Anyone hear Vin Scully on Mike Trout?

[Chuck]

"If you could be God for a moment and you could make the perfect ballplayer, you'd probably make Mike Trout." -Vin Scully

[Richard]

Enjoy it folks. Tonight is the last time we'll hear Vin call a game at the Big A.

 

 

[AngelStew43]

The ultimate compliment.  And if anyone should know, after more than 60 seasons watching the game, it would be Vin Scully.

[gotbeer]

Vin Scully is what is right about baseball. 

[Jobu]

57 minutes ago, Chuckster70 said:

"If you could be God for a moment and you could make the perfect hot dog, you'd probably make a Farmer John." -Vin Scully

 

[ScottT]

Sounds like something Roger Lodge would say.  

[fan_since79]

7 minutes ago, ScottT said:

Sounds like something Roger Lodge would say.  

Lodge would yell it. Scully says it in that unique, mellow tone.

 

[Guest]

I love Vin

[ScottT]

Steve Mason just called the quote "amazing"

I'm amazed. People drool all over themselves when Vin Sully farts

[Angel Oracle]

He may not be what he once was, but no one will likely ever, eeeever again announce for 67 straight seasons for the same team in any sport.

[fan_since79]

He botches a few names, but the other stuff is still there. And the stories are often priceless.

https://www.facebook.com/mlb/videos/10153588085077451/

 

Edited May 19, 2016 by fan_since79

[yamsi12]

God Mike Trout gives me a huge baseball woody.

[Ray McKigney]

Last time hearing him call an Angels game tonight. Kind of makes me sad.

[ELEVEN]

1 hour ago, ScottT said:

Steve Mason just called the quote "amazing"

I'm amazed. People drool all over themselves when Vin Sully farts

...From a guy who listens to Steve Mason

[IEAngelsfan]

13 minutes ago, elixir said:

At least we have "big fly"

Or better yet, oppo taco.

[tdawg87]

7 hours ago, Chuckster70 said:

"If you could be a dog for a moment and you could make the perfect breakfast, you'd probably make scissors." -Vin Scully

 

[ScottT]

1 hour ago, ELEVEN said:

...From a guy who listens to Steve Mason

Anyone else lost?  Make some sense, mang. 

[AngelArcher]

Never been a fan. Yes, my Dodgers hatred runs that deep.

[Vegas Halo Fan]

I have hated the Dodgers going back to the inception of divisional play, when the baseball gods saw fit to stick my team in Georgia in the same division with Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego. Could not stand Tommy Lasorda or any of the rest of that bunch. Despite all of that, I always appreciated the talents of Vin Scully. That golden voice, the soft delivery, the great stories, all of it. Baseball was richer for his presence, and the game will be poorer when he hangs it up.

One thing that hasn't been mentioned much is that Vin is the last remaining tie that the Dodgers have to their Brooklyn days.

Edited May 20, 2016 by Vegas Halo Fan

[GrittyVeterans]

Scully is the best announcer in sports history

Love it when he compares Kershaw to Koufax and Trout to Mantle!

[Angels#1Fan]

Chick Hearn would be my pick for best announcer in sports history. His understanding of the game was unparalleled and his call of the action was great. Listening to Chick on the radio was a joy, it was almost like being there. In addition to that I think basketball is a tougher game to call compared to the leisurely pace of baseball that allows broadcasters to tell stories during the lull in the action. Not taking anything away from Vinny but Chick was the man. ymmv 

 

Edited May 20, 2016 by Angels#1Fan

[Blarg]

Later Scully admits he was talking about Steve Trout but got the names mixed up.

[GrittyVeterans]

5 minutes ago, Angels#1Fan said:

Chick Hearn would be my pick for best announcer in sports history. His understanding of the game was unparalleled and his call of the action was great. Listening to Chick on the radio was a joy, it was almost like being there. In addition to that I think basketball is a tougher game to call compared to the leisurely pace of baseball that allows broadcasters to tell stories during the lull in the action. Not taking anything away from Vinny but Chick was the man. ymmv 

 

I loved Chick too but I think Vin's ability to call games by himself and manage to not have any moments of awkward silence or forced talking just to say something gives him an edge. He's the only announcer I've ever seen with that kind of ability. Most play-by-play guys would be a disaster without a color guy to analyze stuff and talk to during the game

 

 

Edited May 20, 2016 by GrittyVeterans

[Second Base]

I got goosebumps when Scully said, "He's bigger than Mantle, and at times he seems bigger than life."

That sums up Trout. He's like the greats of generations past, except bigger, stronger and faster. And he always has a smile on his face. In a game chalk full of Bautistas and Harper's, there's only one Trout. Always smiling, never disrespectful to the game or the players.

[Kenny]

I still can't believe they gave Derek Jeter a paddle board, and Vin got nothing.