The INSANE Prime of Don Mattingly

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Don Mattingly had a prime unlike that of your average first baseman. Mattingly was as pure a hitter as any throughout the majority of the 1980s. Along with his offensive prowess, he also showcased elite defensive abilities. His defense puts him in the conversation as one of the best defensive first basemen of all time, alongside Keith Hernandez, the surefire number 1. The race for who would win the batting title in 1984 became a story in itself (we break that down in the video). The Yankees may not have had much postseason success with him on their squad, but because of Don Mattingly, New York was better off. The leadership, humble nature, and ballplayer that you got in Mattingly made watching New York baseball at least somewhat bearable despite the lack of a World Series ring during his career. Today, we talk about the greatest Yankee of the bad New York era, and owner of a Hall of Fame worthy career, Donnie Baseball...
0:00 Intro
0:20 Career Overview
1:35 Meet Don Mattingly
2:33 Making a Name
4:05 Welcome to the Bigs
5:01 Here to Stay
5:50 1984 Batting Title Race
8:28 Rickey and the MVP
10:19 A Lefty at Third?!
11:27 Slumps and Streaks
13:19 The Grand Slam Man
13:54 Praise and Payday
14:46 Captain and (Hair)Cuts
16:07 Donnie, Come Home
16:38 First Postseason!
18:18 Keep Your Head Up
19:13 Donnie Post MLB
19:40 Conclusion
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Dave Winfield, Ernie Banks, Goose Gossage, Steve Kemp, Roy Smalley, Mickey Mantle, Freddie Freeman, Rickey Henderson, George Brett, Wade Boggs, Stan Musial, Wee Willie Keeler, Cal Ripken, Dwight Gooden
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@ER-qx5gg 11 месяцев назад

The man, the myth, the legend, Donnie Baseball. My all time favorite baseball player.

@Kingof69ner Месяц назад

I can get you an autograph considering that I'm great friends with his son Jordan

@travisnovak1979 Год назад

How is he NOT in the HOF? Its the Hall of FAME, not the Hall of Records. He's one of the most famous, most recognizable people in the history of baseball.

@nyr14 11 месяцев назад

Yeah it just looks bad when a guy earns “BASEBALL” in his nickname and isn’t in the sport’s HoF🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

@scottpalmer829 11 месяцев назад

I tend to agree with your sentiments. I think the argument is that he had a handful of excellent years and then was just good after that (I think due to battling injury). I'm not saying it's right that Don isn't in the HoF, but that's probably why. Mattingly's 1985 season was one for the ages.

@Brian316G 11 месяцев назад

When I grew up it was Sandburg in the NL and Mattingly in the AL. YES there were a lot of other top players then but those guys were the catalysts then. Blows my mind he's not in the Hall. I just assumed. I'm still in shock.

@scottpalmer829 11 месяцев назад

@@Brian316G Not trying to stir a can of worms here, but it seems that if a guy like Sandy Koufax who had four great seasons but mostly just ok seasons at least ERA wise is in then Mattingly certainly should be. I'm with you on this.

@scottpalmer829 11 месяцев назад

@@davidzellow1292 Would you say that S. Koufax is similar in having a fairly short career but just four or so great seasons?

@pablo.c.acosta1741 9 месяцев назад

Donny baseball is a HOF in my heart forever.

@TruthHurts58 9 месяцев назад

Every time I see the highlight of his homer in the playoffs in 95 my eyes well up with tears. It was a beautiful exclamation point on a screw you to all those who doubted he could still be rake like he did in the old days. My all-time favorite home run!

@michaelcaruso4055 11 месяцев назад

I'm a Padre fan and loved the way Tony Gwynn approached hitting. Whenever I checked the AL stats all you saw was Mattingly. We don't see humble leaders like this anymore. These were guys that pitchers feared, yet were also winning GOLD GLOVES for their defense. He belongs in the HOF. All the respect in the world for this dying breed of player and man.

