As a school psychologist, I can tell you how damaging it can be to call someone "fat" or make other derogatory remarks about body image to anyone, especially young people. There are more sensitive and constructive ways to approach someone about their weight, but the first thing to consider is if you even should be broaching the topic.
I was a senior in high school when Tyson and Buster fought. My mom told me I can have my friends over and she would get the fight for us. It was really cool cuz my mom was trying to make my senior year as fun as possible for all the years of studying and playing sports. There was 10 of us and I bet$10 each with the other 9 people there that Buster would win. I don't know what came over me to make a stupid bet like that but I won $90 and back in 89/90 that was a good chunk of money. You brought the fight up and it's just special memory for what my late mom did for my friends and I.
Matt, if the stats I just found are right, you batted .143 in 2008 ST with one homer. You batted exactly .250 in 2007 ST (4 ABs) with a homer. Again, not sure if the site I looked at was right.
Matt, i am one of your 185k proud subscribers. I will never think of you as fat; I will only think of you as perfect and a great gift to my life. My RU-vid life, anyway.
You're making me miss the old Thai dude who went out of business in my town that made the best General Tso's Chicken i have ever had. He didn't load it down with sugar heavy sauce and the fried rice was packed with all sorts of veggies. Super spicy. All the other places who make a big pile of 4000 calorie slop are still in business and it kills me. In MMA/UFC terms you would probably cut to 185lbs and walk into the fight 24+ hours later at 200lbs+. Maybe even 170lbs if you could diet right. Having a black belt in Food Jitsu is one of the most underrated pedigrees in MMA but long live beer and hot dogs BJ Penn.
You look better now than you did in your playing days -- you should consider that a huge compliment, because most of us go the exact opposite direction
I have a question for your next video. Just based off of team history, location, and your personal fandom, Name 3 teams you never would want to play for and why. Name 3 teams you would want to play for and why.
The typical outcome of different departments of a company/organization not being on the same page and not communicating with one another. Happens more time than not...
Hey Matt I have a question with nothing to do with the topic on the video but was curious. Growing up in Massachusetts were you a redsox fan? Then when you played for the Padres are you a die-hard Padre fan for life? I was just wondering how that works with professionals.
Excellent content as always! I'm wondering, what sorts of mental health assistance is there in the major leagues? Are there team psychiatrists and counselors at the ready, or is each person on their own for finding someone to help. I imagine as tough as you guys are, playing professional baseball can get extremely mentally and emotionally taxing. Thanks for the great videos!
I've been a die hard O's fan my whole life, thanks for sharing that Buck story. I've always had mixed feelings about him, from a fan perspective. He always struck me as thoughtful but not necessarily genuine. How was it playing for him?
Guy could be up 200 Million now, with a career stats line -..290, 400 2bs, 250 hr, 1200 rbi.....he was the next Marty Cordova, but didn't take my advice on adjusting his stance....
I think if ((1) your wrist had not deteriorated, (2) you maintained your work ethic, and (3) figured out how pitchers were going to pitch to you, you would have enjoyed a nice MLB career.
Could you do a video discussing the minor leaguers that have having really bad mental health issues due to the low pay? Might not be your normal content but it would be nice to hear your thoughts on how teams could do better to support the players who get paid less then minimum wage to entertain.
