen alot of hate content about this. And I'm really happy you took it head on. Lets look at facts. For the previous 2+ years you have only thrown against college and kids. You are a major league player and you gotta get your groove back. It will happen, not for us but for you. And we will be just as happy when you climb back on top of that mound. Im a Dodgers fan bur obviously a baueroutage fan. You got a grudge to settle and cant wait for you to sword the Dodgers

Your behavior and manners really speak of someone who has been in japan awhile now!

Keep playing Trevor. We want you to continue to succeed.

Hey Bro, Sorry I deleted my comment by accident. Let me share it with you again. The quality of all your pitches are really high as it used to be in the MLB. I have a complete confidence in your series of success, nice pitching soon at NPB too! As you are a RU-vidr too, I have a big favor. Just as the US has the Pitching Ninja, we too have pitching scientists, institutes in Japan too. I am very curious if you, a pitching doctor from MLB talk with them, exchange thoughts, what kind of positive chemical reactions may happen? Please try & share your reports! Below is the list of such pitching scientists & institutes in Japan, I believe the depth of their understanding is close to yours: - Ken Maeda. - Takashima Gym. - Indigo Conditioning House. - Train with Daimon (Japanese pitching scientist in Hawaii) - IWA Academy. Thank you bro!

Thank you so much for these videos! ❤ You share so much and it’s amazing. I hate waiting for the next game and the next episode! Not worried about your game… your work ethic, training tools, technical approach and talent will get you back on top soon. Thanks for bringing us on the journey - it’s so inspiring!

Keep Going Sir, We all root for you!!! Support from Taiwan !!!

I don't follow baseball much. I have been really interested in watching your approach to the game, preparation, analysis, and now the transition to Japanese baseball/culture. It's fascinating and I really like your content and self-analysis. Wishing you tons of success. I also think this video is insightful to the end result. Earlier in the video there was a section about your having trouble keeping the splitter down...and then it appeared that during the game, all your pitches were hanging and not below the zone....I'm sure you will make the adjustment to keep it down, and looking forward to watching that progression. Let's Fing Go!!

Keep Your Head Up Bauer. I'm in a Mental Spiral of my own. Interest with my Job is in the Pits, and Haven't been able to enjoy the stuff I usually do. But I'm always glad to see an Episode of the Japan Blog! If I had to Suggest Places to Experience in Japan... If you are into Arcades, I'd encourage to go to a Round 1 Arcade in Japan. The Dance Dance Revolution (DDR) Community in Japan is Absolutely Incredible, and You'll see some of the best players out there playing Level 15+ Songs on a Near-Daily Basis. I'm not sure how you'd fare on the Dance Floor, but it'd be a treat to see 'T.BAUER' or 'BAUEROUT' as a Dancer Name or Rival! Keep up the Fantastic Work on the Vlogs! Cheering you from Braves Country!

You should go to Daikoku Parking Area for some amazing car culture, night on weekends are would be the best. JDM cal culture would be very interesting for to see.

Keep up with the vlogs, if over 30mins bettter!!! Also, is amazing how japaneses are respectful with u walking around, also how kind you are taking your time to understand what they r trying to say and take a photo with em!! Mad respect to u Bauer!

I love that Mizuno flagship store in Tokyo. Was there on Saturday. Spent most of the time with my jaw on the ground with the beauty and quality of the Japanese made gloves. Saw your signature on the wall! Bummer, I missed you by 8 days. You gotta love that breaking in machine too! I bought an NPB official ball to compare to the MLB Rawlings ball. Be interested on your take. I pinged you a question on Twitter, so if you get a moment, maybe that could be covered in a future RU-vid video. Thanks in advance; and hope your next start goes more according to plan!

Trev being cool with the fans. Very nice!! Great guy!

Love you man keep going!

The brain, heart and team fellowship on this guy is off the charts mega. 13:14 This entire sequence was golden gift to his stablemate.

Thank you for the amazing content! NPB batters swings down, so less swing and misses on the higher pitches. I think cutters work well (especially inside) here. Suggest referencing Yamamoto’s (buffaloes) pitching. For places in Tokyo, if you are into special themed places, then Ninja restaurant in Akasaka is fun. Gompachi for izakaya food. Try Mt. Takao for an easy mountain hike, Kawagoe (Saitama prefecture) for traditional. Hope to catch you in my home Sendai during inter league!

No matter if you have a good or bad day on the bump, you’ll always have a huge fan base and followers. It’s because your a good person.

To quote Heartbreak Ridge….’adapt, improvise, overcome’……Arseholes are clinging to hope that you flounder but many are waiting for your next game to shine. Every good pitcher has a bad day or gets owned.

It’s amazing seeing how much he helps his team. Even when he may not be playing the best he is still contributing to team mates that make progress from his tips. Any and every team should have guys like this that can help everyone around them so that they can constantly pick each other up. Amazing stuff. I’m a big fan and just gained even more respect mr Bauer.

Hang in there and dont forget to have fun. We are behind you TB!!

Loving the fan interactions on the streets.

7:20 Oh Hey! I've been there. That castle has one of the coolest museums you will ever see. It's got these dioramas with a holographic projection inside of actors performing different parts of Japanese history. It's super cool!

Hang in there Trevor. Notice how there have been increase in haters commenting? That’s because they’re looking for the moments you fail, but notice how you rarely see haters like this. That means you’re always the GOAT, and you’re simply going through the occasional struggles we humans go through. Hang in there, true fans and baseball players know you’re the real deal. Keep being you, ignore the hate. Always love you and always will follow you wherever you go brother. -Dodger fan

Bauer bounced back with a great minor league start today and got the win! Remember he’s just getting back on the mound in these environments - a bit of time to adjust and work things out is okay, and don’t forget how well the first NPB start went either! Bauer’s line from today: 😄 6 IP, 1 ER, 0 BB, 10 K :)

Trevor I know you’re struggling but seriously your content has helped me so much as a Junior PO in college that has definitely had my share of struggles. It’s so refreshing to see that you’re human, you make mistakes, you learn and I don’t know thank you for filming this. If you ever read this I’m sorry about what happened in the states but if you never left the states then maybe you never make this channel and then you don’t have the ability to impact so many people on a much closer connection