@Cam23 11 месяцев назад

Well then you’re in luck because Friday’s upload is all about Mr. Padre! And you’re absolutely right it is hard to find ballplayers like Donnie Baseball

@babylonian.captivity 11 месяцев назад

He was the real thing, indeed. Quiet dignity, lightning wrists, zero holes in his swing, hit the ball with authority wherever it was pitched, never struck out, the very definition of clutch, flawless defense, incredible arm. And same for me, looking at the NL stats on Sunday in the paper: all you saw was Tony Gwynn. When he hit that moon shot in 1998 at the Stadium I have to say, I felt warm inside for him. I didn't really get to see him much growing up but boy did I have deep, deep respect and admiration for that guy. Not just for his talent, but he seemed like a class act.

@Cam23 11 месяцев назад

@@babylonian.captivity Gwynn has always stuck out to me and is one of my favorites to learn about. His story is captivating and inspirational as well

@LissaBroyles 10 месяцев назад

Well, Mattingly & Boggs, but point taken.

@imandan1966 10 месяцев назад

He falls short

@mftepera 11 месяцев назад

I felt like my teenage years were spent going to watch my Rangers at Arlington Stadium get absolutely rolled by Don Mattingly. Absolute superstar.

@Cam23 11 месяцев назад

We all have a player like that! Hate ‘em but love ‘em at the same time.

@francisalbert1799 Год назад

For five years, Mattingly was the best

@BH02377 Год назад

@jjones9822 11 месяцев назад

Don Mattingly played baseball for a living, and he played well.

@robertpaciullo1540 11 месяцев назад

The Don is a hall of famer in millions of fans minds. AGreat hitter and fielder.

@SopranoPizzaJMFNJ 10 месяцев назад

I'd say he had three HOF seasons and two more that were great. Just not enough for the HOF to me.

@stoneyj1a1 10 месяцев назад

so he was more or less a flash in the pan that is revered for his mystique more so than his baseball stats.

@markcarroll2112 11 месяцев назад

Growing up a Redsox fan seeing Mattingly play I can say he was a Redsox killer and just a everyday beast !!!! Definitely deserves a call to the hall !!!

@yoholmes273 11 месяцев назад

Donny Baseball was Mr Everything in The Bronx for the 1980s. Insane how a Harold Baines is in and Mattingly isn't. Speaking of Red Sox and Yankee Greats...Clemons needs to be in. Doesn't matter what the excuses are...he deserves the call.

@imandan1966 10 месяцев назад

nope

@billcephus 10 месяцев назад

@@imandan1966 yup

@bartlow6747 Год назад

Mattingly was the best all around baseball player I watched in his prime back in the 80's. Being and still a big Yankee fan, it was unfortunate the Yanks never got to a world series when he played. Also, I think he should have made it to the hall of fame.

@Cam23 Год назад

He definitely has a prime that’s up there with those in Cooperstown. Hopefully the veterans committee votes him in!

@terrondt Год назад

His bad back really prevented him from continuing his prime and later years

@brianbrosnan637 Год назад

He was the best player I ever saw in those 4 years. My favorite player of all time but he’s not a hall of famer. If he didn’t get hurt in 1988, I have no doubt he would be in the Hall and be up there with the greatest of all time.

@thawkereynolds Год назад

I couldn’t agree more if you didn’t seem play, you just don’t understand

@deoge3278 Год назад

Im a die hard Red Sox fan. With a die hard Yankees fan for a father. Mattingly is his favorite of alk time. And though we of course talked miles of crap to each other and still do...I secretly thought he was a badass. If this gets back to my old man ill deny everything.

@mbodine804 3 месяца назад

My hero growing up. So thankful I was able to be there for Don Mattingly day.

@jakexou812 Год назад

Don Mattingly, Wade Boggs, and Keith Hernandez... greatest 80's stashes in sports.

