HOME RUN DERBY | Matt Holliday vs. Jackson Holliday vs. Ethan Holliday vs. Bat Bro Will
TLDRIn this transcript, a group of friends, the 'Bat Bros' and the 'Holiday Fam', engage in a home run derby using their old high school bats. The event takes place at Oklahoma State University, with a unique twist of a 'wall ball Grace rule'. The competition consists of an initial round of 10 outs, followed by a three-out final round for the top performers. The participants share memories associated with their bats and discuss their preferences, such as the TPX Air Attack and the Bone Sair Hybrid. The atmosphere is filled with excitement, friendly competition, and the shared joy of the game.
Takeaways
- π The event is a home run derby competition featuring the 'Bat Bros' and the 'Holiday Fam', using bats from their high school days.
- π The competition format includes an initial round of 10 outs, with the top two performers advancing to a three-out final round.
- π The setting is at Oklahoma State University, indicating a familiar and possibly nostalgic environment for the participants.
- πββοΈ The 'wall ball Grace rule' is mentioned, where hitting the fence results in half a point, not an out.
- π’ Specific bat models are discussed, such as the 2011 Voodoo, TPX Air Attack, and the 33-inch Jackson, showing the participants' familiarity with their equipment.
- π€ There's a sense of camaraderie and shared history among the participants, with references to past experiences and team affiliations.
- π― The participants discuss strategies and personal preferences for hitting, such as launch angles and the choice of bats.
- π₯³ The atmosphere is competitive yet fun, with encouragement and banter among the participants.
- π The final round is a head-to-head competition between MAV and Jackson, with the one seed advantage being a significant factor.
- π The event concludes with a sense of sportsmanship and the anticipation of a new challenge, pickleball, at the Holiday headquarters.
Q & A
What is the event being described in the transcript?
-The event is a home run derby competition involving the Bat Bros and the Holiday family, where they are using old high school bats to compete.
Which specific bat model does the speaker remember using in 2011?
-The speaker remembers using the 2011 Voodoo beer bat.
What is the significance of the TPX Air Attack bat mentioned in the transcript?
-The TPX Air Attack bat is significant because it was the one the speaker used while playing on a USA team, and he still has the exact same bat somewhere.
What is the 'wall ball Grace rule' mentioned in the transcript?
-The 'wall ball Grace rule' states that if a player hits the fence during the competition, it is not considered an out but instead awards half a point.
Where is the home run derby competition taking place?
-The competition is taking place at Oklahoma State University.
What is the format of the competition?
-The format involves a first round where each participant goes for 10 outs, and the top two winners move on to a three-out finals.
What is the strategy for the finals round?
-In the finals round, the participants have the option to finish their round or save it for the championship round, depending on their performance and strategy.
What is the significance of the 32-inch bat mentioned in the transcript?
-The 32-inch bat is significant because it is the one the speaker used during his sophomore year of high school, and he is curious to see if it still has any 'juice' or effectiveness in the competition.
How does the speaker feel about his performance in the competition?
-The speaker feels that he represented the 43-year-olds well and is satisfied with his performance, despite not winning.
What is the next event mentioned after the home run derby?
-After the home run derby, the next event mentioned is pickleball at the Holiday headquarters.
What is the speaker's strategy for the pickleball event?
-The speaker's strategy for the pickleball event is to place bets on his dad, showing confidence in his father's abilities.
Outlines
π Home Run Derby with Bat Bros and Holiday Fam
The video script describes a home run derby event featuring the Bat Bros and the Holiday family. Participants are using old high school bats, including a 2011 Voodoo and a TPX Air Attack. The competition takes place at Oklahoma State University with a unique rule for wall balls. The first round consists of 10 outs, after which the top two performers advance to a three-out final round. The participants discuss their bats and past experiences, and the action includes various hits, misses, and strategic discussions about launch angles and ball trajectories.
ποΈββοΈ Foul Ball Strategy and Left-Handed Experiment
In this segment, the participants discuss a policy change for foul homers, deciding on no outs for foul homers. The script details a switch to left-handed batting for three outs, which turns out to be a mixed success. The focus then shifts back to right-handed batting, with discussions about the performance and the bats used, including a TPX xog grid from high school. The round ends with a strong hit and anticipation for the final round, where strategies are considered to tire out the opponent.
π₯ Championship Round: MAV vs Jackson
The script moves into the finals of the home run derby, where the participants have the option to finish their round or save it for the championship. The decision is made to complete the round, leading to a discussion about the advantages of being the number one seed. The participants encourage each other, with hopes of winning based on their practice routines and competitive spirit. The final round is set with MAV versus Jackson, and there's a sense of camaraderie and friendly competition as they prepare for the championship.
πΎ Pickleball and New Challenges at Holiday Headquarters
The script concludes with a transition from baseball to pickleball at the Holiday headquarters. Matt, who is confident in his skills, is challenged to a game. The participants discuss their bets and the excitement surrounding the match, with a focus on Matt's abilities. The energy is high as they prepare for the new game, with a sense of friendly rivalry and anticipation for the fun that lies ahead.
Mindmap
Keywords
π‘Home Run Derby
π‘Bat Bros
π‘High School
π‘TPX Air Attack
π‘Bone Sair Hybrid
π‘Jackson
π‘Wall Ball
π‘Grace Rule
π‘Launch Angle
π‘Foul Balls
π‘Finals
π‘Money Ball
Highlights
Home run derby with the Bat Bros and the Holiday fam using high school bats.
Discussion of the 2011 Voodoo beer bat and its history.
Mention of the TPX Air Attack bat used by Ethan.
Introduction of the bone saer hybrid bat.
The unique choice of a 33-inch Jackson bat.
The first round consists of 10 outs, with top two winners advancing.
The wall ball Grace rule: hitting the fence is half a point, not an out.
Excitement over a beautiful out and the struggle to get a fence hit.
Scoring a point and the competitive spirit of the game.
Discussion about the launch angle and the need to improve.
The strategy of hitting the pull and the anticipation of a home run.
The decision to switch to left-handed batting for three outs.
Achieving a respectable outcome with left-handed batting.
Returning to right-handed batting and the excitement of big boy territory.
The use of the TPX xog grid bat from high school and its performance.
The impressive hit with the 32-inch bat.
Holiday's home run putting the Cardinals on top.
The final round setup with MAV versus Jackson.
The mindset and strategy going into the final round.
The transition from baseball to pickleball and the anticipation of the next game.
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