@Cam23 Год назад

💯

@Mma-basement-215 Год назад

By far 💯

@wvu05 Год назад

Eckersley also had quite an impressive one.

@MikeHunt-fo3ow Год назад

what about juiced jose

@wvu05 Год назад

@@MikeHunt-fo3ow He didn't have a mustache. What are you talking about?

@zciliyafilms5508 11 месяцев назад

Don Mattingly singlehandedly made me proud to be a Yankees fan growing up.

@Cam23 11 месяцев назад

Good example of how to play the game the right way!

@J0eBrian 3 месяца назад

Just unfortunate that he was there when they weren’t good and left when they started winning titles again.

@rickybobbysdriver555 Год назад

My most memorable mattingly memory is him being on the simpsons and mr burns yelling at him to get rid of his side burns.

@TK0_23_ 2 месяца назад

Mine was watching him during batting practice in Oakland. He hit 5 consecutive one hop balls to the fence. 1st the left field gap. Then the right field gap. Then left. Then right. Then left. I could only assume this was on purpose and was the most incredible feat of control. These were nearly identical trajectories. It was astounding. All my east coast friends came to see the Yankees. I came to see Mattingly and I was not dissappointed.

@BigMac785 Месяц назад

It Is THE reason why he’s not in the Hall

@broadwaynicky 9 месяцев назад

As a Mets fan I love Mattingly, major respect for this humble legend.

@KG-th3cr 10 месяцев назад

I graduated high school in 95.' Don Mattingly was and still is my most favorite player of all time. I had dozens of his cards and his posters were all over my wall. It was rough in the 80's and half of the 90's as the Yankees never made it very far in the post season. It was heartbreaking in 95' when they lost to the Mariners in the playoffs that year. He was a gentleman and the posterchild of professionalism in baseball. For many years in the late 80's he was the best there was in baseball. Seeing the Yankees win the World Series in the year after Donny retired was a tough pill to swallow though. Despite this heartbreak, I will never forget the feeling of being a kid and looking up to Donny as the best that baseball could offer. Thank you Donnie Baseball.

@jlew6890 Год назад

Donnie Baseball was my favorite player growing up. Great dude with a gold glove personality.

@larrym5120 11 месяцев назад

Oh, man. Watching Yankees games here in South Jersey on wpix while Phil Rizzuto and Bill White were calling the games was something special. I wish that Donnie Baseball had played one more year. He deserved a ring.

@sparkyanderson6520 Год назад

Before watching this, the only player who moved me to experience tears in my eyes was Anthony Keith Gwynn. Donnie Baseball dealt with a lot of adversity, but he came through it with grace & humility few possess. Thank you for putting this together for us, the fans. I watched Donnie, and was in my full fandom as a 13 year old when Mattingly dominated in '84. He was an example of how to hit & how to be a complete player as I played the game through HS & College. It is how he handled his injuries and pressures that has truly impressed me as I've progressed through life. Thanks again

@Cam23 Год назад

I’m glad you enjoyed the video! Mattingly is definitely an extraordinary example of overcoming adversity in the game of baseball. It’s also incredible that baseball can make you feel all those emotions. I know for me watching old highlights can make me feel as if I was in the stands watching it live.

@JohnHenrySheridan 10 месяцев назад

What a ballplayer !! My favorite as a kid growing up in the 80s.

@mysticakhenaton1701 4 месяца назад

what a stance and pretty swing that man had. ONE of the best players in Yankee history. and the major leagues. Cooperstown, give Mattingly a call.

@mlipari92 11 месяцев назад

To this day, my all time favorite Yankee!!

@TheSheepdog54 11 месяцев назад

I grew up watching him and to this day he has always been my favorite player. A hard working, humble man of class.

@TheInterlopers3 Год назад

I was 11 in 1987 when I got into baseball, and watching Don Mattingly was a joy. I honestly believe he is a Hall of Famer.

@bigorange000 Год назад

As a life long Royals fan and fellow 1st baseman, Mattingly was my idle. I was in my softball prime in the late 80s. For over 20 years i was always #23. It's a travesty that he is not in the HOF.

@Cam23 Год назад

Let’s hope that one day he gets voted in!

@lindac7966 11 месяцев назад

Idol

@deedeemerry1295 11 месяцев назад

if a bum like Alan Trammell is in the HOF, then Mattingly definitely belongs in there...

@j.w.4514 11 месяцев назад

@deedeemerry1295 you're joking right? Alan Trammell is a top ten all time shortstop. Don Mattingly is my favorite player ever. but calling Trammell a bum is ridiculous

@mcgannahanskyjellyfetti6854 7 месяцев назад

That's because he never got rid of those sideburns...

@evancorigliano4736 11 месяцев назад

I grew up 15 minutes from the stadium, I started caring about baseball during the 1988 season and Don Mattingly is to this day my favorite player, he was that bright light down that dark tunnel which was 80’s and early 90’s Yankees baseball. I’m probably a little partial when I say he should be in th H.O.F, but when you can make the argument for being the best offensive and defensive player for a five year stretch it just might be deserving.

@torpedo58 10 месяцев назад

Great video!! As a lifelong Yankees fan, I really appreciate this video. DEFINITELY should be a HOF'er.

@ryanthompsonthompson820 Год назад

Thanks Cam 23. Awesome video. I grew up watching Don Mattingly. I think they will eventually put him in the Hall of Fame. By the way I got my 1984 Topps PSA 9 Don Mattingly rookie card in the mail today. It's been a good day. Talk to you later⚾️

@Cam23 Год назад

Glad you liked the video. Thanks for commenting and inspiring this video! Had a blast reading up about Mattingly. What a story. And that’s insane! Collecting baseball cards is such a blast

@astrostar49 Год назад

Thanks for putting this together. I'm relatively new to baseball, so I've really been interested in learning about the history of the game, and the players that shaped it's legacy. I found this video on Mattingly very informative. Cheers.

@Cam23 Год назад

That's the perfect place to start when learning more about the game. Thank you for the kind words and I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

@theearl1477 11 месяцев назад

Great job. I'm hoping someday he does get in the the HOF. He was the best player in baseball for a 5 year period.

@stoneyj1a1 10 месяцев назад

I think he was overrated because he was a Yankee and apparently still is.

@thejuansshow6410 6 месяцев назад

@@stoneyj1a1how though lol

@hellboy1976 Месяц назад

As a kid in the 80s, and a player, I followed Mattingly from afar (I lived outside Toronto), and whenever the Yankees played the Jays. When I would see footage of him play, especially at the plate, he would be a perfect visual of what a ballplayer should look like to me as a kid, and looking back, as adult me too.

@magichwoo 10 месяцев назад

Donnie Baseball is my all time favorite player. I grew up watching him. I was in my 20s when the Yankees made their run in the 90s. I think Donnie could have been a part of those teams.

@isthiswherewecamein6130 11 месяцев назад

It's a shame that you didn't get to experience the Mattingly/Boggs battle while it was happening!!! I can remember getting the Cleveland Plain Dealer and watching their race for Batting Titles every morning while eating my fruity pebbles before school!! Sorry, but for me, it definitely never got better than growing up watching '80's baseball.

@someperson8151 9 месяцев назад

I watched a game where he played at the Detroit Tigers. One time he pointed his bat toward left center for about 10 seconds. Wasn't his normal batting routine. He pulled his bat back to his ready position and then the pitcher pitched. Mattingly hit the pitch over left center wall. I think he called his shot. Wish I could find that replay. Can't remember the year it happened.

@chefcook6076 6 месяцев назад

There's nothing more to say amazing career and amazing recap look back

@justinbullock6799 9 месяцев назад

Watching your videos makes me wish I’d paid more attention back in the 90s there’s so many players I watched on your channel didn’t realize when I was a kid we’re all time greats didn’t start watching till the late 90s

@Cam23 9 месяцев назад

I’m so happy to hear that. The goal of my videos is to shine a light on players who deserve it, and I’m glad you’re enjoying the videos!

@Mike-ge7pe 11 месяцев назад

The loudest I’ve ever heard Yankee Stadium was Boone’s HR. The second loudest was Donny Baseball’s HR in the ‘95 playoffs. He was beloved like Jeter. Just never got to see the same team success

@thecoolcreativebuildchanne2613 Год назад

My brother is extremely fortunate to know Don Mattingly personally. He grew up a fan in the 80s and later got know him very well!! This is a great video that you put out! We believe he should be in the Hall of Fame. He's also one of the nicest people you would ever want to meet. Just wanted to say thank you, and we LOVE this tribute to Donnie Baseball!!🙂👍⚾️ Also, I'm sure Don will appreciate this video very much when he finds out about it!! Thanks again!

@Cam23 Год назад

That’s awesome! And he definitely belongs in Cooperstown. That doesn’t surprise me, he seems like a down to Earth genuine person. Thank you for the kind words and I’m glad you enjoyed the video!

@thecoolcreativebuildchanne2613 Год назад

@@Cam23 My pleasure! And I just watched it again! You did an excellent job!! I'm glad I found you!! Subscribed as well!!

@davestorer9849 10 месяцев назад

My first baseball card was a Don Mattingly 1987 topps with the wood background. Still gives me chills

@Burdman660 Год назад

I was there at the stadium that day when they retired his number. It's a real shame he's not in the hall, especially considering some of those who have made the hall in recent years. As if the hall would be diminished in some way if Donnie were in it... Shame on the writers.

@marktoler4341 10 месяцев назад

He was the hardest out I've ever seen. Just a great player.

@adamt4214 10 месяцев назад

Don mattingly is one of the best baseball players ever the 80s were full of amazing players and he was a great one if not the best

@adamcoe Год назад

So very stoked (and shocked! In a good way) to see him in a Jays uniform. I hate the Yankees but I never hated Donny Baseball. Thanks for all the old school Jays clips in this video btw. John Cerutti!

@anchorsaway1062 Год назад

When I was 12 I had the privilege of Donnie baseball telling me “ calm down kid” at yankee stadium. I watched him from Florida as much as I could and always looked for updates in the news papers. This was that late 80s early 90s . When I finally saw him on the field I couldn’t believe it. He then got thrown out in the 1st inning for arguing strike 3. Kevin mass took over. It was a double header against KC , he hit a HR 1st at bat game 2. Donald Arther Mattingly for the HOF already. He did it clean

@coreypersky927 18 дней назад

Fantastic video. Thank you so much for putting this together.

@temahoney 11 месяцев назад

My favorite player

@scrptar129 Год назад

I just wanted to say thanks for making this video. Mattingly is one of my all time favorite players and he deserves to be in Cooperstown.

@amandaturner2382 11 месяцев назад

Great video, even greater player and childhood hero!

@jonathangasana 6 месяцев назад

One of my favorite player ever! Just so unlucky throughout his career despite his on field production.

@charliep123 Год назад

Your videos are so well produced, especially for a smaller channel. You deserve a lot more love.

@Cam23 Год назад

I appreciate that! I take my time with these videos, and really want them to be as high quality as I can

@braje15 Год назад

Love your videos keep up the good work!

@Cam23 Год назад

Thanks, I’m glad you’re enjoying the content!

@bucklamb2062 2 месяца назад

He still belongs in the Hall of Fame man I love baseball during the 80s

@Mma-basement-215 Год назад

Im not a.Yankees fan.. I'm from Philadelphia but I'm insulted that mattingly is not in Cooperstown ..unreal he was baseball ⚾ Don mattingly Wade boggs when I think of baseball that's who I think of along with Tony Glenn Cal ripken jr. What is going on

@Arturo-sm1tb 10 месяцев назад

What a total sin that Don is not in the HOF. Along with Dale Murphy and Steve Garvey. All 3 should be there, and I would expect them all to finally get there soon.

@aidanbay8721 Год назад

Great video

@dcoombe66 11 месяцев назад

Great video! I watched DM's entire career and was so excited in 95 when he was playing lights-out in the divisional series. Thank you!

@Cam23 11 месяцев назад

I’m glad you enjoyed the video!

@chefcook6076 7 месяцев назад

Simply said a legendary Yankee he's right there with all the greats

@Cam23 Год назад

In the video, I pronounced it Pineya when it’s Pinella. I learned my lesson the hard way. I’ve put a much greater emphasis on pronouncing names correctly after this video. Watch my Craig Biggio video to hear me say it right haha

@guyincognito320 Год назад

Lou Paella

@TheAbstract9000 Год назад

i was about to comment the pronunciation of his name lol question: when you say you were too young to remember his managerial years.. to me it implies you remember other years about him but the name mispronunciation leads me to believe that you had never heard it spoken before so you didn’t know about him in any of “his years.” just curious which it is (for what it’s worth, i’m extremely familiar with him as he was manager of the mariners during griffey’s prime and griffey was/is my favorite athlete of all time so i knew everyone around him when he played). also: great vid. the other video of yours i saw was the most recent boggs one you uploaded. you’re putting out good, fun content

@Cam23 Год назад

@@TheAbstract9000 I don’t remember any of his years haha 😂 but his managerial years were the years focused on in the video hence why I said it that particular way

@TheAbstract9000 Год назад

@@Cam23 i understand completely. makes perfect sense. he had one helluva run as manager across the years he was with the yankees and mariners. had a ton of regular season success but if i’m not mistaken, never made it past the ALCS. one of the best managers to never win a title (i’m pretty sure he never won one)

@Cam23 Год назад

@@TheAbstract9000 reminds me of Buck Showalter!

@nathanwardinsky4870 Год назад

amazing quality and video.

@Cam23 Год назад

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video

@limiteddetailing6686 10 месяцев назад

baseball was so exciting back then but it looks like it’s coming back little by little 🙌🏽

@dtibbs23 Год назад

Awesome video of such a class act and my favorite baseball player. I wish he would get to the all of fame.

@GeordieGunner96 5 месяцев назад

Excellent as per.

@arlieferguson7442 11 месяцев назад

I remember Mattingly‘s 1984 Topps card. It was a great card to look at. Very highly sought after in 86 and 87.

@Cam23 11 месяцев назад

I just looked it up and it was instantly recognizable to me! Very iconic card

@kennethsalter9998 11 месяцев назад

Dominated ....Could hardly be struck out!!!

@steveoglesby4120 8 месяцев назад

Don played for Reitz Memorial High School and was a star in Basketball, Football and Baseball. In 1979 the "Memorial" (as it known in Evansville, as there is also a Reitz High School) team went undefeated to Indiana's Baseball State Championship. This championship included all Indiana HS teams including many schools that were much bigger than Memorial. His career batting average in HS was .463. Yes, I'm from Evansville.

@jakejp74 Год назад

This is so great. Don Mattingly is my favorite player always and I still didn't know all this information. You're doing God's work brother. Hopefully you can show this video to Cooperstown because the hall of fame can't be what it is without Donnie baseball

@Cam23 Год назад

That’s awesome that you still learned something! And thank you that means a lot! He’s most definitely a Hall of Famer in my book

@HBK360MUSIC 11 месяцев назад

Wow, wonderfully done

@Cam23 11 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@bbuildingfan01 11 месяцев назад

Very nice video nice work on the history of Donnie baseball😊 as a Yankee fan thank you 🙏

@Cam23 11 месяцев назад

Thank you, and I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

@sbhbkdj 8 месяцев назад

Amazing video as usual, Cam. Love your stuff. And it's nice to remember how amazing some guys were! How about Tim Lincecum! He was insane while he played!

@Cam23 8 месяцев назад

Thank you! Glad you’re enjoying the content. You’re right, Big Time Timmy Jim was nasty!

@dc7896 8 месяцев назад

My favorite Yankee of all time The Hit Man

@jar4584 10 месяцев назад

My favorite Yankee all time and I'm a Red Sox fan

@BH02377 Год назад

Stop it! Not only did Mattingly deserve the ‘85 MVP he should’ve won it in ‘86.

@Cam23 Год назад

😂 not saying he didn’t deserve it, but there were certainly other players who made a strong case of their own

@BH02377 Год назад

A strong case. Okay, that’s “maybe” debatable. To say they deserve it more. Hell no!

@BH02377 Год назад

Not only that. Mattingly should have finished higher in the ‘89 MVP race.

@Cam23 Год назад

@@BH02377 definitely. 15th is wayyy lower than he should’ve been

@geoffjones6444 11 месяцев назад

This is great. Thank you. Still looking to find the official version from MLB network, but this is fantastic. outside of not knowing how to pronounce lou piniella

@DonkeyPuncher1976 11 месяцев назад

Yeah not knowing how to pronounce his name hurts my heart.

@robertmcnally2220 10 месяцев назад

He needs to be in the hall of fame

@d-blockceltics3696 11 месяцев назад

Mattingly in baseball was like Jordan for basketball to me. Man was nice the swing, stance and on defense all of the above....

@yosefyahu4778 Год назад

It's a crying shame that Don Mattingly is not in the Baseball Hall of Fame! His ability was obviously present and consistent until his injury.

@clammer23 11 месяцев назад

Us 45+ year Olds were really lucky to hear Scooter & Bill White calling Donnie Baseball's at bats on WPIX 11.

@picklespandaohyeah 9 месяцев назад

Mattingly's career was the sacrificial lamb to get that last dynasty

@blakehardy7105 11 месяцев назад

Not a Yankees fan AT ALL but Donnie Destruction deserves to be in the HOF.

@liquidswordz2797 10 месяцев назад

He was great. Sucks we didn’t get more of him due to injuries

@mcgannahanskyjellyfetti6854 7 месяцев назад

It was his own fault. He should have gotten rid of those sideburns...

@wilmernolasco9369 8 месяцев назад

These are my most anticipated videos on RU-vid right now. Can you do Josh Beckett or Kevin Brown?

@robertmcnally2220 10 месяцев назад

He is my all time favorite Yankee

@christopherhoffmann1205 11 месяцев назад

Huge Mattingly fan. Loved it

@ZachPorcher Месяц назад

Love this series of video! Gotta say it's Lou PINI-ELLA. Keep up the great work, bro!

@Cam23 Месяц назад

Thanks! Yeah it was an unfortunate error, but a lesson in the importance of checking pronunciations

@Manfredo420 8 месяцев назад

I share my birthday w Donny baseball. He’s been my favorite player my whole life and I was born in 87

@jaybradbury597 11 месяцев назад

Man you are bringing back some found memories for me, as a kid growing up in the 90s mattingly was and still is my all time favorite player. He is the reason I wanted to be the best fielder at 1b, he kept me telling my dad "one more ground ball," multiple times while at practice. It is such a shame that a back injury cost him his career, cost him a chance at that world series in '96. But man his only playoff apperance was something special, while the Yankees lost that series he did get that stadium rocking. So bias here but Mattingly and Dale Murphy should be Hall Of Famers. As a Mattingly fan thank you for this video, and keep up the work great job.

@Cam23 11 месяцев назад

We all have that person who inspires us to push ourselves to be better! That’s awesome that Mattingly was that guy for you within baseball. And thank you so much! It’s so nice to hear when through a video I make can bring back some great memories. I’m glad you enjoyed the video!

@flashmcdash36 11 месяцев назад

As a kid I loved 1987 topps baseball cards. I would look at the player stats and compose lineups. Mattingly’s ‘86 stat line would just about always be my first baseman and #3 hitter.

@Cam23 11 месяцев назад

Some video game numbers that year for sure!

@B0RRAC0 11 месяцев назад

As a Mets fan I can proudly say that Donnie Baseball was one of my absolute favorite players! His number 23 jersey is the ONLY Yankees jersey I've ever owned!

@Cam23 11 месяцев назад

Him wearing the number 23 is enough of a reason for me to like him haha!

@swampghost72 Месяц назад

Don Mattingly was absolutely one of the best pure hitters ever..He should be an automatic hall of famer.

@the_algorithm 10 месяцев назад

I was at Yankee Stadium when Mattingly hit 2 shots during his 8 game HR streak. Pags hit one out as well in that 13-4 romp. I was so disappointed that Henderson went 4 for 6 and did not steal a base. I grew up in the 80s loving the Yankees, and being disappointed every. single, year.

@Ignatius------6 11 месяцев назад

I remember i was in 6th grade and my English teacher said to the class, "do you know about Donny Baseball?? Do you know who Donny Baseball is..? as he mimicked practice swinging a bat. My English teacher looked like the bald head guy form Crosby Stills and Nash as a fact I remember now his name was Mr. Crosby. Loved Don Mattingly apparently. I was a mets fan but still admired Mattingly. We didn't have a bad first baseman ourselves.

@TheRooManBONELAB 11 месяцев назад

Still and always my all time favorite

@jwestphal1978 11 месяцев назад

I was born in 78 so I loved him! Really liked a few others from that era! My grandfather was born in 17 and was a life long fan! Guess that's how I became a fan! Great walk down memory lane

@Cam23 11 месяцев назад

Baseball is a great way to relive memories. That’s the beauty of this game that we love!

@IBangedUrMom69420 Год назад

Definitely in the Hall of Very Good. Retirement at 34 definitely kept him out considering he still looked quite good and could’ve gone till possibly 40. If baseball could have a sort of “general baseball person” area in the Hall, Don could get in considering he was a great player and a solid manager, but you can’t combine those things.

@Cam23 Год назад

That’s a great point. Can’t combine both together, but he definitely warrants conversation in baseball history

@jeruffleupagus 11 месяцев назад

Ok, but Sandy Koufax was done at 30.. maybe apples and oranges but both had similarly short but exceptional primes

@iamhungey12345 5 месяцев назад

The guy was a shell of his former self since his back injuries in the late 1980s.

@fcruz43215 11 месяцев назад

I remember the 80s and Yankee baseball. It was painful. And he was all we had. Viva Donnie Baseball!!!

@babylonian.captivity 11 месяцев назад

I mean, he really wasn't, though. We had him, Rickey, Winfield, Randolph, and Don Baylor was no slouch. We had some really good offense in those days. But yes, of course, even amongst those hall of famers, Donnie was in a class by himself, for sure.

@chrisgreulich 10 месяцев назад

Don Mattingly was a great player. He and Dave Winfield were my favorites. I loved the Yankees and the Giants.

@JohnMacRae23 Год назад

Donnie Baseball belongs in the hall.

@Cam23 Год назад

Amen!

@richardbaltazar7168 11 месяцев назад

As a Redsox fan I have tons of respect for Donnie Baseball.

@blacktooth3336 Год назад

My man MiLB Hatbilly sent me here!!! You great my man!!!

@Cam23 Год назад

Thank you!

@user-fz8jl6lb1o 18 дней назад

Mattingly is the Larry Bird of baseball- a true savant of the game, with a 4-5 year peak during which he was heading towards being one of the greatest of all time, cut short by a back injury